The right shade can change a room, but the right partner can change a business. We sit with Luis Ferioli of Bumblebee Blinds to explore how smart window treatments, outdoor enclosures, and thoughtful design turn hot, bright spaces into calm, livable rooms. From porches that finally feel good at noon to bedrooms that darken at the tap of a button, we unpack the details that make comfort immediate and maintenance light.

Automation takes center stage as we walk through voice control, scheduled scenes, and climate-aware settings that manage glare and heat without sacrificing views. Luis explains why material choices and motor quality matter, how exterior shutters and screens extend the season for Charleston’s porches, and what it takes to specify solutions that look elegant and work flawlessly. We also get practical about operations: a hands-on showroom on Daniel Island where you can test fabrics and lifts, plus nearby warehouses that keep installations on time and on point.

Underneath the product talk is a story about community-powered growth. Luis credits the Mount Pleasant Chamber with opening doors, connecting partners, and accelerating the learning curve from launch to scale. We get candid about shifting focus year to year—residential to new construction to commercial—and how sponsorships, collaboration, and showing up create compound trust. There is a clear throughline: buy quality, integrate smartly, and build local relationships that last.

If you care about home comfort, energy efficiency, and design that earns its keep, this conversation is packed with ideas you can use today. Hear how to choose the right shades, when to automate, and where local manufacturing adds speed and service. Love what you hear? Follow the show, share it with a friend who’s upgrading their space, and leave a quick review to help others discover us.

Presenting Sponsor: Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce

Studio Sponsor: Charleston Media Solutions

Expo Podcast Sponsor: ‪@PollenSocial‬

Production Sponsor: RMBO.co

Design Sponsor: DK Design

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Committee:
Kathleen Herrmann | Host | MPCC Immediate Past President | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
Mike Compton | Co-host | Marketing Chair | RMBO.co
Rebecca Imholz | Co-host | MPCC Executive Director
Amanda Bunting Comen | Co-host | Social ABCs
Ben Nesvold | Co-host | In-coming President | Edward Jones