Episodes
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As both a designer and a small business owner your interactions create an impact on those around you. As a business owner, I leave an impact beyond my clients and beyond just the people I work with. How do you leave impact and what does your impact look like?
Class sign-up:
The Landscape Expo Webinar on Site Analysis
Designing with Grades Class- Kismet Design
Suggested episodes:
60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact
56: Vision for a Better Life
50: Mental Health and Growth- Kelley Oklesson
49: Kindness is a Super Power – with Kelley Oklesson
39: Empowerment and Decision Making from the Client Perspective with Kathleen Burgler
35: Designing Experiences
34: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 2 Lisa Nunamaker
33: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 1 Lisa Nunamaker
28: The Value of Networking
10: Navigating Sexism with Confidence and the Role of Mentorship
6: Work-life Balance
4: Building a Business Through Referrals
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco& @ProcessDrivenDesigner.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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Sometimes it is the smallest tasks that have the greatest impact on your business, your time, and your mental clarity. Let's talk about how to prioritize and dedicate your precious focus on the best and most impactful tasks.
Links:
Eisenhower Matrix
The Landscape Expo Webinar on Site Analysis
Designing with Grades Class
Suggested episodes:
59: The Power of a Good To-Do List
58: Finding Balance and Being Present
56: Vision for a Better Life
45: Latest Updates and Passions
26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally
19: Deliberate not Perfect-Calming the Voice of Perfectionism
8: Workflow- how to stay on track
6: Work-life Balance
5: Efficiency and Profitability
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco& @ProcessDrivenDesigner.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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I recently had a few great conversations with colleagues on keeping track of clients and workflow. The key is a great to do list!
www.Asana.com
Suggested episodes:
58: Finding Balance and Being Present
57: Balancing Seasons, Business, and Life with Cindy Funes
8: Workflow- how to stay on track
7: Collaborating with a Remote Team
6: Work-life Balance
5: Efficiency and Profitability
2: Communication of Design
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Balance can be tricky and it doesn't look the same for everyone. Balance is found in discipline and in looking at the big picture rather than the finite details.
Contracts class: Sign up HERE!
Suggested episodes:
57: Balancing Seasons, Business,and Life with Cindy Funes
45: Latest Updates and Passions
26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally
8: Workflow- how to stay on track
6: Work-life Balance
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco& @ProcessDrivenDesigner.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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Cindy Funes of Garden Revelry joins me to talk about her business systems and how she balances the seasonality of the container business. Be sure to check out her work and tune into her upcoming course offerings!
gardenrevelry.com
@gardenrevelry
Suggested episodes:
54: Growing Knowledge and Being Curious
53: Hiring the Right Team for Growth
51: Balancing New Opportunities and Growing with Sara Meier
45: Latest Updates and Passions
44: Nailing your Niche with Rebecca West
30: Teamwork
26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally
6: Work-life Balance
5: Efficiency and Profitability
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco& @ProcessDrivenDesigner.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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It is likely that when you started your business you had a vision for something bigger, something greater, something more fulfilling than what you were doing at the time. Is your business fulfilling that vision?
Suggested episodes:
55: Graphics skills to Communicate Design Vision with Lisa Nunamaker
54: Growing Knowledge and Being Curious
50: Mental Health and Growth- Kelley Oklesson
47: Starting Energy
45: Latest Updates and Passions
42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work
29: Switching Careers and Finding Transferable Skills withCourtney Olander
26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally
19: Deliberate not Perfect-Calming the Voice of Perfectionism
14: Year-End Planning
13: Delivering on Expectations
11: Taking the leap into business ownership with Sarah VanSanden
6: Work-life Balance
4: Building a Business Through Referrals
3: Inspiration and Passion- the Design Process
1: The Process Driven Designer
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco& @ProcessDrivenDesigner. Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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Lisa Nunamaker of Paper Garden Workshop joins me once again,this time to discuss her transition full time to Paper Garden Workshop and howshe teaches graphics to empower people with the skills to give them confidence tosupport themselves and follow their dreams.
‘When you feel comfortable drawing your vision then you feelcomfortable saying I can actually do this’- Lisa
'Its ok to grow slowly'. Lisa
https://www.papergardenworkshop.com/
Previous episodes with Lisa:34: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 2 Lisa Nunamaker
33: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 1 Lisa Nunamaker
Suggested episodes:
45: Latest Updates and Passions
28: The Value of Networking
27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process
12: Design Presentation
2: Communication of Design
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco& @ProcessDrivenDesigner.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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I think one of the biggest factors in knowledge growth is curiosity. Curiosity helps motivate me to acquire new knowledge and to ask questions. Here are some of my favorite people to seek new ideas and knowledge from.
Suggested episodes:
45: Latest Updates and Passions
44: Nailing your Niche with Rebecca West
41: Maintaining Engagement after Installation with Mardi Dover
38: The Power of Environment- Learning Through Osmosis
37: The Power of Education and Where it Falls Short
34: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 2 Lisa Nunamaker
33: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 1 Lisa Nunamaker
31: Business Acquisitions with Rodrigo Frias
23: Credentials and Licenses- What They Mean and are They Worth it
18: Artistry of Design Pt 2 with Lisa Bauer
17: Artistry of Design Pt 1 with Lisa Bauer
3: Inspiration and Passion- the Design Process
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco& @ProcessDrivenDesigner.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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Finding the right people to help you in your business mission will create growth pathways far beyond what you can do alone. To sign up for the live event on February 29th on Contracts, Billing, and Estimating go here! Use code podcast24 for a discount!
Suggested episodes:
40: What’s in a Contract?
30: Teamwork
20: Building Brand
13: Delivering on Expectations
7: Collaborating with a Remote Team
5: Efficiency and Profitability
4: Building a Business Through Referrals
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco & @ProcessDrivenDesigner. Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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Developing a good money mindset is a big part of growing as an entrepreneur and designer. Understanding costs, and billables, and being able to discuss it all confidently is part of the growing up process of your business and you as a professional.
To sign up for the live event on February 29th on Contracts, Billing, and Estimating go here! Use code podcast24 for a discount!
Suggested episodes:
48: My Story
45: Latest Updates and Passions
43: Updating and Revising your Contracts with Naomi Goodman
40: What’s in a Contract?
13: Delivering on Expectations
5: Efficiency and Profitability
2: Communication of Design
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco & @ProcessDrivenDesigner. Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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Sara Meier of GreenThumb SAM joins me once again! We discuss setting goals for growth, finding inspiration, and setting boundaries and rules to stay on track. Listen to her previous episode #24 here.
Follow Sara @GreenThumbSAM and check out the list of people and organizations inspiring her below.
Links:
Apld
Predeaux Design
Pangea Express
Topophyla
Kanvas Design
Lusan Landscaping
Cascade Gardens
Fredrickson Landscape
Whole Gardens NW
Banyon TreeDesign
Botanical Living
Beewise Gardens
Paper Garden Workshop
Gardens everyone talks about
Ardent Gardener
Groundsmith Collective
SVS Landscape Design
Adam Grant- Hidden Potential
Suggested episodes:
50: Mental Health and Growth- Kelley Oklesson
49: Kindness is a SuperPower – with Kelley Oklesson45: Latest Updates and Passions
34: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 2 Lisa Nunamaker
33: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 1 Lisa Nunamaker
28: The Value of Networking
24: Process for Efficiency in Hand Drafting with Sara Meier
8: Workflow- how to stay on track
6: Work-life Balance
4: Building a Business Through Referrals
3: Inspiration and Passion- the Design Process
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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Part 2 of my conversation with Kelley Oklesson, owner of Groundsmith Collective dives into growing as a business owner and designer and taking charge of mental health. She shares her struggles and how she supports emerging professionals and becomes the bridge for them to take their desires and ideas into reality and craft a career that will support them and the growing landscape design community. She strives to leave a positive mark on the profession through mentorship and harnessing her power of kindness and empathy.
References from the episode:
Podcasts:
Design Matters
Hidden Brain
Ted Radio Hour
On Being
99% Invisible
Freakonomics
How I Built This
The Landscape Nerd
Divine Unmuted
Books
In the Company of Women
Atomic Habits
Wonder Drug - Stephen Trzeciak, M.D.
The Human Element
Originals - Adam Grant
"innovation, creativity, and systemic solutions grow inthe gaps between the disciplines"
Mickey Fern, Former Deputy Director of the National Park Service
Follow and connect with Kelley! https://groundsmithcollective.com
Instagram @groundsmithcollective
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Kelley Oklesson the owner of Groundsmith Collective and I discuss the power of mentorship, and how she leads her team and mentors upcoming design professionals with kindness, empathy, and positivity. She unlocked the secret to combatting the loneliness of entrepreneurship by becoming the mentor we all needed when we were starting out. Tune back into part 2 as we dive into mental health, finding inspiration, and leaving a positive mark on the profession.
Quotes
"young people are the antidote to hopelessness...theybelieve the world is a changeable place."
Jason Reynolds, Author
Follow and connect with Kelley! https://groundsmithcollective.com
Instagram @groundsmithcollective
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Everyone starts as a beginner at some point. Here I share with you my path to where I am today, the experiences I got along the way, and how I started my design business.
Suggested episodes:
45: Latest Updates and Passions
42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work
38: The Power of Environment- Learning Through Osmosis
37: The Power of Education and Where it Falls Short
36: Finding New Clients
30: Teamwork
29: Switching Careers and Finding Transferable Skills withCourtney Olander
28: The Value of Networking
27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process
20: Building Brand
11: Taking the leap into business ownership with Sarah VanSanden
9: Defining your Ideal Client
6: Work-life Balance
4: Building a Business Through Referrals
1: The Process Driven Designer
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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The new year brings with it some magical energy of new beginnings and fresh starts. What are you going to do with that energy? I've got some big plans with mine!
Want the latest class or download? Use code podcast24 for 10% off!
Suggested episodes:
45: Latest Updates and Passions
44: Nailing your Niche with Rebecca West
43: Updating and Revising your Contracts with Naomi Goodman
42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work
26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally
14: Year-End Planning
11: Taking the leap into business ownership with Sarah VanSanden
8: Workflow- how to stay on track
6: Work-life Balance
5: Efficiency and Profitability
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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Join me in talking to Paul Balint the owner of Structure and Tree Outdoor Lighting. We discuss tips and tricks for better lighting design and installation in addition to some of our favorite fixures.
Find out more about Structure and Tree on their website or on social @Structure_and_Tree
Suggested episodes:
35: Designing Experiences
28: The Value of Networking
3: Inspiration and Passion- the Design Process
2: Communication of Design
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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I have some really exciting new offers as well as some gratitude to share with all of my fellow designers.
Check out the Designer Shop for offerings and use the code podcast23 for a discount.
Remember to tag @theprocessdrivendesigner on your Instagram post 'When I was a newbie'
Suggested episodes:
42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work
34: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 2 Lisa Nunamaker
33: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 1 Lisa Nunamaker
29: Switching Careers and Finding Transferable Skills withCourtney Olander
28: The Value of Networking
27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process
26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally
21: Site Measurement Process
19: Deliberate not Perfect-Calming the Voice of Perfectionism
14: Year-End Planning
11: Taking the leap into business ownership with Sarah VanSanden
10: Navigating Sexism with Confidence and the Role of Mentorship
3: Inspiration and Passion- the Design Process
1: The Process Driven Designer
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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Rebecca West is an Interior Designer, Author, and Business Coach. She joins me to discuss how designers regardless of industry can really hone in and best communicate to their clients what their niche and services are.
find out more and follow Rebecca at https://seriouslyhappy.com/about/
Get the Nail Your Niche Handout Here!
Suggested episodes:
42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work
40: What’s in a Contract?
36: Finding New Clients
20: Building Brand
9: Defining your Ideal Client
4: Building a Business Through Referrals
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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Contracts are an integral part of our businesses. It is not only essential to have but also to review and revise on a regular basis. Naomi Goodman of Firecracker recently went through the process of updating her contracts and shares the approach she took and the key elements she advises all designers to look at for their contracts.
Find out more about Naomi here: http://www.firecrackerdesignstudio.com/http://www.firecrackerdesignstudio.com/ and follow her on social @firecrackerdesignstudio
Suggested episodes:
40: What’s in a Contract?
28: The Value of Networking
14: Year-End Planning
5: Efficiency and Profitability
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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What is it that you love the most about what you do? For me, the creation and problem-solving really excite me, but I find the most joy in the outcome. The feedback from a client that they love spending time in their garden is what feels the best. My latest project that has me super excited is the Designer Shop on the courses page of my website where I have downloadable worksheets, webinars, and other resources.
Visit the Designer Shop Use discount code podcast23 for $5 off your first purchase
Suggested episodes:
41: Maintaining Engagement after Installation with Mardi Dover
20: Building Brand
14: Year-End Planning
6: Work-life Balance
3: Inspiration and Passion- the Design Process
1: The Process Driven Designer
Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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