Buying Local Podcast · Episode 59 · January 6, 2026 · 27 min
Three Businesses, One Vision for Custom Design | Buying Local S3E59
In this episode of Buying Local, Mike Nelson sits down with Michelle and Tim Schultz to talk about their journey from corporate careers to building a multi-service home design business in the Capital Region. They discuss custom window treatments, interior design, windows and doors, and the launch of their new Glen Street showroom focused on high-touch local service. Discover Tim and Michelle’s home design endeavors at the links below or email Tim directly at [email protected] . Window Depot Adirondacks: windowdepotadirondacks.com Designs on Glen: designsonglen.com Gotcha Covered: gotchacovered.com/saratoga/ 0:00 Welcome to Buying Local & guest introductions 1:10 Leaving corporate careers to start a local business 1:55 Got You Covered Saratoga explained 2:45 Why interior design services were the next step 3:30 Adding Window Depot of the Adirondacks 4:10 Why opening a showroom became necessary 5:05 What clients will experience inside the new showroom 7:30 Installation, partnerships, and local contractors 9:10 Why franchising made sense for their business 10:15 Michelle’s interior design background and passion 11:45 The client consultation and design process 14:55 Challenges of running three connected businesses 17:40 Ideal residential and commercial clients 22:20 Modern awnings, power screens, and outdoor living 25:00 Where to find the showroom and how to get in touch