Podcast · 209 episodes
Business of Home Podcast, page 3
by Business of Home, Dennis Scully · English
Business of Home's host Dennis Scully interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives about the changes and challenges facing the interior design community.
All episodes, page 3
The Thursday Show: RH's rough day on Wall Street. Plus: Designers are embracing the renovation boomBusiness of Home Thursday news roundup plus interviews on the interior design/home furnishings industry—Nordic Knots’ $100M fundraise, Hem ending discounts, designers shifting toward renovations, and…2 Apr 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 18 chapters
How to build a lighting empire, with Hudson Valley Lighting Group founder David LittmanDavid Littman, founder/CEO of Hudson Valley Lighting Group, explains how he built a lighting “empire,” why lighting manufacturing is leaving China, how to beat dupes with constant new product, and…30 Mar 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 17 chapters
The Thursday Show: Roman and Williams sues over an alleged knockoff. Plus: Ben Reynaert is layermaxxingBusiness of Home’s Thursday Show covers (1) a Roman and Williams lamp-copying lawsuit, (2) why home retail stocks are falling, (3) a surge in kids-focused design, (4) Meta scaling back the metaverse,…26 Mar 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 19 chapters
Neal Beckstedt on why great taste takes timeInterior designer Neal Beckstedt explains why “great taste takes time,” arguing that taste is trained through repetition, exposure, and iterative failure/success; he also discusses building and…23 Mar 2026 · 56 min · 16 chapters
The Thursday Show: In defense of the dining room. Plus: Charles Cohen gets a deadlineBusiness of Home’s Thursday Show covers design-industry news and argues for preserving the dining room as a meaningful gathering space.19 Mar 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 19 chapters
Sean Low thinks designers should be the sun, not the moonCreative business coaching for interior designers—how to reframe design firms around clarity (not “transparency”), value-based fees, and charging what you need.16 Mar 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 25 chapters
The Thursday Show: Designers are grappling with the ethics of AI. Plus: The story of Chasing PaperThe Thursday Show covers (1) tariff refunds for home companies, (2) Ernesta’s latest funding to scale custom rugs, (3) designers’ ethics and safe use of AI (data privacy, environmental impact, and…12 Mar 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 19 chapters
Jeffrey Bilhuber and the business of beautyJeffrey Bilhuber discusses the “business of beauty” in interior design—how he learned craft, built a profitable firm without internships, and translated historic taste into modern, site-specific…9 Mar 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 18 chapters
The Thursday Show: Why Jill Cohen made a design book you can't buy. Plus: Inside the AD100Business of Home’s Thursday Show covers home-industry news (mortgage rates, tariffs, retailer earnings), a deep dive into Architectural Digest’s AD100 list, whether “good taste” can be taught…5 Mar 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 25 chapters
Keith Granet on what the design business will look like in 2035Keith Granet discusses how the home design business will change by 2035, focusing on AI’s impact, the need for value-based billing, and redesigning professional education.2 Mar 2026 · 59 min · 20 chapters
The Thursday Show: The Supreme Court overturns Trump's tariffs. Plus: John Edelman on his new mission at HaworthSupreme Court overturns Trump’s global tariffs under the 1977 AIPA law; episode also covers home-industry earnings (Wayfair, Home Depot, Lowe’s), KBiz kitchen/bath show trends, a Taylor Swift textile…26 Feb 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 17 chapters
Wendy Goodman leaves judgment at the doorHow social media and fast-changing technology are reshaping home/design media and careers; why Wendy Goodman rejects taste judgment, focuses on storytelling, and says “trends are meaningless” (often…23 Feb 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 27 chapters
The Thursday Show: Why Havenly bought The Expert. Plus: The uber-affluent are spending big on securityBusiness of Home’s Thursday Show covers three industry moves: Havenly’s acquisition of The Expert, Hayworth’s purchase of Heller and appointment of John Edelman to lead its lifestyle brands, and…19 Feb 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 16 chapters
Seth Kaplowitz knows how designers should chargeSeth Kaplowitz, a lawyer/advisor to interior design studios, explains how designers should structure contracts and billing (arguing hourly billing beats flat fees), how to attract qualified clients…16 Feb 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 33 chapters
The Thursday Show: Why don't more designers embrace the partnership model? Plus: Schoolhouse is sold at auctionInterior design industry news and business trends: Food52’s bankruptcy auction results (flagship, Schoolhouse, Dansk sold to different buyers), real estate “thaw” theory tied to warm weather and…12 Feb 2026 · 1 h · 19 chapters
Meet the 'enfant terrible' of French wallcoverings and textilesOlivier Thienpont, CEO of LATS North America, discusses how LATS (French wallcoverings and textiles) stays innovative without relying on “heritage” archives, and why luxury design remains resilient…9 Feb 2026 · 59 min · 22 chapters
The Thursday Show: Is your client getting a second opinion from ChatGPT? Plus: Publicist-turned-gallerist Michael McGraw on his new ventureBusiness of Home’s Thursday news roundup plus a discussion of AI “second opinions” in design, the “loud luxury” trend among the 1%, and collectible design.5 Feb 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 19 chapters
Madeline Stuart is so over 'scavenger decorating'Interior designer Madeline Stuart discusses her philosophy against “scavenger decorating” (Pinterest culling with little originality), the value of research and “the right object,” how to avoid…2 Feb 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 23 chapters
The Thursday Show: Will AI put renderers out of business? Plus: Takeaways from Las Vegas MarketBusiness of Home’s Thursday Show covers: California’s new law requiring disclosure of digitally altered real estate listing images; whether AI will replace rendering agencies or expand demand;…29 Jan 2026 · 54 min · 20 chapters
The secret to Young Huh's success? PatienceInterior designer Young Huh discusses the “secret” to her success: patience—slow skill-building, long relationship growth, and learning through mistakes.26 Jan 2026 · 57 min · 23 chapters
The Thursday Show: Design Week dispatches from Paris and London. Plus: A robot might be making your next sofaBusiness of Home’s Thursday Show covers (1) new U.S. tariff threats affecting European home goods, (2) dispatches from Paris and London design events, and (3) a furniture-tech startup using robotics…22 Jan 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 23 chapters
How Serena Dugan reinvented herself after Serena & LilySerena Dugan’s reinvention after leaving Serena & Lily, plus lessons on building a design-led home brand, managing investor pressure, trend forecasting, and launching a boutique textile line through…19 Jan 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 20 chapters
The Thursday Show: The fight for tech-free homes. Plus: A 17-year client lawsuitSurya CEO Satya Tiwari discusses “tech-free homes” and the Surya acquisition of the bankrupt Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams brand, including what Surya bought, how it plans to relaunch upholstery, and…15 Jan 2026 · 54 min · 19 chapters
Michael Diaz-Griffith on authenticity and class in the design industryMichael Diaz-Griffith, CEO of the Design Leadership Network (DLN), discusses authenticity, class barriers, and how social media and AI are reshaping the design industry—arguing for integrity over…12 Jan 2026 · 44 min · 12 chapters