Deb Barrett's guest appearances

Deb Barrett

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast

Great Women in Compliance

Window Treatments for Profit with LuAnn Nigara

Marlo Thomas

Sarah Winchester

Diane Gardner

Nina Magon

Stacey Brown Randall

Nate Berkus

John Ruhlin

Carla Aston

Hilary Hendershott

Kwame Christian

Julie Broad

Kate Ahl

Natalie Eckdahl

Danielle Liss

Cheryl Janis

OwlTail

Today With Deb Barrett: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Appropriate fabric selection is vital when designing custom window treatments, so understanding textiles isn’t just advantageous—it’s essential. With an extensive knowledge of textiles and techniques, industry icon Deb Barrett breaks down how to elevate your level of service by educating yourself on textiles so that you can select the most suitable materials and proper installation on every project. Deb is a consultant, speaker, author, and founder of the couture soft furnishings firm Window Dressings. She is here to help us understand why textiles matter. Pick It Apart [5:14] Deb notes that it is the window covering professional’s duty to educate their clients on appropriate fabric selections, discussing how having standards in place make it easier to communicate with clients, contractors, and your workroom.  [14:50] Deb explains how keeping master cuts on hand can improve your presentation and help clients understand how certain fabrics will look and act in their homes. [17:24] Deb breaks down how she organizes her sample bags. [27:27] LuAnn and Deb discuss why photos clients see in magazines or online are not always representative of what they are able to offer. [35:10] Deb talks about how specializing in textiles can set you apart and add to your revenue. LuAnn Nigara and Deb Barrett's Ah-Ha Moments “As a window covering professional, it's your responsibility to select the appropriate fabric for the intended application.” - Deb Barrett “The client doesn’t know what the client doesn’t know.” - Deb Barrett “We have to know what the standards—and what the above standards are. Because we bring them to the conversation.” - LuAnn Nigara “[It’s important to know] what's happening in weaves and fabrication and fiber contents out in the marketplace, because that's what's going to be sampled in your books in six months or eight months.” - Deb Barrett More About Deb Barrett: Deb Barrett is a prolific and highly regarded industry presence for more than 30 years. Deb‘s varied background and experience is a rare mix. Her fascination with what's around the corner and the constant search for inspiration has led to her current roles as designer, trend strategist, consultant and accomplished speaker. As a design creative, Barrett combined her twin passions-design and windows- when she founded Window Dressings, her couture soft furnishings firm. A five-time winner of the Window Fashions Design Competition, she is a nationally known window fashions designer whose specialty is finding creative solutions to challenging design. As a leading window fashion design expert, Deb regularly works with window covering industry partners, consumers and professionals to impart trend insights through presentations, white papers and products. Deb has served on a variety of trend panels and advised product manufacturers addressing design, product and color trends. Additionally, Deb has acted as a judge for international window fashion design competitions. As a brand ambassador, Deb attends dozens of industry trade shows, design exhibits, and design events to keep abreast of the hottest new trends and product innovations. As a design thinking strategist, Deb travels the globe tracking developments in the ever-evolving world of design to develop design intelligence and interior forecasts. As a design guide, Deb has been hosting Décor Tours to international trade shows for design professionals for over 10 years providing designers with exclusive access to some of the world’s best design destinations.  Barrett also launched the first VIP Buyers Tour to High Point Market in partnership with High Point Market Authority. As a design educator, Deb is a productive content creator and has developed a myriad of curriculums from CEU’s to training and certification programs for industry players including Smith and Noble, Currey and Co., Jaipur. Old Biscayne Designs and Budget Blinds. As a sought-after speaker, Deb frequently speaks at national conferences, design events and association venues. Barrett’s highly interactive programs reflect her expertise and passion for the industry. She is an IACET accredited speaker and a member of the board of directors for Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) and Women’s Professional Development Network in Home Furnishings (Withit). Most recently she was awarded the Educator of the Year award by Withit and the Industry Icon Award at the International Window Coverings Expo. Connect with Deb Barrett 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 Audiobook: 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: #53: Deb Barrett: How Make the Most of Your Trip to High Point Market  #93: Debra Scarpa: How to Handle Common Sales Objections #586: Window Treatment Friday: Tips for Selling Window Treatments #606: Phoebe Oldrey: How a Niche Can Give New Life to Your Business Other Resources Mentioned: Window Treatment Certification - Deb Barrett

Today With Deb Barrett: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Appropriate fabric selection is vital when designing custom window treatments, so understanding textiles isn’t just advantageous—it’s essential. With an extensive knowledge of textiles and techniques, industry icon Deb Barrett breaks down how to elevate your level of service by educating yourself on textiles so that you can select the most suitable materials and proper installation on every project. Deb is a consultant, speaker, author, and founder of the couture soft furnishings firm Window Dressings. She is here to help us understand why textiles matter. Pick It Apart [5:14] Deb notes that it is the window covering professional’s duty to educate their clients on appropriate fabric selections, discussing how having standards in place make it easier to communicate with clients, contractors, and your workroom.  [14:50] Deb explains how keeping master cuts on hand can improve your presentation and help clients understand how certain fabrics will look and act in their homes. [17:24] Deb breaks down how she organizes her sample bags. [27:27] LuAnn and Deb discuss why photos clients see in magazines or online are not always representative of what they are able to offer. [35:10] Deb talks about how specializing in textiles can set you apart and add to your revenue. LuAnn Nigara and Deb Barrett's Ah-Ha Moments “As a window covering professional, it's your responsibility to select the appropriate fabric for the intended application.” - Deb Barrett “The client doesn’t know what the client doesn’t know.” - Deb Barrett “We have to know what the standards—and what the above standards are. Because we bring them to the conversation.” - LuAnn Nigara “[It’s important to know] what's happening in weaves and fabrication and fiber contents out in the marketplace, because that's what's going to be sampled in your books in six months or eight months.” - Deb Barrett More About Deb Barrett: Deb Barrett is a prolific and highly regarded industry presence for more than 30 years. Deb‘s varied background and experience is a rare mix. Her fascination with what's around the corner and the constant search for inspiration has led to her current roles as designer, trend strategist, consultant and accomplished speaker. As a design creative, Barrett combined her twin passions-design and windows- when she founded Window Dressings, her couture soft furnishings firm. A five-time winner of the Window Fashions Design Competition, she is a nationally known window fashions designer whose specialty is finding creative solutions to challenging design. As a leading window fashion design expert, Deb regularly works with window covering industry partners, consumers and professionals to impart trend insights through presentations, white papers and products. Deb has served on a variety of trend panels and advised product manufacturers addressing design, product and color trends. Additionally, Deb has acted as a judge for international window fashion design competitions. As a brand ambassador, Deb attends dozens of industry trade shows, design exhibits, and design events to keep abreast of the hottest new trends and product innovations. As a design thinking strategist, Deb travels the globe tracking developments in the ever-evolving world of design to develop design intelligence and interior forecasts. As a design guide, Deb has been hosting Décor Tours to international trade shows for design professionals for over 10 years providing designers with exclusive access to some of the world’s best design destinations.  Barrett also launched the first VIP Buyers Tour to High Point Market in partnership with High Point Market Authority. As a design educator, Deb is a productive content creator and has developed a myriad of curriculums from CEU’s to training and certification programs for industry players including Smith and Noble, Currey and Co., Jaipur. Old Biscayne Designs and Budget Blinds. As a sought-after speaker, Deb frequently speaks at national conferences, design events and association venues. Barrett’s highly interactive programs reflect her expertise and passion for the industry. She is an IACET accredited speaker and a member of the board of directors for Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) and Women’s Professional Development Network in Home Furnishings (Withit). Most recently she was awarded the Educator of the Year award by Withit and the Industry Icon Award at the International Window Coverings Expo. Connect with Deb Barrett <a href="https://debbarrett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deb_a_barrett/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> What’s new with LuAnn Nigara <a href="https://luannnigara.com/lnu/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">luannuniversity.com</a> <a href="http://www.luannnigara.com/cob" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.luannnigara.com/cob</a> Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free <a href="http://luannnigara.com/goodies" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: <a href="https://luannnigara.com/making-business-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action</a> Audiobook: <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Making-of-a-Well-Designed-Business-Audiobook/B0BQZ5LLDG?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-331438&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_331438_rh_us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action</a> Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1092291229/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=luannnigara-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1092291229&amp;linkId=656ba722778d6a368f2f9e778c25e2ed" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts</a> Pre-Order Book 3: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1736091506/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=shaunals-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1736091506&amp;linkId=6326c92de4775d31ec7928797b771375" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2</a> Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s <a href="https://luannnigara.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> LuAnn’s <a href="https://luannnigara.com/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a> <a href="http://powertalkfriday.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Power Talk Friday</a> Like Us: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/awelldesignedbusiness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | Tweet Us: <a href="https://twitter.com/windowworks_nj" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | Follow Us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luannnigara/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | Listen Here: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/well-designed-business-interior-design-designers-business/id1084245525?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast</a> Other Shows Mentioned: #<a href="https://luannnigara.com/53-deb-barrett-how-make-the-most-of-your-trip-to-high-point-market/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">53: Deb Barrett: How Make the Most of Your Trip to High Point Market</a> <a href="https://wtfp.luannnigara.com/93-debra-scarpa-how-to-handle-common-sales-objections/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #93: Debra Scarpa: How to Handle Common Sales Objections</a> #586: Window Treatment Friday: Tips for Selling Window Treatments #606: Phoebe Oldrey: How a Niche Can Give New Life to Your Business Other Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://debbarrett.com/w-t-certification/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Window Treatment Certification - Deb Barrett</a>

134: Deb Barrett: Why Textiles Matter

Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance Podcast, co-hosted by Lisa Fine and Mary Shirley.Deb Barrett is Chief Compliance Officer of Qualcomm.  She shares some insights of what it was like being in a company that has undergone some regulatory scrutiny.  She and Mary Shirley discuss some ways to combat Compliance fatigue – important for any company with a robust Compliance program to consider but particularly ones that have prioritized Compliance initiatives for a period of years.  The episode is rich with takeaways and ideas, including Deb’s thoughts on Compliance KPIs. Are you planning on heading to the SCCE CEI in Phoenix in October?  Check out Lisa and Mary’s speaking sessions on the agenda and sign up!  We invite you to say hello and introduce yourself during the conference – it’s going to be a great time. The Great Women in Compliance Podcast is on the Compliance Podcast Network with a selection of other Compliance related offerings to listen in to.  If you are enjoying this episode, please rate it on your preferred podcast player to help other likeminded Ethics and Compliance professionals find it.  If you have a moment to leave a review at the same time, Mary and Lisa would be so grateful.  You can also find the GWIC podcast on Corporate Compliance Insights where Lisa and Mary have a landing page with additional information about them and the story of the podcast.  Corporate Compliance Insights is a much appreciated sponsor and supporter of GWIC, including affiliate organization CCI Press publishing the related book; “Sending the Elevator Back Down, What We’ve Learned from Great Women in Compliance” (CCI Press, 2020). If you enjoyed the book, the GWIC team would be very grateful if you would consider rating it on Goodreads and Amazon and leaving a short review.You can subscribe to the Great Women in Compliance podcast on any podcast player by searching for it and we welcome new subscribers to our podcast.Join the Great Women in Compliance community on LinkedIn here.

Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance Podcast, co-hosted by Lisa Fine and Mary Shirley.Deb Barrett is Chief Compliance Officer of Qualcomm.  She shares some insights of what it was like being in a company that has undergone some regulatory scrutiny.  She and Mary Shirley discuss some ways to combat Compliance fatigue – important for any company with a robust Compliance program to consider but particularly ones that have prioritized Compliance initiatives for a period of years.  The episode is rich with takeaways and ideas, including Deb’s thoughts on Compliance KPIs. Are you planning on heading to the SCCE CEI in Phoenix in October?  Check out Lisa and Mary’s speaking sessions on the agenda and sign up!  We invite you to say hello and introduce yourself during the conference – it’s going to be a great time. The Great Women in Compliance Podcast is on the Compliance Podcast Network with a selection of other Compliance related offerings to listen in to.  If you are enjoying this episode, please rate it on your preferred podcast player to help other likeminded Ethics and Compliance professionals find it.  If you have a moment to leave a review at the same time, Mary and Lisa would be so grateful.  You can also find the GWIC podcast on Corporate Compliance Insights where Lisa and Mary have a landing page with additional information about them and the story of the podcast.  Corporate Compliance Insights is a much appreciated sponsor and supporter of GWIC, including affiliate organization CCI Press publishing the related book; “Sending the Elevator Back Down, What We’ve Learned from Great Women in Compliance” (CCI Press, 2020). If you enjoyed the book, the GWIC team would be very grateful if you would consider rating it on Goodreads and Amazon and leaving a short review.You can subscribe to the Great Women in Compliance podcast on any podcast player by searching for it and we welcome new subscribers to our podcast.Join the Great Women in Compliance community on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12156164/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Deb Barrett - On Top of Her Game

Today we are going to talk about going to market with Deb Barrett! She specializes in a niche for attending the different furniture and accessory markets: High Point and different markets around the world. Now she is specializing in bringing groups to these markets so that they have the best experience at market as opposed to walking in circles and not knowing where to go. Today we are very lucky because high point is about two and a half months away! This is a great time to listen to Deb with her expertise and knowledge on how to make the best of attending markets in general but we are going to be talking about High Point because it’s coming up soon. Show Notes:  Why should people attend High Point? What is High Point? How do you know if you should go to High Point? How should you go about pre-planning? How is High Point divided? What advantages come with registering? Why would designers want to think about expanding internationally? Be up to date on business etiquette  For more details on this episode, please go to:  http://windowworks-nj.com

Today we are going to talk about going to market with Deb Barrett! She specializes in a niche for attending the different furniture and accessory markets: High Point and different markets around the world. Now she is specializing in bringing groups to these markets so that they have the best experience at market as opposed to walking in circles and not knowing where to go. Today we are very lucky because high point is about two and a half months away! This is a great time to listen to Deb with her expertise and knowledge on how to make the best of attending markets in general but we are going to be talking about High Point because it’s coming up soon. Show Notes: <ul> <li>Why should people attend High Point?</li> <li>What is High Point?</li> <li>How do you know if you should go to High Point?</li> <li>How should you go about pre-planning?</li> <li>How is High Point divided?</li> <li>What advantages come with registering?</li> <li>Why would designers want to think about expanding internationally?</li> <li>Be up to date on business etiquette</li> </ul> For more details on this episode, please go to:  <a href="http://windowworks-nj.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://windowworks-nj.com</a>

53: Deb Barrett - How Make the Most of Your Trip to High Point Market