1057: What Would Lu Do?: Designing Your Legacy: How to Create a Business That Stands the Test of Time

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Business, Design, Arts

4.8 • 786 Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Today With LuAnn Nigara: Your business is more than just a source of income—it’s your story, your impact, your legacy. In this episode of A Well-Designed Business, I’m helping you design a business that leaves a lasting impression. Together, we’ll explore: What legacy truly means and why it matters. How to align your mission, core values, and daily actions with your long-term vision. The building blocks of a business legacy: exceptional service, meaningful relationships, and leadership that inspires. Actionable steps you can take today to start shaping your legacy. Whether you’re just starting out or planning your next chapter, this episode is your guide to creating a business that’s remembered for all the right reasons. 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 LuAnn University!

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0:53.0	Welcome to a well-designed business.
0:55.4	My name is Luann Nigara, and I'm so glad you found this podcast.
0:59.2	Together with my husband, Vince, and our partner, Bill, we have grown our company WindowWorks from the ground up.
1:04.9	So I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business. I also know that your
1:12.7	talent alone isn't enough to ensure your success. So on this podcast, we talk about strategies and
1:19.8	practical steps to help you grow your business. But make no mistake about it, we have our share
1:25.0	of fun here too, mixed in with those aha moments that I love so much. This isn't fluff. Nobody has talked about it. We have our share of fun here too, mixed in with those aha moments that I love so
1:29.1	much. This isn't fluff. Nobody has time for that. Whether you are a new interior designer or a
1:35.1	season designer, I am here to help you create and to manage the kind of interior design firm
1:40.7	that you dream of. It's straight talk and it's action. Are you ready? Let's get started.
1:49.1	Hi, welcome to a well-designed business. Today, we're going to talk about a topic that is very
1:54.1	close to my heart, designing your legacy. Now, I want you to really hear me when I say this. Legacy
2:00.7	isn't just about the money you leave
2:03.2	behind or the business that you sell. Those are important. Believe me, there'd be no reason for this
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