Designed for the Creative Mind™

Hey y'all, welcome back to the podcast. Today I am totally fangirling because I get to chat with THE Kelly Fridline. She is the owner of Kelly Fridline Design and CEO of Virtual Design Mentor.  Specializing in design presentations and architectural consulting, Kelly's built a reputation for her knowledge of Chief Architect, Home Designer, and various design document methodologies and rendering sty...

My next guest is Renee Biery, a residential interior designer for the past 28 years and owner of deVignier Design, Inc. In this episode, we discuss the importance of feeling confident when you are the only girl on the jobsite, and how to show others the value of having a designer on a project.   With a graduate degree from the New York School of Interior Design, Renee balances her workload between...

Today we are talking all about insurance, and as the title says, it ain't sexy, but it is necessary. I am speaking with Janessa McCracken from Satanoff Insurance Agency, the same agency I use for my interior design business. Janessa has worked in the insurance industry for over 10 years. She has learned a lot about the interior design business and what you need to have peace of mind when it comes...

My guest today is a brand growth strategist for product brands. You might be thinking, as interior designers we don't sell products we sell services, but there are so many great strategy tips you will take away from this episode. Maureen Mwangi grew up in Kenya, where entrepreneurship was not the norm. Her parents were entrepreneurs and she quickly learned from them what it takes to build a succes...

Hey, y'all, welcome back to the podcast. Today I am chatting with Sara Wright, Founder and Owner of Austin-based, SLW Media. Sara is a Social Media Strategist and Brand Management Consultant. She and her team help their clients find their social voices, amplify them across the best platforms, and build a captive audience who will bring their businesses success.   In this episode, we discuss her en...

My next guest is Michael Bauer. He is Vice President Home & Design at the Dallas Market Center in Dallas, Texas. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Michael brings his deep-rooted passion for the design community and home industry to his work at Dallas Market Center. With a long background in customer service, Bauer's expertise lies in his instinctual understanding of designers' needs and seamlessl...

Hey y'all, welcome back to the podcast. I am so excited you are here because today I am speaking with Julie Cabezas, the CEO of Copy Crimes - a boutique copywriting agency to high-performance experts, coaches, and savants in medicine, design, education, tech, and the arts. She has written a lot of the copy for my business therefore I can attest to her genius.   Her company's mission is to support...

I am very excited to welcome my next guest to the podcast. If you don't recognize her name, I'm sure you'll recognize her style. Ginger Curtis is the owner and principal designer of Urbanology Designs and has recently released the amazingly gorgeous book Beauty By Design.   Ginger, her team, and their creative design work have been featured in more than fifty print and online publications and were...

Hey y'all, welcome back to the Designed for the Creative Mind podcast. In this episode, my guest and I are talking about all things Pinterest. We discuss the many ways you can use Pinterest to drive traffic to your website and other social platforms. It's a must-listen episode!   Kate Ahl is the owner and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest management and marketing company. Through their work...

Welcome back to the podcast, y'all. I am super excited today to be speaking with Ciara Stockeland, a serial entrepreneur and a Profit First certified coach. If you haven't heard of Profit First, I am a big believer in it and can't wait to dive into this conversation. Through her coaching program called The Boutique Workshop, Ciara strives to motivate boutique owners to dream big and build simply....

Today I want to talk about the importance of leadership. Whether you have a team supporting you or not, leadership is the number one skill that leads to freedom. Learning how to get results through others enables you to take a step back and enjoy the results of your work. In this episode, I share a few things you can work on to become a better leader and get the best out of your team.   Michelle L...

Hey y'all, welcome back to the podcast. My next guest and I are talking all about digital strategy and why your interior design business needs it. Nikki Nuckols is a brand and web design expert who marries innovation and creativity with digital strategy. With a degree in Advertising and Marketing, Nikki started her career as an Advertising Firm Art Director, working with corporate giants such as T...

Whether you outsource or bring someone onboard internally, taking the time to train that person to do the work that needs to be done is the first step to getting a return on investment from your team. In this episode, I'm sharing tips from my many years of managing people to help you create repeatable processes you can implement in your business. As the CEO you need to have a vision for your compa...

Welcome back to the Designed for the Creative Mind Podcast, I am so glad you are here. In this episode, I am speaking with Emanuela Schneider. Emanuela is a social media manager for interior designers. She has a background in journalism and copywriting, but found her passion in helping designers with social media marketing. She now specializes in Instagram and Pinterest management, and she also he...

If you've ever felt stuck in the middle between your client and a contractor, you will enjoy this episode. I am back here again with my amazing design team, Debbie & Megan, sharing some of our experiences on this important topic. Communication is key. You are the biggest advocate for your client and should always make sure your clients know you are there for them and have their best interests at h...

Summer Meddock is a Creative Entrepreneur and the founder and owner of residential and commercial design firm, Meddock Interiors and Storehouse, a brick & mortar specializing in artisan made home furnishings and lifestyle products. She also co-owns Sessions West Coast Deli, a multiple location fast casual restaurant, alongside her husband Matt Meddock and co-founders and partners, Bekham, Max and...

Hey, y'all! This episode is a little different than my usual ones because today I'm sharing a video interview I had a while back with Morgan Heinrich. I'm asked so often about how to work with a receiver, how to find a good receiver, and what to look out for when hiring a receiver. Morgan is a professional receiver, and although she is no longer with the receiving company we refer to in this episo...

Building and motivating others is a true passion of Beth Bender. So much so that she has built and motivated a team around her as the co-founder of The Dove Agency. Being native to Dallas and with over 20 years of experience in the design industry Beth has made it her primary goal to advise and equip clients to maximize their time, resources and profitability. The doors to the design world were op...

We have another fun episode for you as I am back again speaking with my amazing design team, Debbie Pratt and Megan Fornes. Part of our jobs as designers is not only to advise our clients on trends but also to educate them on how to balance trends throughout the home. It is important to climb into our clients' heads and find out what they want (and don't want) in their homes. Debbie Pratt & Megan...

Desi Creswell is a Certified Life and Business Coach who helps interior designers stop feeling overwhelmed so they can intentionally build profitable, fulfilling businesses that enrich and support  their lives as a whole.   An award-winning interior designer, Desi worked for world-renowned design and architecture firms prior to establishing her own design practice. After experiencing burnout from...

Welcome back to the Designed for the Creative Mind podcast, a business podcast specifically created for interior designers and creative business owners like you. I am coming to you today with some real-life training, something I've personally experienced with my own home, and thought it would be beneficial to pass this experience along to you.   Some may feel this is a bit of a rant, but I hope yo...

Nicholette is a Business Strategist and brand Designer who helps business owners create beautiful, impactful  6- and 7-figure brands. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs simplify and streamline their brands and businesses, so they can grow the business of their dreams without any complicated systems, a busier work schedule, or more stress. From her Canva templates to her 1:1 coaching to her high-...

In today's world, we all seem to get the impression that imperfection is unacceptable. I'd like to turn that around and say perfection is perception. We can't always have the perfect pose, the perfect lighting, the perfect whatever. Being YOU is the best thing you can do for your business. Your vibe will attract your tribe. Take a listen to this episode for ways to make sure your brand aligns with...

Do finances in your business intimidate you?? My friend Braden Drake helps creatives with the legal side of their business and their taxes. In this episode, he talks about what you need to do now and when you know when to hire out your finances. He also talks about creatives biggest mistake with legal and how he can help you in your business! Braden is a California licensed attorney and tax profes...

In this episode my design team and I are coming to you live from Dallas Market Center, in the trenches and on the hunt, talking about how to source efficiently and effectively. We want to share with you our tips on how you can source even without a market center in your backyard.  Debbie Pratt & Megan Fornes are the lead designers behind the brand of ML Interiors Group. Their award-winning designs...