Welcome to the ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ podcast by Rachel Usher. I am an accomplished Interior Designer and solopreneur, having built my design practice from nothing into an an award winning and published studio.
During my journey I found the business side of interiors to be secretive and largely conducted from behind the curtain, leaving business owners like myself grappling with the unique complexities of running a design business, having to learn many things through trial and error.
Well here’s the thing, it doesn’t have to be that way!
This show is designed for design professionals. Together, with our guests we demystify the business of Interiors. This is the place where we hear from the personal experiences of some incredible people that work within the design industry, from entrepreneurs to business experts. Together we unravel some of those truth tales about what it really means, to not only survive, but to thrive in the creative world of business.
This podcast is sponsored by Rachel Usher Interior Design.
https://www.thebusinessofinteriors.co.uk/
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Welcome to the ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ podcast by Rachel Usher. I am an accomplished Interior Designer and solopreneur, having built my design practice from nothing into an an award winning and published studio.
During my journey I found the business side of interiors to be secretive and largely conducted from behind the curtain, leaving business owners like myself grappling with the unique complexities of running a design business, having to learn many things through trial and error.
Well here’s the thing, it doesn’t have to be that way!
This show is designed for design professionals. Together, with our guests we demystify the business of Interiors. This is the place where we hear from the personal experiences of some incredible people that work within the design industry, from entrepreneurs to business experts. Together we unravel some of those truth tales about what it really means, to not only survive, but to thrive in the creative world of business.
This podcast is sponsored by Rachel Usher Interior Design.
https://www.thebusinessofinteriors.co.uk/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this engaging conversation, Rachel Usher interviews LuAnn Nigara, a prominent figure in the interior design industry. They discuss the importance of collaboration among designers, strategies for growth, and the necessity of documenting processes for efficiency. LuAnn emphasizes the significance of understanding financial management and revenue streams in design, while also addressing the value that interior designers bring to clients. The conversation concludes with insights on navigating client expectations and the importance of maintaining a clear vision for one's business. In this conversation, LuAnn Nigara and Rachel Usher delve into the intricacies of interior design, focusing on the importance of understanding design fees, client expectations, and the value of personal interaction in proposals. They discuss how designers can articulate the complexity of their work to clients, ensuring that the value of their services is recognised. The conversation also touches on the significance of creating a legacy in the design industry, emphasising the need for designers to acknowledge their worth and the impact they have on their clients' lives.
Connect with the host: @thebusinessofinteriors
https://luannnigara.com/
Power Talk Fridays The Book: https://luannnigara.com/well-designed-business-book/
This podcast is sponsored by Usher & Co Interior Design.
Buy tickets to the Business Of Interiors 2025 Community Summit: https://www.thebusinessofinteriors.co.uk/2025-community-summit
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