After working for two years at another firm, Miami-based designer Gloribell Lebron struck out on her own in 2019. As she has cultivated a new client base, she has developed a list of preferred vendors that can meet her needs—and save her clients money.

Gloribell LebronCourtesy of designer

You’re very selective about where you apply for a trade account. Why is that?
I only request trade accounts if I know I’m really going to buy that brand. I don’t find it useful to have a bunch of different accounts that I only look at once a year. I do put my email address on brands’ lists, though, so if they have something new and worthwhile, I might consider signing up for an account. But right now, I have about 20 accounts, from tile to wallpaper to furniture.