Welcome to The Market Makers, a brand new podcast from ANDMORE, exploring the journeys, ideas, and turning points that shape today’s creative professionals across the design, furniture, home, and lifestyle industries.

In this first episode, host Jon Pertchik, CEO of ANDMORE, sits down with TV icon and renowned interior and product designer, Thom Filicia.  Thom shares how a cold call landed him his first job at the design firm Parish-Hadley, how getting stuck in an elevator landed him his big TV break as a cast member on the OG Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and how he uses markets today to stay inspired and connected to what’s new in design.

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