The Chairish Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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At a time when it was already becoming difficult to get clients to wait 12 to 16 weeks for custom pieces, how do you convince them to be patient in light of artisan slowdowns, shipping disruptions, and the shut-down of entire countries due to the Coronavirus crisis? Is the best worth the time and effort? How do you keep your artisans and workrooms busy and engaged? And what are the alternatives? Host Michael Boodro is joined by interior designers Madeline Stuart, Robert Stilin and Thad Hayes. 

 In this episode, our guests tackle:

• The importance and value of custom made and one-of-a-kind pieces to create a truly unique space 
• How to educate and encourage clients to wait for well made and high quality pieces
• Their concerns for the design industry, artisans, makers and vendors in the time of COVID-19
• Suggestions on how to manage client’s expectations as COVID-19 causes delays and cancellations that directly impact projects 
• The takeaways and silver linings of a pandemic 

Additional resources:

• Playing Favorites with Robert Stilin via Chairish
• Custom Art is Helping Homeowners Paint a Clearer Picture via Wall Street Journal 
• 7 Ways the Coronavirus Will Change How We Design, Style, and Live in Our Homes via Better Homes & Gardens

Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram

• Chairish: @chairishco
• Michael Boodro: @michaelboodro
• Madeline Stuart: @madelinedstuart
• Robert Stilin: @robertstilin
• Thad Hayes: @thadhayesinc

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How can design proceed now that every detail—from presentations to orders to installations—needs to be done from a distance? How do you motivate your staff, reassure clients, and stay on top of your workrooms and artisans to make sure your workflow is flowing? Three top talents weigh in on what has worked for them in the past, the tools and processes they use, and how they have adapted to the new “remote” world: Atlanta designer Tish Mills, Courtney Coleman of Brockschmidt and Colman, with offices in New York and New Orleans, and New York-based fabric and interior designer Katie Leede.

In this episode, our guests tackle:

• How technology has changed the way we work, both at the office and at home
• Operating remotely, exploring different technologies and how to best connect with your team while working from home 
• Ways to stay on top of your workrooms and artisans to make sure your workflow is flowing smoothly
• Suggestions about how to lead your team remotely through a crisis and adjust to stress of the unknown 
• The impact of COVID-19 on projects both in-progress and coming down the pipeline 
• The importance of home, now that we’re spending so much more time in them

Additional resources:

• The WFH Edit via Chairish 
• Virtual Reality: Top Designers’ Tips for Working Now via Chairish
• Three Warning Signs That Your Remote Employees Are Starting To Crack Under The Stress Of Working From Home via Forbes

Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:

• Chairish: @chairishco
• Michael Boodro: @michaelboodro
• Courtney Coleman: @brockschmidtandcoleman 
• Katie Leede: @katie.leede @katieleedeandco
• Tish Mills: @tishmills

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On this episode of the Chairish Podcast, Anna Brockway, co-founder of Chairish; entrepreneur Peter Sallick, founder of the Design Leadership Network; and acclaimed designer Celerie Kemble join host Michael Boodro in discussing ways for design firms to navigate the coronavirus crisis, and how, by joining forces, the design world can survive the pandemic—and thrive in its aftermath.

In this episode, our guests tackle:

• How the design industry can evolve as we face this crisis together
• Thinking about what this means for teams, including those within firms and also the artisans, tradesmen and partners that work closely together on projects
• How to elevate your design business and advance into the future 
• Operating remotely, exploring different technologies and how to best connect with your team while working from home 
• Communicating with vendors and clients so you can continue to develop projects, even though times are uncertain 
• The impact of postponement and cancellation of design and industry events 
• How Chairish is supporting the design community, brands and partners through the launch of the first-ever online Virtual Preview and featuring The Dealers of High Point 
• Breaking down short term, medium term and long term strategies when thinking about your business 

Additional resources:

The WFH Edit via Chairish 

10 Ways Remote Workers Can Improve Communication Skills via US News and Report

•  How Interior Designers Work With Clients In The Time Of Corona Virus Mandated Social Distancing via Forbes

Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:

• Chairish: @chairishco
• Michael Boodro: @michaelboodro
• Anna Brockway @annabrockway
• Peter Sallick @petersallick
• Celerie Kemble @celerie 

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Get to know our social media savvy guests:

Experienced designer Alyssa Kapito launched her design firm using Instagram. Kapito is known for restrained but sumptuous apartments, lofts, and beach houses, where she mixes classic vintage pieces, subdued palettes, and luxurious textures, and her work has been featured in numerous publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Vogue. She also has more than 150K followers on Instagram. 

For the past 23 years, Cara Woodhouse has been creating interiors with bold contemporary furnishings, texture-rich rugs, and colorful accents, bringing a sense of fun and energy to family living. Along with designing, she is also a brand ambassador for various companies and a social media influencer. She has more than 200K followers on Instagram.

Skylar Frederick is the social media manager at Chairish, which has about 300K followers on Instagram.

In this episode, our guests tackle:

• How Instagram benefits designers through product lines, clients, and more
• The importance of high-quality visuals on Instagram
• Creating social media goals
• Quality over quantity in posting
• The value of cohesive and compelling branding
• Using Pinterest to communicate with clients about style
• Crafting authenticity on social media
• Incorporating video into social media practice
• Agreed-upon rates for collaborations / partnerships on Instagram
• Advice for young designers launching their firms on Instagram

Additional resources:

• Social Media Tools You Should Be Using via Chairish
• How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy in 8 Easy Steps via Hootsuite
• How to Build Your Social Media Marketing Strategy for 2020 via Sprout Social

Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:

• Chairish: @chairishco
• Michael Boodro: @michaelboodro
• Alyssa Kapito: @alyssakapitointeriors
• Cara Woodhouse: @carawoodhouseinteriors
• Skylar Frederick: @skylar_allen

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In today’s changing-by-the-minute media landscape, how do you get your firm’s projects published, viewed, and talked about? Does public relations still have an impact in this age of social media? Three veterans Elizabeth Blitzer, Sarah Boyd and Lauren Urband discuss the ins and out of PR, what they can do for a designer’s career—and when it might not be worth the investment.

In this episode, we dive into:

• How to expand PR opportunities beyond print magazines
• The limitations of Instagram
• Working with influencers
• The value of regional publications
• Exclusivity agreements
• How to leverage projects on various fronts
• The career point at which to hire a designer
• Advice for young / newer designers
• Choosing goals with clients

Check out these resources for more information:

• An intro to what publicists do via Elle Decor
• Lauren Urband’s webinar on how to generate buzz about your design business via Chairish
• An interview with Elizabeth Blitzer via the Lifestyle Edit

Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:

• Chairish: @chairishco
• Michael Boodro: @michaelboodro
• Lauren Urband: @lurband22
• Sarah Boyd: @sarahmcboyd
• Blitzer & Company: @blitzer_co

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Today’s clients are ever more savvy and informed, but are they also more demanding, and difficult? What do clients want from designers, and how do you navigate their needs and desires? Host Michael Boodro is joined by renowned designers Sheila Bridges, Richard Mishaan and Josh Greene.

In this episode, we find out how to deal with difficult clients and more:

• Challenges of working with clients
• What ignited a shift in client behavior
• Establishing boundaries and understanding expectations
• Paying due diligence
• Red flags to watch out for
• Photography agreements
• Client relation best practices

Get to know our high-profile guests:

Named “America’s Best Interior Designer” by CNN and Time Magazine, Sheila Bridges founded her own interior design firm, Sheila Bridges Design, in 1994. She recently launched her own product line originally based in French toile wallcoverings — called Toile de Jouy — that has expanded to include a variety of good home goods. Toile de Jouy motifs challenge some of the stereotypes about the African-American experience. Her work is embellished with thoughtful pieces and colors, and has landed her on the Architectural Digest 100 and Elle Decor’s A-List from 2011 to 2019.

Owner of Richard Mishaan Design, Richard Mishaan holds more than three decades of experience in design, combining his knowledge of fashion, architecture, and interior design. He has crafted style ranging from urban to beachside in his distinctly layered and luxe, colorful style.

One year ago, Josh Greene founded his own firm, Josh Greene Design, that focuses on creating stylish environments balancing functionality, warmth, and comfort. He has over 15 years of design experience and has been featured on publications such as the New York Times, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful.

Discover the work of our marvelous guests, and find more tips:

• Tour Sheila’s colorful home in Reykjavík via The Cut
• Inside Richard’s chic space in New York via Architectural Digest
• Check out this beach house from Josh and his former partner via Architectural Digest
• More tips for handling challenging clients via Kathy Kuo

Connect with us on Instagram:

• Chairish: @chairishco
• Michael Boodro: @michaelboodro
• Sheila Bridges: @harlemtoilegirl
• Richard Mishaan: @richardmishaan
• Josh Greene: @joshgreenedesign

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If it’s not vast expanses of glass then it’s large expanses of white wall designers have to contend with. From multi-million dollar artworks to hand-painted wall coverings to hand-rubbed Venetian plaster, how can designers best confront a blank wall? Host Michael Boodro chats with designers Bella Mancini and Elena Frampton, as well as Phillip Jeffries CEO Jeffrey Bershad.

What you can expect from this episode:

• The contemporary wallpaper trend
• Client hesitation about wallpaper
• Tips for selecting artworks for walls
• Detailing, balance, and additional finishes
• The trends and future of wall design

Get to know our chic guests:

Bella Mancini is known for her charming and astute way of working with patterns and wallcoverings within her designs. She founded her firm, Bella Mancini Design, just two years after making her career shift from fashion PR and marketing to interior design.

Elena Frampton is a talented designer and owner of interior design studio Frampton Co, which includes an art advisory service and locations in the Hamptons and New York City. Her studio uses dynamic, otherworldly palettes while also elevating artists and expanding access to their art.

Jeffrey Bershad is the CEO of Phillip Jeffries, a wallcovering company that was started with just 10 grasscloths over 40 years ago by his father, and is now a preeminent global company. With an elevated focus on design, quality, and efficiency, Phillip Jeffries prides itself on ready-to-ship and custom solutions and has been featured in magazines including Luxe, California Home+Design, and Interior Design.

During the episode, we mention these high-end wallpaper brands:

• Phillip Jeffries – a range of high-quality wallcoverings
• Fromental – hand-embroidered wallpaper
• De Gournay – bold and custom wallpaper
• Pierre Frey – commissions artists for wallpapers

Think beyond conventional wallpaper ideas with these sources of inspiration:

• Sisters and interior designers Charlotte Harris Lucas and Liz Harris Carroll offer their tips on wallpapers via Chairish
• Tour this Dumbo loft from Bella Mancini via Brownstoner
• Art advisory via Frampton Co.
• The latest, art-inspired wallpaper collection from Phillip Jeffries
• Shimmering wallpaper ideas via Chairish

Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:

• Chairish: @chairishco
• Michael Boodro: @michaelboodro
• Bella Mancini: @bellamancinidesign
• Frampton Co: @frampton_co
• Phillip Jeffries: @phillipjeffriesltd

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