Pro Series with Eric Dillman

In Episode 267 of Pro Series, I sit down with Louis Young, Vice President of Business Development at Design Phase, to talk about the importance of relationships, community, and getting involved in business organizations.

With experience in architectural&nb...

What if the biggest mistakes leaders make come from everything they were taught about leadership?

In Episode 266, I’m sitting down with Lawrence “Larry” Coval, a veteran technology and telecommunications executive who spent nearly four decades ...

This week on Off Topic, I’m talking about the Ryan Seacrest and iHeartRadio Top Host opportunity, why putting yourself out there matters, and the simplest social media advice I can give anyone right now: press record and start talking. You don’t need perfect lighting, a perfect thumbnail, or a huge following. You just need to start. I also share what I’ve learned from putting myself out there more with S...

What can the experiences of a 22-year-old Army officer in Vietnam teach us about leadership decades later?

In Episode 265, I’m sitting down with Richard A. Moore, known as Rick, a Vietnam veteran, former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officer, engineer, and author of An Officer’s Journey.

After graduating from Lafayette College with a degree in civil engineering, Rick entered the Army through ROTC and found h...

What if your biggest obstacle to success isn’t your strategy, your circumstances, or your business plan, but the way you see yourself?In Episode 264, I’m sitting down with Arash Vossoughi, President and Co-Founder of Voss Coaching Co., mindset expert, author, and high-performance coach who has spent more than 20 years studying personal transformation alongside legendary personal development pioneer Bob Proctor.Arash bel...

We’re told to find a niche, stick to it, and build everything around it. But what happens when that niche starts becoming a box?

In this episode of Pro Series Off Topic, Eric Dillman talks about why your niche should give your content direction without limiting what you’re allowed to create. Your interests can change. Your career can evolve. Your audience can grow with you. And you don’t have to keep making th...

What if you discovered your true creative purpose later in life?

In Episode 263, I’m sitting down with Christian Calvin, known professionally as 33n, a self-taught Tennessee artist who began painting in his mid-40s and has since taken his work to international exhibitions and long-term installations with Lexus.

Christian’s work blends neo-expressionism, cubism, bold color, and layered texture to explore themes o...

In this episode of Pro Series Off Topic, Eric talks about something he thinks we could all use more of: encouragement.

Why would he rather be cringy, put himself out there, post the content, and actually work toward a dream than have a dream sitting untouched in an account, notebook, or idea folder? Because there is something incredibly fulfilling about actually trying. Eric talks about why we're so quick to judge everything we...

In Episode 262, I’m sitting down with Kim, an interior designer, creative leader, and co-founder of Elle Hudson. With experience in design-build and architecture firms throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Kim has built a diverse career spanning interior design, leadership, staging, styling, and advertising for national and international brands.

A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Interior Design, Kim...

What does it really take to build a successful real estate business?

In Episode 261, I’m sitting down with Athena Brownson, REALTOR®, real estate investor, and industry mentor who has spent the past decade building a reputation as one of Colorado’s trusted real estate professionals.

Athena combines real estate expertise, creative marketing, strategic negotiation, and a design-focused approach to help clients maximize...

On this episode of Off Topic, Eric talks about one of the simplest ways to actually grow on Instagram without spending more time on the app: be more human.

Follow the accounts in your niche, engage with people you look up to, and stop leaving those generic “Love this!” comments. Say something meaningful, ask a question, add to the conversation, and actually connect with people.

Because you're already scrolling I...

The Power Of Restraint

More isn't always better when it comes to interior design.

In Episode 260, I sit down with Ryan, founder of Smart Studio Designs, to talk about his journey from marketing for national home builders to building his own interior design business.

After designing model homes and seeing firsthand how much a space can influence the way people feel, Ryan decided to take his experience and passion for design i...

I never got to see Dolly Parton live, and that's something I'll always regret. But here's the thing about Dolly — you didn't have to meet her to feel like she taught you something. She showed all of us what it looks like to work hard, stay kind, and never let success change who you are at your core.

Today I'm doing a full off-topic episode dedicated to her. Honestly, I think Dolly might be the most universally loved person on ...

What does it take to stay relevant in an industry built on craftsmanship, design, and tradition?

In Episode 259, I sit down with Doug Rozenboom, CEO and co-owner of Worthen Custom Iron & Brass, a Richmond, Virginia company with more than 50 years of furniture-making heritage.

Doug brings decades of experience across luxury furniture, interior design, product development, merchandising, and retail, with leadership r...

In Episode 258, I welcome back Shane Drake, an award-winning director and filmmaker who has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Panic! at the Disco. His work has earned major industry recognition, including an MTV Video Music Award and multiple country music awards. 

This time, Shane isn't joining me to talk about directing music videos. He'...

Why do we roll our eyes when someone says they're starting another podcast?

We don't do that when someone creates an Instagram account, starts a Facebook page, or joins another social platform. At some point, social media simply became a platform that everyone could use to share something.

Podcasting is the same thing.

You don't have to be trying to become the next Joe Rogan. You don't have to have millions of listeners. A podcast is ...

What happens when a successful physician decides to build wealth beyond his medical career?

In Episode 257, I sit down with Tom Burns, a retired orthopedic surgeon, entrepreneur, real estate investor, bestselling author, and physician for the United States Ski Team.

While building a career in medicine, Tom also executed more than $750 million in real estate transactions and co-founded investment companies that have com...

Instagram just quietly rolled out one of its biggest quality-of-life updates, and almost nobody is talking about it.

In this episode, I break down Instagram's new "Your Algorithm" feature and show you exactly how to use it to take control of what shows up in your Reels feed. Instead of hoping the algorithm eventually figures you out, you can now tell Instagram what you actually want to see—and what you don't.

If you'r...

What happens when a master craftsman, television personality, and content creator all come together in one career?

In Episode 256, I sit down with Darren Keefe, best known for HGTV's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and to millions on Instagram as The Dancing Carpenter.

Born in Northern Ireland and raised in a family of craftsmen, Darren shares his journey from woodworking and custom furniture to national television...