Designing Better Lives Podcast

Designing Better Lives Podcast

Podcast by Designing Better Lives Podcast

Episodes

  1. Episode 18: Designing Better Lives Through Sustainable Luxury - Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove

    02/18/2021

    Episode 18: Designing Better Lives Through Sustainable Luxury - Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove

    Alex maintains Tisdel’s Indiana dealer base by providing training and ensuring pristine product displays in each showroom. She also works as a liaison between Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove, and ASKO brands and the design community. She bridges gaps and builds relationships with key specifiers including architects, builders/developers, interior designers and remodelers by serving as a resource and educating them on the many features, benefits and technical aspects of the products she represents. Customer service is an important aspect of Alex’s role. As part of the luxury ownership experience, she conducts complimentary Use & Care appointments with customers in their home to ensure they are realizing all of the benefits and full functionality of their new appliances.

    27 min
  2. Episode 17: Designing Better Lives Through Inner Focus

    02/05/2021

    Episode 17: Designing Better Lives Through Inner Focus

    With a commitment to quality craftsmanship, Emergent Construction designs, builds, and reinvents residential and commercial spaces that clients not only use, but love. We are a full-service general contractor and home builder focused on respecting the history, saving the charm, and revitalizing spaces throughout the greater Indianapolis area. Hear from CEO and Founder, Matt Troyer on all things Design!

    17 min
  3. Episode 16: Designing Better Lives Through Thoughtful Home Finishes

    01/25/2021

    Episode 16: Designing Better Lives Through Thoughtful Home Finishes

    In 1981, The Great Western Tile Company, a family owned and operated business was founded by visionary Steve Chirico. In 1984, The Great Western Tile Company was incorporated into what is now known as The Great Western Flooring Company. Steve's passion, hard work, and dedication to the flooring industry and Great Western Flooring Co. led to the rapid success of the business, not only by becoming one of the most prestigious design centers in Chicago, but by also securing valuable partnerships with the country's largest and most elite flooring industry companies and manufacturers. Today, Lauren Voit and Dana Park, daughters of the original owners and founders, represent the second generation at the helm of Great Western Flooring. Great Western Flooring is proud to serve homeowners, builders and trade partners alike at any of their three design locations.

    21 min
  4. Episode 15: Designing Better Lives Through Custom Homes

    01/14/2021

    Episode 15: Designing Better Lives Through Custom Homes

    John is CEO and President of Old Town Design Group, a residential developer and homebuilder focused on exceptional customer experiences and intentional community and home design. His primary role is to lead the company’s growth leveraging his comprehensive experience in the construction industry, community development and homebuilding.

    34 min
  5. Episode 14: Designing Better Lives Through Relationships and Developing Leaders

    11/30/2020

    Episode 14: Designing Better Lives Through Relationships and Developing Leaders

    ric Farrell is the C.E.O. of the Home Builders Association of Dayton (HBAD), where he leads an association of approximately 300 member organizations and develops strategies and cultivates relationships within the residential construction community and throughout the Dayton region. The Home Builders Association of Dayton represents the Dayton region’s largest network of craftsmen, innovators, and problem solvers dedicated to building and enriching communities. Eric is a Dayton native through and through. Born and raised in Dayton, Eric graduated and earned his M.A. from the University of Dayton (UD) and began pursuing a career as a college basketball coach where he was a part six (6) NCAA Tournament wins (including the 2014 Elite Eight) and 187 victories. Eric’s personal ethos enables him to transition from leading from the bench to leading an Association – relationships matter.

    29 min
  6. Episode 13: Designing Better Lives through intentional home design

    11/23/2020

    Episode 13: Designing Better Lives through intentional home design

    Growing up in the construction industry, Alexa’s passion for interior design and home building started early. As a kid, she accompanied her dad and CEO of Drees Homes on frame walks, saw him shake hands with homeowners, and watched him grow and expand the Drees Homes brand to be one of the largest national builders. This passion for crafting homes known for quality and innovation influences Alexa today. She has over ten years of experience in the field of interior design, and currently serves as Design Center Director of Drees Homes. Alexa enjoys working for a company that makes custom homes easy, with a focus on curating the most sought-after design trends and creating a personalized experience for each home buyer. Alexa has presented at several national home builder design studio conferences, and is a member of Design Studio Masters and YPO NextGen.

    23 min
  7. Episode 12: Designing Better Lives Through Your Story

    10/16/2020

    Episode 12: Designing Better Lives Through Your Story

    Michaelle Bradford, CCI Media, is Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine and Managing Editor for Woodworking Network. She has more than 19 years of experience covering the woodworking and design industry, including visits to custom cabinet shops, closet firms and design studios throughout North America. As Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine under the Woodworking Network brand, Michaelle’s responsibilities include writing, editing and coordinating editorial content as well as managing annual design competitions like the Top Shelf Design Awards. She is also a contributor to FDMC and other Woodworking Network online and print media owned by CCI Media.

    21 min
  • 7 Episodes

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15 Ratings

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Podcast by Designing Better Lives Podcast

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  • Creator
    Designing Better Lives Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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