Trade Tales
Business of Home, Kaitlin Petersen
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01/01/25 • 50 min
Pure Salt designers Aly Morford and Leigh Lincoln were always on the same page when it came to interiors. In building out their portfolio and executing early designs, it was smooth sailing. When it came time to confront the bigger decisions necessary to building their business, they started to hit their first roadblocks—overcoming them would not only make their partnership stronger, but unlock new ambitions of taking their firm to the next level.
10/23/24 • 45 min
Josh Greene took lessons from working for storied retail and residential design firms to launch his own ventures—first with a partner and then alone. He describes how going solo forced him to take a fresh look at his business’s financials—and how his forays into developing product lines have opened the door to a whole new world of creative opportunities.
This episode was sponsored by Regina Andrew and Room & Board.
11/20/24 • 49 min
Hannah Oravec’s firm places a special focus on wellness. As she scales her business, she’s navigating how to protect her values while embracing growth—and embarking on the shift in leadership that comes with it.
This episode was sponsored by Klafs.
02/26/25 • 50 min
Caroline Gidiere’s trajectory at the helm of her firm is a masterclass in growing with intention. She explains how she carefully deliberates over which projects to take, and on making sure her rates reflect the type of clients she aspires to work with.
This episode was sponsored by Ethan Allen and The Shade Store.
08/28/24 • 57 min
Anissa Zajac pushed the reset button on her firm a few years ago after a crucial employee left her team. The tumultuous period that followed taught her what it takes to build a team that fits her goals—and how to grow as a leader as she grows her business. In this episode, she shares the community-building power of investing in brick-and-mortar, how she’s implemented new systems to make hiring easier, and why she’s letting her rates communicate her firm’s value.
This episode was sponsored by Four Hands.
09/25/24 • 57 min
Chloe Redmond Warner realized several years ago that she had reached a breaking point. To get back to herself, she took a four-month sabbatical, with the hopes of returning to her firm as a better designer, and a better leader, too. The result wasn’t exactly what she was expecting, but it gave her the clarity she needed to change the way she worked.
This episode was sponsored by Universal Furniture and The Shade Store.
07/17/24 • 47 min
Katie Monkhouse’s firm was moving along at a rapid pace—taking on new employees, new clients and new real estate before she even had a chance to envision its future. To keep the situation from spinning out of control, she enlisted the help of a business coach and soon came to a realization: in order to move her firm forward, she’d have to look inward first.
This episode was sponsored by Four Hands.
08/14/24 • 43 min
Jim Dove discovered a corner of the industry that played to his strengths when he ended up in kitchen design. After several decades building his business in New Jersey, he relocated his firm to Palm Beach, and quickly realized that he would have to sell his vision to win over local clients and colleagues. In the process, he gained a fresh perspective on what it truly takes to make it in a major luxury market.
This episode was sponsored by Four Hands.
07/31/24 • 44 min
Kate Marker turned her firm into a three-part enterprise—complete with an e-commerce shop, vacation rentals and residential design services. In search of a perfect balance, she’s allowing each arm of the business to fuel the others, ultimately charting a path to sustainable growth.
This episode was sponsored by Four Hands.
02/12/25 • 56 min
Cortney Bishop’s entrepreneurial spirit has driven her to create a one-of-a-kind business, complete with an in-house receiving operation and a creative approach to experiential e-commerce. She explains how each venture has helped her level up not just her firm, but also her own creativity.
This episode was sponsored by Ethan Allen and The Shade Store.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Trade Tales have?
Trade Tales currently has 111 episodes available.
What topics does Trade Tales cover?
The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Design, Podcasts, Interior Design, Arts, Business and Interior Design Business.
What is the most popular episode on Trade Tales?
The episode title 'How Kate Marker found clarity with her fee structure' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Trade Tales?
The average episode length on Trade Tales is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of Trade Tales released?
Episodes of Trade Tales are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Trade Tales?
The first episode of Trade Tales was released on Mar 1, 2021.
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