Designed for the Creative Mind™

Hey y'all! Welcome back to Design for the Creative Mind! Today, I'm diving into a question that came straight from Instagram—thanks to Louise from Design in Ireland. She reached out with a great one: "How can interior designers set boundaries with flat-fee clients who sometimes get a bit too comfortable asking for extra time?" Here's a peek at what I cover in this solo episode: Sales Process Essen...

 Hey there, welcome back to the podcast! Today, I have an inspiring conversation for you with Allison Handler, the founder and principal designer of Allison Handler Design, based out of New Jersey. Allison's journey to interior design wasn't exactly traditional—she started in the world of fashion and merchandising in New York City.   She had a dream to be like the iconic Carrie Bradshaw, and she m...

Hey, hey, hey! Welcome back to Designed for the Creative Mind! Today, I'm thrilled to have Rebecca Ward from Rebecca Ward Design joining us. Rebecca Ward leads one of Sacramento's premier residential interior design firms as CEO and Principal Designer. With over 15 years of experience, she's an award-winning, certified interior designer in California, holding the prestigious NCIDQ certification.  ...

In this episode, I'm thrilled to introduce Beth Porter, an incredibly talented artist and co-owner of Wet Dog Tile Company. Beth shares her journey from a fine arts background to becoming a trailblazer in custom tile artistry.   Wet Dog Tile Company is known for its unique, multi-textural tile designs that go beyond traditional forms, incorporating mixed media, organic shapes, and, often, personal...

In this solo episode of 'Design for the Creative Mind' podcast, I share some strategies for conducting a year-end review and planning for the future of your interior design business using my review guide I developed and use in my business every single year.   I cover essential steps such as identifying both favorite and draining projects, determining profitable ventures, setting financial goals, a...

In this episode of the Design for the Creative Mind podcast we have Jeffrey Shaw.  From humble beginnings, Jeffrey Shaw became one of the most preeminent portrait photographers in the United States. His portraits have appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and CBS News, in People and O Magazine, and in the halls of Harvard University and The Norman Vincent Peale Center, and countless beautiful homes a...

In this episode of the Design for the Creative Mind podcast, host Michelle Lynne, owner and president of ML Interiors Group, guides listeners through the comprehensive process of interior design, from research to installation. Michelle introduces her signature '16 Steps of Sanity' and offers valuable insights into effectively managing a design project. She emphasizes the importance of thorough res...

In this episode we chat with Andrew Hartman, the founder of TimeBoss. Andrew shares his insights into managing time effectively, a skill he developed after experiencing burnout.   He explains how the TimeBoss framework helps leaders and their teams achieve their goals without succumbing to stress and anxiety. Andrew recounts his personal story of how overwork led to the temporary loss of his sense...

In this episode, we welcome back Andrea Libros, renowned coach and bestselling author of 'She Thinks Big.' Andrea, an expert in helping high-achieving women entrepreneurs move from overwhelm to clarity and freedom, shares her five tenets of big thinking: thought options, real problem identification, embracing uncertainty, securing support, and taking massive action.   We talk about the importance...

In this episode, Michelle interviews John Horn, the CEO of Stub Group, a premier Google partner, focusing on Google Ads for creatives. John shares his journey to becoming a Google partner and the strategies that Stub Group uses to help clients succeed with digital advertising.   He explains how to make the most of Google Ads spend, tailored specifically for interior designers, and discusses the im...

In this episode  we are joined by Michelle Williams, owner of Scarlet Thread Consulting and Metric Solutions. Michelle  is passionate about helping business owners understand and leverage their financials for better decision-making. The episode dives into Michelle's background, her journey into financial consulting, and the importance of integrating a strategic plan with financial planning.   Mich...

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...