In this episode of Ned Talks we invited Brett Mougalian of Mougalian Rugs and Tyler Karu of Tyler Karu Interiors and Design, both based in the booming city of Portland Maine. Brett and Tyler share with us the ways in which they work together and harness the dynamics of the showroom/designer relationship to satisfy many demanding projects. Brett shares the story of him taking the helm of his family business as he sits in the family farmhouse that was the site of the first Mougalian showroom three generations ago. Tyler pours herself a libation and joins us midway to walk us through some recent projects she did with Brett and shares some of the secrets to her success. We discuss the ways in which Tyler manages her client's expectations and as a result gives Brett the time he needs to offer the widest selection of merchandise for the client. We talk about the current situation with lock downs and quarantines and how the industry had a bit of a head start preparing for virtual interactions. We agree on opportunities that still exist despite the struggles we all face in these strange times. Join us for this episode of NED TALKS as we discuss rugs, interior design, and LIFE!