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
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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
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