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Whenever we start freaking out because there is some new social media trend we must learn to be able to stay relevant, or some technology advancement bandwagon we need to jump on, we call our friend Phil Pallen, leading brand and AI strategist. He presents us with solutions to our panic that are simple and fun.
Read MoreAs interior designers, showcasing stunning images of our work on our website or in pitches to magazines can be a game-changer. In this episode of the Inside Design Podcast, we're diving into why high-quality photography is essential for interior designers in a conversation with our special guest, Catrina Maxwell of CatMax Photography, and how it can elevate your business.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to have a very close friend join us on this episode for the second time. Caroline Hipple is a force to be reckoned with in the furnishings world. We tap into her wisdom and get her insights into the state of our industry as we head into summer.
Read MoreWe're excited to have a special guest with us – Edward Leaman, the Chief Brand Officer for California Closets – for this episode of our Inside Design Podcast. We had the chance to hear Edward speak with Jeremiah Brent at the C-Next Event last February in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He had so many nuggets of wisdom and so many great takeaways that we wanted to share him with you, our listeners!
Read MoreIt’s really important to get out of your bubble sometimes and work ON your business, not IN your business every single day. It’s an investment but it’s worth it. In this episode, we report on what inspired us at the Luxury Design Summit in Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod.
Read MoreIn this episode of Inside Design with Kandrac and Kole, we talk with guest jewelry designer, Jane Winchester, about her entrepreneurial journey and the creation of a successful, profitable and soulful company at the age of 45.
Read MoreDesign schools tend to focus on the creative process in interior design, but fall short when it comes to teaching the business side of the industry. In this episode of Inside Design, our incredibly talented friend and colleague, Kate Lester, shares valuable insights to help you run a more successful design business.
Read MoreWe have always followed the mantra – CREATE, COLLABORATE AND CELEBRATE. So in this episode of “The Inside Scoop,” we are celebrating other podcasts by letting you know some of our favorites. We encourage you to listen to them – we will share more in our next episode of “The Inside Scoop.”
Read MoreToday we are chatting with Jessica Duce, Jane Dagmi and Ashley Grigg about how Vacation Rental Design (VRD) is becoming a very exciting, innovative, and profitable trajectory for those of us who want to use our design skills in a new direction; PLUS the upcoming VRD Summit coming up April 10-12, 2024 in High Point, NC.
Read MoreWe gained immense inspiration from the speakers and panelists, including Hearst editors, brand founders, and other designers at Cosento's C.Next Design Conference. The speakers emphasized the importance of courage in design, highlighted sustainability efforts from leading brands, offered tips on effective pitching, and stressed the value of industry events and engagement. In this episode, we share the highlights of what we learned and how we were inspired by the speakers and designers we met at this amazing event!
Read MoreManifesting our visions for the upcoming year is something that we are very committed to doing every January and have done it for the 18 years we’ve been in business. In this episode, we are going to talk about our personal and business intentions that we have very consciously put into the universe for 2024. You might find some of our goals surprising but hopefully inspirational.
Read MoreEPISODE 175: THE ASPIRE EVENT IN ATLANTA - WHAT IT IS AND WHAT WE LEARNED
In this episode, we share inspiration and insights from our experience attending the Aspire Summit in Atlanta, a two-day event for entrepreneurs aimed at inspiring growth financially, professionally, and personally. We are always looking for ways to grow, and thought an event NOT focused on interior design, but rather on small business success, would be a breath of fresh air.
Read MoreWe have HUGE gratitude for all of you for listening, watching, reviewing, and supporting our podcast this year. On our next podcast, we will have a very exciting announcement about great things to come on Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole in 2024. In the meantime, thank you Atlanta Market for sponsoring this episode. We wish you all a joyous and safe holiday with a reminder to count your blessings and pay it forward. The holidays are a hard time for many and to those people, we send big hugs and lots of love. See you in the New Year!
Read MoreWe are freshly back from two weeks of travel, and have so much to share! We want to tell you all about the C.Next Global Design Summit that Cosentino hosted at the beautiful Nizuc Hotel in Cancun, Mexico. These trips, while time-consuming and tiring, are nonetheless lots of fun and provide so much information to keep us up to date with all the new design knowledge for you and our clients. The good news is that we're here to tell you everything there is to know about it this week, so let's get started!
Read MoreWe love finding new products when we attend High Point Market so we were thrilled when we met our guest, photographer, Lannie Hall there! His company name is Eikones Studio, which is the Latin word for “images”. In this episode, we ask Lannie about his photography background, artistic style, and much more. Tune in as we get all the details on the future of his business!
Read MoreOn today’s episode, we are excited to welcome Bew White, an entrepreneur, author and Chairman of the Board of some of our favorite manufacturers - Summer Classics, Gabby and Wendy Jane. In 2013, Bew was named Entrepreneur of The Year by the Society of International Business Fellows. And in 2021, he received a lifetime achievement award from the international Casual Furnishings Association. Bew is also the subject of the biography A Summer Classic: The Bew White Story by Christopher Taunton. Tune in for this fun conversation we have with Bew on this episode of Inside Design with Kandrac and Kole!
Read MoreOn this episode of Inside Design, we’re excited to review our year - big projects, Design for a Day projects, speaking engagements, travel and of course our favorite moments on the podcast.. It’s no secret that 2021 was a challenge in the interior design industry. Our business was busier than ever this past year and thankfully, we were still able to pull off some amazing work even with lack of product, supply chain issues, and multiple installs. Tune in to hear more from us as we break down the best of 2021!
Read MoreIn this episode, we’re so excited to talk with Cortney Novogratz, an interior designer well known for her eclectic style and boutique inspired furniture and home accents. Cortney and her husband Robert have designed and developed many unique properties around the country, from New York City to Napa Valley. The Novogratz believe that every home should have pieces that represent the occupant’s personality. Their new line “Cortney’s Collection” features chic furniture pieces at affordable prices. Cortney has been featured on Bravo and HGTV.
Read MoreIn today’s episode, we’re talking to Tyler Tice, of Atlanta Bed Swings. Atlanta Bed Swings is a high-end company that southern locals look to for quality outdoor products and has been creating unique wood and metal bed swings partnered with Sunbrella fabrics since 2015. Founded 20 years ago by Mike Tice, Tyler opens up about the obstacles and resiliency his family shared together as they pivoted and worked together to create their successful business. Tune in as Tyler shares this beautiful family story with us.
Read MoreWe are so excited to welcome our guest, Libby Langdon. Libby is an interior designer, an author, a product designer, and a makeover television personality. Libby has her own NYC-based design firm, Libby Interiors, Inc., and is known for easy elegant styles and home furnishing collections. Her designs have been featured on NBC’s Today Show, HGTV, and numerous leading shelter magazines. Tune in to this episode to hear more from Libby, Joann, and Kelly!
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