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A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast

830: Anne Gillyard: Capitalizing on Your “You” to Grow Your Interior Design Business

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Design, Business, Arts

4.9810 Ratings

🗓️ 29 November 2022

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Today With Anne Gillyard: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business. Today, I am joined by Anne Gillyard, co-owner of grOH! Playrooms, a luxury educational design firm. Anne had humongous growth in her business after doing some self-reflection and making an investment in her business. After listening to A Well Designed Business, she learned about Rachael Bozsik and Darla Powell and decided to work with them. She shares what she has learned and how much her business has grown in just one year of making moves. Pick It Apart [18:04] The time Anne had her business before meeting Rachael.  [28:50] Anne’s journey working with Darla and Wingnut Social.  [40:10] Anne explains her role of reflection and how it plays a role in her success.  [43:55] Anne talks about what factors of an autopsy of a project that she reviews in order to achieve her goals. LuAnn Nigara and Anne Gillyard's Ah-Ha Moments “What Rachael helped me do was identify the messaging that resonates with my clients.” - Anne Gillyard “When I identify the next thing that’s going to help me help my team and my brand grow, I seek an expert.” - Anne Gillyard “Plan where you want to go. In order to know where you want to go, you have to figure out where you have been and what has and has not worked.” -LuAnn Nigara More About Anne Gillyard: Before becoming an innovative playroom designer, Anne earned a master’s degree in early childhood development and curriculum. She spent a decade teaching and training other educational professionals across the country, focusing on STEM learning, problem-based learning, Montessori-style classroom environments, social emotional skills, and 21st century learning. She also developed a national curriculum for play-based learning that continues to be taught in 45 states. During this time, she identified a disconnect between how children play at home and the critical thinking skills needed for success in school and as members of society. She saw the answer was in transforming the home play environment. Fueled by her passion for play and learning, Anne co-founded grOH! Playrooms in 2018. Connect with Anne Gillyard Website  Instagram What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://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: #203: Darla Powell: How to Launch an Interior Design Firm #301: Darla Powell: Darla Powell Interiors 18 Months After Opening #630: Darla Powell: Real Tips to Up Your Social Media Game #651: Power Talk Friday: Rachael Bozsik: Gaining Credibility in Interior Design #759: Power Talk Friday: Rachael Bozsik: Discover Your Goldmine and Unleash Your Marketing

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Visit revelwoods.com to get started.

1:27.1

Welcome to a well-designed business.

1:29.4

My name is Luann Nigara, and I'm so glad you found this podcast.

1:33.3

Together with my husband, Vince, and our partner, Bill, we have grown our company Windowworks from the ground up.

1:38.9

So I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business.

1:45.3

I also know that your talent alone isn't enough to ensure your success.

1:50.3

So on this podcast, we talk about strategies and practical steps to help you grow your business.

1:56.8

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.

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