950: Overheard: Insights on Hiring Exceptional People

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Business, Design, Arts

4.8 • 786 Ratings

🗓️ 23 January 2024

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Today With Anastasia Harrison, Traci Connell, Eileen Hahn and Jennifer Tokatyan: Today on A Well Designed Business, I am so happy to have our roundtable discussion with four amazing #smartladys. Leadership consultants Eileen Hahn and Jennifer Tokatyan, and award-winning designers Traci Connell and Anastasia Harrison. Both Traci and Anastasia worked with Eileen and Jennifer to improve and solidify their hiring process and it resulted in clear and successful results. They are here to share their hiring experiences, how they worked together, and offer actionable tips that you do not want to miss. More About Anastasia Harrison, Traci Connell, Eileen Hahn and Jennifer Tokatyan Anastasia: She started her career working on large infrastructure projects in the NYC metro area, then moved to Europe to do design work for brands such as Donna Karen, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, and Prada. Once back in the US, her career focused on luxury residential and hospitality design, as Director of Sustainability in NYC for Gensler. Traci: Connell breaks through predictability with art curation, cutting-edge technologies, and custom artisan talents, weaving in special, unexpected elements into every design project. Her impeccable eye for space planning and design, combined with the team’s in-depth knowledge of project management, proves invaluable for clients ranging from busy young families to empty nesters and those seeking vacation homes. Eileen: She teaches leaders in these organizations how to hire and lead exceptional employees who bring fire and energy to their work, achieve high levels of performance, and generate financial results. Eileen’s work has improved productivity, profitability, and employee work passion. It has also brought the employees joy, peace, purpose, and prosperity. Jennifer: She has worked with and for Fortune 500 companies as well as fast-paced entrepreneurial start-ups and Founder-led companies including interior design, hospitality, real estate, apparel, retail, manufacturing, non-profit and more. She has several ac5ve interior design clients across the United States and was on the expert panel at LuAnn Nigara’s Power Talk Friday at High Point Market in October 2022 Connect with Anastasia Harrison, Traci Connell, Eileen Hahn and Jennifer Tokatyan Anastasia Harrison’s Website Traci Connell’s Website Eileen Hahn’s Website Jennifer Tokatyan’s Website What’s new with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn University - Registration is now OPEN for the Winter 2024 semester! Watch the Docuseries! 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 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 Shows Mentioned: #363: Power Talk Friday: Eileen Hahn: Building An Exceptional Interior Design Team #525: Traci Connell: Take Your Business from Setback to Success #554: Power Talk Friday: Traci Connell: Buy Wholesale for Profit #589: Power Talk Friday: Eileen Hahn: Scaling from 2 Million to 5 Million #851: Power Talk Friday: Alexis Varbero: Making Connections that Matter #909: Power Talk Friday: Traci Connell: Normalizing Wealth With The Gloss

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0:00.0	In a moment, you're going to hear a podcast episode with Eileen Hahn, who is an absolute expert on hiring and team management and leadership.
0:08.6	And together, Eileen and I have come up with hiring toolkits that enable you to build a rock star team.
0:15.6	Done for you, job descriptions, job postings, interview techniques, and even testing that you can give
0:22.6	potential employees to assess their capabilities. If you are looking to build an exceptional
0:27.8	team that sets an exceptional foundation for success, visit luannigara.com forward slash store
0:35.4	to learn more. That's Luannigara.com forward slash store. Now, let's hear from
0:41.4	Eileen. This episode is sponsored by Revelwood. Revelwoods is your source for premium hardwood and
0:49.4	resilient flooring. Using the Revelwood selector tool, you will be able to find curated suggestions for each specific
0:56.0	project based on criteria such as style, color, zip code, and usage.
1:01.0	Because the species of wood that performs in a laundry room in Key West is not going to be the same as the wood that will perform in a living room in Chicago.
1:10.0	And how do you know that?
1:11.4	Well, Revele Woods helps you.
1:12.9	Know before you specify.
1:14.7	And when you sign up for a free professional membership,
1:18.0	you'll get access to exclusive discounts and referral benefits.
1:21.7	Visit revelwoods.com to get started.
1:24.5	Thank you. to get started.
1:38.1	Welcome to a well-designed business.
1:41.9	My name is Luann Nigara, and I'm so glad you found this podcast.
1:48.0	Together with my husband, Vince, and our partner, Bill, we have grown our company Window Works from the ground up.
1:53.9	So I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business.
1:58.9	I also know that your talent alone isn't enough to ensure your success.
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