Coast to Coast Design

Too much fab for one episode, Lisa and Garrison are still going strong on their creative and guerilla marketing share sesh in the second half of this two-parter (here's Pt. I) . This time they highlight the importance of turning your relationships into evangelists for your work, differing approaches in how to go about a public portfolio, and have just a whole lot of laughs along the way. Points of interest include: reviews, calls to action, much ado about Houzz - and much more. (You may notice some inconsistent audio quality due to the pandemic disrupting our usual setup. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we transition.)

Grab your coffee and pull up a chair, it's time to listen in to another cross-continental conversation between the lovely Lisa and Garrison! They had so much to say on the subject that we decided to split this one into two episodes! (Stay tuned for Pt. II.) Finding new and creative niches in marketing - particularly ones that yield results - has always been a challenge, but now it's more crucial than ever. Is it truly time to say goodbye to print publishing? (Spoiler: No!) Points of interest include: power partnerships, highlighting your vendors, getting featured in publishing and broadcast media - and much more. (You may notice some inconsistent audio quality due to the pandemic disrupting our usual setup. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we transition.)

It's a new season, baby! Garrison and Lisa are back, they've got their caffeine, and they're excited to talk to eachother about all the learning and growing they've been doing these last few months. Particularly on the subject of client expectations, and how they're changing in response to the new landscape. Points of interest include: getting more involved with your projects, The Three F's, preppers and planners, respecting the rules of high rises - and much more. (You may notice some inconsistent audio quality due to the pandemic disrupting our usual setup. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we transition.)

Garrison and Lisa just couldn't stay away, and had plenty more to say on the subject of where things are at. What they've learned about themselves these last few months, more effects of working from home, and even a little light prognostication. So before our hiatus kicks off again in earnest, we'd like to bring you another conversation of humble, authentic hope and love between two extremely different interior designers that just can't get enough of eachother. Points of interest include: Remote works, funkytown, social media, working differently with teams - and much more.

Oh, hi there! Since most of Season 4's conversations were recorded mostly before the pandemic, Lisa and Garrison really wanted to reconnect and talk about how their lives have been these last couple months. No doom and gloom, we promise. Just some lively conversation between friends that takes a look at the same world we all live in right now. Hardships, adjustments, expectations. That sort of thing. Points of interest include: Working from home, how to deal, what's the plan, taking smaller jobs - and much more.

We all make mistakes. No early career is without its share of diving headfirst into exciting new opportunities. (And others kind of fall in.. or trip in!) The trick is to pay attention. To mindfully assess what happened and why, so that we can grow from it. If you're doing it right, the longer you're in business, the more mistakes you've made - and the more you've learned from them all. Lisa and Garrison have learned so many lessons, which suggests they've each made a mistake somewhere along the road. Maybe even two! From the importance of a solid contract to learning the kind of clients that just aren't a good fit. These lessons were hard-learned. This wisdom hard-won. And we're all the better for it. Points of interest include: Dialing for dollars, a brief kitchen check-in, how hard it is to be a sensitive person in business, navigating and finding the right partnerships - and much more.

Our exciting KBIS coverage continues, this time joined by The Chaise Lounge's Nick May! Still hype from their last discussion, Garrison and Lisa dig into the various reasons they feel it's important to come to the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (almost) every year - or to send your junior designers along at the very least. With Nick in the mix, our transcontinental crew reminisces about their hilariously-storied histories, and bring their combined decades of varied expertise to the table. Points of interest include: Garrison's 54th floor Las Vegas view, how important is it to come to KBIS, the value of relationships, how important it is to handle mistakes well, a special tease of Garrison's hometown project - and much more.

The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS)- held in Orlando, FL back in February - highlights "product innovations from leading kitchen and bath brands". It's our pleasure to bring you an on-location episode. Recording together, in person for the very first time, are our lovely hosts Garrison and Lisa, who just gush and gush over all the cool things they saw. Points of interest include: Garrison's blister and Lisa's boots, being more conscious of product sourcing, thermally modified hardwood, fave after fave - and much more.

Rules are important. As we first started making our way in this world, coloring inside the lines helped us understand certain boundaries and why they were put there. As we got older, more experienced, and eventually made a return to childhood silliness - well, we realized that "oh my gosh", there are just so many rules that we can break. To surprising and wonderful effect! Join Lisa and Garrison as they go over a dizzying number of their favorite design go-to's, including ones that just don't follow the rules. Points of interest include: antiquing, faux plants, reflections, every space having something to read - and much more.

Let's be frank. The world looks a lot different now than it did a month ago - much less back in December when this episode was recorded. On the one hand, it can feel a little disorienting to hear a conversation from a time when our thoughts and habits were in another place entirely. On the other, it can also be a reminder of normalcy. So, on that note, we'd like you to join us as we revisit a time when we were looking forward. We can chuckle together at the plans we made. (What's the old saying? "When mortals make plans, the gods laugh.") Points of interest include: Donation vs. consignment, Garrison's special project, not just another brewery, the people you surround yourself with, client shopping surprises - and much more. Be safe out there!

And we're back! With everything going on in the world, we're incredibly appreciative that you took a moment to join us this week. Our episode this week focuses on expectations and honesty, cornerstones of any relationship - including professional ones. Points of interest include: Chock full o'Nuts, Palm Springs, taking care of every detail, mistakes and how to handle them, budget creep - and much more. Be safe out there!

Welcome to week 2 with our new, dynamic, design duo! Recorded way, way back in a holiday season of yesteryear, Garrison and Lisa share a little bit about the craziness of the time before turning their attention to social media and messaging. The challenges, their insights and habits, all that fun stuff. Points of interest include: Sneak peeks (not giving it all away), social media habits, does your messaging reflect your brand, getting emotionally invested in clients and projects - and much more.

A new year. A new host. A new Coast to Coast. Joining Garrison in our cross-country game of telephone is Lisa Davenport! In this episode we get to know our new host and her journey, while also making stops for important vistas along the way. Points of interest include: The importance of visualizing success, what goes into relocating a business, having consistent systems, time management - and much more.

This week's episode of Coast to Coast design is bittersweet. Your hosts Garrison and Catherine talk about how they started out and grew their businesses to where they are today and talk about where they're going in the near future. For Catherine, that's away from this show. After a brief hiatus, a new East coast designer will be joining Garrison on the show. As always, if you have questions, comments or benedictions for Catherine in her new endeavors, DM Coast to Coast Design on Instagram @coasttocoastdesign..

This week, Catherine and Garrison discuss what kinds of projects they have on their plates and what challenges each of them brings. And these projects range all the way from multi-year new construction all the way to working on your own home. Make sure to follow Coast to Coast Design @coasttocoastdesign on Instagram and DM your questions and comments.