Creative Genius Podcast

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In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Carrie Dillon, managing director of the International Textile Alliance (ITA), a nonprofit business membership association of manufacturers and suppliers to the industry that works to promote the textile industry, educate members, and provide opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, view the...

In this podcast, Gail and Erin have an in-depth conversation with Nancy Charbonneau, CEO, founder & principal designer, Charbonneau Interiors in Woodland, Texas. Nancy is a long-time client of Gail’s and for nearly the past two years has served as a coach for Pearl Collective. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, view the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s7e1-s...

In this podcast, Erin talks with Patti Julber. Patti is a coach and director of coaching for Pearl Collective. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, view the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e10-shownotes

It's a common dilemma that many interior design firms run into - feast or famine. When business is good, designers are so busy with projects that they're not planning for future clients. So when it's time to find more work, none of the marketing groundwork is there. This week Gail and I talk to Joe McGuire and Matthew Tenzin about how they struggled with project management and cash flow, and what...

Gail and Erin speak with business consultant Don Markland about how to survive and thrive in periods of economic uncertainty. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, view the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e8-shownotes

In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Georgia Zikas about how she grew her interior design business. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, read the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e7-shownotes

This week, Gail talks to Bria Hammel, CEO and creative director of Bria Hammel Interiors. Bria tells her story of starting with just a couple of employees, and growing into a thriving practice thanks to having a strong vision and growing her revenue sources in a variety of different ways. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, read the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollectiv...

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In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Ted Bainbridge of BUILD Magazine about how running a business is a constant learning process. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, read the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e4-shownotes

These are unprecedented times for firms looking to hire interior design talent. This week Erin talks with Ken Roberts of Interior Talent. Read the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e3-shownotes

If you've never been to High Point Market, you don't know what you're missing. That's why this week we're talking to Dawn Brinson, president of The Media Matters, and an expert on everything High Point. Read the full shownotes here: https://thepearlcollective.com/s6e2-shownote

Ever wish you had more time in your day? You can’t add more minutes, but you can make more efficient use of the time you do have. A good place to start is by establishing or reviewing the three P’s: policies, processes and procedures. They’re the foundation of a well-run business. In this podcast, Gail and Erin share their insights on the importance of establishing policies, processes and procedur...

As businesses grow and change, employees’ roles need to change as well. Making that transition from a former role to a new one, with different responsibilities and new relationships with the rest of the team, can be difficult, for the individual and for the team. Leaders have a key part to play in making those transitions successful. In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk about how they are dealing w...

Much has changed in the interior design industry in the past decade, often to the benefit of designers. Along with the recognition that designers are best equipped to enhance the lives and ensure the health, safety and wellness of clients has come the acknowledgment of designers’ collective buying power and their influence on which products and materials end up in people’s homes. That has led some...

“Take time away from my business? If only I could!!” That’s a typical response from many small business owners when asked about taking a vacation. But it’s not a good one—not for you nor for your business. Having a fuller, freer life benefits your mind, body and soul. And when you step away from your business for a while, you strengthen your team and your business will thrive. In this podcast, Gai...

When you think of leaders you admire, those who really make a difference, what traits stand out for you? Probably not being dictatorial, single-minded, disdainful or aloof. We want our leaders to be strong, but wherein does the real strength of leadership lie? In this podcast, Gail along with members of her Boardroom Group glean some insights into how to become a more effective leader courtesy of...

Many interior designers aspire to provide their services to highly affluent clients. But do you know who they are and how to find them? More importantly, perhaps, do you know what they want to know about you? The answer may surprise you. In this podcast, Gail talks with Chris Ramey, president and co-founder of Affluent Insights , considered one of the leading experts on best practices to serve the...

Do you ever get the feeling that you’re talking but nobody’s listening? You’re not alone. It happens all the time to all of us. It takes two to communicate. With some effort and finesse, we can improve the odds that others will pay attention to what we’re saying. In this podcast Gail talks with communications expert Paul Hellman, consultant, columnist and author of several books, including You’ve...

Our potential is unlimited. But sometimes we need help to get beyond whatever is holding us back from expanding our potential. That’s when a coach can be a great help, providing a different perspective and guiding us onto a new path. In this podcast, Gail talks with executive coach Michael Seelman, CEO of the Leadership Coach Group. Over two decades, Michael served in leadership roles at the White...

Do you put as much work into yourself as you do your business? As a solopreneur or entrepreneur, you are your business. This means that your business can only grow if you grow with it. In this podcast, Gail talks with solopreneur and business coach Jeffrey Shaw, author of The Self-Employed Life , host of the Self-Employed Life podcast, and founder of the Self-Employed Business Institute. Jeff had...

Your business doesn’t operate in a vacuum. Changes and developments in your community take place every day that could impact how your business fares in the months or years ahead. Certain indicators can help you spot them so you can prepare to respond, guarding against setbacks or seizing new opportunities. Making time regularly to look at the big picture will give you more control and confidence t...