Kryssie Maybay- Kismet Design

The Process Driven Designer

Arts EN ↓ 82 episodes

Listen to learn and nerd out about all things landscape design and running a creative service business. Hosted by Landscape Architect and owner of Kismet Design, Kryssie Maybay. I love design and expressing myself creatively. I have a great passion for sharing my ideas, passion, and perspective on design and business. Nothing happens by accident though, you have to set your intentions and do the work. Let's create something great together.

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Kryssie Maybay- Kismet Design

Episodes

6: Work- life balance: Saying no means getting to say Yes! 24.08.2022 13:07

Balance is a widespread topic lately. It seems everyone is talking about work-life balance. But there isn’t really a quantifiable definition of what that really means. That is because it will be different for everyone. Many times it feels like one side has to suffer to achieve this balance but it doesn’t. it is all about developing the mindset and sticking with it knowing that the outcome is total...

5: Efficiency and Profitability 11.08.2022 23:25

How do you charge for your creativity, what do you charge, and are you charging too much or too little? The hard questions creative entrepreneurs often find themselves asking.  Why do you show up in your business or job every day? It is not just to punch a time clock and earn a paycheck. It is often so much more than that.  For creatives like us, it is often quite complex. But it boils d...

4: Building a Business Through Referrals 05.08.2022 12:35

Referrals can be a potent tool for building a business. Join me in discussing how I acquire and develop my referrals, which have led to the success of the first few years of my business. Starting a business during a global pandemic may sound scary and daunting but given a lot of luck and some gratitude and good intentions it has been a blast.  Want to learn more? Follow me on Instagram @kisme...

3: Inspiration and Passion- the Design Process 15.07.2022 12:44

Inspiration can be found everywhere if you are open to it. Let's discuss harnessing and utilizing it to fuel your passion. 

2: Communication of Design 06.07.2022 20:55

Communication is the greatest tool in customer service that I have. Providing good communication will keep your process flowing efficiently, help you manage client expectations, and share your love and joy of design with your clients and colleagues. Join me for a brain dump on my thoughts on how I communicate through the entire design process and into the installation of a project. Listen carefull...

1: The Process Driven Designer 29.06.2022 7:44

Process is a valuable tool that can drive your creativity and provide a framework of efficiency and profitability for all creative professionals. Join me for a brief introduction to my process and go through a few key steps into developing and refining your process. learn more about my process at www. KismetDesignCo.com  

The Process Driven Designer (Trailer) 28.06.2022 0:31