In episode 25 of The Interior Perspective, Nicole Fisher interviews Patrick Maziarski, founder of Beau Geste Interior Design, as he discusses the practical strategies, mindset shifts, and daily disciplines required to sustain growth, motivate teams, and implement transformative systems—leading to measurable success and emerging as a true industry leader.

Tune in to hear how top performers overcome adversity, set new standards of excellence, and redefine what’s possible—no matter what’s thrown their way.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:02] Relationships, connection, and the power of finding your people

[00:04:49] Loneliness, leadership, and the challenges of business growth

[00:10:25] Team dynamics: shifting from friend to CEO

[00:13:13] Embracing ambition—are leaders destined to be "assholes"?

[00:16:12] Bringing business challenges home & mentorship in marriage

[00:20:34] Resilience & rebuilding: LA wildfire projects

[00:28:39] Marketing, content creation, and leveraging social media for growth

[00:39:18] LA vs. NY—business and design culture change

[00:43:42] Building networks, actionable takeaways, and next-level growth

QUOTES

• "Sometimes it's just about momentum, not perfection. We can perfect and finesse everything at the end." – Patrick Maziarski
• "I have to change who I am as a leader, and I need to put the CEO hat on when I walk in the door." – Nicole Fisher
• "The wildfires were a major pivot—it wasn't about fabric and wallpaper anymore; it was about community and getting people back home." – Patrick Maziarski

SOCIAL MEDIA

Nicole Fisher

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Patrick Maziarski

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickm.design/?hl=en

WEBSITE:

Nicole Fisher: https://www.nicolefisher.com/