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Welcome to Good Design For Good People by Al and Imo – your go-to podcast for all things design, DIY, building, business, family, and lifestyle.
Join Al and Imogen, the husband-and-wife team behind the furniture & lifestyle brand AL + IMO, as they share stories, tips, and insights from their journey of building a business, a home, and a life they love. From the creative process of design and the realities of DIY to running a business and navigating family life, this podcast is packed with inspiration, laughs, and actionable advice.
Whether you're a maker, a dreamer, or just curious about how to create a beautiful, sustainable life, this podcast is for you. Tune in for honest chats and plenty of behind-the-scenes moments.
Good design. Good vibes. For good people like you.
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Feeling overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list? Struggling to keep up with work, family, and life admin without dropping the ball? We’ve been there. In this episode, we’re sharing the one simple habit that has completely transformed how we juggle business, parenting, and life—our weekly Monday meeting. Whether you work with your partner or just want better communication at home, this structured check-in will help you get organised, stay on top of priorities, and avoid the last-minute chao...
Ever held back from sharing your work because you felt like it wasn’t good enough? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome creeps in at every stage of the creative journey—but the world needs what you have to offer. In this episode, we’re getting real about self-doubt, sharing our own struggles with imposter syndrome, and breaking down how to push past the fear of not being “ready.” We’ll talk about why perfectionism is just fear in disguise, how to reframe your mindset, and why starting is alway...
Have you ever felt stuck creatively because your space wasn’t working for you? Your surroundings have a huge impact on your creativity—so how do you design a space that inspires you? In this episode, we’re talking about how we’ve set up our workshop, studio, and home to support creativity, productivity, and fun! We’re sharing what works for us, things we're working on and how small changes can make a big difference. If you’ve ever felt stuck because your space wasn’t working for you, th...
Marketing and branding aren’t just extras—they’re essential to turning creativity into a successful business. In this episode, we’re diving into the strategies that have helped us grow our brand, connect with our audience, and promote our work authentically. Whether you're a maker, designer, or creative entrepreneur, we’re sharing practical tips on how to stand out, attract the right people, and build a business you’re proud of. What we cover in this episode: How to market your creative bus...
In this episode, we’re getting real about how we juggle running a business, working on creative projects, and raising two little ones. From making time for DIY to involving our kids in the process, we’re sharing what’s worked for us, what we’re still figuring out, and how we make it all kinda work. If you’ve ever struggled to find time for creativity while raising a family, this one’s for you! 💡 What We Cover in This Episode: How we make time for creative projects while parenting.The import...
DIY isn’t just about making things—it’s about making yourself more capable, confident, and creative. In this episode, we dive into how taking on projects (big or small) helps you trust yourself, develop problem-solving skills, and embrace the learning process. We’ll share personal stories of how DIY boosted our confidence, the mindset shifts that made all the difference, and why mistakes are just part of the journey. If you’ve ever doubted whether you can tackle a project, this one’s for you!...
Ever feel like you don’t have enough time for the things you want to do—but somehow spend hours glued to your phone? 📱 In this episode of Good Design for Good People, we’re diving into how to take back your time, break free from the scroll, and start creating instead of consuming. We’ll share tips on actioning your goals, being more efficient with life’s ‘have-to-dos,’ and setting boundaries with your phone so you can focus on what really matters. Plus, we unpack how phone addiction is effect...
In this episode of Good Design for Good People, we’re diving into goal setting and how it’s shaped our lives over the past 9 years. We explore everything from defining your values and strengths to reflecting on wins and lessons from the past year. We’ll walk you through practical steps like rating your life, creating a vision board, writing a letter to your future self, and breaking down short- and long-term goals. Whether you’re planning for the next 3 months or dreaming 5 years ahead...
We’re kicking off Season 2 of Good Design for Good People with a fresh start and so much to share! In this episode, we’re catching you up on everything happening behind the scenes—from welcoming our second baby, Daisy, to finishing and moving into our home, The Good Day House. We also dive into why we’ve rebranded the podcast and what this new chapter means to us. Join us as we reflect on the joys and challenges of the past year, share our vision for thoughtful design and sustainabilit...
G'day guys, we're in with a short announcement that we're wrapping up a long season 1 of Talkshop Podcast! It's time for us to go on a baby-growing / house building break. We'll be back with season 2 after we welcome our beautiful baby girl later in the year. A huge shoutout to everyone who's tuned into the show, it's been such a pleasure connecting with you all from all over the world! To keep up to date you can follow us on Instagram or you can join us inside Talkshop I...
G'day guys, we're back with a new episode of Talkshop - and a completely different type, we thought we'd record an episode that's not 'strictly business'. It doesn't follow a plan and it's essentially just myself and Al having a chat about a few things that have been on our minds recently. We'd love to hear your feedback as to whether we should record more like this. As always, thanks for tuning in! IMO + AL Follow Al + Imo on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/al_and_imo/ htt...
Do you ever post to social media and then... nothing? In today's digital age, social media has become a crucial platform for businesses to reach and engage with their target audience. However, with millions of users and ever-changing algorithms, it can be challenging to stand out from the crowd and attract new followers. In this episode, we will explore effective strategies to help you reach new audiences on social media and grow your online presence. From optimising your content to leveragi...
Recently a friend with a business had their Instagram disabled, they had over 40K followers, had spent tens of thousands of dollars on advertising through the platform, and heavily relied on it as a main sales channel. This was months ago and after trying everything and anything to get their account back they kept hitting dead ends and have had to start all over, from scratch. This thought has always frightened us, we’re never ones to put all of our eggs in one basket. In this e...
Being productive in a woodworking workshop can require a lot of time, effort, and focus. Whether you're a professional furniture-maker or a hobbyist, there are a few key strategies you can use to maximise your productivity and get more done. In this episode, we’re going to share with you our top productivity tips and things we’ve learned during our time full-time making. Whether you're working on small projects or large ones, these tips can help you stay focused, organised, and produc...
We’ll never forget the moments when both Al and myself started working full-time in our furniture-making business. The transition didn’t happen overnight, however it did happen a lot quicker than we expected. Before furniture making Al worked as a domestic carpenter working on high-end architectural residential builds. When we started Al + Imo it was a weekend side hustle. When the work picked up Al negotiated with his boss to drop Mondays to work on furniture. When we got busier agai...
Juggling the responsibilities of running a business and parenting can be a challenging task, we’ve had so many ups and downs since starting our furniture-making business in 2016. It requires careful planning and organisation, as well as effective communication with your partner especially when kids come into the picture. With some careful planning and a supportive network, it is possible to successfully balance the demands of both roles. In this episode, we share with you some stories of our...
We're stoked that you are here - it means you're keen on having a pretty epic 2023 - just like us!! We have been writing yearly goals lists together for the past 7 years, we do it at the beginning of each year. Although we don't look at them often throughout the year when we do we're pretty amazed to see we've ticked things off without even thinking about it. We've realised the power of writing down exactly what we want and in the process, we're achieving better health, wealth and hap...
Good habits can help increase productivity and efficiency in your furniture-making business. For example, if you consistently arrive at work on time, you will be able to get started on tasks more quickly and be more productive throughout the day. Additionally, if you establish a habit of regularly reviewing and organising your to-do list, you will be better able to prioritise tasks and complete them more efficiently. Good habits can help foster a positive work environment. If you consistentl...
This topic was suggested by one of our listeners inside our private Facebook group Talkshop Insiders, which you can join here. “How do you get inspiration for designs, where to get it from and how to keep designs original”. - Brittney Once you start researching you’ll realise there are lots of furniture makers out there making amazing things and also there is a lot of design cross-over. So how can you carve your own space within the industry and come up with designs that fee...
If you want to grow your business it’s really important that you think ahead and come up with a solid plan. As we lead into a new year we’ve been planning ahead to make sure that we allow ourselves realistic timeframes to achieve all of the things we want to in our business. In this blog post we’re going to share with you our top 3 steps that we use to plan ahead for success in our furniture making business. Chances are if you’re new to business, these steps may be new to you too! __...
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