CEO.com | Dispatches from the frontiers of leadership The Designers Group Founder & CEO Blima Ehrentreu
Aug 7, 2025
26:12
In this episode, Clint sits down with Blima Ehrentreu, the inspiring founder and CEO of The Designers Group. Blima shares her incredible journey from a childhood fascination with construction to leading a world-renowned interior design firm. Discover how The Designers Group, with offices in Toronto, New York, and Miami, is transforming spaces across North America with a mission-driven approach to design.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:13 - Blima's journey to becoming CEO
01:03 - Early inspiration and passion for design
02:14 - The impact of COVID-19 on workplace design
04:15 - Realizing the success of The Designers Group
05:32 - A typical day in the life of Blima Ehrentreu
07:06 - Creating collaborative and well-designed environments
09:11 - The role of AI in the design process
11:14 - The mission and values of The Designers Group
13:30 - The TDG Furniture Exchange initiative
17:00 - Misconceptions about interior design
19:11 - Balancing mental health and wellness
22:02 - Navigating economic challenges
24:33 - The importance of giving and receiving chances
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:13 - Blima's journey to becoming CEO
01:03 - Early inspiration and passion for design
02:14 - The impact of COVID-19 on workplace design
04:15 - Realizing the success of The Designers Group
05:32 - A typical day in the life of Blima Ehrentreu
07:06 - Creating collaborative and well-designed environments
09:11 - The role of AI in the design process
11:14 - The mission and values of The Designers Group
13:30 - The TDG Furniture Exchange initiative
17:00 - Misconceptions about interior design
19:11 - Balancing mental health and wellness
22:02 - Navigating economic challenges
24:33 - The importance of giving and receiving chances