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If These Walls Could Talk: The Business of Interiors Podcast

by RACHEL USHER

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Episode 36: Trusting Your Instincts and Building a Distinctive Design Studio With Phoebe Hollond

August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

In this episode, I sit down with Phoebe Hollond, founder of Studio Hollond, to explore her unconventional route into interior design and the realities of building a creative business from the ground up. Phoebe’s journey began with a…
Episode 35: Joanna Draper on Systems, Specialism & Growth In The Design Industry

August 8, 2026 · 55 min

Joanna Draper on career change, design business systems, and the value of specialist wall covering. Rachel Usher speaks with Joanna Draper, COO of Wells, about her unusual path from surgeon to interior design leader and now operations…
Episode 34: Building A Business On Your Own Terms: Leadership, Growth & Resilience with Rebecca Hughes

June 26, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

Building a Business on Your Own Terms: Rebecca Hughes on Leadership, Growth, and Resilience Discover the inspiring story of Rebecca Hughes, who transitioned from a career in advertising to establishing a high-end interior design studio in…
Episode 33: Discover the transformative power of narrative-led design with Sameena Singh

April 28, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

Discover the transformative power of narrative-led design with interior designer Sameena Singh.In this episode, Sameena Singh takes us on a journey through her innovative approach to interior design, where storytelling becomes the…
Episode 32: Passport to Design: Unlocking Global Suppliers & U.S. Opportunities with Tammy Covington of High Point Market

April 17, 2026 · 51 min

For interior designers looking to expand beyond familiar borders, this episode is a deep dive into why global exposure isn’t just valuable, it’s essential. We explore how engaging with international suppliers, markets, and perspectives can…

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Episode 31: Brian Woulfe-Letters From Your Future Self

February 24, 2026 · 55 min

Explore how Brian Woulfe transitioned from his rural upbringing in Ireland to establishing a successful interior design studio in London. In this episode, Brian shares his unique career path, business insights, and perspectives on industry…
Episode 30: Marketing Strategies For Interior Designer's With Renee Bush

October 7, 2025 · 58 min

In this episode, Rachel Usher interviews Renée Bush, founder of Tandem, a boutique design agency in the US. They discuss the importance of aligning business strategy with design, focusing on authenticity and emotional deliverables to…
Episode 29: Design, Business & Balance: Lessons from Sophie Paterson

September 24, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

It was such an honour to welcome Sophie Paterson onto the podcast. Sophie is someone I’ve admired for a long time, not only for her incredible design work but also for the way she has built her business with such clarity and intention. In…
Episode 28: From Friendship to a Global Design Powerhouse with Hill House Interiors

August 18, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min

In this episode of If These Walls Could Talk, I sit down with Helen Bygraves and Jenny Weiss, the visionary duo behind Hill House Interiors. From starting as friends with a shared love of design to building a globally recognised studio…
Episode 27: 40 Years Of Design: A Conversation With Philippa Thorp

May 2, 2025 · 59 min

In this engaging conversation, Rachel Usher speaks with Philippa Thorp, a seasoned designer with 40 years of experience in the industry. Philippa shares her unique journey into design, the challenges of building a successful business, and…
Episode 26: Words That Work: Copywriting, Trust & the Human Touch in Interior Design with Lucy Banwell

April 10, 2025 · 60 min

Summary In this engaging conversation, Rachel Usher interviews freelance copywriter Lucy Banwell, who specialises in the property and interiors industry. Lucy shares her journey from journalism to copywriting, emphasising the importance of…
Episode 25: Unlocking the Secrets of Interior Design Success With LuAnn Nigara

March 24, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min

In this engaging conversation, Rachel Usher interviews LuAnn Nigara, a prominent figure in the interior design industry. They discuss the importance of collaboration among designers, strategies for growth, and the necessity of documenting…

About the show

Before interiors, I was a police officer. I reached the rank of inspector in the firearms department. When I left I built Usher & Co, an award-winning luxury interior design studio that is now employee owned. Along the way I learnt most of the business side the hard way, because nobody in this industry was talking about it.This podcast is where we talk about it. Fees, margins, hiring, contracts, difficult clients, growing a team and getting out. Guests from the UK and US tell you what worked, what didn't and what it cost them.Alongside the conversations, Cold Case Reviews: 25 minute episodes where a designer brings me a real problem from their business and we go through the evidence together.For interior design business owners who want the truth, not the highlights.Presented by The Business of Interiors. thebusinessofinteriors.co.ukThis podcast is sponsored by Usher & Co Interior Design.https://www.thebusinessofinteriors.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.