Gail Doby is a coach and consultant for interior designers. She and her team at Gail Doby Coaching and Consulting have helped more than 10,000 designers in 76 countries move their business forward.

Designer Killy Sheer, owner of Austin-based Sheer & Co., tells us how to work effectively with the entire project team. She works with a variety of team members, including internally and externally, all of whom are relevant in completing a successful project. 

Designer Paula Kennedy, CMKBD, of Seattle-based Timeless Kitchen Design is no stranger to staying creative. She has spoken on the topic at myriad events, and she recently shared her tips for maintaining creativity during good times and those not so good. 

Susan and Paul Kadilak, owners of Kadilak Homes in the Boston area and hosts of the TV show, "Renovation Rekindle," recently shared their tips for bridging the communication gap with clients. Susan got her contractor’s license in her early 20s, and Paul – who is also a firefighter – has been in the industry partnering with Susan for 15 years.

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, Deborah DiMare, founder and principal of DiMare Design, discussed a driving force in her practice: vegan design.

Daniella Hoffer of New Jersey-based Daniella Hoffer Interiors talks about how to design a successful kosher kitchen for your clients. She began creating kosher kitchens starting with her own when her home was built about seven years ago.

Brea Elles, founder and director of Atelier Honnete, a design/build firm based in Miami, Fla., fills is in on the differences between residential and commercial kitchen design.

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, I am welcoming Bob Bakes, cofounder and head of design at Bakes & Kropp, a luxury kitchen design and manufacturing company with showrooms in New York City, the Hamptons, Long Island, Michigan and Palm Beach. We discussed participating in design show houses from a designer’s point of view.

 Calvin and Chris LaMont, who are the stars of HGTV’s new show, “Buy It or Build It," chatted about how to create boundaries when working with family members, as these twin brothers have a lot of experience with that.

Designer Malka Heft, founder of Think Chic Interiors, talked about how to design kitchens and bath with children of all ages in mind. She said 90% of her clients have young kids, and she has specific questions she asks to ensure she provides a successful project for everyone involved.