Today we welcome Lisa Gilmore, Principal Designer and Owner of Lisa Gilmore Design based in St. Petersburg, Florida. In this episode Lisa shares her fast track journey to design business ownership and a life defining moment that stopped her in her tracks and prompted a complete makeover of her finances. We also discuss how she embraced the concept of “profit first” and the impact it had on her business, her team, and her confidence.

Today we welcome Susan Thiel of Susan Thiel Design to the podcast. Susan launched her full service interior design business in 2008 which specializes in new construction and major remodels. In this episode we discuss Susan’s decision to transition her design business from a traditional office space to Orange County’s premiere co-working space exclusively for interior design professionals, Studio 88. Susan also shares her perspective on community, mentorship, and paying it forward.

Today we welcome Anderson Somerselle to the podcast. In this episode we discuss Anderson’s namesake showroom SOMERSELLE and how he designed what he has dubbed “the new showroom experience” from the inside out with the needs of design professionals in mind. Anderson shares how he’s made a career of being of service to interior designers and how he plans to reinvigorate the connection between designers and showrooms. We also discuss one of my favorite topics, community over competition, and how sharing and supporting is truly the foundation of our industry.

Today we welcome our sales tax guru Amy Monroe to the podcast! Amy specializes in sales tax consulting and audit defense for businesses big and small. In this episode we discuss some sales tax basics and how they relate specifically to the business of design. We also dig a little deeper and discuss strategies to keep your business organized and compliant. Amy is one of our featured speakers this Fall at DESIGN BIZ RETREAT so if this conversation fires you up and you want more - hop online and resigner today.

Today we welcome Hawlie Ohe of White Sands Design Build - a full service construction, development and design firm located in the South Bay Area of Los Angeles. In this episode we discuss the benefits of having the entire design build process under one roof, how it streamlines the creative process, and how the business approach takes service and communication to the next level. Hawlie also shares her approach to marketing and the role that messaging and targeted demographics has played in their business.