Business of Home Podcast

Last weekend, the abrupt shutdown of retailer Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams shocked the industry. On a special episode of the podcast, co-founder and former CEO Mitchell Gold shares a candid look at what happened and his efforts to give the company another chance.LINKSMitchell GoldDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including the sudden closure of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, the return of RH’s infamous catalog and a look at how Hollywood portrays interior designers.LINKSDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

DISC Interiors began as something of a professional blind date, when David John Dick and Krista Schrock joined forces for a modest project. The two have stuck it out and built a firm at the forefront of Los Angeles’ rising generation of designers. On this episode of the podcast, Dick and Schrock speak with host Dennis Scully about their new furniture showroom, why they don’t fear AI, and why embracing a low-key, step-by-step approach has helped them build a lasting business. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and ThibautLINKSDISC InteriorsDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including Ikea’s latest moves, why homes are shrinking and what the latest TikTok drama says about online design culture. Later, retail columnist Warren Shoulberg shares his takeaways from the summer’s biggest trade shows.LINKSWarren ShoulbergDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

A protege of Victoria Hagan, Sara Story opened up her own firm in 2003 and has enjoyed a sparkling career. Her work, which often draws on fine art for inspiration, has won awards and graced magazine covers for two decades. On this episode of the show, Story speaks with host Dennis Scully about her first book, The Art of Home, the perfect length for a client meeting, and why in her spare time, pushing herself to run marathons and climb mountains helps keep her focused.This episode is sponsored by Loloi and ThibautLINKSSara StoryDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including why Amazon is quitting the furniture business, AI-generated building materials, and what dorm room shopping means for retailers—and designers. Later, designer Summer Thornton discusses the debut of Casa Rosada, her new hospitality project in Mexico.LINKSSummer ThorntonCasa RosadaDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Interior designer Benjamin Johnston began his career in architecture working in Japan for the renowned firm of Cesar Pelli. But he soon found himself drawn to interior design, and opened up his own shop in his home state of Texas. In a relatively young career, Ben has won wide recognition for his work—his projects have graced magazine covers, and he’s landed product deals with Chaddock and S. Harris.  On this episode of the show, Johnston discusses the problem of luxury brands not offering luxury service, learning to talk money with clients, and why he strives for excellence, not perfection. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and ThibautLINKSBenjamin JohnstonDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including including the sudden closure of a North Carolina manufacturer, a new award for up-and-coming designers, and a look at how microtrends are changing the design industry. Later, designer Jake Arnold discusses the inspiration behind his new book Redefining Comfort.LINKSJake ArnoldRedefining ComfortDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

The last time Alex Shuford—CEO of  Rock House Farm, the family of brands that includes Century, Hickory Chair and Highland House—was on the podcast, it was 2021, and the industry was riding high on the home boom while grappling with out-of-control lead times. Now, the situation is reversed: Lead times are far better, but demand has cooled.On this episode of the show, Shuford gives a comprehensive look at the state of the home industry. He speaks with host Dennis Scully about the shifting balance of power between retailers and designers, leadership lessons from the pandemic, and why, despite short-term turbulence, the future is bright.  This episode is sponsored by Loloi and ThibautLINKSRock House FarmDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus joins host Dennis Scully to discuss the biggest news in the design industry, including lights out for incandescent bulbs, the collapse of a major trucking business, and a look at what’s going on with Florida real estate. Later, New York Times real estate reporter Ronda Kaysen discusses the rise of modern farmhouse style.LINKSRonda KaysenDennis ScullyBusiness of Home