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A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast

1184: Geraldine Morrison (NKBA): Stop Guessing—Use Industry Insight to Grow Your Business

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Design, Business, Arts

4.9810 Ratings

🗓️ 17 April 2026

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Today With Geraldine Morrison: What happens when you stop guessing in your business… and start making decisions based on real industry insight? In this episode, LuAnn is joined by Geraldine Morrison, Chief Partnerships Officer for Domestic and Global Brands at NKBA | KBIS. With leadership experience at brands like Samsung and LIXIL, Geraldine brings a unique perspective on how manufacturers, designers, and industry organizations intersect—and why that matters to your business. Recorded live at KBIS 2026, this conversation goes beyond what NKBA is and gets into how it actually supports you as a business owner. Because here’s the truth: many designers are making decisions in isolation. They’re relying on instinct, past experience, or what they’re seeing on social media. But that only gets you so far. Geraldine shares how access to real data, market research, and industry connection can change the way you operate. From understanding shifts in consumer behavior to recognizing where opportunities are emerging, this is about making smarter, more strategic decisions. You’ll also hear how NKBA is expanding its reach, from global initiatives like Global Connect to its growing presence at High Point Market, creating more opportunities for designers to connect, learn, and grow. If you’ve ever felt like you’re making decisions without the full picture, this episode will challenge you to think differently about where you get your information and who you’re connected to. What’s new with LuAnn Nigara: 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 A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor: AJ Madison Pro is the industry’s trusted appliance source for professionals who need fast, reliable access to top brands. Backed by nationwide shipping and a powerful logistics network, delivery is precise and dependable. With over 150 premium brands – including Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove, Miele, Viking, Thermador, Gaggenau, and more – AJ Madison Pro is your single source for appliance specification. Qualified builders and architects can save up to 15% on luxury brands through exclusive trade programs, with registration handled for you. AJ Madison Pro. Smarter appliance sourcing starts at ajmadison.com/pro.

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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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