In this episode of Buying Local, Mike Nelson sits down with Michelle and Tim Schultz to talk about their journey from corporate careers to building a multi-service home design business in the Capital Region. They discuss custom window treatments, interior design, windows and doors, and the launch of their new Glen Street showroom focused on high-touch local service.

Discover Tim and Michelle’s home design endeavors at the links below or email Tim directly at [email protected].

Window Depot Adirondacks: windowdepotadirondacks.com

Designs on Glen: designsonglen.com

Gotcha Covered: gotchacovered.com/saratoga/

0:00 Welcome to Buying Local & guest introductions

1:10 Leaving corporate careers to start a local business

1:55 Got You Covered Saratoga explained

2:45 Why interior design services were the next step

3:30 Adding Window Depot of the Adirondacks

4:10 Why opening a showroom became necessary

5:05 What clients will experience inside the new showroom

7:30 Installation, partnerships, and local contractors

9:10 Why franchising made sense for their business

10:15 Michelle’s interior design background and passion

11:45 The client consultation and design process

14:55 Challenges of running three connected businesses

17:40 Ideal residential and commercial clients

22:20 Modern awnings, power screens, and outdoor living

25:00 Where to find the showroom and how to get in touch