Laura Michaels's guest appearances

Laura Michaels

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast

The Chaise Lounge Podcast

Million Dollar Decorating

Modrn Business

Maria Killam

Ashley Grigg

Lori Weitzner

Alan Tanksley

Kelli Ellis

Sara Barney

Darla Powell

Laura Umansky

Sally Williams

Jenny Madden

Angela Harris

Theresa Dorlini

Stacy Garcia

Kim Hoegger

Lauren Clement

OwlTail

After the long trip from Chicago to Minneapolis, the F.com team head over to the offices of FranchiseTimes to turn the tables and interview Editor Laura Michaels. In this podcast, we walk through what goes into the FranchiseTimes Top 200+, some trends Laura is seeing in the franchise space and about some of their awesome conferences they host every year!SPONSORS:SCORPION INTERNET MARKETINGwww.Scorpion.co/mbNamed the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue.As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors.To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mbBDO: www.bdo.coSuccessful franchise systems are based on a consistent approach to business processes and compliance, as well as sound operational and financial controls. BDO is a leader in franchise accounting and advisory services, providing a comprehensive suite of integrated, value-added services to franchisor and franchisee clients. The complex and diverse issues you face today warrant franchisors, franchisees, owners and senior management to work with a firm that combines substantial resources with practical services.BUSCH GLOBAL: buschglobal.com/Busch Global is more than a franchise development company. They help you reach your organizational goals through intelligent growth, which comes through understanding your franchise, your concept, your values and vision. The team then builds a plan that identifies the right franchisee targets, and the growth goals that you can successfully support. To learn more about Bush Global, visit www.BuschGobal.com.

After the long trip from Chicago to Minneapolis, the <a href="http://F.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">F.com</a> team head over to the offices of FranchiseTimes to turn the tables and interview Editor Laura Michaels. In this podcast, we walk through what goes into the FranchiseTimes Top 200+, some trends Laura is seeing in the franchise space and about some of their awesome conferences they host every year! SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING <a href="http://www.Scorpion.co/mb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Scorpion.co/mb</a> Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.Scorpion.co/mb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Scorpion.co/mb</a> BDO: <a href="http://www.bdo.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bdo.co</a> Successful franchise systems are based on a consistent approach to business processes and compliance, as well as sound operational and financial controls. BDO is a leader in franchise accounting and advisory services, providing a comprehensive suite of integrated, value-added services to franchisor and franchisee clients. The complex and diverse issues you face today warrant franchisors, franchisees, owners and senior management to work with a firm that combines substantial resources with practical services. BUSCH GLOBAL: <a href="http://buschglobal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buschglobal.com/</a> Busch Global is more than a franchise development company. They help you reach your organizational goals through intelligent growth, which comes through understanding your franchise, your concept, your values and vision. The team then builds a plan that identifies the right franchisee targets, and the growth goals that you can successfully support. To learn more about Bush Global, visit <a href="http://www.BuschGobal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BuschGobal.com</a>.

Franchise Times With Editor Laura Michaels

Welcome to today's episode! We know that you're really going to love it! We have Laura Michaels with us today and she is an experienced and insightful designer who knows how to tell it like it is. On the show, we have a very straightforward conversation with her about talking budget with clients. Laura is very confident in her process and in the service she offers, and she really knows how to hold her ground in these conversations. Listen in today, become inspired, and learn from Laura's expertise, and her really confident way of dealing with clients. Laura Michaels Design is a full-service design firm specializing in residential and commercial interiors out of Greenwich CT. Having started her career as a fashion designer, Laura Michaels is no stranger to developing complete collections filled with layers of textures, patterns, and colors. Laura thrives on the challenge of finding the perfect combination of textiles and other materials, then integrating them in unique and unexpected ways. Laura spends much of her time sourcing fabric, carpet, lighting and more...from all over the world and prides herself on her thorough knowledge of the market. Laura is also proud of her ability to source the "right" item at the ''right'' price. If cost, size or availability become an issue, her design skills allow her to create the perfect piece in one of her many custom factories.  Her extensive knowledge of the market makes the design process quick and easy, but never routine. Her artistic vision transforms the space into warm and inviting interiors and it is Laura’s goal to provide a warm, inviting environment that is enjoyed by her homeowners and will last the test of time. Listen in to find out more. Show highlights:  Developing the skill set to really understand your ideal client. Some red flags to look out for with a client. The kind of client that Laura works with. Looking at a potential client's expectations before their budget. There are millions of different supplier websites for all budgets. Laura's way of dealing with clients who are not clear about their budget. Managing your client's expectations. Laura loves the challenge of fulfilling a client's expectations on a limited budget. Things that people don't understand about hiring an interior designer. Hiring a designer can really be price effective. Establishing the ground rules around the budget upfront. Laura's way of obtaining art for her clients. Having the budget conversation with clients. Referrals are really important. You need to be confident and know your value to avoid being taken advantage of.  Links: Website: Laura Michaels Design Instagram: The Laura Michaels Design Pinterest: Pinterest e-mail: Laura@Lauramichaelsdesign.com Find Luann on Instagram

Welcome to today's episode! We know that you're really going to love it! We have Laura Michaels with us today and she is an experienced and insightful designer who knows how to tell it like it is. On the show, we have a very straightforward conversation with her about talking budget with clients. Laura is very confident in her process and in the service she offers, and she really knows how to hold her ground in these conversations. Listen in today, become inspired, and learn from Laura's expertise, and her really confident way of dealing with clients. Laura Michaels Design is a full-service design firm specializing in residential and commercial interiors out of Greenwich CT. Having started her career as a fashion designer, Laura Michaels is no stranger to developing complete collections filled with layers of textures, patterns, and colors. Laura thrives on the challenge of finding the perfect combination of textiles and other materials, then integrating them in unique and unexpected ways. Laura spends much of her time sourcing fabric, carpet, lighting and more...from all over the world and prides herself on her thorough knowledge of the market. Laura is also proud of her ability to source the "right" item at the ''right'' price. If cost, size or availability become an issue, her design skills allow her to create the perfect piece in one of her many custom factories.  Her extensive knowledge of the market makes the design process quick and easy, but never routine. Her artistic vision transforms the space into warm and inviting interiors and it is Laura’s goal to provide a warm, inviting environment that is enjoyed by her homeowners and will last the test of time. Listen in to find out more. Show highlights: <ul> <li>Developing the skill set to really understand your ideal client.</li> <li>Some red flags to look out for with a client.</li> <li>The kind of client that Laura works with.</li> <li>Looking at a potential client's expectations before their budget.</li> <li>There are millions of different supplier websites for all budgets.</li> <li>Laura's way of dealing with clients who are not clear about their budget.</li> <li>Managing your client's expectations.</li> <li>Laura loves the challenge of fulfilling a client's expectations on a limited budget.</li> <li>Things that people don't understand about hiring an interior designer.</li> <li>Hiring a designer can really be price effective.</li> <li>Establishing the ground rules around the budget upfront.</li> <li>Laura's way of obtaining art for her clients.</li> <li>Having the budget conversation with clients.</li> <li>Referrals are really important.</li> <li>You need to be confident and know your value to avoid being taken advantage of.</li> </ul> Links: Website: <a href="https://www.lauramichaelsdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Michaels Design</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelauramichaelsdesign/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Laura Michaels Design</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/laur322/?eq=get&amp;etslf=3354" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> e-mail: <a href="mailto:Laura@Lauramichaelsdesign.com">Laura@Lauramichaelsdesign.com</a> Find <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luannnigara/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luann on Instagram</a>

372: Laura Michaels: How to Talk Budget with your Interior Design Clients

Gail Doby

Click on the image to see more of Laura's designs!Gail Doby and Laura MichaelsToday, it’s a doubleheader when Nick chats with Gail Doby of Gail Doby Coaching and Consulting and Laura Michaels of Laura Michaels Design.  On this podcast, we get sound advice from two keen and creative minds in the business. Also, Nick hits a home run when he suddenly asks Gail Doby for extended early bird tickets to the Interior Design Summit. Gail not only grants Nick his wish, but she agrees to give one lucky winner a free ticket.   Tune in and see how you can become that lucky winner and hear more about the Design Summit!Getting to Know GailGail was born in Iowa but grew up and went to college in Arkansas. Today, Gail is a successful certified coach and consultant.  In today’s podcast, she discusses the business of the business and her upcoming Interior Design Summit. Gail  expounds on one of her many favorite books on business, Rocket Fuel, authored by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters. Gail stresses one of the book’s ideas: the importance of business owners to have a second in command. She says she is fortunate and can’t imagine her business without her second in command, Erin Wearer.  Erin is a project manager. She’s a detailed person while Gail is more of the visionary person creating products and coaching clients.Gail thinks of herself as a business therapist. She helps firms set goals, meet those goals, and exceed those goals. One question that many designers struggle with is how to set their fees for their services. Gail explains how she works with her design clients so they can realize how the pie should be divided when running the business, paying yourself, and profitability.Mingling with Gail and other Top Designers at the Interior Design SummitA lot of the coaching that Gail gives clients can be gained at the Design Summit.  The summit will feature a host of talented designers who have much to share on setting fees, sales scripting, and  growing your design business.Listen to the podcast to see how you can get an early bird special price or even be one of the lucky winners.Meeting Laura MichaelsNext, Nick meets up with Laura Michaels of Laura Michaels Design in New York City at ICFF. Laura’s design firm is located in Greenwich, Connecticut.  Laura took a peculiar path to get where she is today. She had a love for fashion, which she inherited from her very chic and modern grandmother. It’s natural that she would major in Fashion Buying. But the road took a turn toward interior design when her neighbors adored her sense of interior style and sought her out for style interior questions and solutions. She thought, ‘I am doing a great job for my friends; I might as well start a business in interior design.’Laura gives us fabulous advice from setting fees, running a business, reading potential clients and knowing their style. She’s prompt at understanding her client and addressing the space. Most of the time, she chooses to custom build the home furnishing to meet the client’s need, but also to give the space a ‘one of a kind’ designed space.Just recently she was named one of the top 50 designers in New York Spaces. The second advancement was to open a storefront rather than work from home. This move had many advantages such as more room for samples, but most importantly meeting and showing clients her creations.Thanks for listening!

Click on the image to see more of Laura's designs! Gail Doby and Laura Michaels Today, it’s a doubleheader when Nick chats with Gail Doby of Gail Doby Coaching and Consulting and Laura Michaels of Laura Michaels Design.  On this podcast, we get sound advice from two keen and creative minds in the business. Also, Nick hits a home run when he suddenly asks Gail Doby for extended early bird tickets to the Interior Design Summit. Gail not only grants Nick his wish, but she agrees to give one lucky winner a free ticket.   Tune in and see how you can become that lucky winner and hear more about the Design Summit! Getting to Know Gail Gail was born in Iowa but grew up and went to college in Arkansas. Today, Gail is a successful certified coach and consultant.  In today’s podcast, she discusses the business of the business and her upcoming Interior Design Summit. Gail  expounds on one of her many favorite books on business, Rocket Fuel, authored by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters. Gail stresses one of the book’s ideas: the importance of business owners to have a second in command. She says she is fortunate and can’t imagine her business without her second in command, Erin Wearer.  Erin is a project manager. She’s a detailed person while Gail is more of the visionary person creating products and coaching clients. Gail thinks of herself as a business therapist. She helps firms set goals, meet those goals, and exceed those goals. One question that many designers struggle with is how to set their fees for their services. Gail explains how she works with her design clients so they can realize how the pie should be divided when running the business, paying yourself, and profitability. Mingling with Gail and other Top Designers at the Interior Design Summit A lot of the coaching that Gail gives clients can be gained at the Design Summit.  The summit will feature a host of talented designers who have much to share on setting fees, sales scripting, and  growing your design business. Listen to the podcast to see how you can get an early bird special price or even be one of the lucky winners. Meeting Laura Michaels Next, Nick meets up with Laura Michaels of Laura Michaels Design in New York City at ICFF. Laura’s design firm is located in Greenwich, Connecticut.  Laura took a peculiar path to get where she is today. She had a love for fashion, which she inherited from her very chic and modern grandmother. It’s natural that she would major in Fashion Buying. But the road took a turn toward interior design when her neighbors adored her sense of interior style and sought her out for style interior questions and solutions. She thought, ‘I am doing a great job for my friends; I might as well start a business in interior design.’ Laura gives us fabulous advice from setting fees, running a business, reading potential clients and knowing their style. She’s prompt at understanding her client and addressing the space. Most of the time, she chooses to custom build the home furnishing to meet the client’s need, but also to give the space a ‘one of a kind’ designed space. Just recently she was named one of the top 50 designers in New York Spaces. The second advancement was to open a storefront rather than work from home. This move had many advantages such as more room for samples, but most importantly meeting and showing clients her creations. Thanks for listening!

150 – Gail Doby and Laura Michaels