1145: What Would Lu Do?: How to Lead Projects With Architects and Builders (Without the Drama)

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Business, Design, Arts

4.8 • 786 Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Today with LuAnn Nigara: When it comes to high-end projects, collaboration isn’t optional and it definitely isn’t casual. It has to be intentional. In this solo episode, LuAnn breaks down the systems, scripts, and standards that every designer needs to lead confidently alongside architects, builders, and trades. If you've ever felt like you're managing chaos instead of driving results, this episode will show you how to step into true project leadership without sacrificing your sanity or your margins. What’s new with LuAnn Nigara ⁠The Power Talk Friday Tour⁠ ⁠Watch the Docuseries!⁠ ⁠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 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 Mentioned: Operations 201: Project Workflow for Construction-Based Design” with Jenny Slingerland “Operations 301: Project Leadership in Construction” with Kat Anderson

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0:00.0	If you want to work with high-end clients, you need to be high-end yourself, right?
0:08.0	Guess what?
0:09.0	Top firms know this.
0:10.9	Studio McGee, Corey Damon Jenkins and associates, and other leading interior designers don't
0:16.1	just rely on mood boards and sketches.
0:18.4	They use top-tier renderings to bring their visions to life,
0:22.6	because when clients can see the full picture, they say yes faster, with fewer revisions
0:28.0	and more confidence. If you're still piecing together inspiration images from samples,
0:32.9	hoping clients get it. It's time to level up your presentations. High quality renderings,
0:38.2	elevate your brand, streamline your workflow, and help you close better and bigger projects.
0:44.3	Want to present like the best in the industry? See why top designers trust Duke Renders.
0:49.6	Go to Duke Renders.com forward slash Luan to learn more.
1:12.4	Music Go to Dukerenders.com forward slash Luann to learn more. Welcome to a well-designed business. My name is Luann Nigara, and I'm so glad you found this podcast. Together with my husband Vince and our partner Bill, we have grown our company Window Works from the ground
1:17.2	up. So I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business.
1:23.9	I also know that your talent alone isn't enough to ensure your success.
1:28.9	So on this podcast, we talk about strategies and practical steps to help you grow your business.
1:35.3	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.
1:42.4	This isn't fluff.
1:43.5	Nobody has time for that. Whether you are a new
1:46.4	interior designer or a season designer, I am here to help you create and to manage the kind
1:52.2	of interior design firm that you dream of. It's straight talk and it's action. Are you ready?
1:57.8	Let's get started.
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