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. The conversation also covers increasing episode frequency, improving marketing efforts, and the success of the ‘Work With Us Wednesday’ initiative. Additionally, they share exciting future events like the inaugural event with the Las Vegas Market and collaborative opportunities with brands to support designers. The episode emphasizes the importance of educating clients about design processes and quality to enhance designers’ market share. Laurie and Nile sign off with optimistic plans for 2024 and beyond.
00:00 Introduction and Season Recap
00:18 Reflecting on Podcast Success
01:06 Engaging with the Design Community
01:41 Future Plans and Initiatives
04:01 Work With Us Wednesday
07:28 Growing Our Email List and Database
11:22 Upcoming Events and Collaborations
18:03 Capturing Market Share
19:28 Building Better Industry Connections
20:03 The Role of Designers in Client Relationships
20:55 Challenges in Furniture Design and Placement
22:01 Importance of Custom Design Solutions
23:08 The Value of Professional Designers
24:12 Educating Clients on Design Choices
25:43 The Untold Work of Designers
26:38 Collaborative Efforts to Elevate Design
28:00 Marketing and Client Engagement Strategies
38:52 Concluding Thoughts and Future Goals