Show Summary: In this episode, Laurie Laizure from “To The Trade” and the Interior Design Community interviews Anna Gibson, the founder of AKG Design Studio in Reston, Virginia. Anna shares her childhood influences in design, her specialization in kitchen and bathroom design, and the changes in her business model to incorporate comprehensive design services. They […]
Show Summary: Laurie Laizure from “To The Trade” and Interior Design Community hosts Fiona Grunwald, a lighting design expert with a fascinating career transition from corporate HR to interior design in the U.S. Fiona discusses her journey, educational background, and passion for lighting design, emphasizing the impact of lighting on residential and commercial spaces. The
Show Summary: Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson from “To The Trade” interview expert Irene Williams, who discusses the transformative power of digital decluttering. Williams shares her journey from being a digitally overwhelmed PR professional to becoming a life coach, offering tips on managing inboxes, combating social media overload, and establishing effective processes. They cover practical
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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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