Episodes: 24
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 28 subscribers
Instagram: 12.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
tim@makkasdrapery.com
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Manny Makkas - Owner of Makkas Workroom and host of a podcast exploring the people, partnerships, and processes behind contemporary interior design.
Eric Haydel - Showroom Leadership, Legacy Businesses, Supporting Designers, Customization, Small-business Management, Strategic Partnerships, And Community Involvement.
David Supple - Integrating Design And Construction, Passive-house Retrofits, Client Decision-making, Team Development, Training, And Company Growth.
Christina Wikman - Combining Landscape And Interior Design Businesses, Creating Connected Homes, Studio Operations, Office Expansion, And Balancing Family With Business.
Ryan Wikman - Combining Landscape And Interior Design Businesses, Creating Connected Homes, Studio Operations, Office Expansion, And Balancing Family With Business.
Mike Tartamella - Classic American Architecture, Residential Design, Architectural Influences, Client Service, And Professional Relationships.
Leading by Example with Larissa Cook
October 05, 2026
Manny sits down with Larissa Cook, President of FBN Construction, to talk about her path from executive assistant to estimator and ultimately president of the company. Larissa shares how hard work, a willingness to step in wherever needed, and the mentorship of FBN's longtime leaders shaped her career and leadership style. She and Manny discuss team culture, accountability, customer service, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Larissa also talks about FBN's resid...
Building The Layered Life with Rachel Reider & Kate Maloney Albiani
September 08, 2026
Manny welcomes Rachel Reider back to the podcast, along with Kate Maloney Albiani. As co-founders of The Layered Life Collective, they talk about the community they built for interior designers looking to grow their businesses with intention. Rachel and Kate share how their friendship and years of exchanging business advice inspired them to build something they wished had existed earlier in their careers. They discuss process, hiring, collaboration, taking the next step in business, and the v...
Caring for a Legacy with Eric Haydel
August 03, 2026
Manny sits down with Eric Haydel, President, Creative Director, and Owner of M-Geough, as the Boston Design Center showroom celebrates 75 years in business. Eric shares his path from interior designer to showroom owner and the responsibility of caring for a long-standing history while keeping the business fresh. They discuss supporting designers, customization, small business, creating a wow moment, and M-Geough's strategic partnership with Bang & Olufsen. Eric also reflects on his South Loui...
The Calvis Wyant Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · < 100 listeners
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The publicly listed email for In The Workroom With Manny: tim@makkasdrapery.com.
Podseeker estimates In The Workroom With Manny reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
In The Workroom With Manny typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established interior designers, architects, landscape designers, design-build executives, showroom owners, and other recognized professionals working in residential design and its adjacent businesses. Common among recent guests: Ownership or senior leadership of a design, architecture, construction, or showroom business; Notable residential design projects or specialized industry expertise; Successful business-building, partnerships, or studio expansion. Recent guests include Eric Haydel, David Supple, and Christina Wikman.
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