Creative Genius Podcast
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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
Selling Your Business with the Buyer’s Success in Mind (Kirsten Kaplan)
Youve invested a lot personally and professionally in growing and sustaining your firm over the years to make it the thriving business it is today. When it comes to selling your business, however, th
Feed the Mothership (Julia Kirkendall)
If youre looking to grow your firms revenue and profit, consider diversifying into other areas. That can take many different forms, depending on your interests, creativity and the opportunities that
Lean into the Positive (Cindy Aplanalp Ruzicka)
Even in the best of times, running an interior design business presents many challenges. You can view them as obstacles, or you can view them as opportunities that drive you toward new possibilities.
Essentials of Project Management (Sarah Kimball)
No matter how creative or talented you are, the proof, as they say, is in the pudding. At the end of the day its what you deliver to the client that matters, not whats on the design board. Turning i