The Chaise Lounge: Interior Design
Summary: Talking the business of interior design. Each week, Nick May interviews successful interior designers from around the world to find out how they have grown their successful interior design business. We talk marketing, client management, staff management, and all the little things that go into creating a great design business.
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Podcasts:
BD West: Boutique Hotel Design Conference Today in the Lounge is a BIG show. Nick traveled to LA for all things hospitality and design, the BD West conference. He had the chance to interview Christian Schnyder, a very accomplished hospitality designer based in LA, Deborah Herman, founder and president of Fabric Innovations, who was showcasing at...
Phyllis on Branding and Michele Hofherr on Previously Owned by a Gay Man On this episode of The Chaise Lounge, Nick chats with industry partner Phyllis Harbinger about branding and email messaging and Michele Hofherr about her business around curating unique items and the story behind the name: Previously Owned by a Gay Man. Checking in...
Out of the box…the Candelaria way! On this episode of The Chaise Lounge, Nick chats with Mark and Isabel Candelaria of Candelaria Design and Earth and Images, respectively. They discuss running their businesses separately, working together, and how they push the envelope by incorporating technology on a regular basis. Getting to know Mark & Isabel...
Gillian Rose: Color Science Today in The Lounge, we are joined by Gillian Rose, a Canadian transplant whose New York-based interior design and color science consultancy draws on over two decades of professional design experience, emanating from her formal training from Parsons School of Design. Getting to know Gillian Rose Gillian is calling into The Lounge from...
122 – BIG Podcast: Marketing, business, and hospitality for interior design. On this episode of The Chaise Lounge, Nick chats with Krista Coupar of Coupar Consulting. Krista chats about how her business supports the design industry through business, marketing, and fulfillment. Nick also checks in with Mary Alice Palmer from HKS Hospitality on her experience...
Cheryl Broadhead: Bob’s Your Uncle Design (BYU) On this episode of The Lounge, Nick chats with Cheryl Broadhead of Bob’s Your Uncle Design. Cheryl shares her journey into design, her successful working relationship with her business partner, and selecting an unconventional name for the business. Getting to know Cheryl Broadhead Cheryl is calling into The Lounge...
Sarah Blank: The world of Kitchen Design On this episode of The Lounge, Nick chats with Sarah Blank. Sarah shares her passion for being a kitchen and bath designer, how she started her own business, and what she loves about the industry. Getting to know Sarah Sarah is calling in from Stamford, CT, where she...
Barry Wooley: Painter turned amazing Interior Designer On this episode of The Lounge, Nick chats with Barry Wooley for the second time. Barry shares his journey into design, how he started his business, and how he keeps a family culture alive in the workplace. Checking in with Barry Barry is joining The Lounge from Louisville,...
Industry: Going paperless in the Cloud On this episode of The Lounge, Nick chats with fellow industry professional, Phyllis Harbinger, on going paperless in the cloud. Phyllis talks about her favorite tools and apps and the pluses and minuses of going paperless. In addition, Nick shares his Design Bloggers Conference talk on podcasting including lessons learned...
Larah and Dieter: A Power Couple in Design and Branding On this episode of The Lounge, Nick chats with Larah Moravek from Dutch East Design and Dieter Cartwright from Warren Red. This power couple shares their journey from their design beginnings, the chance at meeting through a mutual friend, and how they have joined forces. Getting...
Barclay Butera: Interior Design Icon On this episode of The Lounge, Nick chats with Barclay Butera. He shares his experience of growing up in the family business, what it was like to branch out on his own, and how important it is to surround yourself with good people. Getting to know Barclay Butera Barclay joins...
Jason Harris and The Design Network On this episode of The Chaise Lounge, Nick chats with Jason Harris of The Design Network. He shares his experience of starting a brand new TV network, working in the furniture industry, and his thoughts on the future of the design industry. Getting to know Jason Harris Jason Harris...
April Force Pardoe: A Force Within the Interior Design Industry On this episode of The Lounge, Nick chats with April Force Pardoe of April Force Pardoe Interiors. She shares her experience of starting her own business, how she translates graphic design to interiors, and her support system within the industry. Getting to know April Force...
Stacey Tiveron Fills a Gap in the Market with Steelyard On this episode of The Lounge, Nick chats with Stacey Tiveron from Steelyard. She shares her background from TODL to Steelyard and the gap Steelyard fills in the market. Then, Farah Merhi joins Nick for the second installment of her three part series on personal...
Alicia Cannon: An Interior Designer Since Day 1 On this episode of the Lounge, Nick chats with Alicia Cannon. Alicia talks about keeping her business small, working in New York, and her love for hospitality. Getting to know Alicia Alicia Cannon joins Nick in the lounge from BDNY. Recently, she was able to enjoy a...
