Episodes

In this podcast, Gail Doby talks with Matt Higgins about his inspiring life story, his lessons learned, and his new book Burn the Boats. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, read the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s8e1-shownotes

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In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Carrie Dillon, managing director of the International Textile Alliance (ITA), a nonprofit business membership association of manufacturers and suppliers to the industry that works to promote the textile industry, educate members, and provide opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, view the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s7e2-shownotes

In this podcast, Gail and Erin have an in-depth conversation with Nancy Charbonneau, CEO, founder & principal designer, Charbonneau Interiors in Woodland, Texas. Nancy is a long-time client of Gail’s and for nearly the past two years has served as a coach for Pearl Collective. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, view the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s7e1-shownotes

In this podcast, Erin talks with Patti Julber. Patti is a coach and director of coaching for Pearl Collective. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, view the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e10-shownotes

It's a common dilemma that many interior design firms run into - feast or famine. When business is good, designers are so busy with projects that they're not planning for future clients. So when it's time to find more work, none of the marketing groundwork is there. This week Gail and I talk to Joe McGuire and Matthew Tenzin about how they struggled with project management and cash flow, and what they learned from our VIP Days program. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, view ...

Gail and Erin speak with business consultant Don Markland about how to survive and thrive in periods of economic uncertainty. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, view the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e8-shownotes

In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Georgia Zikas about how she grew her interior design business. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, read the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e7-shownotes

This week, Gail talks to Bria Hammel, CEO and creative director of Bria Hammel Interiors. Bria tells her story of starting with just a couple of employees, and growing into a thriving practice thanks to having a strong vision and growing her revenue sources in a variety of different ways. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, read the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e6-shownotes

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In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Ted Bainbridge of BUILD Magazine about how running a business is a constant learning process. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, read the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e4-shownotes

These are unprecedented times for firms looking to hire interior design talent. This week Erin talks with Ken Roberts of Interior Talent. Read the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e3-shownotes

If you've never been to High Point Market, you don't know what you're missing. That's why this week we're talking to Dawn Brinson, president of The Media Matters, and an expert on everything High Point. Read the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e2-shownote

Ever wish you had more time in your day? You can’t add more minutes, but you can make more efficient use of the time you do have. A good place to start is by establishing or reviewing the three P’s: policies, processes and procedures. They’re the foundation of a well-run business. In this podcast, Gail and Erin share their insights on the importance of establishing policies, processes and procedures for your business. When you put in place the right systems and codify best practices, you and ev...

As businesses grow and change, employees’ roles need to change as well. Making that transition from a former role to a new one, with different responsibilities and new relationships with the rest of the team, can be difficult, for the individual and for the team. Leaders have a key part to play in making those transitions successful. In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk about how they are dealing with some transitions taking place within their own company. Their conversation wandered into some i...

Much has changed in the interior design industry in the past decade, often to the benefit of designers. Along with the recognition that designers are best equipped to enhance the lives and ensure the health, safety and wellness of clients has come the acknowledgment of designers’ collective buying power and their influence on which products and materials end up in people’s homes. That has led some manufacturers to actively reach out to designers and seek greater collaboration on how they can bet...

“Take time away from my business? If only I could!!” That’s a typical response from many small business owners when asked about taking a vacation. But it’s not a good one—not for you nor for your business. Having a fuller, freer life benefits your mind, body and soul. And when you step away from your business for a while, you strengthen your team and your business will thrive. In this podcast, Gail talks with Mike Michalowicz, entrepreneur, speaker and author of several bestselling books to hel...