Today we welcome Ivan Pineiro, owner and Principal Designer of Pimell Interiors based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode, Ivan shares the winding, 15-year journey that led him from retail to interior design and how a pivotal move to Las Vegas—and a push from his design community—helped him finally embrace his calling. Ivan gets candid about his struggle with imposter syndrome, the pressure to have it all figured out, and how cancer helped him reframe his priorities. This is a conversation about courage, resourcefulness, and the power of community in building a thriving design business.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

• Ivan’s career pivot from retail to interior design after 15 years of exploration and doubt
• How moving to Las Vegas during the pandemic opened the door to entrepreneurship
• The clever strategy he used to build a portfolio and visibility before booking real clients
• Why building a strong design community and networking was essential to his success
• Ivan’s candid take on fear, confidence, and what it really takes to launch your design business
• The emotional moment that made him commit to pursuing his passion for design
• How volunteer leadership through IDS accelerated his reputation and connections
• Why success, for Ivan, is waking up every day and owning his identity as a designer

NOTABLE QUOTES

• “You don't have to have everything perfect in order to succeed in this business.”
• “It’s better done than perfect. Just show up and do it.”
• “Once you realize you’re amazing and you do great things, that’s when the roadblocks go away.”
• “The future of our business is in collaboration.”

SUPPORTING RESOURCES

• Pimell Interiors Website: https://www.pimellinteriors.com
• Pimell Interiors Instagram: @pimellinteriors
• IDS (Interior Design Society): https://interiordesignsociety.org

SPONSOR LINKS

• Design Manager: https://www.designmanager.com
• Daniel House Club: https://danielhouse.club/pages/dbsg
• Hooker Furnishings: https://www.hookerfurnishings.com