The Process Driven Designer

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/ 

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 Steps66: Mommypreneurship60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact58: Finding Balance and Being Present56: Vision for a Better Life26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally19: Deliberate not Perfect-Calming the Voice of Perfectionism6: 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 Focus60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact59: The Power of a Good To-Do List56: Vision for a Better Life47: Starting Energy44: Nailing your Niche with Rebecca West42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work28: The Value of Networking26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally19: Deliberate not Perfect-Calming the Voice of Perfectionism8: Workflow- how to stay on track6: 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 267: 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 202525: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/

Being a business owner and a parent is no joke. Juggling being a busy sports mom and entrepreneurship has its struggles and triumphs. Suggested episodes: 60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact 59: The Power of a Good To-Do List 58: Finding Balance and Being Present 57: Balancing Seasons, Business, and Life with Cindy Funes 56: Vision for a Better Life 51: Balancing New Opportunities and Growing with Sara Meier 32: Pros and Cons to the at Home Office Space 30: Teamwork 26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally 24: Process for Efficiency in Hand Drafting with Sara Meier 19: Deliberate not Perfect-Calming the Voice of Perfectionism 11: Taking the leap into business ownership with Sarah Van Sanden 7: Collaborating with a Remote Team 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/

Well, you never know... I have met clients with some super interesting professions. Today, rather than sharing wisdom or ideas to make your business run smoothly or inspire new ideas, I share a funny story about awkward client interactions. Share your stories with me! kryssie@kismetdesignco.com ⁠⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠⁠. Suggested episodes: 54: Growing Knowledge and Being Curious 48: My Story 45: Latest Updates and Passions 42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work   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/

How you present your designs is critical to your client understanding the design and enjoying the design process. Upcoming Mini-Class on Lighting Design Sign Up Here! Podcast listeners can use code podcast24 for a discount! Suggested episodes: 27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process 15: Virtual Meetings and Presentations 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/  

Marketing tactics and mindsets for landscape designers. Best place to reach Mardi   https://www.mardidover.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mardi_dover/ Coupon code! MAYBAY50 gets you $50 off your purchase of the marketing masterclass. https://www.mardidover.com/classes Suggested episodes: 44: Nailing your Niche with Rebecca West 41:⁠ Maintaining Engagement after Installation with Mardi Dover⁠ 36: Finding New Clients 28: The Value of Networking 27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process 20: Building Brand 16: Collaboration Between Installer and Designer with Kevin Monohan 9: Defining your Ideal Client 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/

The ability to focus on the task at hand and to follow the framework and processes that you have designed is the magic formula for efficiency. Focused work can 2x your available time. I share my 4 key steps to focused work time. Suggested episodes: 61: Creating Impact 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 8: Workflow- how to stay on track 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/

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/

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/

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   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/  

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/

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/

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 with Courtney 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 Van Sanden 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/

Lisa Nunamaker of Paper Garden Workshop joins me once again, this time to discuss her transition full time to Paper Garden Workshop and how she teaches graphics to empower people with the skills to give them confidence to support themselves and follow their dreams. ‘When you feel comfortable drawing your vision then you feel comfortable 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/

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/