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Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business MarketingDesign Trends from KBIS 2025: Curves, Colors, and Freestanding VanitiesWhat happens when design trends come full circle? In this illuminating conversation with kitchen designer and educator Jan Rutgers, we explore the fascinating evolutions and throwbacks dominating KBIS 2025. Having toured the show for three consecutive years, Jan shares how today's cutting-edge designs are actually sophisticated reimaginings of elements from decades past.The reign of hard, angular kitchen elements is giving way to what Jan calls "soft geometry" – curved islands, arched cooking hearths, and rounded fixtures that not only look beautiful but solve practical problems like the dreaded "hip bangers" of rectangular corners. These softer forms create more co...2025-03-2735 min
The Love DepartmentS2 E10 "How We Pulled Off Our Surprise Elopement" feat. Nik Lockhart - Solo EpisodeYou are cordially invited to the final episode of Season 2 of the Love Department. Join host Nik Lockhart as she details how she and her partner curated a surprise elopement that was meaningful and beautiful. If you or someone you know is planning a wedding soon, hoping to elope, or just dreaming of what it might one day be like, this is a good one to add to your Pinterest board of helpful suggestions. Weddings are just one day, but we hope your marriages last forever.In this episode we cover:How wedding budgets are suggestions...2025-03-1234 min
The Love DepartmentBonus Episode: "Love Is Like a Walk in the Woods" feat. Nik LockhartA yuletide greeting from the host of the Love Department, Nik Lockhart. Join her as she walks in the forrest on Christmas morning. We'll be back with another great episode of The Love Department next week. Until then, we wish you a warm holiday season.Support the showVisit us at www.love-department.com for our TLD Merch, exclusive content, or to be featured on the HeartLine. We'd love to connect with you. Xoxo2024-12-2504 min
Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business MarketingStreamlining Business Operations with Katie Decker Erickson: Boosting Profitability and Building Strong Client RelationshipsWhat if you could streamline your business operations and boost your profitability with a few key strategies? Join us as Katie Decker Erickson, a multifamily and commercial designer turned business coach, unravels the secrets of implementing effective processes that keep your business running smoothly, even when team members are unavailable. Discover how establishing well-defined processes allows designers to focus on their creative strengths while bolstering the firm's capacity to handle more projects and attract high-value clients.Scaling your business is within reach when you master communication and pricing confidence. Learn from Katie's expertise on proactive client updates...2024-12-1924 minThe Love DepartmentS2 E1 "A Champagne Engagement" feat. Nik Lockhart - Solo EpisodeThis season starts off on a personal note from our host Nik Lockhart, who recently got engaged. Never one to take the traditional path before her, she talks about their proposal story, how they've approached planning, and some of the good advice she received from friends, family, and strangers. This season on The Love Department, we'll focus on the ins and outs of the engagement and wedding process. We'll have great couples on to share how they met, their memorable moments, what they've learned from love.www.love-department.com/coaching use code SOLO30 for your f...2024-11-2724 min
Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business MarketingCreating Better Work ExperiencesDiscover how to transform your work environment with insights from Dr. Katie Thomas, a seasoned organizational psychologist and founder of Better Work Experience. With over two decades in the field, Dr. Thomas shares her expertise on the pivotal role of leadership as the steady anchor amidst the chaos of modern work life. From navigating generational diversity to adapting to technological disruptions, she emphasizes the necessity of self-awareness and trust-building in leadership. Through assessments and coaching, she assists leaders in identifying blind spots and fostering team resilience. Listen in to learn how leadership development not only enhances team dynamics but...2024-10-2415 min