In this episode, we speak with Tobi Fairley on her many creative outlets, from designer to business coach, retail shop, and short-term rental owner and host of the popular podcast DesignYou.
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In this episode we are talking all things TRAVEL with our guest Kelly O’Shea, founder of Wanderlust Travel Consultants. Despite our crazy work schedule, we have made it a habit to plan travel experiences that rejuvenate us and offer us new perspectives, design inspirations, history lessons and culinary delights. We encourage you to do the same so we brought on a guest to help you plan your next trip!
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In this episode we discuss the importance of goal setting. We talk about our business and personal goals for 2023 and how we use the SMART method – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timely. We also share our “vision boards” and how that keeps us on track to achieve those goals. Listen or watch to find out a primary goal we came SO CLOSE to reaching in 2022 and a “dream person” we would love to have as a guest on our podcast.
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We are kicking off the New Year discussing Designer Show Houses and how they have benefited us as designers over the years. Living in Atlanta, we are fortunate to have numerous show houses available to visit, which means we get to see all kinds of new and unique design ideas and upcoming trends applied to extravagant homes. During this episode, we will share our top ten takeaways from the last two show homes we visited - from interesting space plans and luxury amenities to WOW tile and fireplace designs. Many regions of the country do not benefit from these beautiful Show Houses so we are here to fill you in on all that you are missing.
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Today on Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole, we walk through 2022 and reflect on this year! It’s always interesting to revisit the year and highlight the good experiences and lessons learned, as well as remember our growth and memories. Join us for a walk down memory lane with a month-by-month breakdown. We’ve had an incredible year full of trade shows, conferences, projects, and amazing podcast guests. We can’t wait to see what opportunities 2023 brings!
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Today on Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole, we answer ten exciting questions that we received from our amazing listeners. Join us as we discuss upcoming trends, where to start when redesigning your home, and the biggest game changer that helped us grow our business. At the end of the episode, we talk about our favorite projects in 2022. We love connecting with our listeners and helping aspiring business owners and designers, so tune in today to get all your answers!
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Today on Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole, we are joined by PR expert Molly Schoneveld. Molly has extensive experience working with companies to grow their publicity. During this episode, she talks to us about the importance of social media while also having a secondary platform that you own, such as a blog, podcast, or YouTube channel. Molly tells us about her predictions for 2023 and where publicity is heading.
You will learn about the importance of having a handle on your finances and how to put your mindset above everything else. Tune in today for some excellent tips on growing your audience!
Today on Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole, Kelly and Joann talk about their trip to the 2022 High Point Market. Joann and Kelly discuss their amazing Insider Tour they got to lead through the market, the incredible dinner they had with the founders of Thompson Traders, Fall trends of 2022, as well as the upcoming 2023 trends. Tune in today to get all the design tips for 2023!
Today on Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole, Kelly and Joann talk about their much anticipated trip to the Kohler campus in Wisconsin. While there, they were able to tour the Kohler factory, visit the archive room, the Design Center and of course the infamous Kohler Spa. Tune in for insight into the Kohler brand.
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Decades in the interior design business have taught Joann and Kelly which products are worth investing in and where creativity can come into play. On this episode of Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole- they are sharing their Top Twelve quality products, like lighting, rugs, art pieces and more- that are worth investing in. Tune in for inspiration for your next home project.
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Even with the most picturesque view, great window treatments finish a room. Today, Joann and Kelly are joined by Tracie Bresnahan, the owner of Custom Creations with an impressive history in the home apparel industry. The three make a compelling case for investing in custom window treatments that will last. Tune in to this episode to hear about the importance of hardware, working with a designer, and having a great installer.
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It’s crazy to think that it’s been almost three years since the world shut down due to the pandemic. There’s no denying that the interior design industry has been greatly affected in many ways over the last three years. Today Joann and Kelly share how they kept their projects flowing, their clients happy, and overcame endless challenges throughout the pandemic.
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We are excited to share Part 2 of our first ever on location episode at the Design Influencers Conference at the Hyatt Atlanta. Today, we have more friends and colleagues talking to us about their businesses and why the Design Influencers Conference is so important for them to attend. A lot of our conversation centers around the ever-changing influence of social media and how TikTok is set to outperform Google as the preferred search engine. We also talk about how designers have to consider the growing needs of aging clients and how safety and beauty can coexist in design.
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On today’s exciting episode of Inside Design with Kandrac and Kole, we are on-site at the Design Influencers Conference in Atlanta. We are so excited to be joined by our producer, Russ Riba with Produce Your Podcast, as we interview several colleagues who are experts in their fields. Tune in to hear what value they find in design conferences and what they have learned to grow their businesses.
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Sue Wadden is the face and voice of color for Sherwin-Williams and responsible for the overall vision and philosophy of color leadership. Sue shares her favorite colors and we chat about fun color mixes we are loving for kitchen and bath design. Tune in to get a behind the scenes scoop of the 2023 palette and hear Sue’s take on what colors are trending for commercial spaces.
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Industry expert Julianne Taylor joins us today to discuss monetizing social media and the importance of getting your face on camera. She shares with us why your face is important on social media, discusses the work behind content creation, and how mindset plays an essential role in showing up. Listen to this episode as Julianne gives us some amazing tips and tricks to grow a successful business online.
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Emily Followill is here to chat all about professional photography and her impressive portfolio that she’s built over the last 25 years. Emily has developed an incredible portfolio of work where she captures iconic images that tell the stories of people, places, and beautiful spaces. We talk about her early work and what a typical day looks like. We discuss the importance of hiring professional photographers and whether or not you should hire a stylist for your photoshoots. Listen in as Emily gives some great styling advice and shares her most memorable shoots.
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As you all know, we are connectors and collaborators and all-around lovers of people. So today we are having a chat with another design friend who we know you will adore – Mally Skok. Originally from South Africa, Mally Skok is a Palm Beach-based interior design and textile artist. Since launching her successful interior design business after moving to the United States, Mally has built a client base that is enamored by her creative mix of layering the new with the old, and transforming homes into comfortable, colorful living spaces. Tune in to hear Mally share her unique design experience, her creative process for designing fabrics and her new book, Mally’s Little Handbook!
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On today’s episode of Inside Design, longtime Kandrac and Kole Interior Design client, Cindy Murphy, joins Joann to discuss her recent home renovation. What started as a small kitchen renovation, grew into a much bigger project. Cindy knows what it’s like to work through all the excitement and challenges that come with a major renovation, so she is sharing her experience with us today. Tune in to our conversation to learn why Cindy and her husband chose to stay in their home of fifteen years and undergo major construction, the pros and cons of renovating, and much more
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We are thrilled to be speaking to David Thurston on today’s episode of Inside Design. Unless you are in the hair care industry, you might not recognize his name but once you hear his story you will be psyched to learn more. David is the CEO and Founder of Pulp Riot, an international professional hair care line that seemingly overnight was acquired by L’Oreal in a multi-million dollar deal. David is here to share his business philosophies that have stuck with us and what he has learned about success, stepping outside your comfort zone, and using social media to build an influential brand.
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