Designed for the Creative Mind™

In this episode of 'Design for the Creative Mind' podcast, host Michelle Lynn welcomes Nilda Ruiz, a visionary entrepreneur known for her commitment to fostering strong relationships and prioritizing quality over quantity.   Nilda discusses her journey of establishing Installation Delivery Storage (IDS) in Dallas and Montana, emphasizing the importance of quality service in the receiving industry...

Today, we are talking with Porsche Williams and Amy Robinson of The Prototype, a business concierge service specifically for interior designers. They are experts in streamlining and elevating Client Experience for interior design firms through personalized service, gifting, and a host of other services that have proven to move the needle forward in their client's businesses. If you are ready to st...

Welcome back to Designed For The Creative Mind! In this episode of the 'Design for the Creative Mind' podcast, I reintroduce to you Danielle Hayden, a former corporate CFO turned CEO of Kickstart Accounting.   Danielle specializes in helping female entrepreneurs understand their financials to create sustainable profits. We chat about the importance of paying oneself, maintaining separate business...

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Audrey Faust, a business coach with over 25 years of experience as an accountant and a fractional CFO, specializing in empowering women small business owners.  Audrey shares her approach of combining extensive financial expertise with Certified Neuro Coaching Techniques to help women entrepreneurs refine their mindset and introduce new strategies for sust...

Welcome back to another episode of Design for the Creative Mind! I'm thrilled to introduce our guest for today, Jaime Brown, the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Studio Designer. Jaime has a wealth of experience working with design firms of all sizes, helping them tackle their business challenges and implement design-specific software into their workflows. She's here to share some invaluable...

  Welcome back to the Design for the Creative Mind podcast! Today, we've got an awesome guest, LoriAnn Coons from Profit Priority, a boutique accounting and fractional CFO firm. LoriAnn's mission is to help creatives feel confident about their finances and grow their profits.  She realized early on that traditional accounting practices didn't align with her values of helping businesses thrive year...

Welcome back to Designed For The Creative Mind! In this podcast episode, I chat with Melissa Galt, an accomplished business coach with three decades of experience in leading a successful residential firm. Melissa, known as the "tough love coach," brings practical advice to help interior designers earn more with less stress and love their business. It is so important to have a business coach, and w...

  Welcome to another episode of "Design for the Creative Mind" with your host, Michelle Lynne,  Today, we've got a jam-packed episode with not one, not two, but three amazing guests joining us. Let's give a warm welcome to Monica and Fabian Rivas from Enliven Interiors, based out of vibrant Las Vegas, Nevada. These two have been making waves in the design world, being featured in top publications...

Welcome back to the podcast,  I'd like to introduce you to Daniela Furtado today. She helms a digital marketing agency in Toronto. Her team uses search engines to help businesses quintuple their website traffic and triple their sales inquiries. The agency specializes in the design and build industry. So, she's definitely on the right podcast. Outside of the agency, Daniela also teaches courses and...

Welcome back to another episode of Designed For The Creative Mind, today we have special guest Allyson Conklin, founder and principal of ACPR, a boutique public relations agency catering to interior designers.   Allyson shares her journey from a corporate PR career to founding ACPR, highlighting the pivotal moment when an interior designer's offer sparked the idea. Despite initial doubts, she embr...

Today's guest is Josh Marten, the owner and head designer of Stahl Timber in the Dallas, Fort Worth area.  Josh shares his experiences, background, and insights on how designers can benefit from custom furniture in their designs. Stahl Timber specializes in crafting custom furniture from substantial materials like hardwoods and metals. The company's name,  is Norwegian for steel and wood, reflecti...

Hello, everyone! In this solo episode of Designed for the Creative Mind, I delve into the concept of having a "word of the year" and how it can guide and influence your personal and professional life.   I started contemplating my word of the year during the fourth quarter and honed in on it around Thanksgiving. Initially, I considered words like "mindful," "clarity," and "wisdom," but none felt qu...

Welcome back to another episode of Design for the Creative Mind, where we dive into the essentials of running a purposeful and passionate interior design business. I'm your host, Michelle Lin, and today we had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Jude Charles, a master storyteller and documentary producer for entrepreneurs.   Jude has spent over 18 years crafting compelling narratives for...

 Welcome back to another episode of Design for the Creative Mind! I'm your host, Michelle Lynn, and today we had the pleasure of diving deep into the world of interior design with the incredibly talented Nicole Hirsch, owner and principal designer of Nicole Hirsch Interiors.   Nicole shared her journey from a marketing background to establishing her own successful design firm, emphasizing the impo...

Welcome to a bonus episode of the Design for the Creative Mind podcast, where we dive into the upcoming Interior Design Business Success Summit. Join me as I share details about the upcoming 4th Annual Interior Design Business Success Summit. Held in Dallas at the Dallas Market Center during Design Days, this event promises to be a unique opportunity for interior designers to connect, learn, and g...

Hey there, Design for the Creative Mind family! It's your host, Michelle Lynne, back with another episode that's sure to resonate with many of you. Today, we're diving into a topic that can be a thorn in the side of any business owner: negative reviews. But don't worry, I'm here to share some personal stories and strategies on how to handle them with grace and maintain your integrity.   In this ep...

Welcome to another episode of Design for the Creative Mind, where we dive into the world of interior design and explore ways to run a business with purpose and efficiency. I'm your host, Michelle Lynn, and today we had the pleasure of speaking with the incredibly innovative Jenna Gaidusek.   Jenna is a trailblazer in the virtual interior design space, a mentor, and an educator who has embraced art...

Welcome back to another episode of Design for the Creative Mind, where we dive into the business side of interior design. In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Jacqueline Green, the CEO of Behind the Design.   Jacqueline shared her journey from a seasoned commercial interior designer and former college instructor to a marketing and education expert for the design community. She talks...

In this episode of Design for the Creative Mind, I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Buzinski, affectionately known as Buzz, a US Air Force veteran, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, and best-selling author. Buzz shared his expertise on digital marketing for small businesses, particularly focusing on his innovative Rule of 26, which aims to double a company's revenue by increasin...

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Design for the Creative Mind podcast! I'm your host, Michelle Lind, and today I'm thrilled to have Jessica Harling with me. Jessica is a passionate ringleader and dynamic problem solver, known for her work with Behind the Design.   We dive into the concept of personal branding, discussing the phrases Jessica uses to summarize her personal brand. Hav...

In this episode I talk with Nikki Roush. She is the CEO of SalesMaven  and she has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of selling  with 25 plus years of selling experience. Entrepreneurs and small business owners now hire Nikki to show them how to sell successfully and authentically.  Nikki has written three books. They're all available on Amazon, and she has a podcast called...

In this episode I talk with Jeffrey Madoff, a multi-talented creative with a diverse career spanning fashion design, film production, producing, and teaching. Madoff has worked with prestigious clients like Ralph Lauren, Tiffany, Victoria's Secret, and more. He's also an adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design and an Amazon best-selling author of "Creative Careers, Making a Living with Your...

In this episode I talk  with Masha Koyen, a messaging strategist and website copywriter for interior designers about the importance of strategic copy and messaging in the visually-driven world of interior design. Masha talks about the need for designers to blend their visuals on their websites  with great copy that connects to their audience and tells them a story. Your website has to work double...

In this episode I have the pleasure of introducing you to the dynamic duo behind Lima Stanley Design, a health and wellness-focused interior and landscape design company based in Dallas, Texas. Daniel and Rome share their journey into incorporating sustainability and wellness practices into their business, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Daniel reflects on his original pass...

In this episode I talk to Jamie Van Cuyk, the owner and lead strategist of Growing Your Team. She helps women, small business owners become confident leaders who hire correctly every single time. It's a big promise, but Jamie backs it up and shares with us in this episode the keys to getting it right.  In our conversation Jamie shares with us the 4 things to look out for in your business to know t...