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November 25, 2024

Why the couple behind Patina Farm traded LA building permits for farm animals

On this episode of The Business of Home Podcast, Brooke and Steve Giannetti share the story of their partnership and how their multifaceted business—which encompasses an architecture and design business, a series of books, a home and garden shop, and a Tennessee farm—came about.

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November 20, 2024

Hannah Oravec on inviting new creative energy into her firm

On this episode of the Trade Tales podcast, the founder of Massachusetts-based Lawless Design shares how she’s protecting her values while embracing growth—and the shift in leadership that comes with it.

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November 18, 2024

Why Tom Stringer gives his employees sabbaticals and executive coaching

On this episode of The Business of Home Podcast, the Chicago-based interior designer shares the story of his career and the building blocks he used to launch his own firm.

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November 12, 2024

Hickory Chair is betting on color

On this episode of The Business of Home Podcast, Federico Contigiani, president of Hickory Chair, tells the story of the furniture company and where it’s headed.

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November 6, 2024

Jean Liu’s trick for measuring a client’s commitment

On this episode of the Trade Tales podcast, Jean Liu shares the importance a retainer plays in gauging a client’s level of commitment.

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November 4, 2024

How Roche Bobois became a global brand, one fashion magazine at a time

Martin Gleize, international director at Roche Bobois, shares the story of the company and what sets it apart from the other furniture brands out there.

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October 28, 2024

Susana Simonpietri of Chango wants to break the cycle of toxic workplaces

On this episode of The Business of Home Podcast, the New York–based designer talks about how her past work experience has shaped the way she runs her firm and why having a staff of 30 is the sweet spot for her.

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October 23, 2024

How Josh Greene lets clients into the creative process (while avoiding decision fatigue)

On this episode of the Trade Tales podcast, Josh Greene talks about the fee structure he has implemented to better align with how the design industry operates today, and shares the best strategies for bringing clients into the decision-making process without inviting overwhelm.

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October 21, 2024

Ruggable’s ‘overnight success’ was a decade in the making

On this episode of The Business of Home Podcast, Ruggable founder Jeneva Bell shares the story of her machine-washable rug brand and the long journey it took to get where she is today.

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October 15, 2024

Mark D. Sikes’s secret? Consistency

On this episode of The Business of Home Podcast, designer Mark D. Sikes talks about his experience designing high-profile spaces in Washington, D.C., and how keeping a consistent aesthetic has shaped his career.

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