Business of Home Podcast

Business of Home started as a trade publication covering the professional interior design and home furnishings industry, and its podcast carries that same editorial rigor into audio form. Host Dennis Scully conducts long-form interviews with designers, brand founders, and industry executives, often running 45 to 80 minutes. These are not fluffy conversations — he asks pointed questions about revenue models, market positioning, and the economic forces shaping how designers work. The show runs two distinct formats: Monday episodes feature deep one-on-one interviews, while Thursday episodes pair Dennis with executive editor Fred Nicolaus for news roundups covering everything from trade show shake-ups and retail bankruptcies to tariff impacts and emerging technology. With 528 episodes since 2018, the archive is a substantial record of how the industry has shifted over the past several years. Recent episodes have tackled AI's impact on the design process, the economics of designer compensation, and the rise of electric kitchens. The 4.8-star rating across 423 reviews reflects an audience that values substance over surface-level tips. If you care about the business and economics of interior design — not just pretty rooms — this is the podcast that treats the industry with the seriousness it deserves.