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A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast

1158: BEST OF SHOW: Vanessa DeLeon: Triple D: Drive- Dedication- Discipline

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Design, Business, Arts

4.9810 Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2026

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Today with Vanessa DeLeon Today on the show we have a brilliant and when I say brilliant I really mean it, brilliant business woman: Vanessa DeLeon. Vanessa has starred on several television shows on some big television networks such as NBC, Bravo, HGTV and DIY Network. She has also been in several magazines such as TIME, Cosmopolitan etc. and on top of that she is a spokesperson! Wow! Talk about impressive resume! Please stay tuned to hear all of her great advice and her shared experiences. Vanessa shares with us: The triple “D’s” What she would have done differently before starting her own business at 20 When does the momentum pick up? Dreams do come true Are vision boards a yes or a no? Entitlement…I don’t think so! Vacation? What’s that? 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 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

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0:00.0

You know that some of your clients want recliners, right? And you're thinking, please, please

0:06.2

don't make me put that in that room. Well, Cravet just gave you a gift. Their new line,

0:12.4

Cravet Motion, is all about comfort without the clunky eyesore. We're talking sleek silhouettes,

0:18.9

tailored arms and backs, gorgeous details, and yes, it reclines,

0:23.4

but in a way that actually works with your interior design plan.

0:26.8

So whether it's manual, plug-in, battery-powered, it's all high-end, all low-maintenance,

0:32.9

and you can customize it with curated fabrics and finish options that fit your design vision.

0:38.8

So if you've been avoiding motion furniture, it's time to take another look.

0:43.0

Head over to cravat.com and check out cravat motion because form and function finally just called the truce.

0:50.6

Music called the truce.

1:08.8

Welcome to a well-designed business. My name is Luann Nygaara, and I'm so glad you found this podcast. Together with my husband Vince and our partner

1:12.0

Bill, we have grown our company Window Works from the ground up, so I know and I understand

1:17.8

the challenges you face in running your interior design business. I also know that your talent alone

1:24.3

isn't enough to ensure your success. So on this podcast, we talk about strategies

1:30.2

and practical steps to help you grow your business. But make no mistake about it, we have our share

1:35.8

of fun here too, mixed in with those aha moments that I love so much. This isn't fluff. Nobody has

1:42.2

time for that. Whether you are a new interior designer or a

1:45.9

season designer, I am here to help you create and to manage the kind of interior design firm that you

1:51.9

dream of. It's straight talk and it's action. Are you ready? Let's get started.

1:59.7

Hi, welcome to a well-designed business. Before we get into today's episode, I want to let you know

2:04.3

that we're doing something a little different over the next several months. We're bringing back

2:07.8

the most downloaded, the most talked about episodes from the last nine years of a well-designed

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