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Everyone seems to be talking about AI, especially in how it is going to replace jobs. Lets talk about it.Suggested episodes:80: Qualifying Clients77: The Power of Resourcefulness76: January Power Moves75: Yearly Planning- Visual Goals74: Code Conformance73: You are the CEO of your Business68: Tracking and Metrics64: The Power of Presentation61: Creating Impact60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact59: The Power of a Good To-Do List39: Empowerment and Decision Making from the Client Perspective with Kathleen Burgler35: Designing Experiences34: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 2 Lisa Nunamaker33: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 1 Lisa Nunamaker24: Process for Efficiency in Hand Drafting with Sara Meier18: Artistry of Design Pt 2 with Lisa Bauer17: Artistry of Design Pt 1 with Lisa Bauer16: Collaboration Between Installer and Designer with KevinMonohan13: Delivering on Expectations12: Design Presentation8: Workflow- how to stay on track5: Efficiency and Profitability3: Inspiration and Passion- the Design Process2: Communication of Design1: 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/

The Landscape Designer's Guide to Entrepreneurship is almost ready! Sign up to be the first to get notified when it is readyhttps://mailchi.mp/kismetdesignco.com/the-book Suggested episodes:78: Know your numbers- Taxes and financial tracking77: The Power of Resourcefulness76: January Power Moves73: You are the CEO of your Business68: Tracking and Metrics66: Mommypreneurship62: Finding Focus59: The Power of a Good To-Do List58: Finding Balance and Being Present52: Money Mindset48: My Story42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work36: Finding New Clients35: Designing Experiences30: Teamwork29: Switching Careers and Finding Transferable Skills withCourtney Olander28: The Value of Networking27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally20: Building Brand19: Deliberate not Perfect-Calming the Voice of Perfectionism14: Year-End Planning13: Delivering on Expectations9: Defining your Ideal Client8: Workflow- how to stay on track7: Collaborating with a Remote Team6: Work-life Balance5: Efficiency and Profitability4: Building a Business Through Referrals3: Inspiration and Passion- the Design Process2: Communication of Design1: 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/ 

Qualifying clients can be a game changer for your business. No one wants to waste time chasing projects that don’t pan out. We also want to do everything we can to work with our ideal clients and refer out anyone that isn’t a good fit for us. Suggested episodes:79: Breakingup with a client76: January Power Moves73: You are the CEO of your Business56: Vision for a Better Life44: Nailing your Niche with Rebecca West36: Finding New Clients35: Designing Experiences27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process20: Building Brand9: Defining your Ideal Client3: Inspiration and Passion- the Design Process2: 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/ 

Ugg, no one wants to fire a client, but sometimes it's best for both of you. Let me walk you through how to objectively look at the situation and prepare yourself if you find yourself in this situation.Suggested episodes:60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact56: Vision for a Better Life50: Mental Health and Growth- Kelley Oklesson49: Kindness is a Super Power – with Kelley Oklesson43: Updating and Revising your Contracts with Naomi Goodman40: What’s in a Contract?27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process13: Delivering on Expectations9: Defining your Ideal Client2: 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/ 

Smart Financial Moves for Landscape DesignersThis episode explores key financial strategies for landscapedesign business owners. Learn the differences between running your business asa sole proprietor or S Corporation, including how the right choice can impactyour taxes, liability, and overall growth. Real-life experiences illustrate theadvantages of switching to an S corp, such as saving money and gaining clearerinsight into your profits.We also highlight common pitfalls, like mixing personal andbusiness finances or ignoring unpaid invoices, and offer practical advice: keepaccounts separate, set clear payment terms, and use tools like QuickBooks. Theepisode’s takeaway: understanding your numbers helps you make informeddecisions and build a stable, thriving business. Subscribe and share if youfound this valuable!Suggested episodes:76: January Power Moves75: Yearly Planning- Visual Goals73: You are the CEO of your Business68: Tracking and Metrics52: Money Mindset14: Year-End Planning5: 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/ 

The two most important characteristics for business owners: Resourcefulness and Efficiency. Join me to explore some tips to foster a more resourceful mindset.Suggested episodes:73: You are the CEO of your Business70: Show Garden Update 3 NWFGS69: Show garden update 2 NWFGS67: Show Garden Update NWFGS 30: Teamwork28: The Value of Networking25: The Creation of a Show Garden24: Process for Efficiency in Hand Drafting with Sara Meier16: Collaboration Between Installer and Designer with KevinMonohan7: Collaborating with a Remote Team5: 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/ 

Start your year off strong. Here are 4 easy-to-incorporate tasks to set yourself up for a successful year. Want more? listen to my other planning episodes or grab my yearly planning workbook here!Suggested episodes:75: Yearly Planning- Visual Goals73: You are the CEO of your Business68: Tracking and Metrics59: The Power of a Good To-Do List14: Year-End Planning 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/

Putting goals and intentions in a visual format and mapping out how they impact my business is my newest addition to my yearly planning process. Join me in creating clarity around your goals and strategy for the upcoming year!The original planning Episode 14: ⁠Year-End Planning⁠Sign up for a one-on-one coaching session and use code vision10 for a discountSuggested episodes:73: You are the CEO of your Business66: Mommypreneurship62: Finding Focus60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact59: The Power of a Good To-Do List58: Finding Balance and Being Present56: Vision for a Better Life47: Starting Energy14: Year-End Planning 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/ 

Code conformance may be boring, but your clients are counting on you to understand the rules they don't even know exist.Suggested episodes:54: Growing Knowledge and Being Curious34: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 2 Lisa Nunamaker33: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 1 Lisa Nunamaker27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process21: Site Measurement Process16: Collaboration Between Installer and Designer with KevinMonohan13: Delivering on Expectations 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/ 

CEO, CFO, COO, the entire C-suite might be you. How you tackle each role helps you manage and strategize your business. Suggested episodes:71: Baby Steps68: Tracking and Metrics63: Marketing Tactics with Mardi Dover62: Finding Focus60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact59: The Power of a Good To-Do List56: Vision for a Better Life53: Hiring the Right Team for Growth42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work30: Teamwork20: Building Brand14: Year-End PlanningPlease 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/