In episode 21 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher shares her own evolution as a leader, revealing lessons learned from growing a team, mentoring others, and building an environment where high achievement is possible.

Tune in, take notes, and get ready to elevate your standards and outcomes like never before!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:02] Welcome to The Interior Perspective – Nicole’s Philosophy on Influence

[00:00:39] Why Standards Matter Most in Leadership

[00:01:31] The Real Definition of Standards—Lived, Not Just Spoken

[00:02:32] The Cost of Letting Things Slide: Discipline & Clarity

[00:04:09] Inspect What You Expect: Systems vs. Standards

[00:05:56] How Low Standards Compound & Impact Team Retention

[00:07:15] Leadership, Growth, and Letting Go

[00:08:43] Your Own Standards: Looking Inward and Moving Forward

QUOTES

• "Standards are not aspirational. They're part of operations...they show up in these small moments, the overlooked ones, the things you let slide." – Nicole Fisher
• "If you say communication is really important to you, but then you avoid these hard conversations, standards are not really what you say yes to—they're what you say no to." – Nicole Fisher
• "The firmer you are on these standards, the clearer you can be during these times of growth, during transitions, and in building a truly successful business." – Nicole Fisher

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Nicole Fisher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerfisher/ 

WEBSITE:

Nicole Fisher: https://www.nicolefisher.com/

In episode 20 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher dives deep into the complexities of leadership and the vital role people play in building a successful business.

Tune in for a thoughtful perspective on how the spaces we create and the teams we lead shape our experiences and growth.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:09] Leadership and personal growth.

[00:08:34] Building people vs. building machines.

[00:09:10] Growth and leadership choices.

QUOTES

• "You don't build the business, but people build the business; you have to build the people."
• “As a leader, the most uncomfortable part of this is that you have to choose the health of the company over the comfort of any relationship."
• “Machines can scale, but people sustain."

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Nicole Fisher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerfisher/ 

WEBSITE:

Nicole Fisher: https://www.nicolefisher.com/

In episode 19 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher delves into the complexities of growth, discussing the tension that arises when individuals evolve at different paces and the importance of open communication and clarity.

Tune in for a thoughtful perspective on design, motherhood, and the everyday choices that contribute to a considered life.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:16] Growing together through change.

[00:08:17] Growing together requires choice.

QUOTES

• "The most painful situations aren't when growth happens. They're when growth happens without acknowledgement."
• “When you lose curiosity, you've lost interest, you've lost the importance of growth.”

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Nicole Fisher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerfisher/ 

WEBSITE

Nicole Fisher: https://www.nicolefisher.com/

In episode 18 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher discusses the impact of platforms like Pinterest on our perception of taste, emphasizing that true discernment comes from understanding the process behind design rather than just collecting images.

Tune in for a thought-provoking perspective on how to cultivate your own taste and make more intentional design choices in your life.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:39] Taste is a learned skill.

[00:09:22] Practice improves your taste.

[00:10:38] Perspective and its impact.

QUOTES

• "Taste is about selection. Taste is about elimination."
• “Bad taste often comes from too much, not too little."
• "You don't lack taste. You lack practice."

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Nicole Fisher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerfisher/ 

WEBSITE:

Nicole Fisher: https://www.nicolefisher.com/

In episode 17 of The Interior Perspective, where we will explore design, home style, motherhood, and the everyday, not as advice but as perspective—viewing the home as an expression of self-trust and ongoing personal growth.

Tune in for heartfelt anecdotes and reflective insights, encourages listeners to trust their instincts and embrace imperfection in design and life.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome to The Interior Perspective

00:39 A New Season, A New Approach

01:41 Home as a Mirror: Reflecting Self-Trust

02:45 The Emotional Impact of Design Choices

05:30 Overcoming Decision Fatigue in Home Design

07:07 Embracing Imperfection and Change

08:37 Practical Steps for a More Authentic Home

09:14 Conclusion and Next Steps

QUOTES

• Your home, being this concept of a mirror, whether you admit it or that you not, at some point in my career perspective, started to matter more to me than style. 
•  I realized that design really isn't about just picking furniture. It's about decisions, about major, major decisions. 
•  Motherhood changed that completely for me. Now I care about ease. About flow, about how a space supports real life, not this ideal version of it. 

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Nicole Fisher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerfisher/ 

WEBSITE:

Nicole Fisher: https://www.nicolefisher.com/

In episode 16 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher interviews Felipe Freig, the CEO of Versa Homes, to explore the journey of building not just houses, but homes filled with integrity, vision, and heart.

Tune in as we explore the intersection of luxury real estate and timeless design, and discover what it truly means to build homes with integrity and vision.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:21] Craftsmanship in luxury homes.

[00:05:19] Transition from construction to business.

[00:09:29] Fixed price and schedule benefits.

[00:14:14] Hiring builders before architects.

[00:15:12] Setting client expectations in building.

[00:20:14] Builder's responsibility towards clients.

[00:25:50] Warranty and responsibility in building.

[00:28:11] Client relationship management in construction.

[00:34:12-00:34:34] Envisioning success in building.

[00:35:29] Manifesting your goals together.

QUOTES

• "The worst thing that ever happened to me turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me." -Felipe Freig
• "Guiding your clients through pre-construction is the only key to success, to landing a job honestly." -Felipe Freig
• "If you go cheap, you're going to get what you paid for." -Felipe Freig

SOCIAL MEDIA

Nicole Fisher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerfisher/ 

Felipe Freig

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/felipe.freig/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipe-freig-a886a594/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Versahomes/ 

WEBSITE:

Nicole Fisher: https://www.nicolefisher.com/

Versa Homes: https://versahomes.com/the-builder/ 

 In episode 15 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher interviews David Muniz Supple, the founder and CEO of New England Design & Construction, as he shares his journey from feeling insecure as a young architect to creating a firm that champions collaboration between designers and builders. 

Tune in for insights on how merging creativity and craftsmanship can create exceptional living spaces.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:35] Design-build integration benefits.

[00:05:34] Design-build efficiency and collaboration.

[00:09:19] Design-build project examples.

[00:12:52] Client creative involvement process.

[00:18:38] Architect as master builder.

[00:20:24] Segregation in design education.

[00:27:06] Design pushback in projects.

[00:31:03] Change orders in construction projects.

[00:36:07] Design, build, evolution, and integration.

[00:38:34] Integration of design and construction.

QUOTES

• "The result isn't just a project, it's a story that's lived in, crafted, and enduring." -Nicole Fisher
• "The only way we're going to work, we're going to have a successful outcome, is if we work together." -David Muniz Supple
• "When we stop separating the creative from the technical or art from the craft, that's when true innovation happens." -Nicole Fisher

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Nicole Fisher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerfisher/ 

David Muniz Supple

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmunizsupple/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedesignbuild/  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@designbuildshow 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidmunizsupple 

WEBSITE:

Nicole Fisher: https://www.nicolefisher.com/

David Muniz Supple: https://www.davidmunizsupple.com/ 

New England Design and Construction: http://www.nedesignbuild.com/

In episode 14 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher interviews Erin Warren, a fellow designer and friend, to discuss the intersection of design, personal growth, and the importance of intentional living.

Tune in to discover how partnerships and relationships enrich the design process, making it a collaborative and fulfilling journey.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:20] Designing life and business.

[00:05:37] Designing spaces with intention.

[00:11:06] Intentional design for personal spaces.

[00:14:36] Therapeutic interior design process.

[00:22:04] Intentional living in design.

[00:23:21] Healing through personal spaces.

[00:27:56] Creativity through collaboration.

QUOTES

• "Our interior spaces are this energetic relationship that can either uplift you or completely drain you." -Ein Warren
• "Building a business is like the best self-improvement journey that you can ever go on because it challenges you in ways that you never thought were possible for you." -Erin Warren
• "Creativity flourishes when we hold space for each other." -Nicole Fisher

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Nicole Fisher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerfisher/ 

Erin Warren

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinwarren___/ 

WEBSITE:

Nicole Fisher: https://www.nicolefisher.com/

In episode 13 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher interviews Genevieve Geaney from Compass, based in the beautiful Hudson Valley, as she shares her journey from the fashion and beauty world to real estate and how her creative, modern approach is reshaping the buying experience for today’s homeowners.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion on the intersection of creativity, real estate, and the art of elevated living.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:48] Creative journey into real estate.

[00:06:54] Mother-daughter collaboration in real estate.

[00:08:22] Instagram's impact on real estate.

[00:14:38] Community versus property preferences.

[00:15:40] Buyer expectations in real estate.

[00:20:23] Million-dollar shack expectations.

[00:25:27] Wellness studio offerings.

[00:27:45] Creating beauty with intention.

QUOTES

• "When people are purchasing a home, they're not just purchasing the home. They're investing in a community." -Genevieve Geaney
• "I think that the art of imagining what it could feel like to be in a space is kind of disappearing." -Genevieve Geaney
• "She's not just selling homes, she's building context around what it means to sell homes." -Nicole Fisher

SOCIAL MEDIA

Nicole Fisher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerfisher/ 

Genevieve Geaney

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevievegeaney/

WEBSITE:

Nicole Fisher: https://www.nicolefisher.com/

Genevieve Geaney: https://genevieve.unlockupstate.com/ 

In episode 12 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher interviews Steven Dailey,  Hudson Valley metal artist and fabricator, as he shares his journey from an art background to becoming a skilled metal fabricator, discussing the beauty and functionality of metals like bronze, steel, and aluminum.

Tune in for insights into how metalwork adds both structural integrity and aesthetic appeal to remarkable homes.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:11] Metal as a design medium.

[00:04:05] Metalwork as an art form.

[00:11:19] Antique bed restoration project.

[00:12:05] Custom project process overview.

[00:17:31] Integrating custom blown glass.

[00:20:31] Definition of done in design.

[00:25:32] Interior designer's management role.

[00:28:32] Craftsmanship versus speed and convenience.

[00:31:07] True design as artistry.

QUOTES

• "True design isn't just decoration; it's construction and the artistry in the bones of the space." -English Black
• "If you don't appreciate the craftsmanship, find a different thing."  -Steven Dailey
• "In a world that moves fast, artists like you bring us back to what's real, material process, and the human touch, because great design doesn't just fill space, it forges it." -English Black

SOCIAL MEDIA

Nicole Fisher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerfisher/ 

Steven Dailey

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevendaileystudio/?hl=en 

WEBSITE:

Nicole Fisher: https://www.nicolefisher.com/

Steven Dailey Studio: https://stevendaileystudio.com/