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The Landscape Designer's Guide to Entrepreneurship is almost ready! Sign up to be the first to get notified when it is ready https://mailchi.mp/kismetdesignco.com/the-book Suggested episodes: 78: Know your numbers- Taxes and financial tracking 77: The Power of Resourcefulness 76: January Power Moves 73: You are the CEO of your Business 68: Tracking and Metrics 66: Mommypreneurship 62: Finding Focus 59: The Power of a Good To-Do List 58: Finding Balance and Being Present 52: Money Mindset 48: My Story 42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work 36: Finding New Clients 35: Designing Experiences 30: Teamwork 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 20: Building Brand 19: Deliberate not Perfect-Calming the Voice of Perfectionism 14: Year-End Planning 13: Delivering on Expectations 9: Defining your Ideal Client 8: Workflow- how to stay on track 7: Collaborating with a Remote Team 6: Work-life Balance 5: Efficiency and Profitability 4: Building a Business Through Referrals 3: Inspiration and Passion- the Design Process 2: Communication of Design 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/

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 client 76: January Power Moves 73: You are the CEO of your Business 56: Vision for a Better Life 44: Nailing your Niche with Rebecca West 36: Finding New Clients 35: Designing Experiences 27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process 20: Building Brand 9: Defining your Ideal Client 3: Inspiration and Passion- the Design Process 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/

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 Impact 56: Vision for a Better Life 50: Mental Health and Growth- Kelley Oklesson 49: Kindness is a Super Power – with Kelley Oklesson 43: Updating and Revising your Contracts with Naomi Goodman 40: What’s in a Contract? 27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process 13: Delivering on Expectations 9: Defining your Ideal Client 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/

Smart Financial Moves for Landscape Designers This 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 Moves 75: Yearly Planning- Visual Goals 73: You are the CEO of your Business 68: Tracking and Metrics 52: Money Mindset 14: Year-End Planning 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/

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 Business 70: Show Garden Update 3 NWFGS 69: Show garden update 2 NWFGS 67: Show Garden Update NWFGS 30: Teamwork 28: The Value of Networking 25: The Creation of a Show Garden 24: Process for Efficiency in Hand Drafting with Sara Meier 16: Collaboration Between Installer and Designer with KevinMonohan 7: Collaborating with a Remote Team 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/

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 Goals 73: You are the CEO of your Business 68: Tracking and Metrics 59: The Power of a Good To-Do List 14: 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 discount Suggested episodes: 73: You are the CEO of your Business 66: Mommypreneurship 62: Finding Focus 60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact 59: The Power of a Good To-Do List 58: Finding Balance and Being Present 56: Vision for a Better Life 47: Starting Energy 14: 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 Curious 34: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 2 Lisa Nunamaker 33: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 1 Lisa Nunamaker 27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process 21: Site Measurement Process 16: Collaboration Between Installer and Designer with KevinMonohan 13: 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 Steps 68: Tracking and Metrics 63: Marketing Tactics with Mardi Dover 62: Finding Focus 60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact 59: The Power of a Good To-Do List 56: Vision for a Better Life 53: Hiring the Right Team for Growth 42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work 30: Teamwork 20: Building Brand 14: 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/

Knowing when to slow down isn't easy. Often we find ourselves pushing though stress, sickness, doubt, fear... you name it. It serves us well sometimes but there are times when rest is the best for you. Suggested episodes: 71: Baby Steps 66: Mommypreneurship 60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact 58: Finding Balance and Being Present 56: Vision for a Better Life 26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally 19: Deliberate not Perfect-Calming the Voice of Perfectionism 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/

Sometimes big goals can feel scary and overwhelming, identifying and taking action on a single baby step in the right direction is all you need to do to get closer to that goal. Suggested episodes: 62: Finding Focus 60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact 59: The Power of a Good To-Do List 56: Vision for a Better Life 47: Starting Energy 44: Nailing your Niche with Rebecca West 42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work 28: The Value of Networking 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   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 Northwest Flower and Garden Show is complete. Here are my post show thoughts and dont' forget to sign up for the free webinar on how I designed this garden with insights to how you can create clarity of vision for your and your clients' gardens. All about the Gathering Garden https://kismetdesignco.com/nwfgs/ Suggested episodes: 69: Show Garden Update 2 67: Show Garden Update NWFGS 2025   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/

Prebuilding and collecting all the elements leading up to the show to make sure the build goes smoothly. Just like life-size legos. Check out the webpage:https://kismetdesignco.com/nwfgs/ Suggested episodes: 67:Show Garden Update  NWFGS 2025 25:The Creation of a Show Garden   Please be sure tosubscribe and follow⁠@kismetdesignco⁠&⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/

Metrics and tracking are super important especially when establishing goals for next year. If you want to dive deeper join me for my next class January 8th 2025 - The Yearly Planning Workshop Sign up here: https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/the-designer-shop/  Discount Code: CAMPFIRE Suggested episodes: 52: Money Mindset 14: Year-End Planning 8: Workflow- how to stay on track 6: Work-life Balance 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/

I am in the middle of designing and planning a display garden at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival for 2025. Join me in the first update on progress and stay tuned for more. Suggested episodes: 25: The Creation of a Show Garden 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/