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A collaboration between interior designers and architects…seems like a match made in heaven, right? Today’s guest, Gisela Schmoll walks us through the nitty gritty on creating those relationships - and keeping them. Stay tuned! Gisela Schmoll, a California licensed architect and industrial designer, is the luminary force behind Gisela Schmoll Architect, PC (GSA). With a multifaceted career that spans new residential projects and remodels, product design, and the iconic PalmPilot, Gisela crafts spaces that redefine the boundaries of design. Rooted in collaboration, GSA believes in the transformative power of good design, where the experience of being in a space becomes a profound journey. *** 📲CONNECT with Gisela: Website: https://www.giselaschmollarchitect.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giselaschmoll_architect/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisela-schmoll-architect/ 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "The Lord of the Rings" by J. R. R. Tolkien 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

If you’re a small business owner offering specialized services, you may be wondering how to price your services. How do you know if you’re charging too much? Well, according to today’s guest, Laura Thornton, you most likely aren’t charging enough. Stay tuned for lots of tips on flat rate vs. hourly pricing, how much work you should actually be billing for, and how to calculate your rates. With over 27 years of experience, Laura Thornton is a seasoned interior designer and the Founder and Creative Director of Thornton Design, established in 1999. Laura has perfected the art of running a profitable design business and is passionate about sharing her expertise through her comprehensive online course. She teaches designers how to transition from pricing uncertainty to confidently valuing their expertise, optimizing profits, and building client trust with precise pricing strategies. *** 📲CONNECT with Laura: Profit Academy Website: https://theprofitacademyforinteriordesigners.mykajabi.com Business of Beautiful Spaces Website: https://thebusinessofbeautifulspaces.com Design Work: https://www.laurathorntondesign.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThorntonDesign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thorntondesign/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/laurathornton74/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thorntondesign 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 “Aesthetic Intelligence: How to Boost It and Use It in Business and Beyond” by Pauline Brown 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Do your goals for your design business feel unattainable, or are you afraid to even set those goals for fear of getting uncomfortable? Business and life coach Andrea Liebross has lots of great tips on how to get out of your comfy pond and reach your full potential within the waves of the “River of Misery.” Stay tuned! Andrea Liebross, a certified business and life coach, specializing in empowering female entrepreneurs to infuse thinking with action so they can drop the drama and figure out how to think like a CEO, manage like a CEO and believe in themselves to achieve success in their business and at home. Celebrated for her transformative work with unapologetically ambitious women, helping translate their visions into tangible accomplishments, Andrea is the author of the new book,  She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and into the Extraordinary. Andrea is dedicated to implementing systems and strategies that lead to sustainable and meaningful success. She possesses the unique ability to decipher complex situations and shed light on the broader perspective, one that transcends business politics and tedious responsibilities. Her focus is on guiding women toward their highest potential, free from the constraints of traditional norms, to achieve a coveted balance of time, financial prosperity, and boundless energy. Beyond her coaching, Andrea is a dynamic speaker and the engaging host of the Time to Level Up podcast, where she works to help listeners create a plan to have a profitable and successful business.  *** 📲CONNECT with Andrea: Website: http://www.andrealiebross.com Podcast: www.andrealiebross.com/podcast Book: www.shethinksbigthebook.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrealiebrosscoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrea.liebross.coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-liebross/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0-A88LuOgOREiyvauWSdQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/liebross/ X: @andrealiebross TikTok: @andrea.liebross.coaching 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level" by Gay Hendricks "The One Minute Manager" by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Is there a particular design style that you love creating, but you’re hesitant to cut down your other offerings for fear of leaving money on the table? Well, that may not have to be the case. Today’s guest, Diane Rath, has carved herself a successful niche with “The Rath Project,” designing bold and bespoke spaces in an area where that’s hard to come by. Stay tuned for tips on her transition to her specialty design, how niching impacts business growth, and thrifting vintage pieces to add character to a space. The Rath Project is a Fairfield, Connecticut–based interior design firm specializing in bold, livable spaces. Diane Rath, Founder and Principal Designer, opened TRP in 2016 with a focus on expertly curating each client’s unique personality and sensibility into their home’s aesthetic. Together, she and her team create bespoke spaces by listening, exacting, perfecting, and executing on the needs and wants of each individual family member. *** 📲CONNECT with Diane: Website: https://therathproject.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therathproject 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Have your design clients requested a room designed to enhance intimacy and pleasure? Not sure where to begin, or how to create a sensual space with luxury in mind? Today's guest, Jenny Grimminck, is a master of creating spaces that make partners feel safe and sensual. She designs romantic homes that inspire lust and enhance the client's pleasure. Stay tuned! Jenny Grimminck is the creative genius behind White Wave Design, a boutique interior design studio specializing in intimate interiors for badass soulmates. She works with high-profile professionals that are rock stars on stage, in the boardroom, or on the ice who desire a romantic home that inspires lust and enhances their pleasure. *** 📲CONNECT with Jenny: Website: https://www.whitewavedesign.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitewavedesign/ 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "This Is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See" by Seth Godin 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

It's summertime, so you might be thinking about what the best type of sheets are for staying cool. Today's guest is textile expert Heidi Luber, and she has tons of tips on finding the best quality sheets that will last (whether for you or your design clients). Stay tuned! Heidi Luber is the CEO and fourth-generation owner of Lubertex International, a textile firm with a rich legacy dating back to 1937 in Montreal, Canada. Heidi's journey is a captivating tale of innovation and reinvention. As the landscape of textile manufacturing shifted, so did Heidi's focus. Sensing an untapped market within the hospitality industry, she steered Lubertex towards new horizons, forging partnerships with elite hotel brands and redefining the company's identity. *** 📲CONNECT with Heidi: Website: https://www.lubertex.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lubertex-international/ 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Are you wondering whether to buy or rent a commercial space for your design business? Is now a bad time to buy a space? What are the risks? What are the benefits? Today's guest, Paul Neal, has spent over 30 years guiding entrepreneurs and businesses towards financial success, and he has lots of great tips on this topic. Stay tuned! Paul Neal, Founder and CEO of Vantage Point Commercial Capital, has spent over 30 years guiding entrepreneurs and businesses towards financial success. A passionate advocate for sustainable growth, Paul's work embodies his belief that thriving businesses are the heart of strong communities. When he's not helping others realize their dreams, Paul is a devoted family man, running enthusiast, and lover of outdoor adventures, underpinning his commitment to balance and vitality in all aspects of life. *** 📲CONNECT with Paul: Website: https://vpc.capital Paul's book: https://www.ownyourbuildingnow.com/2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-neal-tea/   📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 Paul's book: "Un-Lease Your Business: Unlock Wealth, Autonomy and Control by Buying Your Building and Firing Your Landlord" "Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork" by Dan Sullivan 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Are you offering micro design in your interior design services? If not, you could be leaving money on the table. Guest Host Rebecca Hay sits down with Miranda Cullen of Inside Stories to discuss the rise of micro design, plus everything you need to know about franchising your design business. Stay tuned! Miranda Cullen is an internationally recognized interior designer and founder of Inside Stories, one of Colorado's top design firms. She currently leads a team of 20-plus designers in her Denver-based studio, which has earned more than a few accolades. In 2022, Miranda won the Design & Architecture award from the International Design & Architecture Committee. This year, Inside Stories was listed among the "Top 13 Interior Design Firms" in the Southwest by Architectural Digest PRO. *** 📲CONNECT with Miranda: Website: https://insidestories.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidestories_design/ 📲CONNECT with Rebecca: Website: https://rebeccahay.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msrebeccahay/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilientbydesignpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkeH21grLjMPHDXhrrcVo5A Podcast: https://rebeccahay.com/podcast/ 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "Women's Murder Club" Series by James Patterson 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Are you a new designer struggling to make connections with furniture manufacturers? Are you an experienced designer looking to streamline your sourcing and shipping? Today's guests, Peter and Alexander Spalding, are the creators of Daniel House Club, a website that helps designers find products, manage vendors, and maximize their creativity. Stay tuned! The concept behind Daniel House Club is both personal and professional to CEO Alexander Spalding and Chief Brand Officer Peter Spalding. As past owners of an interior design firm, they had experienced the many challenges and complexities of running a design business themselves. The Spalding brothers knew all too well that designers spend excessive amounts of time finding products, managing vendors, and handling logistics – and spend less time on being creative. *** 📲CONNECT with Peter and Alexander: Website: https://danielhouse.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielhouse.club 📲CONNECT with Liz: Website: https://www.lpandcodesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpandcodesign/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4oEBg5pzm0bN_oOwassV2w 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo" by Irving Stone "Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business" by Gino Wickman 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Are you struggling with your sleep hygiene? Do you feel the need to fight sleep in favor of productivity? When you do finally go to sleep, are you having trouble staying asleep? Today's guest is sleep expert Terry Cralle, and she shares lots of sleep tips for solopreneurs. Stay tuned! Terry Cralle, MS, RN, is a Registered Nurse based in Washington, DC. She is certified in clinical sleep health and has co-authored two books on sleep; Snoozby and the Great Big Bedtime Battle (Rowe Publishing, 2015), the first nonfiction book directly messaging the benefits of sufficient sleep to young children and Sleeping Your Way to the Top (Sterling Publishing, 2016), the ultimate guide to success through sufficient sleep. Terry serves as a spokesperson for the Better Sleep Council. *** 📲CONNECT with Terry: Website: https://bettersleep.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettersleeporg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BetterSleepOrg/ X: https://twitter.com/BetterSleepOrg/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bettersleeporg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BetterSleeporg 📲CONNECT with Rebecca: Website: https://rebeccahay.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msrebeccahay/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilientbydesignpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkeH21grLjMPHDXhrrcVo5A Podcast: https://rebeccahay.com/podcast/ 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Are you an interior designer wondering what it takes to create your own furniture collection? Today's guest, Antonia Caicedo, created a luxury collection of pieces that forges a bond between Art Deco and Mid-Century modern styles. With her experience on both sides of the manufacturing business, Antonia knows what it takes to make a great vendor and a great design client. Stay tuned for lots of tips and another fantastic guest host, Nicole Heymer of Glory & Brand! With an innate understanding of the relationship between design and architecture, Antonia Caicedo serves as Design Director at JIMECO and is the creator of the Antonia Collection, a luxury collection of pieces that forge a bond between Art Deco and Mid-Century modern styles. This collection, continuing to transform and featuring an assortment of case-goods, occasional, and upholstery pieces, together with its own lighting collection, communicates Antonia’s unique vision of “effortless luxury”. *** 📲CONNECT with Antonia: Website: https://www.jimeco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimecointeriors/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jimeco/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jimecoantoniacollection4931?si=jkSJcD6L4yMZiJXP 📲CONNECT with Nicole: Website: https://gloryandbrand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloryandbrand LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glory-and-brand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloryandbrand 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "The Architectural Detail" by Edward R. Ford 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Are you afraid of the IRS? Well, you don't have to be! Tax expert, Sugey Piedra, sits down with our guest host Liz Potarazu (LP & Co) and shares lots of tips on how interior designers can keep more money in their pockets and set their future finances up for success. As an enrolled agent and 20+ year certified tax preparer, Sugey Piedra likes to make her clients’ money work for them so that they don’t have to work forever. In her daily work as co-founder of Prominence Business & Wealth Management, Sugey supports high-earning, service-based business owners achieve long-term wealth through a holistic approach to financial services, providing bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning and tax strategy under one roof. *** 📲CONNECT with Sugey: Website: https://www.prominencebusiness.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/prominence.services LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Sugey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProminenceBMgmt 📲CONNECT with Liz: Website: https://www.lpandcodesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpandcodesign/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4oEBg5pzm0bN_oOwassV2w 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 Liz's Episode: https://youtu.be/LvajsamXejc "We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power" 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Guest host Liz Potarazu (LP & Co) interviews Couch.com founder and CEO, Alex Back. They discuss how people are buying couches these days, how AI plays a role in interior design and the retail experience, and how Couch.com can be a resource for interior designers. Stay tuned! Alex Back is the founder and CEO of Couch.com, a new platform dedicated to solving the single biggest problem facing the furniture industry: no one knows where the heck to buy a couch! He previously founded and ran the popular furniture brand, Apt2B, for 13 years prior to his exit in 2023. *** 📲CONNECT with Alex: Website: https://couch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couchdotcom/ X: https://x.com/couchdotcom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3snTFDVUdnDTCXxy7_Cejg 📲CONNECT with Liz: Website: https://www.lpandcodesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpandcodesign/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4oEBg5pzm0bN_oOwassV2w 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 Liz's Episode: https://youtu.be/LvajsamXejc Fulhaus: https://www.fulhaus.com Medley: https://medleyhome.com "Becoming Trader Joe: How I Did Business My Way and Still Beat the Big Guys" by Joe Coulombe 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

As an interior designer or business owner, you may have seen your peers hosting podcasts and wondered if you should do the same. But will it lead to sales? Is it worth it? And do you really need to be on camera? Today's guest, Traci DeForge, is a podcast expert and has lots of insight on why every interior designer should have a podcast. Stay tuned! With over 30 years of expertise in Broadcast Media, Executive Management, and Fortune 500 Business Consulting, Traci DeForge is the founder of Produce Your Podcast, a premier podcast consulting and production agency. With a diverse career spanning, she's renowned for business development insights that drive innovation. As CEO of Ladies Who Launch, she pioneered the Franchise Media Model, supporting women-owned businesses & also co-founded the Podcast Professionals Association. *** 📲CONNECT with Traci: Website: https://produceyourpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracilongdeforge/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/produceyourpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracideforge YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@produceyourpodcast 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

What's the difference between a flat rate and an hourly rate? Which should you use when pricing your interior design services so you end up with more money in your pocket? Shelby and Kasey of Daley Home are here to help with transparent tips on how they price their services. "As a true extrovert and entrepreneur, it was only a matter of time before I turned my passion for design into a business. I founded Daley Home alongside my husband Kasey in 2017. We are driven by great design and a seamless process, resulting in beautiful and predictable outcomes for our clients!" *** 📲CONNECT with Shelby and Kasey: Instagram: @daleyhome Pinterest: @daleyhomeatx 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery" by Ian Morgan Cron "The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business" by Patrick M. Lencioni 🖼️DARLA’S BACKGROUND: 🏠Designed by Julianne Hendrickson, Hendrickson Interiors Website: https://www.hendricksoninteriors.com Instagram: @hendricksoninteriors 📸Photographed by Penlight Media Website: penlightmedia.com Instagram: @penlightmedia 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

One of the best kept secrets in the interior design industry is designing for vacation homes. How do you do it? How do you get into it? What are the benefits? Today’s guests, Melinda Cahill and Suzanne Glavin of North Shore Nest, discuss the ins and outs of vacation home design. Stay tuned! “We began North Shore Nest in 2004 from our basements in Glenview.  Prior to launching, we were doing design projects on the side for family and friends while we worked our full time careers.  When the market crashed, we made the decision to launch North Shore Nest full time, and we have spent the last seventeen years designing spaces for working professionals and young families along the North Shore.  Our shared passion for great design paired with sensibility allows us to transform interiors into warm, livable spaces that stand the test of time. By taking a fresh updated approach to traditional styling and building rooms with layers, we are able to provide depth and individuality allowing our clients to live beautifully everyday. We are based in Glenview Illinois, serving the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs, as well as the Lake Geneva Wisconsin area. We are also currently working on new construction design projects in Scottsdale Arizona and Naples Florida and enjoy the diversity and learning opportunities offered by working in communities other than our own.” *** 📲CONNECT with North Shore Nest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenest Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/northshorenest/ 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence" by Meg Kissinger Cabana Magazine: https://cabanamagazine.com/  🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Can niching down your business actually multiply your income? Is it possible to make a luxury service like design accessible to more people? How do you set boundaries with clients and start attracting the type of people you love to work with? All this and more on today's episode with Elle & Yvette of Decorelle Studio! We are Elle & Yvette, sisters and founders of Décorelle Studio, a luxury interior design firm servicing the DMV area and beyond. We founded Décorelle in 2018 to fill a gap in the interior design market – one that often fails to capture the newlyweds who just bought their first home, the empty nesters who want to reimagine their nest, or the bachelor(ette) who is just starting life out. Over the years, we have mastered the art of marrying the luxury that is interior design and accessibility. *** 📲CONNECT with Decorelle Studio: Website: https://www.decorelle.com/  Instagram: www.instagram.com/decorelle.co/  📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell  📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/  "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971  "Great CEOs Are Lazy" by Jim Schleckser "Outliers: The Story of Success" by Malcolm Gladwell 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/  Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar  🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK  Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts  TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein  YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Do you think you don’t need to hire a PR agency, or that being featured in magazines won’t lead to clients? Today’s guest, Jeanne Collins, shares all the success she gained from working with a PR agency, plus some tips on strategy and how much it costs to hire a PR agency. Stay tuned! Jeanne Collins is an award-winning interior designer who left the corporate world behind to find her true self through design and internal reflection. Her firm, JerMar Designs, works with executives and entrepreneurs, focusing on projects that combine sophistication and balance with inner and outer wellness. Jeanne is an Architectural Digest AD Pro 2024 Featured Designer, winner of the 2022 Luxe Magazine Red Award, and she was also recently nominated as an HGTV Designer of the Year. *** 📲CONNECT with Jeanne: Website: https://www.jermardesigns.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jermar_designs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Houseofjermar 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "Comeback Careers" by Ginny Flynn-Brzezinski and Mika Brzezinski 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

Are you thinking about starting your own company, or have you already started one but are struggling to stay afloat? Today's guest, Lindsie Davis of Blueberry Jones Design, has lots of tips on how to develop reliable systems to take control of your business. We discuss time blocking, how to avoid scope creep, and how to price out your services. Stay tuned! Blueberry Jones Design is a Texas-based interiors firm founded by Principal Designer Lindsie Davis, specializing in high-end full-service residential design. Lindsie is known for creating eclectic, playful homes that push creative boundaries and enhance her client's unique lifestyles. Her background in art influences her bold approach to the colors, patterns, and textiles that distinguish a Blueberry Jones home. *** 📲CONNECT with Lindsie: Website: https://www.blueberryjones.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueberryjonesdesign/ 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 Programa: https://programa.design Sandra Funk's "The Interior Design Standard": https://interiordesignstandard.com "Greenlights" by Matthew McConaughey 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube

What is the difference between commercial and residential design projects? Does all commercial design have to be sterile? How was the hospitality design industry impacted by the pandemic, and has it bounced back? Designer Amanda Jacobs answers all this and more on today's episode. Stay tuned! Amanda Jacobs Design, with over a decade in freelance interior and event design, specializes in transforming spaces with a focus on hospitality. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, AJD crafts inviting environments that blend aesthetics with warmth and thoughtfulness, inspired by clients' personalities and cultural influences. They create harmonious spaces that exude luxury and sophistication through a meticulous and collaborative approach. *** 📲CONNECT with Amanda: Website: https://www.amandajacobsdesign.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/amandajacobsdesigninc LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-jacobs-5907b81a8 📲CONNECT with Darla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlapowell 📚Resources & People Mentioned: Wingnut Academy is LIVE: https://wingnutsocial.com/wingnut-academy/ "The 6 Keys to Success on Instagram" (Free Webinar): https://wingnutsocial.ewebinar.com/webinar/free-webinar-the-6-keys-to-success-on-instagram-9971 "Saint Nektarios: The Saint of Our Century" by Sōtos Chondropoulos 🏠FOLLOW Wingnut Social: Website: http://www.wingnutsocial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WingnutSocial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnutsocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingnutsocial/ Wingnut Webinars: https://wingnutsocial.com/webinar 🎧SUBSCRIBE to The Wingnut Social Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RJzmtK Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/designedongooglepodcasts TuneIn: https://bit.ly/designedontunein YouTube: https://bit.ly/designedonyoutube