Today we welcome Brian Paquette to the Podcast. Based in Seattle, Washington - Brian's design business model has reinvented itself over the years in response not only to business goals but also to life priorities. In this episode we discuss how scaling back his business made more room for his passion for design, a book featuring over a decade of his work, and how he made philanthropy a tenet of his business model.

Today we welcome Katie Hodges to the Podcast. In this episode we talk about Katie's unexpected path to her design career and how the encouragement of a friend convinced her to abandon the medical field and explore her true calling, design. We also discuss her "construction forward" approach to design, her commitment to her business boundaries, and her strategy to the growth and success of her five year "new" design business.

Today we welcome back Kylie Van Meter as part of our "where are they now" series. Kylie originally joined us in July of 2019 (episode 28) - she was fresh out of design school and in the process of building her design business. A lot has transpired in a year and a half and Kylie shares her experiences in hiring, acquiring office space, learning to delegate, and the value of networking. If you've recently launched your design business or if you're planning to do so, this open and honest conversation with Kylie may be just what you need to prepare you for reality and motivate you to go for it.

Today we welcome Rhonnika Clifton of RJ Clifton Designs out of Houston, Texas. In this episode we discuss Rhonnika's detour from Healthcare to Interior Design and her continued passion for improving the quality of people's lives. We also talk about the need for mentorship within the design community and how her program "the educated designer" provides an insider perspective of the business of design and is helping emerging design professionals build stronger and more profitable businesses.

Today we welcome Jeanne Candler of Jeanne Candler Design, a Los Angeles based workroom specializing in custom window treatments. In this episode Jeanne explains how her passion and understanding of interior design turned into an opportunity to provide window treatment design services to designers, architects, and developers. We also cover the nuances of some of the basics - like motorization, black out, and COM and how a real understanding of the process can expand your offerings to your client and increase your bottom line.