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A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast

Marlo Thomas

Sarah Winchester

Diane Gardner

Nina Magon

Stacey Brown Randall

Nate Berkus

John Ruhlin

Carla Aston

Hilary Hendershott

Kwame Christian

Julie Broad

Kate Ahl

Natalie Eckdahl

Danielle Liss

Cheryl Janis

OwlTail

Welcome to another episode of A Well-Designed Business! We are really excited to have Sue Firestone join us on the show today. Sue has a body of work that is truly impressive and the really happy news for all of us is that she has just launched her brand new fabric line for Kravet. One of the things that really stood out for LuAnn in Sue's bio is that she rose from her position as a designer for the firm Design 1, to become president of the very same firm in a relatively short period of time. There's a lot of really useful information in the way that she achieved that, that can help us, as business owners. Listen in now to find out about Sue and the organic way that she rose to success in the design industry. Sue Firestone has spent more than 35 years cultivating her personal passion for design. With a client list that features the world’s premier five and six-star hotels as well as an A-list residential clientele, Sue has become a tastemaker for those seeking the ultimate luxury lifestyle. In 1996, after nearly two decades leading Design 1, Sue turned her focus toward creating a boutique design firm, large enough to execute projects of a grand scale, yet personal enough to provide devoted and intimate attention to each client. The result was SFA Design. Today, Sue is also a designer for Kravet and A.Rudin, creating 70’s-inspired, bohemian fabrics and natural furniture that embody true Californian style. Sue is the recipient of more than two dozen awards, including the prestigious Platinum Circle Award as well as a position on Robb’s Report’s “Top 40 Best Designers in the World.” Tune in to now find out more.  Show highlights:  How Sue inadvertently started out in the design industry. Sue talks about the things that she consciously did, as a hard-working designer, to become noticed in the industry. Because of the way that Sue was encouraged when she first started out in the design industry, she's always looking out for new talent to nurture in her company. Finding and honoring the proper place for each designer to really realize their full potential in a firm. Being attuned, listening, and reflecting has always been in Sue's blood. The importance of really listening carefully. Sue explains how visuals are a big part of her listening process and really helpful with getting to know her clients. Sue talks about her firm, Smith, Firestone and Associates Design, which started out in 1996. How Sue first started out with SFA Design. Sue's secret sauce for breaking into the luxury, high-end, exclusive residential market. About Sue's really effective organic method of marketing. Sue talks about The Malibu Collection, her recently launched new fabric line for Kravet, and how it came to be. Sue talks about her joyful experience of working with the Kravet team. Why you should always go beyond what is expected of you.   Previous shows mentioned in this episode: Joni Vanderslice #101 Eileen Hahn #363 Janelle Photopolous #364 Mabley Handler #173 Links: Sue's websites: Sue Firestone &amp;  SFA Design Sue Firestone SF Cal Collection SFA Design Luann Nigara Live Kravet

Welcome to another episode of A Well-Designed Business! We are really excited to have Sue Firestone join us on the show today. Sue has a body of work that is truly impressive and the really happy news for all of us is that she has just launched her brand new fabric line for Kravet. One of the things that really stood out for LuAnn in Sue's bio is that she rose from her position as a designer for the firm Design 1, to become president of the very same firm in a relatively short period of time. There's a lot of really useful information in the way that she achieved that, that can help us, as business owners. Listen in now to find out about Sue and the organic way that she rose to success in the design industry. Sue Firestone has spent more than 35 years cultivating her personal passion for design. With a client list that features the world’s premier five and six-star hotels as well as an A-list residential clientele, Sue has become a tastemaker for those seeking the ultimate luxury lifestyle. In 1996, after nearly two decades leading Design 1, Sue turned her focus toward creating a boutique design firm, large enough to execute projects of a grand scale, yet personal enough to provide devoted and intimate attention to each client. The result was SFA Design. Today, Sue is also a designer for Kravet and A.Rudin, creating 70’s-inspired, bohemian fabrics and natural furniture that embody true Californian style. Sue is the recipient of more than two dozen awards, including the prestigious Platinum Circle Award as well as a position on Robb’s Report’s “Top 40 Best Designers in the World.” Tune in to now find out more.  Show highlights: <ul> <li>How Sue inadvertently started out in the design industry.</li> <li>Sue talks about the things that she consciously did, as a hard-working designer, to become noticed in the industry.</li> <li>Because of the way that Sue was encouraged when she first started out in the design industry, she's always looking out for new talent to nurture in her company.</li> <li>Finding and honoring the proper place for each designer to really realize their full potential in a firm.</li> <li>Being attuned, listening, and reflecting has always been in Sue's blood.</li> <li>The importance of really listening carefully.</li> <li>Sue explains how visuals are a big part of her listening process and really helpful with getting to know her clients.</li> <li>Sue talks about her firm, Smith, Firestone and Associates Design, which started out in 1996.</li> <li>How Sue first started out with SFA Design.</li> <li>Sue's secret sauce for breaking into the luxury, high-end, exclusive residential market.</li> <li>About Sue's really effective organic method of marketing.</li> <li>Sue talks about The Malibu Collection, her recently launched new fabric line for Kravet, and how it came to be.</li> <li>Sue talks about her joyful experience of working with the Kravet team.</li> <li>Why you should always go beyond what is expected of you. </li> </ul> Previous shows mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://luannnigara.com/101-joni-vanderslice-principal-of-j-banks-design-resort-is-home-home-is-resort-another-firm-that-reinforces-niching-as-a-path-to-success/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Joni Vanderslice #101</a> <a href="https://luannnigara.com/363-power-talk-friday-eileen-hahn-building-an-exceptional-interior-design-team/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Eileen Hahn #363</a> <a href="https://luannnigara.com/364-janelle-photopoulos-leading-not-simply-running-your-interior-design-firm/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Janelle Photopolous #364</a> <a href="https://luannnigara.com/173-mabley-handler-interior-design-launches-new-furniture-line-with-kravet-inc/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mabley Handler #173</a> Links: Sue's websites: <a href="http://www.suefirestone.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sue Firestone</a> &amp;  <a href="https://www.sfadesign.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SFA Design</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suefirestone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sue Firestone</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sfcalcollection/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SF Cal Collection</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sfadesign/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SFA Design</a> <a href="luannnigara.com/live" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Luann Nigara Live</a> <a href="https://blog.kravet.com/new-collections/sue-firestone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kravet</a>

404: Sue Firestone: The Malibu Collection with Kravet Inc

Mabley Handler

If you'd like to know what it's like to be a successful Interior Designer in The Hampton's, you're going to enjoy today's show with LuAnn's guest, Austin Handler. Austin and his wife, Jennifer Mabely, are the principals of Mabely Handler Interior Design in The Hampton's. Listen in today, to find out about this leading design firm that has been featured many many times, in both magazines and on TV.   LuAnn does a lot of work herself, in The Hampton's. She says that it's like it's own little planet. On today's show, you will hear about Austin and Jennifer's fabulous projects there and the great success of  their Interior Design Business, which they started in The Hampton's in 2002 and also about their work which has been featured in numerous publications, including Hampton's Cottages and Gardens, Hampton's Magazine, Beach Magazine, Coastal Living,  Lux Interiors and Design, Ocean Home, Traditional Home, The New York times, The Daily News and the New York Post, along with News Day and NBC's LX TV, Open House, New York City, News 12 and The Discovery Channel.   Kravet Inc. recently launched their brand new line of furniture, which has been designed by Mabely Handler Interior Design. Listen in today, as Austin shares the back story on the creation and the execution of this truly gorgeous new line of furniture.   Today, Austin talks to LuAnn about:    What it's like, working as a designer in The Hampton's, where the design has its own feel and vibe. Finding the balance in design, between luxurious living and durability. What it was like, breaking into Interior Design in The Hampton's and breaking the stereotype of 'taking your designer with you'. When their room, which wasn't a feature room, in their first show house for Hampton's Cottages and Gardens Magazine was featured in The New York Times. How they came to develop The Hampton Aesthetic, their line of furniture with Kravet Inc. The kind of furniture in The Hampton Aesthetic line. Austin and Jennifer's initial meeting with Kravet Inc. about the furniture design and how they managed to convey their concepts and their vision, with clarity. The very well known Hampton's design style. How they set the scene, to create the right atmosphere, to sell The Hampton's Aesthetic furniture line to Cravet Inc. How they set a trend for creating coastal design collections. How they used certain fabrics and materials to give The Hampton Aesthetic maximum versatility. Why Kravet was always first on the list to make Jennifer's furniture. The incredible support that they got from the expert team at Kravet Inc., every step of the way. The pieces that they designed that didn't make the collection. The great value Austin and Jennifer found in the sharing of expertise with Kravet Inc.  The great pleasure that it's been for Austin and Jennifer to work with Kravet. Austin's websites: http://www.mableyhandler.com http://www.kravet.com/products/collections/ www.curatedkravet.com

If you'd like to know what it's like to be a successful Interior Designer in The Hampton's, you're going to enjoy today's show with LuAnn's guest, Austin Handler. Austin and his wife, Jennifer Mabely, are the principals of Mabely Handler Interior Design in The Hampton's. Listen in today, to find out about this leading design firm that has been featured many many times, in both magazines and on TV. LuAnn does a lot of work herself, in The Hampton's. She says that it's like it's own little planet. On today's show, you will hear about Austin and Jennifer's fabulous projects there and the great success of  their Interior Design Business, which they started in The Hampton's in 2002 and also about their work which has been featured in numerous publications, including Hampton's Cottages and Gardens, Hampton's Magazine, Beach Magazine, Coastal Living,  Lux Interiors and Design, Ocean Home, Traditional Home, The New York times, The Daily News and the New York Post, along with News Day and NBC's LX TV, Open House, New York City, News 12 and The Discovery Channel. Kravet Inc. recently launched their brand new line of furniture, which has been designed by Mabely Handler Interior Design. Listen in today, as Austin shares the back story on the creation and the execution of this truly gorgeous new line of furniture. Today, Austin talks to LuAnn about: <ul> <li>What it's like, working as a designer in The Hampton's, where the design has its own feel and vibe.</li> <li>Finding the balance in design, between luxurious living and durability.</li> <li>What it was like, breaking into Interior Design in The Hampton's and breaking the stereotype of 'taking your designer with you'.</li> <li>When their room, which wasn't a feature room, in their first show house for Hampton's Cottages and Gardens Magazine was featured in The New York Times.</li> <li>How they came to develop The Hampton Aesthetic, their line of furniture with Kravet Inc.</li> <li>The kind of furniture in The Hampton Aesthetic line.</li> <li>Austin and Jennifer's initial meeting with Kravet Inc. about the furniture design and how they managed to convey their concepts and their vision, with clarity.</li> <li>The very well known Hampton's design style.</li> <li>How they set the scene, to create the right atmosphere, to sell The Hampton's Aesthetic furniture line to Cravet Inc.</li> <li>How they set a trend for creating coastal design collections.</li> <li>How they used certain fabrics and materials to give The Hampton Aesthetic maximum versatility.</li> <li>Why Kravet was always first on the list to make Jennifer's furniture.</li> <li>The incredible support that they got from the expert team at Kravet Inc., every step of the way.</li> <li>The pieces that they designed that didn't make the collection.</li> <li>The great value Austin and Jennifer found in the sharing of expertise with Kravet Inc.</li> </ul> The great pleasure that it's been for Austin and Jennifer to work with Kravet. Austin's websites: <a href="http://www.mableyhandler.com/" rel="noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mableyhandler.com</a> <a href="http://www.kravet.com/products/collections/" rel="noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kravet.com/products/collections/</a> <a href="http://www.curatedkravet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.curatedkravet.com</a>

173: Mabley Handler Interior Design Launches New Furniture Line with Kravet Inc

Robert Allen

Today’s show was a departure for me. It was recorded live at the Javits Center at the boutique design show in New York. If you are unfamiliar with BDNY let me give you some background. Boutique design New York is the leading trade fair and conference for hospitality design industry. Fall of 2016 marked the seventh year in a row that designers, architects, and other industry professionals gathered together for the two-day event November 13th and 14th. If you are currently designing for hospitality, contract or commercial or you aspire to work in the industry this is the show to attend. There are rows and rows of booths full of samples and sales representatives waiting to tell you about their latest products and services.  The first interview is with Irina Peer. Irena is the director of design and merchandise for the Robert Allen Group. Robert Allen was showcasing two of its latest collections: Looks Natural and Performance Upholstery. They also gave an exclusive sneak peek at 701 Velvet, their new line they launched the next day.  The second interview we are going to meet Robert Duban and Karen Keating from Kravet! In this interview, you will learn about the options you have in hospitality and health care industries. Did you know that Kravet is the only company to have guaranteed in stock crypton fabrics? I'll let Robert and Karen tell you what else is new at Kravet. My next chat is with the vice president of JF Fabrics, Tony located in Toronto. They are going to talk about their new line and their crypton collection and how it has value for residential and commercial applications. Do you remember episode 16 of the podcast with Charles Pavarini III of Pavarini Design Associates? If you do, you will remember that Charles and Randall were busy designing a new line of lawn furniture.   Show Notes:  What is special about the Robert Allen performance book? What some features that a person in hospitality would not like to miss from the Robert Allen Group? What kind of research did Irina do for these collections? What are some qualities that the 701 Velvet collection have? What are some of the new introductions to the collections from Kravet? What does every product/collection at Kravet have? How many people are working to get these designs going for Kravet? What would Robert and Karen want everyone to know that could not come to their booth at BDNY? Where do they get their inspiration? What is going on in the contract line for JF Fabrics? What is the great thing in the fabric in the crypton home collection at JF Fabric? What sort of products do Charles and Randall use for their new lawn furniture collection? How was the journey getting the final product for their lawn furniture? Where are, their products made? Can you buy just one piece or do you have to buy in bulk? Are Charles and Randall the only lawn furniture company of their kind?  Resources: www.pavarinidesign.com  www.olfoutdoor.com  www.robertallendesign.com  www.kravet.com  www.jffabrics.com 

Today’s show was a departure for me. It was recorded live at the Javits Center at the boutique design show in New York. If you are unfamiliar with BDNY let me give you some background. Boutique design New York is the leading trade fair and conference for hospitality design industry. Fall of 2016 marked the seventh year in a row that designers, architects, and other industry professionals gathered together for the two-day event November 13th and 14th. If you are currently designing for hospitality, contract or commercial or you aspire to work in the industry this is the show to attend. There are rows and rows of booths full of samples and sales representatives waiting to tell you about their latest products and services.  The first interview is with Irina Peer. Irena is the director of design and merchandise for the Robert Allen Group. Robert Allen was showcasing two of its latest collections: Looks Natural and Performance Upholstery. They also gave an exclusive sneak peek at 701 Velvet, their new line they launched the next day.  The second interview we are going to meet Robert Duban and Karen Keating from Kravet! In this interview, you will learn about the options you have in hospitality and health care industries. Did you know that Kravet is the only company to have guaranteed in stock crypton fabrics? I'll let Robert and Karen tell you what else is new at Kravet. My next chat is with the vice president of JF Fabrics, Tony located in Toronto. They are going to talk about their new line and their crypton collection and how it has value for residential and commercial applications. Do you remember episode 16 of the podcast with Charles Pavarini III of Pavarini Design Associates? If you do, you will remember that Charles and Randall were busy designing a new line of lawn furniture.   Show Notes: <ul> <li>What is special about the Robert Allen performance book?</li> <li>What some features that a person in hospitality would not like to miss from the Robert Allen Group?</li> <li>What kind of research did Irina do for these collections?</li> <li>What are some qualities that the 701 Velvet collection have?</li> <li>What are some of the new introductions to the collections from Kravet?</li> <li>What does every product/collection at Kravet have?</li> <li>How many people are working to get these designs going for Kravet?</li> <li>What would Robert and Karen want everyone to know that could not come to their booth at BDNY?</li> <li>Where do they get their inspiration?</li> <li>What is going on in the contract line for JF Fabrics?</li> <li>What is the great thing in the fabric in the crypton home collection at JF Fabric?</li> <li>What sort of products do Charles and Randall use for their new lawn furniture collection?</li> <li>How was the journey getting the final product for their lawn furniture?</li> <li>Where are, their products made?</li> <li>Can you buy just one piece or do you have to buy in bulk?</li> <li>Are Charles and Randall the only lawn furniture company of their kind?</li> </ul> Resources: <a href="http://www.pavarinidesign.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pavarinidesign.com</a> <a href="http://www.olfoutdoor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.olfoutdoor.com</a> <a href="http://www.robertallendesign.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.robertallendesign.com</a> <a href="http://www.kravet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kravet.com</a> <a href="http://www.jffabrics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jffabrics.com</a>

113: Boutique Design New York- Robert Allen, Kravet Inc, JF Fabrics and Pavarini Design