1134: BEST OF SHOW: Jean Stoffer: Work in Harmony Through Every Season of Life

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Business, Design, Arts

4.8 • 786 Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Today With Jean Stoffer: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business! Today we are joined by the one and only Jean Stoffer. Jean is an award-winning independent designer, star of The Established Home on the Magnolia Network, and author of the newly released book Establishing Home. In our conversation, Jean offers a glimpse into her journey, showing us the joys of intertwining work and family, the benefits of an unhurried attitude, and the blessings each season of life has to offer. Pick it Apart: [6:01] Jean discusses “being in the trenches” as she built her business from the ground up, learning cabinetry design, kitchen design, and troubleshooting at her own pace. [10:10] LuAnn and Jean agree that cultural messages often pressure young designers to rush toward success, but both believe that isn’t always the right path. Jean discusses embracing the season you are in. [16:50] Jean walks through the current family dynamic and everyone’s role in the Stoffer Home business. [27:30] LuAnn and Jean talk about the importance of processes as you grow your business. [48:00] Jean discusses working with the Magnolia Network and putting her work on television. LuAnn Nigara and Jean Stoffer’s Ah-Ha Moments “Our value system and reputation are just so bedrock for me and our family.” – Jean Stoffer. “I really believe there are seasons for things, and it’s great to embrace those and accept them.” – Jean Stoffer. “I think as a society, we are putting pressure on moms to think that you can have it all. And you actually can, but not all in the same season is my belief.” – LuAnn Nigara. “It’s very important that the quality and all of the things connected with [your brand] remain as close as to your original vision and way of doing it.” – LuAnn Nigara. More about Jean Stoffer Jean Stoffer is an award-winning Grand Rapids-based independent interior designer specializing in kitchen and bath designs. Each of her designs is custom suited for her clients’ lives and how they hope to use their home. Jean is also the founder of Stoffer Home, a retail store featuring beautiful and functional items for the home, and Stoffer Home Cabinetry, the source for Jean’s own line of quality, British-inspired flush inset cabinets. In December 2021, the Magnolia Network began airing The Established Home, a TV series featuring Jean and her design work. Connect with Jean Stoffer Website Stoffer Home Instagram Pinterest What's New with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com https://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 Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order 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 Shows Mentioned #563: Power Talk Friday: Mike Van Tassell: Expressing Your Brand Through Photography

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0:00.0	My DOMA Studio is your complete designer toolkit.
0:04.8	You know this, right?
0:06.0	My DOMA makes it easy to streamline your processes, track your projects, communicate with clients, and just get organized.
0:12.6	It is created by designers for designers, specifically to address what you need as a design business owner.
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0:32.3	Are you ready to reach the next level of profitability and efficiency?
0:37.0	Book a demo with My Doma Studio today
0:39.2	by going to mydoma studio.com forward slash Luan. That's mydomostudio.com forward slash Luan.
0:48.6	Thank you. Welcome to a well-designed business.
1:02.0	My name is Luann Nygaara, and I'm so glad you found this podcast.
1:06.0	Together with my husband Vince and our partner Bill, we have grown our company Window Works from the ground up.
1:12.2	So I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business.
1:17.8	I also know that your talent alone isn't enough to ensure your success.
1:23.2	So on this podcast, we talk about strategies and practical steps to help you grow your business.
1:29.7	But make no mistake about it, we have our share of fun here, too, mixed in with those aha
1:34.7	moments that I love so much.
1:36.8	This isn't fluff.
1:37.8	Nobody has time for that.
1:39.4	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.
1:49.0	It's straight talk and it's action.
1:51.2	Are you ready?
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