Creative Genius Podcast
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All About Innovation (Jeff Standridge)
In his 2020 account of his 15 years as CEO of the Disney empire, The Ride of a Lifetime, Roger Iger proclaimed the maxim, "Innovate or Die". It quickly became a mantra for business executives and woul
Social Media Marketing for Interior Designers (Darla Powell)
Using social media to market products and services is not a new practice. But in recent years it has increased exponentially with the massive popularity of channels like TikTok and Instagram. That pro
Outsourcing Virtual Assistants (Danae Branson)
Practicing interior design is highly demanding. So is running a small business. Combine them and you have a perfect storm for generating stress and burnout. You can ease some of that pressure by getti
Doing What You Love (Dawn Sweitzer)
People have many reasons for why they do the jobs that they do. Certainly, some may have more options than others. Yet, time and again studies, personal accounts and memoirs attest to the fact that pe
What Does My Business Need to Be Profitable? (Ali Faulkner)
Alas, there is no magic formula or time-tested blueprint for running a successful interior design business. One reason is that, despite a number of similarities, each interior design business is uniqu
When a Recruiter Can Make All the Difference (Ken Roberts)
Perhaps at one time or another youve considered using a recruiter to help you with a difficult or timely hire. Perhaps, too, after reviewing their fees you decided to conduct the search on your own.
Moving Beyond Fear (Rhonda Britten)
Fear can be a positive emotion, protecting us from danger. Fear can also be a hindrance, holding us back from achieving our best, true selves. Deep-seated fears and traumas from the earliest years of
Planning for the New Longevity (Michael Clinton)
In many parts of the world, life expectancy is increasing. Many adults in the U.S. today can anticipate living into their 80s and possibly beyond. Maintaining a high quality of life in ones later yea
Upping Your Social Media Game (Laurie Laizure)
Many interior designers today maintain one or more social media accounts as a means of promoting themselves and their firms. Many also say they dont get much new business from their social media effo
Avoiding Pitfalls When Selling Your Business (Manny Clark)
As with any major transaction, many things can go wrong when selling a business. You need to be well-informed and diligent from the very beginning. Some mistakes or oversights could end up reducing th