Six Bold Moves to Get Ahead in 2025 – Are You Ready?

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Think you know how to win in 2025? Think again. 

In this season finale of Design Nerds Anonymous, we break down six bold, data-driven strategies that will define success in the coming year. From frictionless websites to AI-powered sales, immersive showrooms to redefined workspaces, our expert guests share insights that go beyond the buzzwords and into real-world applications that will help you stay ahead. 

This season has been all about the phygital revolution—where digital and physical experiences don’t compete but complement each other. Companies that master this balance will attract customers, build lasting relationships, and drive real growth. 

After listening, you will be able to:  

• Optimize your website to create a frictionless, intuitive, and engaging customer experience. 
• Rethink workplace strategy to support hybrid collaboration and digital equity. 
• Elevate events by blending in-person experiences with digital tools that enhance—not replace—human connection. 
• Transform your showroom into a destination experience that goes beyond product displays. 
• Leverage AI strategically to work smarter—not harder—and reclaim valuable time for high-impact tasks. 

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Design Nerds Anonymous is a proud member of the SURROUND Podcast Network. Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Design Nerds Anonymous was produced and edited by SANDOW DESIGN GROUP, with music from Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Hannah Viti, Rob Schulte, and Rachel Senatore. 

Special thanks to our podcast season sponsors, Palladian West, THE MART and NEOCON – companies doing big things to move the design industry forward. 

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Design Nerds Anonymous is the only podcast of its kind – holding an engaged audience of architects, designers, CRE leaders, and end users – and delivering the most insights per minute on the forces shaping the built environment. With over 100K+ downloads, the show features industry powerhouses from brands like Chik-fil-A, Hilton, and StoryBrand, having bold conversations on what’s next in business and design—market shifts, process innovation, and the hidden dynamics driving change.

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