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The Mood Board Interview SeriesAlberthe K. Buabeng, Founder of Albie KnowsIt’s May and I am back with a fresh new batch of interviews!!! As interior design content creator and freelance writer, Albie specializes in connecting her decor-obsessed audience with beautiful pieces and functional design to transform their ordinary spaces into extraordinary dreamscapes. We will also dig into her upcoming design conference, The Meridian experience which is June 8-11th in Bellevue, Washington. This week's interior design game is all about Albie's take on storage and organization trends for the home. Be sure to check out the shoppable mood board at angelabelt.com to learn more about this interview. ...2022-05-0244 min
The Design You PodcastRedefining the Hustle with Alberthe Buabeng (Albie Knows)Join us this week where we’ll discuss all things hustle and why staying true to yourself is the only way to thrive. We’ll explain why you need to be willing to get uncomfortable in life in order to grow, and why creating white space in our lives is the only way to pick up the path to contentment. Success is often right in front of us, we just need to make the time to see it. Inspiring is an understatement – you’re going to love this episode! Get full show notes and more information here: https...2020-08-131h 02
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsHow Culture and Travel Inspire Design with Keia McSwainMEET KEIACurrently, the Owner and Project Manager of Kimberly & Cameron Interiors, consider Keia a well organized, highly effective interior design obsessed Wonder Woman. Additionally, she serves as the President of the Black Interior Designers Network.I knew that there was no better way to celebrate (and honor) Black History Month than to have the President of the Black Interior Designers Network on the show.As someone who has worked effortlessly and endlessly to create a space for designers of color within the industry, in our conversation we talk about celebrating diversity...2020-02-2500 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 004: How Culture and Travel Inspire Design with Keia McSwainMEET KEIA
Currently, the Owner and Project Manager of Kimberly & Cameron Interiors, consider Keia a well organized, highly effective interior design obsessed Wonder Woman. Additionally, she serves as the President of the Black Interior Designers Network.
I knew that there was no better way to celebrate (and honor) Black History Month than to have the President of the Black Interior Designers Network on the show.
As someone who has worked effortlessly and endlessly to create a space for designers of color within the industry, in our conversation we talk about celebrating diversity...2020-02-2544 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsWhy E-Design Isn't For You (And That's Okay)Be it on Instagram, via YouTube comments, or straight to my email, I frequently get questions related to e-design — getting started, software to use, how to charge…you name it. Hell, it was probably a question from you!Spoiler: my most frequently asked question is always software related, LOL.But one question I would’ve expected to get more of that was actually my least asked question was whether or not e-design was a good fit.I’ve had designer friends remove e-design from their service offerings, realizing that it wasn’t a good fit f...2020-02-2100 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 003: Why E-Design Isn't For You (And That's Okay)Be it on Instagram, via YouTube comments, or straight to my email, I frequently get questions related to e-design — getting started, software to use, how to charge…you name it. Hell, it was probably a question from you!
Spoiler: my most frequently asked question is always software related, LOL.
But one question I would’ve expected to get more of that was actually my least asked question was whether or not e-design was a good fit.
I’ve had designer friends remove e-design from their service offerings, realizing that it wasn’t a good fit f...2020-02-2112 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 002: What Do You Do When Nothing Seems to Be Working?Whether it’s in your business or in your personal life, have you ever had those moments when it just seems like nothing you do is working? Like you just can’t catch a break or get “it” right, whatever “it” is? Yeah, I’ve been there!
So what do you do when you’re in the thick of all these feelings? What do you do when nothing seems to be working?
Spoiler alert: there isn’t a one size fits all answer.
But in this episode, I want to share with you some of the mo...2020-02-1113 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsWhat Do You Do When Nothing Seems to Be Working?Whether it’s in your business or in your personal life, have you ever had those moments when it just seems like nothing you do is working? Like you just can’t catch a break or get “it” right, whatever “it” is? Yeah, I’ve been there! So what do you do when you’re in the thick of all these feelings? What do you do when nothing seems to be working?Spoiler alert: there isn’t a one size fits all answer.But in this episode, I want to share with you some of the most c...2020-02-1100 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsAnniversary Episode: 8 Lessons I Learned Starting OverA year ago (depending on when you’re listening to this), I became an official podcaster. I learned a lot, made a lot of mistakes, spoke to a lot of people, and went on the ride of a lifetime because I took a leap of faith and invested in another one of my big crazy ideas.
Now, a year later, we are back for season 2 — 6 months later than planned but totally okay — and I am super excited to be back with new conversations, stories, and lessons to share.
With every pivot was a lesson so let’s...2020-02-0417 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsAnniversary Episode: 8 Lessons I Learned Starting OverA year ago (depending on when you’re listening to this), I became an official podcaster. I learned a lot, made a lot of mistakes, spoke to a lot of people, and went on the ride of a lifetime because I took a leap of faith and invested in another one of my big crazy ideas.Now, a year later, we are back for season 2 — 6 months later than planned but totally okay — and I am super excited to be back with new conversations, stories, and lessons to share.With every pivot was a lesson so let’s...2020-02-0400 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsWhat I Learned After 6 Months of PodcastingIn the Fall of 2018 I had the crazy idea of rebranding The E-Design Experience and creating The Design Influence podcast. By the end of October, I’d secured nearly a dozen guests for the show and shortly after began batch recording the first season of solo episodes, guest conversations, and Q & A sessions. While I had a general idea of what I wanted for the show and had sought some counsel from more seasoned podcasters, I really and truly had no idea what I’d gotten myself into. Sound familiar? So what have...2019-06-1100 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 021: What I Learned After 6 Months of PodcastingIn the Fall of 2018 I had the crazy idea of rebranding The E-Design Experience and creating The Design Influence podcast. By the end of October, I’d secured nearly a dozen guests for the show and shortly after began batch recording the first season of solo episodes, guest conversations, and Q & A sessions.
While I had a general idea of what I wanted for the show and had sought some counsel from more seasoned podcasters, I really and truly had no idea what I’d gotten myself into. Sound familiar?
So what have...2019-06-1123 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsQ & Albie: The Business of Batching with Heather HessIf you caught the last episode then you know I hung out with fellow wife, mama, e-designer, and content creator, Heather Hess. We had a great conversation all around the other side of e-design and working with third-party platforms — and trust me when I say, if you’re someone who has been considering e-design as a service or business model, this is definitely an episode you’ll want to tune into. In addition to how Heather secured her first clients via Etsy, we also talked about how she built a loyal community on Instagram, how she secure...2019-06-0700 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsQ & Albie: The Business of Batching with Heather HessIf you caught the last episode then you know I hung out with fellow wife, mama, e-designer, and content creator, Heather Hess. We had a great conversation all around the other side of e-design and working with third party platforms — and trust me when I say, if you’re someone who has been considering e-design as a service or business model, this is definitely an episode you’ll want to tune into.
In addition to how Heather secured her first clients via Etsy, we also talked about how she built a loyal community on Instagram, how she se...2019-06-0739 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 020: The Other Side of E-Design and Third Party Platforms with Heather HessIt’s no secret that I love chatting with fellow e-designers, but it’s not something I’ve ever done on the show, so today’s episode — the last guest episode of the season — is with my girl Heather Hess and we have a lot to talk about.
Heather’s passion for design started in her own home.
As a mother to 4 young kids, she quickly realized that the design of a home greatly impacts how people function inside. Heather believes a home should reflect the personality of those inside, so she loves that her job i...2019-06-0451 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsThe Other Side of E-Design and Third Party Platforms with Heather HessIt’s no secret that I love chatting with fellow e-designers, but it’s not something I’ve ever done on the show, so today’s episode — the last guest episode of the season — is with my girl Heather Hess and we have a lot to talk about. Heather’s passion for design started in her own home. As a mother to 4 young kids, she quickly realized that the design of a home greatly impacts how people function inside. Heather believes a home should reflect the personality of those inside, so she loves that her job i...2019-06-0400 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsMinisode 002: Why You're Really Struggling Online (And What To Do About It)Way back, while I was recording the premiere episode on blogging and whether or not your blog is working for you or against you, it hit me — yes, we’re designers, but where many of you struggle isn’t where you think you struggle. Anyone making money with an online business — not brick and mortar or in-person — has to be rocking some other facets of the online world. I’m talking everyone from the online educator to the beauty guru. What they understand is the need to show up online. Not in all the places but in the places they do best...2019-05-2410 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsWhy You're Really Struggling Online (And What To Do About It)Way back, while I was recording the premiere episode on blogging and whether or not your blog is working for you or against you, it hit me — yes, we’re designers, but where many of you struggle isn’t where you think you struggle. Anyone making money with an online business — not brick and mortar or in-person — has to be rocking some other facets of the online world. I’m talking everyone from the online educator to the beauty guru. What they understand is the need to show up online. Not in all the places but in the places they do best2019-05-2400 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 019: How I Secure Interviews and Collaborations With A Small FollowingOver the past year, I have been able to secure interviews and sponsored collaborations, all on the heels of a yearlong social media sabbatical. I share this with you because while I am immensely proud this, what I am most proud of is the circumstances under which I hit these milestones — with a small number of followers/subscribers across all of my social channels. We often hear about the pressure to have high numbers as social proof, but there is something to be said for the micro-micro-MICRO-influencer who, as the saying goes, is small but mighty!
So...2019-05-2119 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsHow I Secure Interviews and Collaborations With A Small FollowingOver the past year, I have been able to secure interviews and sponsored collaborations, all on the heels of a yearlong social media sabbatical. I share this with you because while I am immensely proud this, what I am most proud of is the circumstances under which I hit these milestones — with a small number of followers/subscribers across all of my social channels. We often hear about the pressure to have high numbers as social proof, but there is something to be said for the micro-micro-MICRO-influencer who, as the saying goes, is small but mighty! So...2019-05-2100 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 018: From Side Hustle to Self Employed with Amanda AmatoIn the short amount of time I’ve been on my designpreneur journey, I can say more than half of the designers I’ve met are, or started as, “side hustlers” — working a whole other job full-time while pursuing a design business. That transition from "side hustle" to self-employed isn’t just quitting a job & starting a new one — it’s as much a financial & mental transition, as it is a physical one. So I am excited for you guys to hear today’s conversation with one of my fav people, Amanda Amato.
Last year Amanda made t...2019-05-1746 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsFrom Side Hustle to Self Employed with Amanda AmatoIn the short amount of time I’ve been on my designpreneur journey, I can say more than half of the designers I’ve met are, or started as, “side hustlers” — working a whole other job full-time while pursuing a design business. That transition from "side hustle" to self-employed isn’t just quitting a job & starting a new one — it’s as much a financial & mental transition, as it is a physical one. So I am excited for you guys to hear today’s conversation with one of my fav people, Amanda Amato.Last year Amanda made the de...2019-05-1700 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 017: The Power of Positioning Yourself As An Influencer (If You Want To)One of the tracks of last summer's conference — The Exponential Designpreneur — focused exclusively on the growth of designers, beyond design. With that a lot of the content was crafted around other avenues of income & visibility, such as personal branding & establishing yourself as an influencer within (and outside of) the design community.
Translation: being an influencer.
In this episode, I’m going to talk about what it can look like being not only a designer in the industry, but an influencer in the industry.
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Resources:
• Episode 001: Making Your Blog Work...2019-05-1423 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsThe Power of Positioning Yourself As An Influencer (If You Want To)One of the tracks of last summer's conference — The Exponential Designpreneur — focused exclusively on the growth of designers, beyond design. With that a lot of the content was crafted around other avenues of income & visibility, such as personal branding & establishing yourself as an influencer within (and outside of) the design community.Translation: being an influencer.In this episode, I’m going to talk about what it can look like being not only a designer in the industry, but an influencer in the industry.—Resources:• Episode 001: Making Your Blog Work...2019-05-1400 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsQ & Albie: You're A CEO So Act Like It with Veronica SolomonIf you tuned in last week then this minisode is gonna be a real treat because we are back with Veronica Solomon for a Q & A on #allthethings when it comes to being the CEO in your business.
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Last Week:
• paying yourself first
• understanding business principles
• diversifying services
• embracing shiny object syndrome
• selling in your business model
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This week we’re answering:
• I am just getting started out & everyone says to niche down. How do I identify my niche? (2:06)2019-05-1021 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsQ & Albie: You're A CEO So Act Like It with Veronica SolomonIf you tuned in last week then this minisode is gonna be a real treat because we are back with Veronica Solomon for a Q & A on #allthethings when it comes to being the CEO in your business.—Last Week:• paying yourself first• understanding business principles• diversifying services• embracing shiny object syndrome• selling in your business model—This week we’re answering:• I am just getting started out & everyone says to niche down. How do I identify my niche? (2:06)2019-05-1000 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsYou're A CEO So Act Like It with Veronica SolomonVeronica Solomon has been creating beautiful interiors for the last 10 years, and knows a thing or two about the ups and downs in the business. The landscape of interior design has changed dramatically over the years, and with all the changes, she has learned how to package her services, market her business, and create an iron-clad process that clients see value in, and are willing to pay top dollar for. These processes and systems have grown her business exponentially. And not only did clients take notice, but so do publications, industry organizations, vendors and fellow designers.When...2019-05-0300 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 016: You're A CEO So Act Like It with Veronica SolomonVeronica Solomon has been creating beautiful interiors for the last 10 years, and knows a thing or two about the ups and downs in the business. The landscape of interior design has changed dramatically over the years, and with all the changes, she has learned how to package her services, market her business, and create an iron-clad process that clients see value in, and are willing to pay top dollar for. These processes and systems have grown her business exponentially. And not only did clients take notice, but so do publications, industry organizations, vendors and fellow designers.
2019-05-0355 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsGetting Clear On Goals & Choosing To Be Excellent with LuAnn NigaraLuAnn Nigara is the co-owner of Window Works in Livingston, NJ, the author of The Making of A Well-Designed Business™ and the engaging host of the 5-star rated podcast A Well-Designed Business™.The podcast, A Well-Designed Business™ is the definitive resource for interior design professionals interested in operating a profitable and productive business. Known for asking questions that get to the heart of the subject, her show is down to earth and actionable. In our conversation we talk about how hard it is to run a systemized, profitable business, noting that it is not something done lightly but wi...2019-04-1900 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 015: Getting Clear On Goals & Choosing To Be Excellent with LuAnn NigaraLuAnn Nigara is the co-owner of Window Works in Livingston, NJ, the author of The Making of A Well-Designed Business™ and the engaging host of the 5-star rated podcast A Well-Designed Business™.
The podcast, A Well-Designed Business™ is the definitive resource for interior design professionals interested in operating a profitable and productive business. Known for asking questions that get to the heart of the subject, her show is down to earth and actionable. In our conversation we talk about how hard it is to run a systemized, profitable business, noting that it is not something done lightly but wi...2019-04-191h 02
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 014: What People Never Told You About Business with Niki McNeillNiki is a Raleigh, NC native and has been working in the interior design industry for nearly 10 years. After being fired unexpectedly at the beginning of 2018, she decided to build her own design company, SingleBubblePop Design Studio. In less than a year, she’s grossed well over 6 figures and already starting to build our her team. When we decide to start our own businesses, for most of us, it’s a lot of trial and error. We can only hope that in those errors, we learn and continue to be better with each new attempt. That’s what Niki d...2019-04-1245 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsWhat People Never Told You About Business with Niki McNeillNiki is a Raleigh, NC native and has been working in the interior design industry for nearly 10 years. After being fired unexpectedly at the beginning of 2018, she decided to build her own design company, SingleBubblePop Design Studio.In less than a year, she’s grossed well over 6 figures and already starting to build our her team. When we decide to start our own businesses, for most of us, it’s a lot of trial and error. We can only hope that in those errors, we learn and continue to be better with each new attempt. That’s what N...2019-04-1200 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 013: Navigating Visibility Opportunities While Remaining On Brand & In Alignment with RachelAs something of a “visibility whisperer”, I got to discuss "Visibility Management" (as opposed to time management) with Rachel Moriarty. We talk all about what it’s like navigating visibility opportunities while remaining on brand & in alignment, with some examples from recent collaborations.
Rachel Moriarty wears many hats — from being a leading home style expert to best selling author to product designer. With more than 13 years of experience in design, her work as a photo stylist has also been published in home furnishing catalogs and industry magazines. Besides home makeovers, Rachel's current projects include a new tile lin...2019-04-051h 03
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsNavigating Visibility Opportunities While Remaining On Brand & In Alignment with RachelAs something of a “visibility whisperer”, I got to discuss "Visibility Management" (as opposed to time management) with Rachel Moriarty. We talk all about what it’s like navigating visibility opportunities while remaining on brand & in alignment, with some examples from recent collaborations.Rachel Moriarty wears many hats — from being a leading home style expert to best selling author to product designer. With more than 13 years of experience in design, her work as a photo stylist has also been published in home furnishing catalogs and industry magazines. Besides home makeovers, Rachel's current projects include a new tile lin...2019-04-0500 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 012: Going Beyond the Projects & Clients with Cheryl LuckettWith an unwavering faith & charming southern style, designer Cheryl Luckett has built a brand that is hard to miss & even harder not to love. Southern Home describes Cheryl’s style as “opulence in reach” and I couldn’t have said it better myself. In 2012, she launched Dwell by Cheryl Interiors on a mission to transform her clients’ houses into homes that are not only pleasing to the eye but that provide a sense of well-being both inside and out.
For more than 15 years Cheryl worked at a Fortune 500 company in Charlotte, North Carolina as a Regis...2019-03-261h 04
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsGoing Beyond the Projects & Clients with Cheryl LuckettWith an unwavering faith & charming southern style, designer Cheryl Luckett has built a brand that is hard to miss & even harder not to love. Southern Home describes Cheryl’s style as “opulence in reach” and I couldn’t have said it better myself. In 2012, she launched Dwell by Cheryl Interiors on a mission to transform her clients’ houses into homes that are not only pleasing to the eye but that provide a sense of well-being both inside and out.For more than 15 years Cheryl worked at a Fortune 500 company in Charlotte, North Carolina as a Registered...2019-03-2600 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 011: Finding Purpose in Your PivotsAs children we’re asked what we want to be when we grow up. I think this is actually still a thing, where adults, unwittingly, tell kids figure out your life early and figure it out fast. While I do believe it’s never too early to start planting the seeds of the future, I know that what I wanted to be at 5 isn’t what I wanted to be at 7… at 14… at 19… or at 25. And now that I’m in my 30s, what I am and what I want to be is none of those previous things.
A lot of...2019-03-1920 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsFinding Purpose in Your PivotsAs children we’re asked what we want to be when we grow up. I think this is actually still a thing, where adults, unwittingly, tell kids figure out your life early and figure it out fast. While I do believe it’s never too early to start planting the seeds of the future, I know that what I wanted to be at 5 isn’t what I wanted to be at 7… at 14… at 19… or at 25. And now that I’m in my 30s, what I am and what I want to be is none of those previous things.A lot of us...2019-03-1900 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 010: The Business of E-DesignAs an online interior designer (exclusively) and also a content creator, I realized after undergoing my own journey of exploration, that many of the challenges fellow online designpreneurs were facing weren’t being specifically addressed, and so The E-Design Experience was born. But what is e-design? How do you do it? What does it look like? Who is it for? So in today’s episode, I want to talk all about the business of e-design with you, hopefully answering some of those questions for you.
What is E-Design?
Exactly as the name impl...2019-03-1228 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsThe Business of E-DesignAs an online interior designer (exclusively) and also a content creator, I realized after undergoing my own journey of exploration, that many of the challenges fellow online designpreneurs were facing weren’t being specifically addressed, and so The E-Design Experience was born. But what is e-design? How do you do it? What does it look like? Who is it for? So in today’s episode, I want to talk all about the business of e-design with you, hopefully answering some of those questions for you.What is E-Design?Exactly as the name implies, e-design aka onli...2019-03-1200 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsWalking Away From EntrepreneurshipIt’s an interesting time we live in where being an entrepreneur is more coveted than being whatever your craft is. But Gary V says it best when he says entrepreneurship is glamorized. What about all the other ugly parts of entrepreneurship that no one talks about?The daily grind for new clients?The overhead?The taxes?The late nights & early mornings?The wins & losses that are all yours, and no one else’s?The payroll?I want to talk about walking away from...2019-03-0500 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 009: Walking Away From EntrepreneurshipIt’s an interesting time we live in where being an entrepreneur is more coveted than being whatever your craft is. But Gary V says it best when he says entrepreneurship is glamorized. What about all the other ugly parts of entrepreneurship that no one talks about?
The daily grind for new clients?
The overhead?
The taxes?
The late nights & early mornings?
The wins & losses that are all yours, and no one else’s?
The payroll?
I want...2019-03-0530 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsQ & Albie: Mastering Brand Sponsorships & Collaborations with Morgan MolitorIf you tuned in the past 2 weeks then this minisode is gonna bring you full circle because we are back with Morgan Molitor for a Q & A on #allthethings when it comes to working with brands, pitching yourself, and creating content.Week One:• Hiring a team in preparation for growth• The power in pitching brands (and not waiting for them)• What it’s really like when you’re working with & creating content for brandsWeek Two:• What numbers you should really be monitoring & how they reflect...2019-03-0100 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsQ & Albie: Mastering Brand Sponsorships & Collaborations with Morgan MolitorIf you tuned in the past 2 weeks then this minisode is gonna bring you full circle because we are back with Morgan Molitor for a Q & A on #allthethings when it comes to working with brands, pitching yourself, and creating content.
Week One:
• Hiring a team in preparation for growth
• The power in pitching brands (and not waiting for them)
• What it’s really like when you’re working with & creating content for brands
Week Two:
• What numbers you should really be monitoring & how they reflect...2019-03-0130 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsMastering Brand Sponsorships & Collaborations with Morgan Molitor (Part 2)If you tuned in to last week’s episode then you already know that you’re in for a treat this week, because we are back with Morgan Molitor.Morgan is one half and co-founder of construction2style, and while not a “certified” interior designer, thanks to digital marketing and her passion for interiors, she’s been able to build a successful interior design + contracting business alongside her husband Jamie Molitor.—LAST WEEK WE CHATTED ALL ABOUT…hiring a team in preparation for growththe power in pitching brands (and not waitin...2019-02-2600 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 008: Mastering Brand Sponsorships & Collaborations with Morgan Molitor (Part 2)If you tuned in to last week’s episode then you already know that you’re in for a treat this week, because we are back with Morgan Molitor.
Morgan is one half and co-founder of construction2style, and while not a “certified” interior designer, thanks to digital marketing and her passion for interiors, she’s been able to build a successful interior design + contracting business alongside her husband Jamie Molitor.
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LAST WEEK WE CHATTED ALL ABOUT…
hiring a team in preparation for growth
the power in pitching brands (and not waiting for them)
wh...2019-02-2655 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsMastering Brand Sponsorships & Collaborations with Morgan Molitor (Part 1)How many of you follower influencers across different industries, wondering to yourself how, you too, could work with brands & what that would mean for you as a designer? In today's episode, you're getting to get one step closer to mastering brand sponsorships and collaborations for your business.Morgan Molitor, one half and co-founder of construction2style, specializes in collaboration. Always thinking about 100 different ways to optimize any project they’re working on, she attributes half of their business to brand partnerships and sponsored content.Morgan doesn’t have any type of interior design certification, but...2019-02-1900 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 007: Mastering Brand Sponsorships & Collaborations with Morgan Molitor (Part 1)How many of you follower influencers across different industries, wondering to yourself how, you too, could work with brands & what that would mean for you as a designer? In today's episode, you're getting to get one step closer to mastering brand sponsorships and collaborations for your business.
Morgan Molitor, one half and co-founder of construction2style, specializes in collaboration. Always thinking about 100 different ways to optimize any project they’re working on, she attributes half of their business to brand partnerships and sponsored content.
Morgan doesn’t have any type of interior design certification, but...2019-02-1951 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsWhy You Should Have An Email List For BrandsHow many different ways have you heard that you need an email list? You’re favorite podcaster has told you you need one. You have Instagram ads selling you templates to create one. You’ve read all the blog posts on the value of having one. So it’s no big secret in the power of the email list. But here’s what you may not have heard about email lists, however, is about lists for brands.What Is a Brand Email List?Essentially you want your brand email list to serve as a place where yo...2019-02-1200 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 006: Why You Should Have An Email List For BrandsHow many different ways have you heard that you need an email list? You’re favorite podcaster has told you you need one. You have Instagram ads selling you templates to create one. You’ve read all the blog posts on the value of having one. So it’s no big secret in the power of the email list. But here’s what you may not have heard about email lists, however, is about lists for brands.
What Is a Brand Email List?
Essentially you want your brand email list to serve as a place where yo...2019-02-1222 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsCreating Content & Getting Paid With Affiliate Marketing and Sponsored ContentHave you ever wondered how people make money online, especially influencers & content creators? We hear about so many different revenue streams, in addition to the main income maker, that it can often get hard to discern which is the best for for us holistically as designers and which is the best fit for your unique business model.If you create any kind of content — blogging, social media, video, email, podcast — then there’s a world of ways to monetize “passively” but two very popular ways involve brands that aren’t your own — sponsored content & affiliate marketing. Wha...2019-02-0500 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 005: Creating Content & Getting Paid With Affiliate Marketing and Sponsored ContentHave you ever wondered how people make money online, especially influencers & content creators? We hear about so many different revenue streams, in addition to the main income maker, that it can often get hard to discern which is the best for for us holistically as designers and which is the best fit for your unique business model.
If you create any kind of content — blogging, social media, video, email, podcast — then there’s a world of ways to monetize “passively” but two very popular ways involve brands that aren’t your own — sponsored content & affiliate marketing. Wha...2019-02-0529 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsMinisode 001: Navigating Market (And Other Industry Events) As An E-DesignerA sentiment I’ve heard shared across lots of designers — online designers and even some new designers — is that major industry events aren’t for them; so on today’s "minisode” I’m gonna dig into what it’s like as an online designer & creator going to industry events. And I want to you keep an open mind and think about how you can apply what I’m saying to ANY industry event you attend in the future.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedesigninfluence/support2019-02-0119 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsNavigating Market (And Other Industry Events) As An E-DesignerA sentiment I’ve heard shared across lots of designers — online designers and even some new designers — is that major industry events aren’t for them; so on today’s "minisode” I’m gonna dig into what it’s like as an online designer & creator going to industry events. And I want to you keep an open mind and think about how you can apply what I’m saying to ANY industry event you attend in the future.2019-02-0100 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 004: Product Sourcing Online: Retail vs TradeI’ve seen this debate brought up OFTEN during my time as an e-designer, and I know personally it is something I’ve always wondered about myself — when it comes to specifying product as an online designer, do I do trade, retail, or both?
If no one’s said it to you before then let me be the first — e-designers do not only source retail.
At the very least, they don’t have to. It comes down to your business model — how you’re trying to make money & what fits the way you operate. The decision of...2019-01-3030 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsProduct Sourcing Online: Retail vs TradeI’ve seen this debate brought up OFTEN during my time as an e-designer, and I know personally it is something I’ve always wondered about myself — when it comes to specifying product as an online designer, do I do trade, retail, or both?If no one’s said it to you before then let me be the first — e-designers do not only source retail.At the very least, they don’t have to. It comes down to your business model — how you’re trying to make money & what fits the way you operate. The decision of...2019-01-2900 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsUnderstanding Your Audience & Turning Them Into Clients with Carmeon HamiltonIn today’s episode, Carmeon Hamilton shares with us her insights on some of my favorite topics & topics that I know y’all are gonna love too. We’re talking about setting boundaries to create balance, especially when you wear so many hats, understanding & converting potential clients, and how her instagram has grown a whole life of its own.Carmeon is the buyer and environmental designer for a Stash Home, sourcing home décor products to bring to consumers throughout the mid-south; as well as the founder and principal designer of her own design company, Nubi In...2019-01-2200 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 003: Understanding Your Audience & Turning Them Into Clients with Carmeon HamiltonIn today’s episode, Carmeon Hamilton shares with us her insights on some of my favorite topics & topics that I know y’all are gonna love too. We’re talking about setting boundaries to create balance, especially when you wear so many hats, understanding & converting potential clients, and how her instagram has grown a whole life of its own.
Carmeon is the buyer and environmental designer for a Stash Home, sourcing home décor products to bring to consumers throughout the mid-south; as well as the founder and principle designer of her own design company, Nubi In...2019-01-2248 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 002: Single Tasking & Thought Purging For Better ProductivityI have quickly learned that being busy isn’t, or at least shouldn’t be, a badge of honor because I quickly went from juggling to burnt out & drowning. The idea of multitasking became more like an addiction, and like most addictions, it wasn’t long before I saw how bad it really was for me — I wasn’t actually getting that much done & it was more detrimental than it was helpful.
So what do I instead? I have spent the past YEAR — yes, year! — training myself on how to “single-task” and more importantly, how to quiet anything...2019-01-1529 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsSingle Tasking & Thought Purging For Better ProductivityI have quickly learned that being busy isn’t, or at least shouldn’t be, a badge of honor because I quickly went from juggling to burnt out & drowning. The idea of multitasking became more like an addiction, and like most addictions, it wasn’t long before I saw how bad it really was for me — I wasn’t actually getting that much done & it was more detrimental than it was helpful.So what do I instead? I have spent the past YEAR — yes, year! — training myself on how to “single-task” and more importantly, how to quiet anything...2019-01-1500 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 001: Making Your Blog Work For You Instead of Against YouI’ve seen how blogging has evolved firsthand — how it can be super rewarding & worth every second you invest into it, and I’ve also seen how it can just drain you of all your creative juices with no ROI. These are the differences between your blog working for you & your blog working against you; so in this episode, we're going to be talking about what that might look like to help you identify how your blog is serving you (if at all) and what you can do differently.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the...2019-01-0827 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsMaking Your Blog Work For You Instead of Against YouI’ve seen how blogging has evolved firsthand — how it can be super rewarding & worth every second you invest into it, and I’ve also seen how it can just drain you of all your creative juices with no ROI. These are the differences between your blog working for you & your blog working against you; so in this episode, we're going to be talking about what that might look like to help you identify how your blog is serving you (if at all) and what you can do differently.2019-01-0800 minThe T.E.A. with Albie KnowsEpisode 000: What is The E-Design Experience, What is The Design Influence, and Who is Albie KnowsHear from show host, Albie of Albie Knows, how founding The E-Design Experience less than a year ago has evolved into this podcast, and what you can expect from The Design Influence every week.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedesigninfluence/support2019-01-0118 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsWhat is The E-Design Experience, What is The Design Influence, and Who is Albie KnowsHear from show host, Albie of Albie Knows, how founding The E-Design Experience less than a year ago has evolved into this podcast, and what you can expect from The Design Influence every week.2019-01-0100 min
The T.E.A. with Albie KnowsComing Soon: The Design InfluenceHear from show host, Albie of Albie Knows, how founding The E-Design Experience less than a year ago has evolved into this podcast, and what you can expect from The Design Influence every week.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedesigninfluence/support2018-11-1502 min
Design+StyleVisibility Stories - Episode 11 - Alberthe BuabengOne of the best things about the Design+Style Club is getting to hear about our members' visibility journeys. Today, we're talking to Alberthe “Albie” Buabeng of Albie Knows!2018-05-1623 min