How Investors Should Design for Profits with Blima Ehrentreu, Ep. 597
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Multifamily Insights
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As the Founder and CEO of The Designers Group, Blima Ehrentreu combines her creativity and talent to reform the design industry. Her passion for empowering women, giving back to the community, and championing women in the workforce earned her a spot on Globest’s Women of Influence in 2020 & 2022.
The Designers Group’s diverse project portfolio spans the residential and commercial sectors, and Inc. Magazine ranked The Designers Group no.15 among the top fastest-growing private companies in the New York Metro Area in 2021. As a key industry leader, The Designers Group is at the forefront of cutting-edge interior design, specializing in high-end interior spaces for commercial, residential, and healthcare portfolios.
Blima’s devotion to her work and community has positioned her as an unshakeable force within the industry. Her commitment to fostering a work culture dedicated to philanthropy led her to launch charitable initiatives such as TDG Gives Back and TDG Furniture Exchange. Blima’s belief that design is a tool that can build positive spaces and serve communities is a visible hallmark throughout her work.
In this episode, we talked to Blima about the projects she and The Designers Group are working on, the benefits of working with a designer, upcoming popular trends, and much more.
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A Great Design;
02:15 Blima's background;
04:34 Projects she's working on today;
11:00 The benefits of working with a designer;
18:24 Trends that will have a rise in popularity;
23:28 Round of insights
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Round of Insights
Apparent Failure: Mistakes that were made during her first design gig.
Digital Resource: VR tours that her company is creating.
Most Recommended Book: Lean In.
Daily Habit: Walking daily, swimming and cycling.
#1 Insight for a great design: Keep your eyes open and try to learn as much as you can through your environment.
Contact Blima:
https://www.thedesignersgroup.com/
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