1150: Emily Yeates: The Business Edit: The Backend That Builds Million-Dollar Design Firms

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Design, Business, Arts

4.9 • 810 Ratings

🗓️ 19 December 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Today With Emily Yeates: If you’ve ever found yourself whispering, “I love design but the business side is exhausting,” this episode is your wake-up call. Emily Yeates, founder of Urban Revival and creator of The Business Edit, joins LuAnn to pull back the curtain on how she built a thriving, efficient design firm and how she now teaches other designers to do the same. From contractor headaches and pricing pitfalls to intake calls and profitable proposals, Emily doesn’t teach theory. She hands you the system that actually works. Inside this conversation: – The real reason designers struggle with profitability (hint: it’s not your talent) – Why managing contractors is breaking your business and what to do instead – How to flip your intake calls, furniture sales, and vendor strategy into profit machines – Why The Business Edit is not a “market tour” and how it’s changing designers’ lives If you're ready to stop reacting and start running your firm like a business, hit play. The Business Edit returns January 27–29, 2026 in Las Vegas. Mention this episode for $1,000 off. Learn more at urbanrevivalphx.com More About Emily Yeates: Emily, the visionary behind Urban Revival, started her design firm over 15 years ago. Her passion for design ignited at a young age, growing up in a family of luxury real estate developers. With remarkable projects and record-breaking sales, Emily has been named by Luxe Magazine as one of the most promising designers across the country. Her talent has been featured in renowned publications such as Architectural Digest, Forbes International Properties, Domino, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Luxury Scottsdale, My Domaine, and more. Driven by a desire for mentorship, Emily has dedicated herself to helping designers overcome obstacles and accelerate their success. She possesses a unique ability to guide those who feel stagnant in their design businesses. Connect with Emily Yeates: Website Instagram The Business Edit 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: Learn about The Business Edit: UrbanrevivalphxLANDING business-edit-client-stories Book a complimentary call with Emily to review your business practices: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/businesseditinfo The Business Edit returns January 27–29, 2026 in Las Vegas. Mention this episode for $1,000 off. Learn more at⁠ urbanrevivalphx.com⁠

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0:00.0	Let me tell you about June Lolloy, the total home brand from the family behind Leloy Rugs.
0:06.1	As a new brand, June Lolloy brings a fresh design perspective.
0:10.0	As a member of the Leloy family, it brings over two decades of trade expertise to the table,
0:15.5	putting your business and your projects in good hands.
0:18.8	Browse June Lolloy's total home selection, and you'll find something for every project,
0:23.9	from artisan-made rugs and customizable seating to dining furniture, decor, lighting, and more.
0:30.6	Apply to the June Leloy trade program for access to exclusive pricing, top-tier service,
0:36.3	and other benefits for your business.
0:38.9	Visit junelloy.com forward slash trade today.
0:44.1	That's J-O-O-N-L-O-I backslash trade.
0:50.6	The link will also be in the show notes.
1:04.2	Music trade. The link will also be in the show notes. Welcome to a well-designed business. My name is Luann Nygaara, and I'm so glad you found this
1:09.3	podcast. Together with my husband Vince and our partner Bill, we have grown our company Window Works from the ground up.
1:15.9	So I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business.
1:22.1	I also know that your talent alone isn't enough to ensure your success.
1:27.1	So on this podcast, we talk about strategies and practical steps to help you grow your business.
1:33.7	But make no mistake about it, we have our share of fun here too, mixed in with those
1:38.3	aha moments that I love so much.
1:40.8	This isn't fluff.
1:41.8	Nobody has time for that.
1:43.5	Whether you are a new interior designer or a
1:46.1	season designer, I am here to help you create and to manage the kind of interior design firm that
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