You don’t see a lot of successful partnerships in the interior design world, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. Like any other relationship, partnerships need respect, trust, boundaries, and aligned goals for the company. Two brains are better than one, right?

My guests today prove how wildly successful a partnership in the design world can be when it’s formed organically. Both partners have to view it as a lifeline, not a hobby. And whether it comes to hiring employees or setting work-life boundaries, sharing a common goal is key.

In today’s episode, I’m talking all things partnerships with dynamic design duo, Melina Cahill and Suzanne Glavin. I am such a fan of their work and of them as people. Melinda and Suzanne own North Shore Nests, a full-service interior design firm in Chicago. Before meeting them, I never believed a partnership could work in this field. They’re sharing how their symbiotic partnership came to be and what makes it so dang successful.

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

  • How Melinda and Suzanne’s partnership started and why it’s so successful.
  • What happens when one partner sees the business as a hobby.
  • How you know it’s time to hire your first employee.
  • The importance of establishing boundaries in any relationship.
  • How Suzanne’s psychology background has helped their design relationships.
  • The steps we’ve all taken to separate work from our personal lives.

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