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Jillian Lare

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast

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Today With Jillian Lare: Today on A Well-Designed Business, I am joined once again by Jillian Lare, a trained engineer, experienced college lecturer, and award-winning interior designer. A few years ago, Jillian partnered with her friend and fellow designer to start Morris Lare Interiors in Des Moines, Iowa, and it has been a growing success. Jillian credits a lot of her success and smooth business operations to the technology she implements. She is sharing what is working well in her business, along with suggestions on where to get started integrating technology into your businesses as well. She’s also got a great prompt if you want ChatGPT to create a great Spotify playlist just for you. Pick It Apart [4:12] Jillian explains how she uses various project management software platforms in her firm. [19:04] Jillian shares how her team does a daily check in each morning on Slack to stay up to date on their priorities without having to meet in person.  [27:20] LuAnn and Jillian discuss tracking time and expenses within the project management systems and by using the app Harvest. [30:07] Jillian talks about how she is using Milanote. [44:03] LuAnn shares her thoughts on naming conventions and how these need to be thought through at the beginning so they are easily searchable. [48:33] Jillian explains why she uses DesignSpec to keep a record of all of their specs in one database. [54:16] LuAnn and Jillian discuss using AI for idea generation, making a great Spotify playlist, and prompting Midjourney. LuAnn Nigara and Jillian Lare's Ah-Ha Moments “I'm about just get something that works. And email is not the answer.” – LuAnn Nigara “f it's not easy to do, it doesn't matter how good it is. It's not going to get done.” – LuAnn Nigara “I just want everything to be accessible wherever I am. The minute it's like not accessible is when I'm kind of like start to lose interest in it, because we're just out and about so much.” – Jillian Lare “Every time you enter the same information in multiple places, that's an opportunity to get it wrong.” – Jillian Lare More About Jillian Lare Jillian Lare is a native of northeastern Pennsylvania. She achieved a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University and spent her early career with Intel Corporation. During her time as an engineer, she honed the invaluable skills of critical thinking, project management, leadership, and effective communication, which she applies every day as an interior designer and entrepreneur. Jillian made the switch from engineering to design in 2007 when she apprenticed with a local designer. Upon relocating to Des Moines, she enrolled in the MA of Interior Design program at Iowa State and graduated in 2013. She joined the faculty shortly after and served as an instructor for five years, specializing in residential design and visual and graphic communication. While teaching, she continued to design for clients. After the birth of her son in 2017, she launched Jillian Lare Interior Design, her eponymous firm focused on residential new construction and remodeling. Jillian enjoys working on a variety of residential projects including new construction, kitchen remodels, decorating, and furnishings throughout the Des Moines area and with clients coast to coast. She resides in West Des Moines with her husband Keegan, a registered landscape architect, their son Ashton, and two dogs Booker and Arlo. Connect with Jillian Lare Website Instagram Facebook What’s new with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn Live 2023 Watch the Docuseries! luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob A Big Thank You to Our Keynote Sponsors: Nancy Ganzekaufer Traci Connell Duke Renders 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: #162: Power Talk Friday – Natalie Norcross – The Dynamic Leader of A Design Partnership #506: Power Talk Friday: Natalie Norcross: A Design Partnership #544: Power Talk Friday: Natalie Norcross: 5 Things To Do To Get PR #864: Hilaire Pickett Martin: Lesson From an Interior Design Operations Manager #870: Jillian Lare: Processes to Know Your Numbers #879: Power Talk Friday: Sarah Daniele: Mydoma Studio and the Business of Change as the Interior Design Industry Enters a Digital Transformation #895: Power Talk Friday: Sandra Funk: The Millionaire Mindset for Interior Designers Other Resources Mentioned: Asana InDesign Basecamp Dropbox Slack Voxer Harvest Studio Designer MyDoma Studio Milanote Pinterest Instagram Canva Google Suite Chief Architect Calendly Type Form Design Spec ChatGPT Midjourney Books: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Atomic Habits by James Clear

Today With Jillian Lare: Today on A Well-Designed Business, I am joined once again by Jillian Lare, a trained engineer, experienced college lecturer, and award-winning interior designer. A few years ago, Jillian partnered with her friend and fellow designer to start Morris Lare Interiors in Des Moines, Iowa, and it has been a growing success. Jillian credits a lot of her success and smooth business operations to the technology she implements. She is sharing what is working well in her business, along with suggestions on where to get started integrating technology into your businesses as well. She’s also got a great prompt if you want ChatGPT to create a great Spotify playlist just for you. Pick It Apart [4:12] Jillian explains how she uses various project management software platforms in her firm. [19:04] Jillian shares how her team does a daily check in each morning on Slack to stay up to date on their priorities without having to meet in person.  [27:20] LuAnn and Jillian discuss tracking time and expenses within the project management systems and by using the app Harvest. [30:07] Jillian talks about how she is using Milanote. [44:03] LuAnn shares her thoughts on naming conventions and how these need to be thought through at the beginning so they are easily searchable. [48:33] Jillian explains why she uses DesignSpec to keep a record of all of their specs in one database. [54:16] LuAnn and Jillian discuss using AI for idea generation, making a great Spotify playlist, and prompting Midjourney. LuAnn Nigara and Jillian Lare's Ah-Ha Moments “I'm about just get something that works. And email is not the answer.” – LuAnn Nigara “f it's not easy to do, it doesn't matter how good it is. It's not going to get done.” – LuAnn Nigara “I just want everything to be accessible wherever I am. The minute it's like not accessible is when I'm kind of like start to lose interest in it, because we're just out and about so much.” – Jillian Lare “Every time you enter the same information in multiple places, that's an opportunity to get it wrong.” – Jillian Lare More About Jillian Lare Jillian Lare is a native of northeastern Pennsylvania. She achieved a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University and spent her early career with Intel Corporation. During her time as an engineer, she honed the invaluable skills of critical thinking, project management, leadership, and effective communication, which she applies every day as an interior designer and entrepreneur. Jillian made the switch from engineering to design in 2007 when she apprenticed with a local designer. Upon relocating to Des Moines, she enrolled in the MA of Interior Design program at Iowa State and graduated in 2013. She joined the faculty shortly after and served as an instructor for five years, specializing in residential design and visual and graphic communication. While teaching, she continued to design for clients. After the birth of her son in 2017, she launched Jillian Lare Interior Design, her eponymous firm focused on residential new construction and remodeling. Jillian enjoys working on a variety of residential projects including new construction, kitchen remodels, decorating, and furnishings throughout the Des Moines area and with clients coast to coast. She resides in West Des Moines with her husband Keegan, a registered landscape architect, their son Ashton, and two dogs Booker and Arlo. Connect with Jillian Lare <a href="http://www.morrislare.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/morrislare" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/morrislaredesign" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> What’s new with LuAnn Nigara <a href="https://luannnigara.com/lnl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LuAnn Live 2023</a> <a href="https://luannnigara.com/doc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Watch the Docuseries!</a> <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> A Big Thank You to Our Keynote Sponsors: <a href="https://nancyganzekaufer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Ganzekaufer</a> <a href="https://jointhegloss.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Traci Connell</a> <a href="https://dukerenders.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Duke Renders</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> 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: #162: Power Talk Friday – Natalie Norcross – The Dynamic Leader of A Design Partnership #506: Power Talk Friday: Natalie Norcross: A Design Partnership #544: Power Talk Friday: Natalie Norcross: 5 Things To Do To Get PR #864: Hilaire Pickett Martin: Lesson From an Interior Design Operations Manager #870: Jillian Lare: Processes to Know Your Numbers #879: Power Talk Friday: Sarah Daniele: Mydoma Studio and the Business of Change as the Interior Design Industry Enters a Digital Transformation #895: Power Talk Friday: Sandra Funk: The Millionaire Mindset for Interior Designers Other Resources Mentioned: Asana InDesign Basecamp Dropbox Slack Voxer Harvest Studio Designer MyDoma Studio Milanote Pinterest Instagram Canva Google Suite Chief Architect Calendly Type Form Design Spec ChatGPT Midjourney Books: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Atomic Habits by James Clear

898: Jillian Lare: An Engineer-Turned-Designer’s Take on Tech

Today With Jillian Lare: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business. On today’s episode, I am joined by Jillian Lare, of Morris Lare. Jillian achieved a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University and spent her early career with Intel Corporation. During her time as an engineer, she honed the invaluable skills of critical thinking, project management, leadership, and effective communication, which she applies every day as an interior designer and entrepreneur. Today, she’ll tell us the different systems she uses to keep track of her numbers. More About Jillian Lare: Jillian Lare is a native of northeastern Pennsylvania. She achieved a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University and spent her early career with Intel Corporation. During her time as an engineer, she honed the invaluable skills of critical thinking, project management, leadership, and effective communication, which she applies every day as an interior designer and entrepreneur. Jillian made the switch from engineering to design in 2007 when she apprenticed with a local designer. Upon relocating to Des Moines, she enrolled in the MA of Interior Design program at Iowa State and graduated in 2013. She joined the faculty shortly after and served as an instructor for five years, specializing in residential design and visual and graphic communication. While teaching, she continued to design for clients. After the birth of her son in 2017, she launched Jillian Lare Interior Design, her eponymous firm focused on residential new construction and remodeling. Jillian enjoys working on a variety of residential projects including new construction, kitchen remodels, decorating, and furnishings throughout the Des Moines area and with clients coast to coast. She resides in West Des Moines with her husband Keegan, a registered landscape architect, their son Ashton, and two dogs Booker and Arlo. Connect with Jillian Lare Website Instagram  Facebook 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:  #649: Power Talk Friday: Brad Leavitt: Understanding Design-Build from the Builder’s Perspective  864: Hilaire Pickett Martin: Lesson From an Interior Design Operations Manager  575: Lisa Gilmore: Finance Fridays! From 850k to 2.25 Million in One Year! Other Resources Mentioned: The Predictive Index: Talent Optimization Leader InDesign Canva Asana BaseCamp Studio Designer Mydoma Interior Design Standard by Sandra Funk Tobi Fairley Cheryl Clendenon

Today With Jillian Lare: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business. On today’s episode, I am joined by Jillian Lare, of Morris Lare. Jillian achieved a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University and spent her early career with Intel Corporation. During her time as an engineer, she honed the invaluable skills of critical thinking, project management, leadership, and effective communication, which she applies every day as an interior designer and entrepreneur. Today, she’ll tell us the different systems she uses to keep track of her numbers. More About Jillian Lare: Jillian Lare is a native of northeastern Pennsylvania. She achieved a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University and spent her early career with Intel Corporation. During her time as an engineer, she honed the invaluable skills of critical thinking, project management, leadership, and effective communication, which she applies every day as an interior designer and entrepreneur. Jillian made the switch from engineering to design in 2007 when she apprenticed with a local designer. Upon relocating to Des Moines, she enrolled in the MA of Interior Design program at Iowa State and graduated in 2013. She joined the faculty shortly after and served as an instructor for five years, specializing in residential design and visual and graphic communication. While teaching, she continued to design for clients. After the birth of her son in 2017, she launched Jillian Lare Interior Design, her eponymous firm focused on residential new construction and remodeling. Jillian enjoys working on a variety of residential projects including new construction, kitchen remodels, decorating, and furnishings throughout the Des Moines area and with clients coast to coast. She resides in West Des Moines with her husband Keegan, a registered landscape architect, their son Ashton, and two dogs Booker and Arlo. Connect with Jillian Lare <a href="http://www.morrislare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/morrislare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/morrislaredesign" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</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/649-power-talk-friday-brad-leavitt-understanding-design-build-from-the-builders-perspective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #649: Power Talk Friday: Brad Leavitt: Understanding Design-Build from the Builder’s Perspective</a> <a href="https://luannnigara.com/864-hillaire-pickett-martin-lesson-from-an-interior-design-operations-manager/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 864: Hilaire Pickett Martin: Lesson From an Interior Design Operations Manager</a> <a href="https://luannnigara.com/575-lisa-gilmore-finance-fridays-from-850k-to-2-25-million-in-one-year/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 575: Lisa Gilmore: Finance Fridays! From 850k to 2.25 Million in One Year!</a> Other Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://www.predictiveindex.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Predictive Index: Talent Optimization Leader</a> <a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">InDesign</a> <a href="https://www.canva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canva</a> <a href="https://asana.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asana</a> <a href="https://basecamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BaseCamp</a> <a href="https://www.studiodesigner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Studio Designer</a> <a href="https://www.mydomastudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mydoma</a> <a href="https://interiordesignstandard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interior Design Standard by Sandra Funk</a> <a href="https://tobifairley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tobi Fairley</a> <a href="https://www.indetailinteriors.com/cherylkeesclendenon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheryl Clendenon</a>