Today With Brittany Farinas: Today I am joined by Brittany Farinas, owner of House of One. House of One is a multifaceted Miami-based interior design firm, specializing in curated luxury residential and commercial projects. Brittany has taken leaps in her business right from the beginning, some leaps most designers are nervous to make. Working her tail off with two waitressing jobs and real estate, Brittany was able to invest in her business early on and achieve legitimacy and an increase in ROI ten-fold.  Pick It Apart: [:55] Brittany explains why curating the business side is as important as curating the designs. [11:34] LuAnn explains why she thinks design professionals shy away from investing in their business in the beginning. [16:38] Brittany shares what she experienced regarding external support for her investment decisions, both positive and negative. [21:08] Brittany shares her five-year plan, which includes staging. [30:44] Brittany explains House of One. [34:51] Shares her “come to Jesus” moments. LuAnn Nigara and Brittany Farinas's Ah-Ha Moments “Being good at owning a business is just as important as being good at the designing,” - Brittany Farinas “We can all eventually reach success, but the differentiator is believing in ourselves and that we can do it as soon as possible,” - LuAnn Nigara More About Brittany Farinas  House of One is a multifaceted Miami based interior design firm, specializing in curated luxury residential and commercial projects. By prioritizing creativity and an exceptional client experience, CEO and Creative Director  Brittany Farinas is  known for  guaranteeing that every client experiences The Art of Living With Style.  With their promise to deliver a distinct style of seamless luxury living, HO1 creates fluid interiors through elaborate spatial planning and FF&E selection. Making it their mission to design spaces that tell a story and exceed the expectations of their clients through high quality 3D visualization,  HO1 strives to create stunning, experiential properties while encouraging their clients to become creative collaborators.  At House of One, no design is ever the same. Brittany and her team are able to showcase this through custom furniture design, which is what the firm is most known for. Having designed some of the most notable interiors in South Florida and with works featured in AD Pro, Domino, Vogue Living, Wall Street Journal  and Haute Residence to name a few, House of One has carved and solidified their place as one of the fastest growing and most influential firms in the interior design sphere. Connect with Brittany Farinas Website Instagram Blog What’s new with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn University - Registration is now OPEN for the Winter 2024 semester! Watch the Docuseries! http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Shows Mentioned: AWDB: #55: Rachel Moriarty – Message to Solopreneurs- Act As If the World is Watching   506: Power Talk Friday: Natalie Norcross: A Design Partnership   AWDB #544: Power Talk Friday: Natalie Norcross: 5 Things To Do To Get PR   AWDB #741: Leia Ward: Getting Started with Luxury Staging   AWDB: #849: Power Talk Friday: Staci Davidson: Why You Need Someone to Handle Everything But Design Other Resources Mentioned: RESACON Vegas   Watch Kae Whitaker's Amazing Shows