Show Summary: In this episode, Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson from “To The Trade” speak with Sharon Sherman of Time and Place Design. They discuss Sharon’s journey from a luxury design-build assistant to starting her own company after making a bold career move. Sharon shares her mission to educate kitchen designers about the profitability of […]
Show Summary: In this episode, Laurie Laizure from Interior Design Community talks with Lori Paranjape, a successful interior designer who has built a notable presence on Instagram. They discuss the transformative power of social media for their businesses, the authenticity and transparency required to build trust with an audience, and the impact of these practices
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Show Summary: Laurie Laizure, host of the “To The Trade Podcast” from Interior Design Community, speaks with Michael Kaestner, a seasoned kitchen and bathroom designer from Philadelphia. While Michael shares insights from his 20-year design career, this episode primarily focuses on incorporating health and fitness into a designer’s hectic lifestyle. Michael discusses his journey with
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Show Summary: In this episode, Laurie Laizure from To The Trade speaks with Denise Butchko about her journey in the interior design industry. They discuss Denise’s transition from high-end closet design to working with natural stone, highlighting her passion for beauty and sustainability. Denise shares insights on the differences between quartz and quartzite, the environmental
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Show Summary: In this episode, Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson from the Interior Design Community interviews iconic designer Mary Douglas Drysdale, featured on more design magazine covers than anyone else. The discussion delves into Mary’s journey, artistic philosophy, and approach to timeless design. Mary shares her insights on blending classical and contemporary aesthetics, the significance
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Show Summary: In the final episode of the first season of “To The Trade,” Laurie and Nile discuss the podcast’s achievements, feedback from designers and experts, and big plans for the upcoming year. They highlight the unique approach of addressing productivity hacks, emotional and mental aspects of design, and successful business strategies from top designers.
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In this episode, Laurie from the Interior Design Community, joined by Nile, recaps their experience at the High Point Market, where they hosted multiple panels and engaged with sponsors and designers. They discuss the various topics covered, including coaching, contracts, logistics, and sales processes for interior designers. Laurie and Nile also highlight the newly launched
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In this discussion, Laurie Laizure and Nile converse with their guest, Maria Martin, about design tools and the impact of AI on the interior design industry. Maria introduces her project, Design Appy, highlighting its benefits for designers regarding productivity and profitability. The conversation then shifts to the broader implications of AI in design work, touching
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In this episode of the ‘To the Trade’ podcast by Interior Design Community, Laurie Laizure and co-host Nile Johnson interview guest John McClain, an accomplished interior designer and coach. John shares his journey from growing up around construction to becoming a professional designer, his experience on HGTV, and establishing his own design business. He emphasizes
Laurie and Rhobin delve into the realities of running an interior design business, from the importance of community support to navigating contracts and insurance challenges. They explore strategies for empowering designers through education, collaboration, and personal branding while addressing key industry topics like the growth of the luxury furniture sector and the need for standard
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