Today With Kristi Hopper:Hi, welcome to A Well Designed Business! Today, Kristi Hopper shares a deeply personal and challenging experience as we talk about a situation that, sadly, has happened to others before: to discover that a long-trusted employee had been embezzling funds. Kristi bravely opens up about the emotional toll this betrayal took on her, the lessons learned, and the importance of implementing checks and balances in our businesses. Join us as we explore the realities of trust, the hard truths of small business ownership, and how we can protect ourselves from similar situations in the future.LuAnn Nigara and Kristi Hopper's Ah-Ha Moments"As small business owners, we wear many hats, but we must ensure that we have checks and balances in place." - Kristi Hopper"When it comes to finances, a two-person check system can save you from devastating losses." - LuAnn Nigara"Investing in oversight and proper systems ultimately saves you money and heartache." - Kristi Hopper"Talking openly about these experiences helps us learn and protect ourselves and our businesses." - Kristi HopperMore About Kristi HopperKristi Hopper is passionate about home and holds fast to the notion that design should be exceedingly personal. At the heart of her thriving 24 year-old interior design firm, is the simple-yet-profound belief that everyone should Love Where You Live.™Kristi’s multi-disciplinary approach carries a signature intelligence and ingenuity.While her emphasis on the art of living is widely reflected in whole-home transformations, she possesses a holistic approach to design with residential and commercial projects, global vacation homes, product design and real estate.Kristi serves on the Signature Kitchen Suite Design Council, has a product line with Harp and Finial, and she enjoys partnerships with Cozy Earth, Geometry House and Kelly O’Neal. Kristi fosters relationships within the design industry and serves as a panel and keynote speaker at DMC, High Point Market, the Vacation Rental Summit and other design events. Kristi opened the doors to her Lewisville offices in 2022, where her team and office pups welcome clients in style.Kristi has garnered ASID and IDS awards and was deeply honored to be nominated a fourth time for an ART award. Kristi is a member of ASID, IDS and ART and serves her community with inexhaustible energy and enthusiasm.Kristi and her husband, John, have two grown children, a puppy named Daisy, and live in Coppell, TexasConnect with Kristi HopperWebsiteInstagramFacebookPinterestWhat’s new with LuAnn NigaraThe Power Talk Friday TourWatch the Docuseries!http://www.luannnigara.com/cobGet The Goodies!For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999!Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into ActionAudiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into ActionBook 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday ExpertsBook 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2Connect with LuAnn NigaraLuAnn’s WebsiteLuAnn’s BlogPower Talk FridayLike Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: PodcastOther Resources:This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here!AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion projectAWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by DesignPower Talk Friday Tour - October 25th!