I Am Home podcast

Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus in public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She joined NFM as a Visual Merchandiser before moving up the ranks to her current position. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a minor in textiles, clothing, and design. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… The Berkshire Hathaway 2022 Annual Shareholders Meeting was held on April 30 in Omaha, Nebraska. The event brought together people from different companies affiliated with the Berkshire Hathaway holding company. The Nebraska Furniture Mart team attended the event and met some of the attendees who included current and former employees of Berkshire companies, contractors, and sales representatives, among others. The event offered people a great opportunity to interact and shop, and allowed the NFM team to get the inside scoop. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath interview some attendees of the Berkshire Hathaway 2022 Annual Shareholders Meeting. They share their investment tips, talk about their most memorable Berkshire experiences, discuss Warren Buffet's investment decisions, and share home tips. Stay tuned.

Chance Huff is a Visual Merchandiser at Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM). He is part of the Kansas City team and has been working with NFM for over four years. Prior to joining NFM, he worked for a florist, event planning, and interior design company which also included a retail store with home design furnishings. In this episode… Visual displays are great at inspiring customers and showing them different styles to incorporate into their homes. They are memorable, stop traffic in retail stores, and help drive sales. However, they require good planning in order to be effective. Chance Huff, a Visual Merchandiser at NFM, advises homeowners to look for inspiration from the things they love. This also means taking inspiration from creative spotlights that speak to you! It's important to listen to yourself and your voice and create a space that makes you happy and comfortable — because your home should showcase who you are. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck interview Chance Huff, a Visual Merchandiser at Nebraska Furniture Mart, about his work developing creative spotlights. They talk about the importance of creative spotlights, Chance's sources of inspiration, and his recent Moroccan Escape Creative Spotlight. Stay tuned.

Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus on public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She joined NFM as a Visual Merchandiser before moving up the ranks to her current position. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a minor in textiles, clothing, and design. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… Mother's Day is just around the corner. But do you know what moms really want for Mother's Day? If you're racking your brain trying to think of the perfect gift, don't worry — the NFM team has you covered. According to a recent survey, most moms want a spa day, alone time, and more sleep. And the I Am Home co-hosts are sharing their favorite products to help you fulfill these wishes. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck uncover the most-wanted gifts for Mother's Day. From massage rollers to hair products to top-notch sheets, they talk about the products that will help you create a relaxing, rejuvenating Mother's Day. Links: NFM - https://www.nfm.com/ National Retail Federation Article - https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/mothers-day-spending-reach-record-high Parents Article - https://www.parents.com/holiday/mothers-day/gifts/ways-moms-really-want-to-spend-mothers-day/ Tempur-Pedic Cooling Pillow - https://www.nfm.com/tempur-pedic-tempur-adapt-queen-pro-mid-cooling-pillow/52053535.html Sheex VenTech Sheets - https://www.nfm.com/sheex-performance-ventech-4-piece-split-king-sheet-set-in-bright-white/56577802.html iRobot / Roomba J7 - https://www.nfm.com/irobot-roomba-j7-self-emptying-robot-vacuum-in-graphite/60930443.html Nintendo Switch Lite - https://www.nfm.com/nintendo-switch-lite-turquoise/55810147.html Therabody Theragun Prime - https://www.nfm.com/therabody-theragun-prime-handheld-percussive-massage-device-in-black/58050543.html?srule=undefined Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer - https://www.nfm.com/dyson-new-special-edition-supersonic-hair-dryer/60941853.html

Ted Weschler is one of Berkshire Hathaway's top two investment managers. He got started at W. R. Grace and Company as a Junior Financial Analyst before helping start the private equity firm Quad-C Management, where he was a partner for 10 years. In 1999, Ted went out on his own founding Peninsula Capital Advisors, which was a hedge fund he launched in 2000 above a bookstore in a Charlottesville mall. He joined Berkshire Hathaway in 2011. Ted lives in Charlottesville with his wife, Sheila, and two daughters. In this episode… For most people, meeting your hero — the person who has inspired you for a long time — is a great thing. But getting the chance to have lunch with them and pick their brain? That's a game-changer. When Ted Weschler made a donation to Warren Buffett's charity, he didn't expect to win a bid and get a chance to have lunch with him. But that's exactly what happened. And after their second meeting, Warren asked Ted to work at his company. Ted grabbed the opportunity and has since been working at Berkshire Hathaway. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, Becca Sudbeck, and Amy Myers interview Ted Weschler, an Investment Manager at Berkshire Hathaway. They talk about Ted's experience working at Berkshire Hathaway, how he met Warren Buffett, how he makes investment decisions, and his thoughts on what makes a house feel like home. Stay tuned.

Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus in public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She joined NFM as a Visual Merchandiser before moving up the ranks to her current position. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a minor in textiles, clothing, and design. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… It's important for homeowners to invest in products that help protect the environment and planet. These include both indoor and outdoor products, electrical and non-electrical products, as well as bags, clothing, and window treatments. With Earth Day around the corner, homeowners can take advantage of this period to get new products that will help conserve energy. So what products does NFM carry that can help you invest in the planet and support a better future? In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath sit down to share their list of recommended energy-saving products. They explain how they conserve energy in their own homes, discuss the benefits of using smart thermostats and switches, and talk about cost-effective window treatments. Stay tuned.

Rachel Sheldon is a Visual Merchandiser at Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), where she uses her eye for design to boost sales. She has been a visual merchandiser on the Omaha team for eight years. Rachel studied merchandising at Northwest Missouri State University, specializing in textiles, apparel, and furnishings merchandising. In this episode… Visuals play a very important role in increasing the attractiveness of home furnishings. They help customers explore innovative design options and visualize how different pieces would fit into their homes. However, creating appealing visuals requires input from a very creative and talented person who can pick out furniture pieces with the right styles, colors, tones, and designs for the specific spotlight. At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), visual merchandiser Rachel Sheldon recently put together a Creative Spotlight celebrating International Women's Day. She is an authority on styles and trends and is here to share her inspiration behind incredible displays and design. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Tyler Wisecup, Hilary Woltemath, and Becca Sudbeck are joined by Rachel Sheldon, a Visual Merchandiser at Nebraska Furniture Mart, to talk about the process of generating Creative Spotlights. Rachel shares her secret to finding new and fresh ideas for every project, the challenges she faces in putting together a spotlight, and how she uses the design concepts in her own house. Stay tuned.

Renee Quevedo is a Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart. Before joining NFM, Renee was a Creative Brand Manager at Four Sisters Boutique and an Associate Creative at Archrival. She holds a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tyler Wisecup is a Brand Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He has more than 10 years of experience in planning, managing, and coordinating public relations, internal marketing, copywriting, communications, and executive account activities. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus in public relations and advertising from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Hilary Woltemath is the Visual Display General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She joined NFM as a Visual Merchandiser before moving up the ranks to her current position. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a minor in textiles, clothing, and design. Becca Sudbeck is the Brand and Creative General Manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She has been part of the NFM family since 2001 and has a long history rooted in the home furnishings industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this episode… What does it mean to get a house spring-ready? What projects can homeowners tackle to achieve this? With the start of spring, many homeowners find themselves with a lot on their plate. The main projects tend to involve the interior of the home, structural fixes, and lawn care. Roofs and tiles may need to be fixed, rodents may have made new homes within your house and you have to get rid of them, and you may need to invest in new equipment. How do you manage it all? Renee Quevedo, Brand Strategist at Nebraska Furniture Mart, joins Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath in this episode of the I Am Home podcast to talk about getting a home ready for spring. They share their tips for fixing structural damages, taking care of the lawn or backyard, as well as products and equipment for cleaning and organizing. Stay tuned.

Susan Walvius and Michelle Marciniak are the Co-founders and Co-CEOs of SHEEX, the world's first performance fabric bedding company with globally patented technology. Susan was the Head Coach of the women's basketball team at the University of South Carolina and was a division one coach for 21 years. She was also the youngest head coach in the nation at one point and a state coach of the year. Michelle won a national championship with the University of Tennessee where she was the MVP. She was an All-American professional player for the ABL and WNBA before finding coaching and recruiting success at South Carolina with Susan. Michelle is also the Co-founder of Pedal for Alzheimer's, has served on the Board of the Pat Summitt Foundation, and is a member of the 2014 Class of Henry Crown Fellows at The Aspen Institute. In this episode… Building a great company is not just about having great products. Every business needs a good and efficient team, customers, and capital to fund the business. Employees are key to providing great services to customers. Therefore, no entrepreneur can build a successful company on their own. Having left the sports world to go into entrepreneurship, Susan Walvius and Michelle Marciniak did not know much about running a business. However, they knew from their many years of experience in sports coaching that the secret to success in the field lies in the team. They used that knowledge to find and hire the right team, and this helped them grow their bedding and sleepwear company, SHEEX. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, co-hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath are joined by Susan Walvius and Michelle Marciniak, the Co-founders and Co-CEOs of SHEEX. They talk about the business partners' entrepreneurial journey, strategies for hiring employees, and how they empower young professionals to transition to other careers and start businesses. Stay tuned. Cool News: NFM is celebrating International Women's Day all month long with events in-store, social media blasts, and more. Visit nfm.com/womens-month/ for complete details!

Nora Gomez is the Chief Merchandising Officer at Nebraska Furniture Mart. She is a creative and strategic retail executive with a proven track record of success in vertically integrated fashion specialty retail organizations and national brands. Nora has a lot of experience in retail, buying, merchandising, product development, sourcing, and executive-level leadership with major brands. She was previously the Vice President for Brylane Home and the Vice President of Merchandising for Tuesday Morning and Pier 1 Imports. In this episode… Do you know the latest design and color trends for the home? How do you translate those trends into your own space? Trends offer homeowners great ideas and guidelines for designing and styling their homes. You can use trends to decide which type of home furnishings to purchase and which ones to change, and looking at trends can help you make confident decisions regarding your home. In this episode of the I Am Home podcast, Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath are joined by Nora Gomez, the Chief Merchandising Officer at Nebraska Furniture Mart, to discuss home design trends for 2022. They also talk about how Nora validates a home trend, her sources of new trends, and her thoughts on the Pantone color of the year. Stay tuned. Cool News: NFM is celebrating International Women's Day all month long with events in-store, social media blasts, and more. Visit nfm.com/womens-month/ for complete details!

Enjoy this replay of our interview with Stacy Garcia, part of our celebration for International Women's Day. We're celebrating all month long with events in-store, social media blasts, and more. Visit nfm.com/womens-month/ for complete details! Stacy Garcia is a creative entrepreneur and founder of multiple businesses, including LebaTex Incorporated, a textile supplier, and Stacy Garcia Incorporated, a licensing firm and design house. Stacy's brands include Stacy Garcia Commercial, Stacy Garcia | New York, Stacy Garcia Home, and Stay by Stacy Garcia. She is internationally renowned and has partnered with the world's leading manufacturers to create all sorts of products for the home. Stacy has been featured in Lux, Architectural Digest, and more, and she has been honored by The American Society of Interior Designers for Design Excellence. In this episode… Are you always looking to tweak or change things around your home but find it hard to keep up with the color and design trends? Stacy Garcia says that before you purchase items for your home redecoration project, it would be a good idea to define your style and envision yourself using that space. Why? Because your home shouldn't be a showroom, it should be a reflection of your personality and your personal taste. The question now is, how do you do that? Find out more about how to keep up with colors and design trends in this episode of the I Am Home podcast. Hosts Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath interview Stacy Garcia of LebaTex about making your home a reflection of your personality, how to keep up with current and emerging design trends, and how the best designs can actually tell a story. Stay tuned.