1083: Power Talk Friday: Veronika Miller: Building a Career through Design Connection

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Business, Design, Arts

4.8 • 786 Ratings

🗓️ 29 April 2025

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Today With Veronika Miller: I'm excited to introduce you to Veronika Miller, a true innovator who has spent her career building meaningful connections between designers, brands, and international markets. From her early days as a marketing professional and kitchen designer to founding the influential Design Hounds Influencer Network and consulting with organizations like NKBA, Veronika has a unique talent for creating opportunities where others see obstacles. In this episode, Veronika and I discuss her entrepreneurial journey, exploring how a fearless approach and commitment to genuine value have shaped her multiple successful ventures. You'll hear about the power of stepping out of your comfort zone, the importance of international perspectives in design, and how creating strategic connections can transform your business. LuAnn Nigara and Veronika Miller’s Ah-Ha Moments: “The answer is defiintely no if you don’t ask.” - LuAnn “It’s not fearlessness. It’s ‘doing’ despite fear.” - Veronika "It's a piece of wood. If you don't like this one, I'll get you another." - Veronika More About Veronika Miller Veronika Miller is CEO of M2 Connect LLC and Founder of three brands: The Designhounds Influencer Network, which includes Designhounds Events and the Designhounds Talks Webcasts; M2 Consulting Group, a team of industry experts focused on business development for brands and industry organizations including the NKBA’s international development program, Global Connect and finally the DesignTrail App, a digital lead management and communication application for buyers and sellers set to launch in 2025. Connect with Veronika Miller Design Hounds Design Hounds - Instagram M2 Consulting Group M2 Consulting Group - Email A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor: Design Trade Service 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 Designhounds Talks Chicago at The Mart : Business Spark Conference - May 7th! ISH Frankfurt InstallerSHOW 2025 UK - June 24th to 26th! German Haus Fair Tour - Sept 20th to 24th! Interzum in Cologne, Germany - May 20th to 23rd! Other Shows: AWDB #807: Power Talk Friday: Claire Jefford: Interior Design Boss Academy. Why Trust & Experience Matter in Creating a Profitable Business AWDB #485: Power Talk Friday: Claire Jefford: Rock the Consult AWDB #825: Power Talk Friday: Cheryl Clendenon: The Design Paradigm – Creating a Strong Framework For Your Interior Design Business AWDB #482: Cheryl Clendenon: Small Business, Think Big AWDB #568: Arianne Bellizaire: “A Reluctant and Accidental Leader in #BLM” AWDB #20: Arianne Bellizaire – Could Your Hobby or Hidden Talent Be Your Marketing Platform?

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0:00.0	Picture this. All of your design products in one place. You've gotten the lowest designer trade possible.
0:06.8	You have ordered things easily and seamlessly, and the shipping is handled for you. That's Design Trade Service.
0:14.0	DTS is your virtual assistant for sourcing and logistics. At DTS, they eliminate the stress of managing multiple accounts and orders.
0:23.4	With dependable service and no hidden fees, DTS lets you focus on what matters, your clients.
0:30.8	Elevate your design business effortlessly. Join now at design, tradeService.com.
0:37.6	Welcome to a well-designed business. My name is Luann Nygaara, and I'm so glad you found this podcast. Together with
0:55.8	my husband Vince and our partner Bill, we have grown our company Window Works from the ground
1:00.6	up, so I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business.
1:07.2	I also know that your talent alone isn't enough to ensure your success.
1:12.3	So on this podcast, we talk about strategies and practical steps to help you grow your business.
1:18.7	But make no mistake about it, we have our share of fun here too, mixed in with those aha moments that I love so much.
1:25.8	This isn't fluff.
1:26.8	Nobody has time for that. Whether you are a new
1:29.7	interior designer or a season designer, I am here to help you create and to manage the kind
1:35.5	of interior design firm that you dream of. It's straight talk and it's action. Are you ready?
1:41.1	Let's get started.
1:44.9	Hi, welcome to a well-designed business.
1:47.0	Today I'm so happy to welcome Veronica Miller to the show.
1:50.1	Veronica is the CEO of M2 Connect and the founder of several influential brands,
1:54.8	including the Design Hounds Influencer Network, M2 Consulting Group,
1:59.0	and the upcoming Design Trail app. Now, Veronica and I have known
2:02.9	each other for several years. We've been in our or each other's orbits for quite a while,
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