We believe it is important to stay informed on news and trends within the design space. That’s why we invited Fred Nicolaus, executive editor of Business of Home, to the podcast. Business of Home is the home industry’s leading business media brand, delivering essential news, analysis and insights to interior designers and industry professionals.In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Fred Nicolaus to discuss:How so many people don’t know that design is such a fascinating businessHigh Point moving away from large retail buyers and towards designersDifferent reasons why it is so important to stay informed with what’s going on in the industryWhy we think the industry is slow to innovateHow wealth is distributed among generations Working with home furnishing wholesaler, Four HandsTheories on why minimums are so persistentNeeding wiggle room when it comes to product pricingHaving a succession internship program for designers who want to retireWhy mergers will become strongerOur opinions on how A.I. will affect the industryMentioned:Business of HomeBusiness of Home podcastOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca’s Instagram Shaun’s InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon