Sandra Vlock's guest appearances

Sandra Vlock

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast

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Gail Davis

Jeanne Chung

Andrea Hysmith

Tiffany Cassidy

John McClain

Jan Showers

Mikel Welch

Kelli Ellis

Stacy Garcia

Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas

Beth Bender

Shirry Dolgin

Genevieve Trousdale

Traci Connell

Jean Brownhill

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Today with Sandra Vlock Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. Today I have the pleasure of talking with Sandra Vlock, founder of Studio Vlock. Sandra worked as an architect in her own firm for 30 years before shifting into, what she likes to refer to as, functional fine art. If that’s not impressive, wait until you see her illuminating, evocative sculptures. Let this episode serve as an inspiration for you to make that big move to change your life and success, like Sandra did. Pick it apart:   [1:30] Sandra begins by explaining her concept of “functional art.” [6:05] Sandra tells us some of the ways that she leveraged being an architect into working as an artist. [12:00] Sandra and LuAnn discuss transferable skills and how important asking questions is.  [25:00] Sandra explains how luxury can be defined as a creative experience and how she executes that.  [45:50] Sandra ends with some great advice that she learned from owning her architecture firm and beginning a new business.     LuAnn and Sandra Vlock’s Ah-Ha moments: “It’s not just finding opportunities for more pieces, it’s understanding what your skill set may be that could increase the scope of the work.” - Sandra Vlock   “On our show, we have discussed the standpoint of the Erika Ward transferable skills many times and in many different ways. Your past impacts what you're doing, just how you're expressing how your 30+ year career as an architect is impacting the way you create functional art.” - LuAnn Nigara   “Clients are craving a unique experience that can be shared.” - Sandra Vlock   “I guess people like what I do artistically, but I think it’s because I am willing to be such an avid listener to every detail and it shows up in the work that I produce.” - Sandra Vlock More about Sandra Vlock: As an architect of contemporary architectural design, who is now working as an artist, Sandra Vlock's focus is to engage people in a shared experience; capturing an authentic sense of place, context and narrative. Vlock views the integration of fine art and architectural elements as a natural evolution of that vision; one that enables Vlock to design evocative steel sculptures that inspire memorable experiences and create unique environments for social gathering, quiet reflection, and visual delight. Find out more about her work by visiting STUDIO VLOCK. Connect with Sandra Vlock: Website  Instagram What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com Inside Voice, Outside Voice Monthly Virtual Events http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast A BIG THANK YOU to today's sponsor:  I want to thank Kravet Inc for sponsoring the podcast. If you have not visited Kravet.com yet to check out their complete line of fabric, wallpaper, trim, rugs, furniture, lighting and accessories, Please do it today. While you are there, set up your trade account. No minimum purchases, one uyard one sofa one rug. Go to kravet.com today.   Other Shows Mentioned: #6- Identifying Your Transferable Skills With Erika Ward. #2- The Importance of Systems for a Profitable Interior Design Business With Sandra Funk Levy. #145- Sandra Funk of House of Funk: Why and How She Rebranded her 10 Year Old Firm. #278- Master Business Skills 1st, Interior Design Skills 2nd. #520- Power Talk Friday: Sandra Funk: The Interior Design Standard is Here! #660- Sandra Funk: Level Up Your Business Through Mentorship, Coaching, and Classes.

Today with Sandra Vlock Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. Today I have the pleasure of talking with Sandra Vlock, founder of Studio Vlock. Sandra worked as an architect in her own firm for 30 years before shifting into, what she likes to refer to as, functional fine art. If that’s not impressive, wait until you see her illuminating, evocative sculptures. Let this episode serve as an inspiration for you to make that big move to change your life and success, like Sandra did. Pick it apart: <ul> <li> [1:30] Sandra begins by explaining her concept of “functional art.” [6:05] Sandra tells us some of the ways that she leveraged being an architect into working as an artist. [12:00] Sandra and LuAnn discuss transferable skills and how important asking questions is.  [25:00] Sandra explains how luxury can be defined as a creative experience and how she executes that.  [45:50] Sandra ends with some great advice that she learned from owning her architecture firm and beginning a new business.   </li> </ul> LuAnn and Sandra Vlock’s Ah-Ha moments: “It’s not just finding opportunities for more pieces, it’s understanding what your skill set may be that could increase the scope of the work.” - Sandra Vlock “On our show, we have discussed the standpoint of the Erika Ward transferable skills many times and in many different ways. Your past impacts what you're doing, just how you're expressing how your 30+ year career as an architect is impacting the way you create functional art.” - LuAnn Nigara “Clients are craving a unique experience that can be shared.” - Sandra Vlock “I guess people like what I do artistically, but I think it’s because I am willing to be such an avid listener to every detail and it shows up in the work that I produce.” - Sandra Vlock More about Sandra Vlock: As an architect of contemporary architectural design, who is now working as an artist, Sandra Vlock's focus is to engage people in a shared experience; capturing an authentic sense of place, context and narrative. Vlock views the integration of fine art and architectural elements as a natural evolution of that vision; one that enables Vlock to design evocative steel sculptures that inspire memorable experiences and create unique environments for social gathering, quiet reflection, and visual delight. Find out more about her work by visiting <a href="https://www.studiovlock.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STUDIO VLOCK</a>. Connect with Sandra Vlock: <a href="https://www.studiovlock.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studiovlock/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> What’s new with LuAnn Nigara <a href="https://luannnigara.com/lnu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">luannuniversity.com</a> <a href="https://luannnigara.com/product/inside-voice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Voice, Outside Voice Monthly Virtual Events</a> <a href="http://www.luannnigara.com/cob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.luannnigara.com/cob</a> Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free <a href="http://luannnigara.com/goodies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: <a href="https://luannnigara.com/making-business-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action</a> Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1092291229/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=luannnigara-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1092291229&amp;linkId=656ba722778d6a368f2f9e778c25e2ed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts</a> Pre-Order Book 3: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1736091506/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=shaunals-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1736091506&amp;linkId=6326c92de4775d31ec7928797b771375" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2</a> Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s <a href="https://luannnigara.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> LuAnn’s <a href="https://luannnigara.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a> <a href="http://powertalkfriday.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Power Talk Friday</a> Like Us: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/awelldesignedbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | Tweet Us: <a href="https://twitter.com/windowworks_nj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Follow Us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luannnigara/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | Listen Here: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/well-designed-business-interior-design-designers-business/id1084245525?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast</a> A BIG THANK YOU to today's sponsor:  I want to thank Kravet Inc for sponsoring the podcast. If you have not visited <a href="http://Kravet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kravet.com</a> yet to check out their complete line of fabric, wallpaper, trim, rugs, furniture, lighting and accessories, Please do it today. While you are there, set up your trade account. No minimum purchases, one uyard one sofa one rug. Go to <a href="http://kravet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kravet.com</a> today. Other Shows Mentioned: #6- Identifying Your Transferable Skills With Erika Ward. #2- The Importance of Systems for a Profitable Interior Design Business With Sandra Funk Levy. #145- Sandra Funk of House of Funk: Why and How She Rebranded her 10 Year Old Firm. #278- Master Business Skills 1st, Interior Design Skills 2nd. #520- Power Talk Friday: Sandra Funk: The Interior Design Standard is Here! #660- Sandra Funk: Level Up Your Business Through Mentorship, Coaching, and Classes.

751: Sandra Vlock: Blaze Your Own Trail

As an architect of contemporary architectural design and now working as an artist, my focus is to engage people in a shared experience; capturing an authentic sense of place, context and narrative. I view the integration of Fine Art &amp; Architectural Elements offered through my newest venture, Studio Vlock, as a natural evolution of that vision; one that enables me to design pieces that inspire memorable experiences and create unique environments for social gathering, quiet reflection, and visual delight.

As an architect of contemporary architectural design and now working as an artist, my focus is to engage people in a shared experience; capturing an authentic sense of place, context and narrative. I view the integration of Fine Art &amp; Architectural Elements offered through my newest venture, Studio Vlock, as a natural evolution of that vision; one that enables me to design pieces that inspire memorable experiences and create unique environments for social gathering, quiet reflection, and visual delight.

What if you decided to abandon your profession to follow your passion, what would happen? You know you’ve thought about it. Who hasn’t thought about ditching the job to do what you love. I say that knowing most of you listening are in the design and architecture industry and having spoken with so many of you, know that you love what you do, even so, I also know many have that secret talent, that passion to do something else. Yes, It’s scary. Sandra Vlock is an architect by education and an artist by choice. She had a moment of clarity after receiving 2 58” mooring bouys and then sculpting them into highly detailed fire pits. Crafting one thing into another, and watching that craft a feeling, an experience with fire. This is a conversation about personal and professional growth and following your passion where it takes you. Thank you, Sandra. Thank you Walker Zanger for your extraordinary partnership and thank you for listening. My goal is to bring you the stories behind sublime design wherever that may be. To share those stories, bring you business strategies to help you build a stronger firm and inspire you to do your most creative work.  For more, please follow us on Instagram @ConvoXDesign with an “X”, check us out at Convo By Design dot com. Until next week, be well and keep creating.

What if you decided to abandon your profession to follow your passion, what would happen? You know you’ve thought about it. Who hasn’t thought about ditching the job to do what you love. I say that knowing most of you listening are in the design and architecture industry and having spoken with so many of you, know that you love what you do, even so, I also know many have that secret talent, that passion to do something else. Yes, It’s scary. <a href="https://www.studiovlock.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandra Vlock</a> is an architect by education and an artist by choice. She had a moment of clarity after receiving 2 58” mooring bouys and then sculpting them into highly detailed fire pits. Crafting one thing into another, and watching that craft a feeling, an experience with fire. This is a conversation about personal and professional growth and following your passion where it takes you. Thank you, Sandra. Thank you <a href="http://www.walkerzanger.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walker Zanger</a> for your extraordinary partnership and thank you for listening. My goal is to bring you the stories behind sublime design wherever that may be. To share those stories, bring you business strategies to help you build a stronger firm and inspire you to do your most creative work. For more, please follow us on Instagram @ConvoXDesign with an “X”, check us out at <a href="http://www.convobydesign.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Convo By Design</a> dot com. Until next week, be well and keep creating.

Sandra Vlock | 310 | Transformation, Following Your Passion and Taking A New Path