How Lori Dennis Built a Media Empire to Win Premium Design Jobs episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 29 MIN

How Lori Dennis Built a Media Empire to Win Premium Design Jobs

from The Intelligent Builder · host Owen Gagne

Lori Dennis is a veteran interior designer, builder, and founder who spent 30 years vertically integrating design, construction, and a high-end windows & doors business, all under one roof.We cover the sustainability niche she planted a flag in 30 years ago, how that compounded into a media career (TV, books, speaking), and the exact playbook a builder can use to stand out today. Then we get into AI: why construction is a tech laggard, what the 18–24 month window looks like for operators who move now, and her 90% rule for managing luxury clients without blowing up projects.Guest: Lori Dennis — Interior Designer, Builder & Founder, Lori Dennis Inc.Host: Owen GagneSponsor: Plutus Agents — Custom workflows. Built for your team.Find Lori: loridennis.comFind Owen: LinkedIn

Lori Dennis is a veteran interior designer, builder, and founder who spent 30 years vertically integrating design, construction, and a high-end windows & doors business, all under one roof.We cover the sustainability niche she planted a flag in 30 years ago, how that compounded into a media career (TV, books, speaking), and the exact playbook a builder can use to stand out today. Then we get into AI: why construction is a tech laggard, what the 18–24 month window looks like for operators who move now, and her 90% rule for managing luxury clients without blowing up projects.Guest: Lori Dennis — Interior Designer, Builder & Founder, Lori Dennis Inc.Host: Owen GagneSponsor: Plutus Agents — Custom workflows. Built for your team.Find Lori: loridennis.comFind Owen: LinkedIn

NOW PLAYING

How Lori Dennis Built a Media Empire to Win Premium Design Jobs

0:00 29:16

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Intelligent Builder?

This episode is 29 minutes long.

When was this The Intelligent Builder episode published?

This episode was published on April 14, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Lori Dennis is a veteran interior designer, builder, and founder who spent 30 years vertically integrating design, construction, and a high-end windows & doors business, all under one roof.We cover the sustainability niche she planted a flag in 30...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this The Intelligent Builder episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!