1044: What Would Lu Do?: Think Different: Applying Lessons from Steve Jobs to Your Interior Design Business

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Business, Design, Arts

4.8 • 786 Ratings

🗓️ 13 December 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Today With LuAnn Nigara: Hi, welcome to A Well-Designed Business! Recently, I listened to Steve Jobs’ biography, and it sparked some big ideas. Steve was more than a tech innovator—he was a master of customer experience, a ruthless prioritizer, and a perfectionist when it came to excellence. In this episode, I’ll reflect on his genius and how we can apply it to our interior design firms. From branding and systems to productivity and storytelling, we’ll cover practical strategies inspired by Jobs and blended with advice from my Power Talk Friday Experts books. By the end, you’ll have a roadmap to simplify, streamline, and succeed in your business. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why your customer experience is your brand’s story—and how to control it. How to create systems that simplify your life and delight your clients. Why saying “no” is the key to productivity and growth. The art of storytelling to create emotional connections with your audience. Why excellence is a daily choice that leads to a lasting legacy. Grab your notebook and tune in here! What’s new with LuAnn Nigara The Power Talk Friday Tour Watch the Docuseries! 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 Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts 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 Other Resources: This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here! AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design The Power Talk Friday Experts books Sandra Funk’s Interior Design Standard Darla Powell’s Instagram for Interior Designers Other Shows: AWDB #466: Power Talk Friday: Nicole Heymer: You’ve Defined Your Brand…Now What? AWDB #660: Sandra Funk: Level Up Your Business Through Mentorship, Coaching, and Classes. Sponsored Show: “Interior Design Standard” AWDB #803: Power Talk Friday: Amber De La Garza: Productivity is Personal – How to Create Systems that Will Work for You! AWDB #861: Power Talk Friday: Darla Powell: Instagram for Interior Designers

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0:00.0	Hey, just letting you know that Luann University registration is opening November 24th,
0:07.2	2024, and classes are starting the week of January 20th, 2025.
0:13.6	Head over to luanuniversity.com to learn more about classes on sales, on marketing,
0:20.6	on process, and on profits.
0:23.4	And at the website, you will learn about the fantastic bonuses that we have for you throughout
0:28.9	the registration period.
0:30.8	Luann University.com.
0:33.0	Thank you. Welcome to a well-designed business. My name is Luann Nygaara, and I'm so glad you found this
0:49.3	podcast. Together with my husband Vince and our partner Bill, we have grown our company Window Works from the ground up.
0:56.2	So I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business.
1:02.3	I also know that your talent alone isn't enough to ensure your success.
1:07.2	So on this podcast, we talk about strategies and practical steps to help you grow your business.
1:13.8	But make no mistake about it, we have our share of fun here too, mixed in with those aha
1:18.7	moments that I love so much.
1:20.8	This isn't fluff.
1:21.9	Nobody has time for that.
1:23.5	Whether you are a new interior designer or a season designer, I am here to help you create and to manage the kind of interior design firm that you dream of.
1:33.1	It's straight talk and it's action.
1:35.2	Are you ready?
1:36.1	Let's get started.
1:40.2	Hi, welcome to a well-designed business.
1:42.2	It's Power Talk Friday.
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