Podcast Episodes

On todays episode of The Affluent Creative, I have the pleasure of featuring my guest client and dear friend, Deanne Bridenstine to discuss her journey from architecture to entrepreneurship. Deanne is … [Read more...] about 054: Hybrid Career Designer Deanne Bridenstine on Hiding Your Stuff

Believe it or not, I see so many designers flying without a net, which is what I call it when you work without a letter of agreement or with one that has absolutely no protection for you in it. A … [Read more...] about 053: Unlocking Business Growth with Effective Design Contracts: An In-depth Guide

In many parts of the country, we are seeing a downturn in business. The kneejerk response for many designers is panic mode–and that might be your reaction as well if you are dealing with the … [Read more...] about 052: What To Do When Inquiries Aren’t Coming In

Ever wondered why some client interactions leave you feeling frustrated and undervalued? The answer may lie in how you manage the design process for your clients. On today’s episode, we’re all about … [Read more...] about 051: Your Clients Aren’t Qualified, Take the Lead

If you’re anything like the many designers I coach, you may feel like your focus is pulled in so many directions that it is hard to clear a path forward to higher profits. Something that I have found … [Read more...] about 050: Where Your Focus Goes, Finances Grow

When did you last professionally check in with your team members? Have you ever tried utilizing a third party to collect self-evaluation answers from your team members rather than relying on skewed … [Read more...] about 049: Get Your Team to Get More Done

When was the last time that you invested and treated yourself to some quality self-care time? Is self-care something that you allow for yourself regularly or do you find yourself putting it off until … [Read more...] about 048: Your Permission Slip to Play (for More Profit)

High Point Market is only two months away! Can you believe it? If you haven’t already signed up to join me on my VIP tour of the best sourcing sites you’ve never heard of, you can head to … [Read more...] about 047: The Ultimate Sourcing System for More Profit