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Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing

Mirjam Lippuner, Jason Lockhart, Maria Design Appy

Welcome to Designer Discussions, where kitchen and bath business owners get the latest training, education, and industry news to elevate their brands and attract high-quality clients. We go beyond surface-level strategies, offering proven tactics to help you stand out and succeed.Our expert hosts—Jason Lockhart, Maria from DesignAppy.com, and Mirjam Lippuner—bring insider tips, interviews, and best practices to ensure your business thrives. Whether you’re looking for expert guidance on marketing,

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18:01

Learn How to Get Found In AI Search

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2026/04/23

AI search is quietly reshaping how homeowners choose a designer or remodeler, and the rules are not the same as traditional SEO. If you want your business to show up when someone asks ChatGPT or Perplexity for “the best kitchen remodeler near me,” you need more than a pretty website and a few keywords. You need content that answers the questions people actually ask and signals that you’re a credible expert worth quoting. We talk through the website moves that make you easier for large language

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Modern Systems And Pricing Strategies For Remodelers

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2026/04/09

If your design studio feels busy but the bank account never seems to agree, it’s time to zoom out and look at operations. We’re joined by Diane Welhouse of Wellhouse Consulting Services, a certified kitchen and bath remodeler and longtime remodeling professional, to talk about what actually makes a design or remodeling business durable in a tough marketplace.We start with the unglamorous stuff that changes everything: replacing outdated, paper-based workflows with modern business systems, choosing

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The Commercial Design Crossover with Marcy Sagel

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2026/03/26

If you’ve ever thought, “I can design a beautiful space, but commercial feels like a different language,” today’s guest is here to change that. Marcy Sagel is the founder of DesignerBank and principal of MSA Interiors, with 25 years in commercial and multifamily interiors. She helps interior designers build practical skills in Revit, Enscape rendering, and large-scale space planning using real project workflows. In this conversation, you’ll learn what truly separates residential from commercial, and

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41:01

KBIS 2026 Trends from the Show Floor

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2026/03/12

Surprise: the star of KBIS wasn’t a futuristic gadget but the return of character. We dive into a wave of “what’s old is new again,” where doors get beaded and chamfered profiles, mullions and mesh come back with purpose, and stained glass quietly flexes in kitchens and baths. After years of flat fronts and white shaker, this shift doesn’t feel fussy—it feels intentional, with cleaner proportions, smarter materials, and a warmer, crafted vibe.We break down the material story driving that warmth:

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Listen to this before setting your 2026 Marketing Goals

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2026/02/26

Planning your 2026 marketing but not sure where to start—or how to fix what’s not working? We break down a practical path that helps design professionals win more of the right projects without burning hours on tactics that don’t convert. It begins with the must-have foundations: a clear ideal client and a website that proves credibility in seconds. From there, we show how to get discovered locally and convert interest into consultations with a few focused moves.We walk through the top channels we

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30:00

Lessons From 37 Years In Remodeling with Jeff Russell

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2026/02/12

What does it take to build a resilient remodeling business that lasts? We sit down with Jeff Russell of Russell Room Remodelers to trace a 37-year journey from a broadcasting grad to a trusted contractor serving the Twin Cities. The conversation moves from hard-won lessons on pricing and financial literacy to the everyday choices that shape trust inside a client’s home.Jeff breaks down why many new remodelers undercharge and how to fix it with real numbers: account for every cost, include the life

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12:38

Stop Random Acts Of Marketing In 2026

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2026/01/29

Tired of starting the year with big marketing goals and slipping back into guesswork by spring? We’re laying out a simple, durable framework to end random acts of marketing and build steady momentum into 2026, designed specifically for design and remodeling professionals who need results without burnout.We break down the five pillars that keep your pipeline healthy: a rock-solid foundation with clear ideal client targeting and a trustworthy website, focused visibility where your clients actually

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25:26

How A Houston Remodeler Built Trust, Teams, And A...

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2026/01/15

What happens when a remodeling company is born from service instead of sales? We sit down with Houston’s Marlon Stepp to unpack how a volunteer effort after floods and hurricanes became a design-build firm trusted by homeowners, hospitals, gyms, restaurants, and neighborhood nonprofits. The throughline is simple and rare: show up first, do what you say, and put displaced families at the front of the schedule. That relentless focus on people fueled referrals, opened doors to commercial projects, and

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What's Next for Designer Discussions Podcast in 2026

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2026/01/01

A new year calls for a smarter format. We’re kicking off 2026 by opening the studio doors to the people building design and remodeling businesses every day—so you hear what’s working, what isn’t, and how to fix it without guesswork or gimmicks. Think of it as a workshop you can return to, with clear steps, practical tools, and honest stories that help you create momentum in your marketing.We share a big update: Maria is shifting from weekly co-host to recurring expert, bringing focused segments on

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What Worked this Year: Takeaways for Your Design and...

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2025/12/18

A year of experiments revealed a simple truth: design businesses grow faster when they trade constant posting for consistent systems. We open our playbook and revisit the strategies that delivered real results—using social more strategically, running an email newsletter that actually brings referrals, and treating PR as a core engine rather than a nice-to-have. Along the way, we unpack what we learned from KBIS so you can talk trends with clients even if you skipped the show floor, and we share a

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How to stop doing random marketing in 2026

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2025/12/04

If your marketing swings from frantic bursts to total silence, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. We’ve seen the same pattern in studios and remodelers for years: a few social posts, a one-off newsletter, a trade show, then disappearing when jobs heat up. The result is a lead drought that shows up right when you’re busiest. We’re changing that with a straightforward, design-first framework that turns scattered tasks into a system you can run even on a packed calendar.We break down the five

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18:00

Marketing Makeover Masterclass

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2025/11/20

Want homeowners to find you on sites they already trust—and choose you faster? We pull back the curtain on a marketing system built for design and remodeling businesses, where credible PR, a sharp website, and practical SEO work together to lift authority and generate better leads. Miriam lays out a step‑by‑step approach to fast media wins using HARO, SOS, and Qwoted, then shows how to pitch editors for regional features that actually drive local projects. She explains when a press release is

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How To Make Your 2026 Website Win More Of The Right...

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2025/11/06

Want a website that quietly does the heavy lifting—qualifying visitors, building trust, and turning the right people into clients? We dig into the 2026 web trends that matter for design professionals and remodelers: practical customer experience improvements, content that speaks directly to an ideal client, and AI tools that uncover what you’re missing behind the scenes.We start with the visitor journey and show how to spot friction by asking someone outside your business to navigate your site

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Get Quick Press: PR that Works for Design &...

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2025/10/23

Prospects decide who to trust long before they ever call, and the media they read shapes those choices. We break down a fast, practical PR system for design and remodeling professionals who want to be discovered as experts—without spending five figures a month on an agency. You’ll hear why third‑party credibility changes buyer behavior, how quick expert quotes outperform long project pitches for busy editors, and the compounding benefits of press logos and backlinks on your website.We walk through

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Designer Discussions Academy Alumni - Robbie Maynard

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2025/10/09

Robbie Maynard, a seasoned interior designer with over three decades of experience in San Diego, California, joins us to reveal her remarkable transformation from PR novice to confidently landing features in House Beautiful, Forbes, and Martha Stewart Living.With refreshing candor, Robbie shares how she initially felt "petrified" when submitting her first pitch to editors. "I thought they wanted me to be a writer and make it sound wonderful," she admits, reflecting a common

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Who We Are - The Faces Behind the Mic: Designer...

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2025/09/25

Ever wonder who's really behind the Designer Discussions podcast? Meet Jason, Miriam, and Maria – three industry experts who joined forces to create a no-nonsense resource for design professionals navigating the complex worlds of marketing, PR, and business growth.Jason brings a unique dual perspective as both an architect and marketing agency owner. His journey began teaching at LSU, implementing marketing strategies for his own firm before expanding to help other designers. This blend of

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The Designer Discussions Academy: Building Digital...

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2025/09/11

Ever wondered why design school taught you everything about color theory but nothing about growing a successful business? That glaring gap in education is exactly what The Designer's Academy addresses—and after two incredibly successful years, we're opening enrollment for our third session this October.The Academy began as a simple PR membership but evolved when we realized designers needed comprehensive business education covering digital marketing, public relations, technology

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How to leverage your content in the days of AI

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2025/08/28

The digital landscape is shifting beneath our feet as AI reshapes how content is discovered, shared, and monetized online. For creators and business owners who've invested years building valuable online resources, this evolution presents both challenges and opportunities.In this eye-opening episode, Maria breaks down how AI systems are fundamentally changing website traffic patterns and potentially undermining revenue streams for content creators. When AI tools scrape your website and present

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18:13

The Secret to AI Search

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2025/08/14

The rules of search have fundamentally changed, and businesses that don't adapt risk becoming invisible online. Gone are the days when keyword optimization alone could propel your website to the top of search results. Today, AI-powered search has revolutionized how potential clients find and evaluate businesses.When someone searches for information related to your services, they're likely to encounter an AI-generated overview that summarizes key points without ever needing to click through

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20:45

3 Opportunities Content Calendars Can Make for You

Designer Discussions : Remodeling Business Marketing ·

2025/07/31

Tired of endlessly creating social media content with little return? This eye-opening episode reveals how content calendars can transform from tedious scheduling tools into powerful opportunity generators for your design business.Miriam and Maria challenge the common misconception that content calendars merely help you post consistently. Instead, they demonstrate how planning eight weeks ahead creates three game-changing opportunities. First, you'll discover how advance planning facilitates

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