In episode 5 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher interviews Stephen Dunn, President and Partner of Exeter Building, as he shares his unique journey from finance to the world of custom home building, discussing how he transitioned into a creative role while maintaining a strong focus on client relationships.

Tune in to gain insights into the world of custom home building and discover how design plays a pivotal role in creating remarkable homes.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:09] Home building entrepreneurial journey.

[00:03:36] Custom building versus spec homes.

[00:08:19] Thoughtfully designed homes sell.

[00:10:10] Designer collaboration in building projects.

[00:14:13] Misconceptions about building new homes.

[00:16:35] Balancing unexpected building costs.

[00:21:10] Procurement in the construction industry.

[00:24:36] Home wellness trends.

[00:28:03] Client relationships in home building.

[00:29:22] Insights from different markets.

QUOTES

• "When the creativity is lost for me, that is just, it's not an enjoyable project to be on." -Nicole Fisher
• "As long as we're overly communicating with each other, that's where it can work very well in tandem." -Stephen Dunn
• "I think that relationship is something that if you have it, you just hold on to it with both hands." -Nicole Fisher

SOCIAL MEDIA

NICOLE FISHER

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

Stephen Dunn

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdunn90/ 

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

WEBSITE:

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

Exeter Building: https://exeterbuilding.com/ 

In episode 4 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher interviews  Diana Polack from the Upstate Curious team, a rising star in the Hudson Valley real estate market, as she discusses the unique characteristics of luxury home buyers in the Hudson Valley, the importance of community, and how her background in art and architecture influences her approach to real estate.

Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of design, lifestyle, and real estate.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:02] Real estate career transition story.

[00:05:22] Partnership in real estate.

[00:10:13] Luxury of privacy in Hudson Valley.

[00:15:15] Empathy in real estate.

[00:19:11] Reading people in real estate.

[00:24:13] Broker visibility challenges.

[00:25:51] Learning to pivot marketing strategies.

[00:30:04] Interior design inspiration.

QUOTES

• "You have to own that. That confidence is everything. It radiates through who you are and who you attract, really." -Nicole Fisher
• "We care more about what the photographs look like than what it looks like when you walk in the door, if I'm being fair, because less is more in a photograph." -Diana Polack
• “Money is time. Like there's a business behind real estate that doesn't get talked about a lot or not considered a lot. And it's something that we were really passionate about, as well as just also really into community and the arts and all that.” -Diana Polack

SOCIAL MEDIA

NICOLE FISHER

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

Diana Polack

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diana.hvreal/ 

Email: [email protected]

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

WEBSITE:

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

In this third episode of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher interviews Anthony D'Argenzio, Founder of the This Old Hudson team at Houlihan Lawrence, as he shares his journey from a young creative with a passion for photography to becoming a sought-after real estate agent in the Hudson Valley. 

Tune in for insights into the intersection of luxury real estate and timeless design.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:01] Creative journey in real estate.

[00:05:30] Hudson Valley lifestyle showcase.

[00:12:14] Visual storytelling in real estate.

[00:16:21] Brand building through personal connection.

[00:21:36] Health and wellness in business.

[00:24:24] Work-life balance and independence.

[00:29:06] Breaking into the luxury market.

[00:33:19] Creating beauty with intention.

QUOTES

• "Success really follows when you kind of lean into what your calling is." -Anthony D'Argenzio
• “The better you feel, the more energy you have, and the better you're gonna, you know, just quality of work you do.” -Anthony D'Argenzio
• “There is a market for every home, and there is a person out there waiting to discover it.” -Anthony D'Argenzio
•  "We're not brain surgeons. Nothing we're doing is really that important at the end of the day." -Nicole Fisher

SOCIAL MEDIA

NICOLE FISHER

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

Anthony D'Argenzio

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

WEBSITE:

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

This Old Hudson: https://www.thisoldhudson.com/ 

In this second episode of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher interviews Ashlei De Souza, a prominent figure at Serhant, one of the most recognized brands in real estate, as she shares her unique journey into the world of real estate, starting from her unexpected entry during a gap year to becoming a top agent in Connecticut.

Tune in for a captivating conversation that explores the intricacies of elevated living and the remarkable homes on the market.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:06] Real estate journey and growth.

[00:06:26] Brand building in real estate.

[00:09:50] The excitement of real estate.

[00:12:52] The feeling of a property.

[00:15:31] Virtual staging and its benefits.

[00:20:34] Bold design trends in real estate.

[00:25:38] Media visibility and personal growth.

[00:27:25] Elevated lens on design.

QUOTES

• “It's about finding the home that they're really going to have the right fit and the right lifestyle.” -Ashlei De Souza
• "If you can paint that picture and that aspiration is added in for that buyer, they're gonna pay more and you're gonna have more people wanting it." -Ashlei De Souza
• “It's so awesome when you can get in on the ground level somewhere, and I tell anyone who's really like starting to work for me now that you're coming in right before things are going to like blow up.” -Nicole Fisher

SOCIAL MEDIA

NICOLE FISHER

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

Ashlei De Souza

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

WEBSITE:

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

Ashlei De Souza: https://ashleivictoriadesouza.com/ 

In this first episode of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher, a Hudson-based Interior Designer, shares her insights on the intersection of luxury real estate and interior design and discovers how she and her expert team transform properties, tackle design challenges, and collaborate with top brokers to create stunning spaces. 

Tune in for an engaging conversation that highlights the art of elevated living and the transformative power of design.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:31] Bridging luxury real estate and design.

[00:05:01] Unlimited opportunity in real estate.

QUOTES

• “Trust me, we can turn anything into a gem.”
• “Keep creating beauty, living with intention, and seeing every space through a more elevated lens.”

SOCIAL MEDIA

NICOLE FISHER

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

WEBSITE:

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

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