Designed for the Creative Mind™

Hey, y'all, welcome back to the podcast. I am coming at ya today with a solo episode about leveling up your leadership. As CEO of your business, you need to be a leader and make tough decisions.   You'll hear about a few jobs I had before starting my interior design business. I am also sharing my experience and the skills I learned working in different management roles and how to be a good leader...

Our memories are stories. Our dreams are built on stories. Even our fears are based on the stories we tell ourselves.   Today I am chatting with Ben Rutledge, brand strategist, designer, marketer, and co-founder of Mighty Fine Agency. Ben is passionate about helping small businesses succeed by telling the right story to the right audience.   In this episode, Ben and I discuss the importance of tel...

My next guest is entrepreneur and creative, Merrick Porchéddu. In 2016, she started Artist Uprising - a concept to bridge the gap between creatives and commerce. She felt that when paired together, these partnerships can change an artist's career and introduce brands to new audiences. Merrick also co-founded Belmont Creative, a creative agency in Dallas, and is the founder and CEO of Artist Uprisi...

My next kick-ass guest is Nicole Heymer. She is the founder of Glory & Brand, a boutique creative agency specializing in branding, websites, marketing automation, and strategy. Nicole and I chat about the importance of defining your brand and how to figure out what makes your business unique.   Don't be generic. Pick your lane, choose your name, and roll with it! Know your ideal client and tailor...

Today I want to talk about the value of saying no. It's important to have the word "no" in your vocabulary. And by that, I mean not saying yes to everything or even things you've already committed to. Start getting comfortable saying no. It's essential for your mental health and your business health. Michelle Lynne began her interior design career after spending more than two decades working in Co...

What kind of experience do you give your clients? While yes, you are hired to create beautiful, functional spaces, as a luxury provider, you are also providing a luxury experience for your clients. In this episode, I am sharing what we call our ML Experience. This is what we use to lead our clients through the entire process with authority so they know they can trust us. It shows we are confident,...

Do you get overwhelmed thinking about all of the things you need to do to get healthy? So much so that you feel like giving up? Don't overcomplicate it.   My next guest is Stephany Acosta, personal trainer and founder of Elevate Fitness in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, we chat about how your physical health also impacts your business health and a few simple steps you can take now to get back on...

My next guest is Shelly Rosenberg, Owner and Principal Designer of Acorn & Oak. The mission of Acorn & Oak is to demystify interior design and help make it easier for all families to make their homes safe and chic.   As a mother of three children, each with learning differences and special needs, Shelly's goal is to identify and honor everyone's unique design requirements. She listens to her clien...

Hey babes, welcome back! As business owners, we need to do things that stretch us out of our comfort zones. Our businesses are bigger than us, and there comes a point where we can't do everything ourselves.   Today we are going to talk about how the only way to grow your business is to stretch that courage muscle and build a team that will grow along with you. So let's jump in!   Learn more about...

Hey, y'all, welcome back to the podcast. As creatives, we sometimes don't think about the legalities of owning a business, but it is so important to have all of your legal basis covered. Today my guest is Jamie Lieberman. She has been a practicing lawyer for 16 years and is the owner and founder of Hashtag Legal. In this episode, Jamie and I chat about the art of negotiation and when is the right...

In this episode, I am sharing my view of flat-rate pricing versus charging an hourly fee for your design services. Although I am a huge fan of value-based pricing, there are some times when you will need to charge clients by the hour. The bottom line is you need to price your services correctly so as you start to work faster you make more profit. Then continue to analyze and increase your pricing...

My next badass guest Jennifer Nash is a Publicist. As an unapologetic social justice advocate and media diversify, equity, and inclusion activist who experienced first hand the unconscious systematic bias, gender and age discrimination in the PR industry. The disparities inspired Jen to establish her own PR Agency helping other female entrepreneurs like herself, get heard, seen, and more visible a...

Hey, y'all, welcome back to the podcast. My guest today is Ashlynn Bourque. She is the Designer Account Executive for Sherwin-Williams, serving residential A&D in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Austin, and College Station, as well as interior design students.   Ashlynn has been with Sherwin-Williams for nearly 15 years and has so much great information to share with us today. In this episode, we chat about why...

My next guest is the fabulous Kate Greunke, also known as Kate the Socialite. She is a podcast host, marketing consultant, and the founder of Socialite, an international marketing agency for home professionals.   Kate and her team help home industry pros feel confident in their online presence and increase their perceived value so that they can charge the rates they want, get the projects they nee...

Welcome back to the Designed for the Creative Mind Podcast. It's the start of 2022, and maybe you're thinking about revamping your interior design website or starting one from scratch. Well, you're in luck because my next guest and I are chatting all about website design.   Robyn White is a website designer and owner of RDW Design Studio, a boutique website design studio specializing in strategic,...

Have you ever had a Word of the Year? What does that mean to you? For the ML Design Team, it helps us to pause and reflect on ways we can improve things in our personal lives and our working relationships. Focusing on a powerful word also helps to stay on track and remind us of the intentions we set for the year. Drop us a note or send us a DM and let us know what your word of the year is, we woul...

Are you at a point in your business where you may be ready to hire an employee? Figuring out when to hire is different for everyone, which is why it can seem confusing. My next guest is a rockstar at helping business owners find that perfect match and in this episode, she is spilling some of her secrets!   Susan Gygax is the Founder and Principal Recruiter of Spectacle Talent Partners, a specialty...

What were you doing on October 4, 2021? If you were like many people, you were wondering what the heck was going on with some of the major social media platforms. Many businesses use these platforms to reach potential clients, and on this day, no one was able to reach anyone or do anything. What would you do if it happens again? Where would it leave your business if it goes away forever? I want to...

Hey, y'all, welcome back to Design for the Creative Mind. I am super excited for my next guest, Amy Monroe, who I met at the Design Biz Retreat with Rick Campos. I love her energy and passion for helping others and just had to have her as a guest on the podcast! In this episode, she shares some important things you need to know about sales tax requirements and the complexities of out-of-state work...

Do you struggle with SEO? Have you heard the term SEO but are not sure exactly what it is? Well, you're in luck because my next guest is Meg Casebolt. She is the founder of Love At First Search, an agency devoted to helping online businesses get found in search results and turning those new readers into leads, subscribers, and sales.   In this episode, Meg and I chat about ways to help you get fou...

Welcome back to the Designed for the Creative Mind podcast. Y'all are in for a special treat today as my next guest is the amazing Nancy Ganzekaufer. She is a Business Coach, Speaker, Body Language Trainer, and Author. We had a fabulous discussion about how best to respond in different situations, whether personal or professional.   The words you choose can make or break a situation. And the way y...

Have you ever thought about going green? If you're either feeling overwhelmed about it or if it's never even crossed your mind, this episode will open your eyes to ways you can help your clients be more eco-friendly. My next guest is Erica Reiner, a fellow interior designer who specializes in finding ways to transform your space, health, and the planet. Erica owns Eco Method Interiors , where her...

Do you ever feel like you're living day to day on autopilot, thinking it's just the way life is? It doesn't have to be like this. My next guest is Tanya Dalton, a best-selling author, speaker, and sought-after business coach for women entrepreneurs. She believes we all have the power of choice, to live our lives purposefully and not let everyday life just happen to us. In this episode, Tanya share...

Most of us start our businesses to make a profit, but sometimes it could feel like we just can't get ahead. Whether you've heard of the cash management system Profit First or not, you will learn so much from this episode. My next guest is Susanne Mariga, a CPA and a Certified Profit First Professional. I am pumped to chat with her about the Profit First system and how she uses this approach with h...

Welcome back to the podcast, y'all. This next babe is an architectural and interior photographer living in Southern California. Molly Rose works with interior designers, builders, and architects to photograph their projects for their portfolios. In this episode, we discuss the importance of investing in a quality photographer to take photos of your project. Molly also shares some great tips you ca...