Today With Leslie Excell:
In this episode of A Well-Designed Business, LuAnn is joined by interior designer and entrepreneur Leslie Excell, founder of Excell Design + Co, for an honest, grounded, and inspiring conversation about building a business rooted in clarity, boundaries, and heart.
Leslie shares the pivotal moments that helped her reshape her business—from learning to say “no” without guilt, to letting go of the comparison trap, to honoring her own definition of success. She opens up about the mindset shifts that allowed her to stop chasing every opportunity and start creating a business that supports her life, not just her bottom line.
Whether you’re in a season of burnout, transition, or simply feeling called to realign with your core values, Leslie’s story will remind you that you are allowed to evolve—and that the most powerful business decisions often come from the quiet confidence of knowing yourself.
What You’ll Learn:
How to release clients, projects, and mindsets that don’t serve you
Why your version of success doesn’t have to match anyone else’s
The power of clarity and alignment in your pricing, process, and vision
How to shift from reacting to leading—on your own terms
More About Leslie Excell
Leslie Excell, President of Excell In Design Group, embodies the perfect balance of passion, creativity, and an open heart. With a natural gift for adapting to new ideas and embracing fresh perspectives, Leslie leads her talented team to inspire and elevate the world-class designers they serve, creating a space where artistry and collaboration flow seamlessly.
"Imagine a project where the designer and artisan are in total alignment” ✨
This guiding philosophy is at the core of everything they do. As a full-service drapery workroom to the trade, Excell In Design Group offers expert consultations, exquisite craftsmanship, and professional installation, all grounded in years of deep industry knowledge and a commitment to excellence.
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This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows!
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