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Asha Chaudhary

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On this week's episode we're excited to sit down with Asha Chaudhary, the CEO of Jaipur Living. Jaipur Living is one of our favorite rug and textile vendors to work with. Asha shares what it's like to run a business with her family and how they like to collaborate with textile artisans globally.  Questions/comments? Email us at hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.comFollow RebeccaInstagram + Website Follow ShaunInstagram + WebsiteStuff they mentioned:This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living. Visit JaipurLiving.com/HYD to set up your account today.We appreciate the family-owned attention Jaipur Living gives to their products and their customer experience. Asha and her sisters are all helping their company build on their father's vision that started in India. It was fascinating to hear about how the relationships with the artisans helps create a unique and beautiful textile and we love sharing that story with our clients. Asha is on the steering committee for the Nest organization, a non-profit supporting  the responsible growth of the artisan and maker economy.The Jaipur Rugs Foundation is helping to uplift the artisan communities throughout India. We talk about Jaipur's partnership with designers at Verde Home to create a unique collection based on what designer's are looking for.And you know we enjoyed hearing about the supply chain impacts on their business so we can help our clients understand what's happening globally and build the right expectations into our business.Asha also shares with us how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their families, artisans, and their business. It was a good reminder for us to consider the impact that individual people are having on the goods we bring into our clients' homes.There are lots of great customization options in the work with Jaipur Living which is exciting as a designer to think about how we can create our own bespoke pieces for clients.Asha shared how she has been investing in her own professional development recently through the StrengthsFinder book and online StrengthsFinder assessment.

On this week's episode we're excited to sit down with Asha Chaudhary, the CEO of Jaipur Living. Jaipur Living is one of our favorite rug and textile vendors to work with. Asha shares what it's like to run a business with her family and how they like to collaborate with textile artisans globally. Questions/comments? Email us at <a href="https://mailto:hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">hello@hotyoungdesignersclub.com</a>Follow Rebecca<a href="http://www.instagram.com/studioplumb" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> + <a href="http://www.studioplumb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Follow Shaun<a href="http://www.instagram.com/wrenstedinteriors" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> + <a href="http://www.wrenstedinteriors.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Stuff they mentioned: This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living. Visit <a href="https://JaipurLiving.com/HYD" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">JaipurLiving.com/HYD</a> to set up your account today.We appreciate the family-owned attention Jaipur Living gives to their products and their customer experience. Asha and her sisters are all helping their company build on their father's vision that started in India. It was fascinating to hear about how the relationships with the artisans helps create a unique and beautiful textile and we love sharing that story with our clients. Asha is on the steering committee for the <a href="https://www.buildanest.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nest</a> organization, a non-profit supporting the responsible growth of the artisan and maker economy.The <a href="https://www.jaipurrugs.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Jaipur Rugs Foundation</a> is helping to uplift the artisan communities throughout India. We talk about Jaipur's partnership with designers at <a href="https://www.jaipurliving.com/rugs.html?product_collection=35117" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Verde Home</a> to create a unique collection based on what designer's are looking for.And you know we enjoyed hearing about the supply chain impacts on their business so we can help our clients understand what's happening globally and build the right expectations into our business.Asha also shares with us how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their families, artisans, and their business. It was a good reminder for us to consider the impact that individual people are having on the goods we bring into our clients' homes.There are lots of great customization options in the work with Jaipur Living which is exciting as a designer to think about how we can create our own bespoke pieces for clients.Asha shared how she has been investing in her own professional development recently through the <a href="https://bit.ly/3632giC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">StrengthsFinder book</a> and online <a href="https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">StrengthsFinder</a> assessment.

A Conversation with Asha Chaudhary of Jaipur Living

Welcome to a Well-Designed Business! LuAnn is so excited to finally be able to introduce this new sponsor to the show by chatting with none other than the CEO of Jaipur Living, Asha Chaudhary! In this episode, you’ll be learning about Jaipur’s beauty, value, and social responsibility, as well as their customer-centric trade partner program and their easier-than-ever to browse website with stunning images. Listen in to the conversation and please welcome Jaipur Living to the family! As president and CEO of Jaipur Living, Inc., Asha Chaudhary brings a personal perspective to the rug industry: “I grew up around rugs all my life; it’s a part of me.” From a childhood spent observing weavers and designers, Chaudhary has grown into a powerful design force within the industry. As the rare female CEO, Chaudhary has built a thriving business across rug constructions and textile accessories. Chaudhary’s father NK founded Jaipur Rugs, India’s largest manufacturer of hand-knotted rugs. She watched as he took the company from nine weavers in the family home to a global presence that employs more than 40,000 artisans.  Chaudhary came to the U.S. in 1997 to attend Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, graduating in 2001 as a Dean’s List scholar with a Bachelor of Business Administration, and a concentration in Finance. Chaudhary just graduated with a certificate from the Owner/ President Management program at Harvard Business School. She is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs Organization, Young Presidents Organization, Nest and ASID.  After taking over leadership of the company’s U.S. operations in 2005, Chaudhary set out to expand on her father’s original vision to create beautiful lives through great design and respect for artisans. Today, she has broadened the company’s range of products and its customer base.  Chaudhary has overseen new product launches of pillows, poufs, and throws, and a major restructuring and re-branding of the company to Jaipur Living, Inc. Jaipur Living’s customer base has expanded to include a broad mix of retailers, e-commerce dealers, and a sizable, loyal interior design following.  Looking towards the future, Chaudhary wants to help bridge the world of handmade artistry with the end consumer. “I’d like them to understand and appreciate the harmony of the design process and their part in it - with the first spark of an idea, through the hands of an artisan, and ultimately into their home. And always with the intent to create beautiful lives.”. Show Highlights:  Asha shares the compelling story of her childhood and her incredibly visionary parents. Jaipur Living is a family enterprise and Asha’s Father is known as “the Ghandi of the rug business”. Jaipur Living has a handmade, custom line of rugs and has award-winning designs and team: they were the winner of the last 2 Dallas ARTS Awards and 3 design awards in 2020 at Domotex in Germany. 95% of interior designers rate Jaipur Living as better than other rug companies when it comes to products and customer service. Asha praises the 40,000 artisans in more than 600 villages in India for the beautiful work that they do. These artisans earn a sustainable wage that far surpasses the industry average, and also receive access to healthcare, education, and social development opportunities, in partnership with the Jaipur Rugs Foundation. Asha’s personal favorite features on their newly-designed WEBSITE includes real-time inventory, Pantone color matching, instant quotes, and the ability to customize the size and shape of more than 600 rugs. Jaipur Living has a comprehensive swatch program: free swatches are available on every single product that they offer. Touch and feel, and share with your customers! They have THOUSANDS of products in stock and ready to ship, and orders ship within 4-6 hours of receipt of order. Jaipur Living works hard to design beautiful things across all price points, and they are proud of their dedicated customer service! Creating beautiful lives is the mission of Jaipur Living, and they strive to keep the art of weaving alive. The art of weaving is passed down from generation to generation. Asha shares how each and every rug has a story behind it. LuAnn addresses the designers listening to the show regarding the value and practical reasons that it makes sense to work with Jaipur Living. In future episodes, LuAnn will be sharing more about the value, features, and benefits of working with Jaipur Living, so stay tuned! Thank you, Asha and Jaipur Living, for sponsoring this podcast!  Resources: LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Podcast - Please SUBSCRIBE, Rate &amp; Review! Purchase LuAnn’s Book! Sara’s Blog post onLuAnn’sBlog Power Talk Friday Luann Live LIVE CLASS with Sara Lynn Brennan, Starting April 22! If you need help with your processes, in getting your business systemized so you can scale, you can hire, you can finally be confident in your projects, Process Leads to Profits is back! To find out all about this live class, taught over 6 consecutive weeks starting April 22, go to Process Leads To Profits. Please Extend A Warm Welcome to Our New Sponsor By Visiting Their Links! Jaipur’s Purpose Is To Create Beautiful Lives! Get Started Creating Yours, Now! Jaipur Living’s Website - Easy to Browse, Custom Calculator, Products Ready to Ship! Jaipur Living’s Instagram: #jaipurliving Jaipur Living’s Facebook Jaipur Living’s Pinterest Book Mentioned: The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World  by Raj Sisodia and Michael J. Gelb

Welcome to a Well-Designed Business! LuAnn is so excited to finally be able to introduce this new sponsor to the show by chatting with none other than the CEO of Jaipur Living, Asha Chaudhary! In this episode, you’ll be learning about Jaipur’s beauty, value, and social responsibility, as well as their customer-centric trade partner program and their easier-than-ever to browse website with stunning images. Listen in to the conversation and please welcome Jaipur Living to the family! As president and CEO of Jaipur Living, Inc., Asha Chaudhary brings a personal perspective to the rug industry: “I grew up around rugs all my life; it’s a part of me.” From a childhood spent observing weavers and designers, Chaudhary has grown into a powerful design force within the industry. As the rare female CEO, Chaudhary has built a thriving business across rug constructions and textile accessories. Chaudhary’s father NK founded Jaipur Rugs, India’s largest manufacturer of hand-knotted rugs. She watched as he took the company from nine weavers in the family home to a global presence that employs more than 40,000 artisans.  Chaudhary came to the U.S. in 1997 to attend Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, graduating in 2001 as a Dean’s List scholar with a Bachelor of Business Administration, and a concentration in Finance. Chaudhary just graduated with a certificate from the Owner/ President Management program at Harvard Business School. She is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs Organization, Young Presidents Organization, Nest and ASID.  After taking over leadership of the company’s U.S. operations in 2005, Chaudhary set out to expand on her father’s original vision to create beautiful lives through great design and respect for artisans. Today, she has broadened the company’s range of products and its customer base.  Chaudhary has overseen new product launches of pillows, poufs, and throws, and a major restructuring and re-branding of the company to Jaipur Living, Inc. Jaipur Living’s customer base has expanded to include a broad mix of retailers, e-commerce dealers, and a sizable, loyal interior design following.  Looking towards the future, Chaudhary wants to help bridge the world of handmade artistry with the end consumer. “I’d like them to understand and appreciate the harmony of the design process and their part in it - with the first spark of an idea, through the hands of an artisan, and ultimately into their home. And always with the intent to create beautiful lives.”. Show Highlights: <ul> <li>Asha shares the compelling story of her childhood and her incredibly visionary parents.</li> <li>Jaipur Living is a family enterprise and Asha’s Father is known as “the Ghandi of the rug business”.</li> <li>Jaipur Living has a handmade, custom line of rugs and has award-winning designs and team: they were the winner of the last 2 Dallas ARTS Awards and 3 design awards in 2020 at Domotex in Germany.</li> <li>95% of interior designers rate Jaipur Living as better than other rug companies when it comes to products and customer service.</li> <li>Asha praises the 40,000 artisans in more than 600 villages in India for the beautiful work that they do. These artisans earn a sustainable wage that far surpasses the industry average, and also receive access to healthcare, education, and social development opportunities, in partnership with the Jaipur Rugs Foundation.</li> <li>Asha’s personal favorite features on their newly-designed <a href="http://www.jaipurliving.com/luann" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a> includes real-time inventory, Pantone color matching, instant quotes, and the ability to customize the size and shape of more than 600 rugs.</li> <li>Jaipur Living has a comprehensive swatch program: free swatches are available on every single product that they offer. Touch and feel, and share with your customers!</li> <li>They have THOUSANDS of products in stock and ready to ship, and orders ship within 4-6 hours of receipt of order.</li> <li>Jaipur Living works hard to design beautiful things across all price points, and they are proud of their dedicated customer service!</li> <li>Creating beautiful lives is the mission of Jaipur Living, and they strive to keep the art of weaving alive. The art of weaving is passed down from generation to generation.</li> <li>Asha shares how each and every rug has a story behind it.</li> <li>LuAnn addresses the designers listening to the show regarding the value and practical reasons that it makes sense to work with Jaipur Living.</li> <li>In future episodes, LuAnn will be sharing more about the value, features, and benefits of working with Jaipur Living, so stay tuned!</li> <li>Thank you, Asha and Jaipur Living, for sponsoring this podcast!</li> </ul> Resources: LuAnn’s <a href="https://luannnigara.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> LuAnn’s <a href="https://luannnigara.com/a-well-designed-business/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast</a> - Please SUBSCRIBE, Rate &amp; Review! Purchase LuAnn’s <a href="https://amzn.to/2Hcd0Op" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Book!</a> Sara’s Blog post onLuAnn’s<a href="https://luannnigara.com/article/faith-or-fear/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a> <a href="http://powertalkfriday.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Power Talk Friday</a> <a href="http://luannlive.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Luann Live</a> LIVE CLASS with Sara Lynn Brennan, Starting April 22! If you need help with your processes, in getting your business systemized so you can scale, you can hire, you can finally be confident in your projects, Process Leads to Profits is back! To find out all about this live class, taught over 6 consecutive weeks starting April 22, go to <a href="http://www.processleadstoprofits.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Process Leads To Profits</a>. Please Extend A Warm Welcome to Our New Sponsor By Visiting Their Links! Jaipur’s Purpose Is To Create Beautiful Lives! Get Started Creating Yours, Now! Jaipur Living’s <a href="https://www.jaipurliving.com/luann" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> - Easy to Browse, Custom Calculator, Products Ready to Ship! Jaipur Living’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaipurliving" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram:</a> #jaipurliving Jaipur Living’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jaipurliving/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Jaipur Living’s <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jaipurliving" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> Book Mentioned: <a href="https://amzn.to/34icjOW" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World</a>  by Raj Sisodia and Michael J. Gelb

526: Jaipur Living, CEO Asha Chaudhary