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Creative Genius PodcastBelieve That You Can Take a Break (Gail Doby and Erin Weir)What if the best thing you could do for your business… was to step away from it?
In this special episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, Erin Weir sits down with Pearl Collective co-founder Gail Doby to explore the empowering experience of taking a sabbatical. Gail has taken multiple sabbaticals over the past five years, and in this episode, she shares why this practice is essential for visionary leaders—and how it became one of the most strategic decisions she made as a business owner.
Gail defines a sabbatical as “an extended period of time intent...2025-05-1351 minCreative Genius PodcastDream Big (Tamara Day)What dream do you have for your business? Do you aim for national recognition? Do you want to be sought after for your unique design talents? Do you wonder what it would be like to have celebrities and the ultra-rich as clients? No dream is too big to be out of reach. Many successful entrepreneurs will tell you, if you can dream it, you can make it happen.
In this podcast, Kansas interior designer and design TV personality Tamara Day drops by to chat with Gail and Erin at High Point Market. Tamara is the owner of Tamara Day Design...2023-11-0729 minCreative Genius PodcastAre You Willing to Grow Your Business? (Drue Lawlor)Every owner wants their business to be a success. But not every owner is willing to do the work and make the changes necessary to achieve that success. That includes making changes in one’s mindset and being open to new ways of thinking and doing things. A coach can help. They can motivate, challenge and guide you. They also will support you and join you in celebrating your achievements.
In this podcast, Erin talks with Drue Lawlor. A long-time interior design business owner, Drue, like Gail and Erin, pivoted some years ago to training interior designers to be better at...2023-09-2642 minCreative Genius PodcastThe Never-Ending Journey (David Santiago)The notion that life is a journey is as old as storytelling itself. We talk about finding direction or pursuing our career path. They are all parts of the larger journey that makes up our life. When we frame our life, our careers and our businesses as a journey, suddenly it changes our perspective on the obstacles we’ve overcome, those who have helped us along the way, and the opportunities that lie ahead.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin visit with David Santiago, owner and interior designer, Casa Santi Interior Design in Hackensack, New Jersey. In addition to his mo...2023-09-1900 minCreative Genius PodcastA Look Inside the World of Textiles (Carrie Dillon)Textiles are one of the most versatile and eye-catching elements you can incorporate into your designs. Keeping up with the latest trends and advances in manufacturing, design and sustainability can be a challenge, though. Fortunately, there are industry resources that can help to guide you.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Carrie Dillon, managing director of the International Textile Alliance (ITA), a nonprofit business membership association of manufacturers and suppliers to the industry that works to promote the textile industry, educate members, and provide opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange. The ITA also operates an Educational Foundation that...2023-09-1238 minCreative Genius PodcastHaving the Courage to Change (Nancy Charbonneau)Change is never easy. But without change there is no growth. Change tests us. It helps us to discover what we’re really made of and to realize our untapped potential. To be willing to change takes great courage. To see change through to the end requires fortitude and the support of those around you.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin have an in-depth conversation with Nancy Charbonneau, CEO, founder & principal designer, Charbonneau Interiors in Woodland, Texas. Nancy is a long-time client of Gail’s and for nearly the past two years has served as a coach for Pearl Collective.
Some...2023-09-0544 minCreative Genius PodcastGet a Coach and Find a Community (Patti Julber)If your business is not going as well as you’d like, if you believe you should be earning more, if you’re anxious, exhausted and burnt out, then consider working with a business coach. A coach not only has the knowledge and experience to guide you toward improving your business; she can present you with other perspectives to help you see what’s possible and how you have the capability to achieve your dream.
In this podcast, Erin talks with Patti Julber, owner and lead designer, Complements Home Interiors in Bend, Oregon. A long-time client and Boardr...2022-12-1339 minCreative Genius PodcastGet a Coach and Find a Community (Patti Julber)If your business is not going as well as you’d like, if you believe you should be earning more, if you’re anxious, exhausted and burnt out, then consider working with a business coach. A coach not only has the knowledge and experience to guide you toward improving your business; she can present you with other perspectives to help you see what’s possible and how you have the capability to achieve your dream.
In this podcast, Erin talks with Patti Julber, owner and lead designer, Complements Home Interiors in Bend, Oregon. A long-time client and Boardroom member, Patti also s...2022-12-1339 minCreative Genius PodcastGet Off the Rollercoaster (Joe McGuire & Matthew Tenzin)It’s a common dilemma encountered by many interior design firms—feast or famine. When business is good, they are so busy with the projects they have, they are not thinking about where the next projects are going to come from later. Consequently, their revenues fluctuate wildly, up and down, creating cash flow headaches. With proper business planning, though, you can get off the rollercoaster and keep projects flowing through the pipeline all year round.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with JoeMcGuire, founder and principal interior designer, and Matthew Tenzin, principal interior designer, of JoeMcGuire Desi...2022-12-0646 minCreative Genius PodcastGet Off the Rollercoaster (Joe McGuire & Matthew Tenzin)It’s a common dilemma encountered by many interior design firms—feast or famine. When business is good, they are so busy with the projects they have, they are not thinking about where the next projects are going to come from later. Consequently, their revenues fluctuate wildly, up and down, creating cash flow headaches. With proper business planning, though, you can get off the rollercoaster and keep projects flowing through the pipeline all year round.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with JoeMcGuire, founder and principal interior designer, and Matthew Tenzin, principal interior designer, of JoeMcGuire Design, with offices in B...2022-12-0646 minCreative Genius PodcastPrepare Now for the Coming Recession (Don Markland)With inflation continuing to rise and governments pressing harder on the brakes to slow it down, it is all but inevitable that the economy in the U.S., and in many other countries besides, will go into recession next year. That will surely put a damper on the interior design industry. You can begin to take steps now, though, to mitigate the impact of a recession, possibly even to thrive in it.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin turn to one of their associates, Don Markland, to get advice on what designers can do to prepare for the coming recession...2022-11-2926 minCreative Genius PodcastPrepare Now for the Coming Recession (Don Markland)With inflation continuing to rise and governments pressing harder on the brakes to slow it down, it is all but inevitable that the economy in the U.S., and in many other countries besides, will go into recession next year. That will surely put a damper on the interior design industry. You can begin to take steps now, though, to mitigate the impact of a recession, possibly even to thrive in it.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin turn to one of their associates, Don Markland, to get advice on what designers can do to prepare for...2022-11-2926 minCreative Genius PodcastThe Path You Make (Georgia Zikas)Being an entrepreneur is hard work. But it does have its rewards, if you’re willing to apply yourself, to be open to learning and change, and to stay focused on your goals. The key is to define and pursue your own path. Having a coach and a peer group can help a lot.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Georgia Zikas, founder and principal designer of Georgia Zikas Design in West Hartford, Connecticut—an all-women firm specializing in high-end residential interior design. Over the past ten years, Georgia has grown her business from a solo practice to a mu...2022-11-2251 minCreative Genius PodcastThe Path You Make (Georgia Zikas)Being an entrepreneur is hard work. But it does have its rewards, if you’re willing to apply yourself, to be open to learning and change, and to stay focused on your goals. The key is to define and pursue your own path. Having a coach and a peer group can help a lot.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Georgia Zikas, founder and principal designer of Georgia Zikas Design in West Hartford, Connecticut—an all-women firm specializing in high-end residential interior design. Over the past ten years, Georgia has grown her business from a solo...2022-11-2251 minCreative Genius PodcastBest Practices and Insights for Interior Designers (Ted Bainbridge)Running a business is an education. You learn something new every day. Over time those lessons help you get better and better at managing and growing your business and at leading your team. It’s useful to stop once in a while to reflect on what they are and how you’ve changed.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Ted Bainbridge, president and CEO of BUILD Magazine. Ted and his team founded BUILD in 2016 to fill a need in the home and construction media. Published annually, the magazine was created to serve those who are looking to build or r...2022-11-0145 minCreative Genius PodcastBest Practices and Insights for Interior Designers (Ted Bainbridge)Running a business is an education. You learn something new every day. Over time those lessons help you get better and better at managing and growing your business and at leading your team. It’s useful to stop once in a while to reflect on what they are and how you’ve changed.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Ted Bainbridge, president and CEO of BUILD Magazine. Ted and his team founded BUILD in 2016 to fill a need in the home and construction media. Published annually, the magazine was created to serve those who are look...2022-11-0145 minCreative Genius PodcastGet More Done with the Three P’s (Gail Doby & Erin Weir)Ever wish you had more time in your day? You can’t add more minutes, but you can make more efficient use of the time you do have. A good place to start is by establishing or reviewing the three P’s: policies, processes and procedures. They’re the foundation of a well-run business.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin share their insights on the importance of establishing policies, processes and procedures for your business. When you put in place the right systems and codify best practices, you and every member of your team can work more efficiently, putting their creati...2022-10-1634 min
Creative Genius PodcastGet More Done with the Three P’sIn this podcast, Gail and Erin talk about the three P's: policies, processes, and procedures. They're the foundation of a well-run business! If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, read the full shownotes here: https://gaildoby.com/s6e1-shownotes2022-10-0434 minCreative Genius PodcastGet More Done with the Three P’sIn this podcast, Gail and Erin talk about the three P's: policies, processes, and procedures. They're the foundation of a well-run business! If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, read the full shownotes here: https://gaildoby.com/s6e1-shownotes2022-10-0434 minCreative Genius PodcastThose Tricky TransitionsAs businesses grow and change, employees’ roles need to change as well. Making that transition from a former role to a new one, with different responsibilities and new relationships with the rest of the team, can be difficult, for the individual and for the team. Leaders have a key part to play in making those transitions successful.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk about how they are dealing with some transitions taking place within their own company. Their conversation wandered into some insightful side trips along the way.
Erin shared that during some leadership team planning and strategizing sessions ea...2022-09-0630 minCreative Genius PodcastThose Tricky TransitionsAs businesses grow and change, employees’ roles need to change as well. Making that transition from a former role to a new one, with different responsibilities and new relationships with the rest of the team, can be difficult, for the individual and for the team. Leaders have a key part to play in making those transitions successful.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk about how they are dealing with some transitions taking place within their own company. Their conversation wandered into some insightful side trips along the way.
Erin shared that during some leadership te...2022-09-0630 minCreative Genius PodcastThose Tricky TransitionsIn this podcast, Gail and Erin talk about how they are dealing with some transitions taking place within their own company. If you’re listening on your favorite podcast platform, read the full shownotes here: https://gaildoby.com/s5e10-shownotes2022-09-0630 minCreative Genius PodcastBringing Designers and Vendors Together (Lee Hershberg)In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Lee Hershberg, CEO of DesignEdge. They discuss how designers and vendors can connect at his events. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, read the full shownotes here: https://gaildoby.com/s5e9-shownotes2022-08-2347 minCreative Genius PodcastBringing Designers and Vendors TogetherMuch has changed in the interior design industry in the past decade, often to the benefit of designers. Along with the recognition that designers are best equipped to enhance the lives and ensure the health, safety and wellness of clients has come the acknowledgment of designers’ collective buying power and their influence on which products and materials end up in people’s homes. That has led some manufacturers to actively reach out to designers and seek greater collaboration on how they can better serve each other.
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Lee Hershberg, CEO of D...2022-08-2347 minCreative Genius PodcastBringing Designers and Vendors TogetherIn this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Lee Hershberg, CEO of DesignEdge. They discuss how designers and vendors can connect at his events. If you're listening on your favorite podcast platform, read the full shownotes here: https://gaildoby.com/s5e9-shownotes2022-08-2347 minCreative Genius PodcastGive Me a Break (Gail Doby & Erin Weir)All work and no rest is a recipe for a meltdown. You owe it to yourself and your business to take some time off now and then to recharge, renew and rebuild your store of resources. That might entail taking care of your physical, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual health. In this podcast, Gail talks with Erin about the sabbatical she took at the end of last year and how it has contributed to her personal and professional growth.2022-04-2846 minCreative Genius PodcastThe Secret Life of Interior DesignersIn order to enhance the lives and living spaces of their clients, interior designers need to get to know the insides of their homes and of their personalities. In this podcast, Gail and Erin asked some of their Boardroom Group members to share some of their most memorable work stories. 2021-11-1642 minCreative Genius PodcastThe Secret Life of Interior Designers (Gail Doby & Erin Weir)In order to enhance the lives and living spaces of their clients, interior designers need to get to know the insides of their homes and of their personalities. In this podcast, Gail and Erin asked some of their Boardroom Group members to share some of their most memorable work stories.2021-11-1642 minCreative Genius PodcastThe Secret Life of Interior DesignersIn order to enhance the lives and living spaces of their clients, interior designers need to get to know the insides of their homes and of their personalities. In this podcast, Gail and Erin asked some of their Boardroom Group members to share some of their most memorable work stories.2021-11-1642 minCreative Genius PodcastDeeper Than DesignIn this podcast, Gail and Erin talked with Cody Beal, owner of Cody Beal Interior Design, Salt Lake City, Utah, which provides interior design services for residential, commercial and renovation projects. 2021-11-0944 minCreative Genius PodcastDeeper Than Design (Cody Beal)In this podcast, Gail and Erin talked with Cody Beal, owner of Cody Beal Interior Design, Salt Lake City, Utah, which provides interior design services for residential, commercial and renovation projects.2021-11-0944 minCreative Genius PodcastDeeper Than DesignIn this podcast, Gail and Erin talked with Cody Beal, owner of Cody Beal Interior Design, Salt Lake City, Utah, which provides interior design services for residential, commercial and renovation projects.2021-11-0944 minCreative Genius PodcastNo Such Thing as a Wrong DecisionWhen it comes to decisions, there’s no such thing as right or wrong. Yes, in hindsight, some choices may have been better than others. But no decision is ever perfect. In the moment, the best you can hope for is to make a well-informed decision that feels right and feels true. Whatever the outcome, you can learn from it and move on. In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Christine Turknett, principal designer, Breathe Design Studio (formerly, Christine Turknett Interiors), Austin, Texas. Christine specializes in modern and contemporary design, drawing from the Danish approach of creating clean, calm and coz...2021-10-2629 minCreative Genius PodcastNo Such Thing as a Wrong Decision (Christine Turknett)When it comes to decisions, there’s no such thing as right or wrong. Yes, in hindsight, some choices may have been better than others. But no decision is ever perfect. In the moment, the best you can hope for is to make a well-informed decision that feels right and feels true. Whatever the outcome, you can learn from it and move on. In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Christine Turknett, principal designer, Breathe Design Studio (formerly, Christine Turknett Interiors), Austin, Texas. Christine specializes in modern and contemporary design, drawing from the Danish approach of creating clean, calm and coz...2021-10-2629 minCreative Genius PodcastNo Such Thing as a Wrong DecisionWhen it comes to decisions, there’s no such thing as right or wrong. Yes, in hindsight, some choices may have been better than others. But no decision is ever perfect. In the moment, the best you can hope for is to make a well-informed decision that feels right and feels true. Whatever the outcome, you can learn from it and move on. In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Christine Turknett, principal designer, Breathe Design Studio (formerly, Christine Turknett Interiors), Austin, Texas. Christine specializes in modern and contemporary design, drawing from the Danish approach of creating clean, calm and coz...2021-10-2629 minCreative Genius PodcastIt’s All About the ProcessIn this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with interior designer Glenna Stone. Interior design is a second career for Glenna, whose first career was as a consultant to consumer products companies, advising them on supply chain and business process issues. Although design is her true passion, her corporate experience has proved invaluable in running and growing her business.2021-10-1933 minCreative Genius PodcastIt’s All About the ProcessIn this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with interior designer Glenna Stone. Interior design is a second career for Glenna, whose first career was as a consultant to consumer products companies, advising them on supply chain and business process issues. Although design is her true passion, her corporate experience has proved invaluable in running and growing her business.2021-10-1933 minCreative Genius PodcastFocus on the FutureIn this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with award-winning interior designer Valerie Garrett. In addition to offering high-end residential and commercial services, Valerie also has contributed to a number of historic preservation projects in and around Macon.2021-09-2135 minCreative Genius PodcastFocus on the FutureIn this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with award-winning interior designer Valerie Garrett. In addition to offering high-end residential and commercial services, Valerie also has contributed to a number of historic preservation projects in and around Macon.2021-09-2135 minCreative Genius PodcastPush Past Your Comfort ZoneTaking risks can be scary. Life can be scary. The only way to get to the other side of things as they are is to move past the fear in the belief that something better waits ahead. The rewards can be great. As a bonus, you acquire more resilience and wisdom along the way. In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with interior designer Ginger Curtis, owner and principal designer, Urbanology Designs, North Richland Hills, Texas. She recently published her first book on design, Beauty by Design, in which she also recounts how she overcame a number of personal challenges and g...2021-09-1438 minCreative Genius PodcastPush Past Your Comfort ZoneTaking risks can be scary. Life can be scary. The only way to get to the other side of things as they are is to move past the fear in the belief that something better waits ahead. The rewards can be great. As a bonus, you acquire more resilience and wisdom along the way. In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with interior designer Ginger Curtis, owner and principal designer, Urbanology Designs, North Richland Hills, Texas. She recently published her first book on design, Beauty by Design, in which she also recounts how she overcame a number of personal challenges and g...2021-09-1438 minCreative Genius PodcastMore Than One Way to Grow Your BusinessIn this podcast Gail and Erin talk with management consulting and marketing wizard Marty Fahnke. In addition to providing strategic and creative direction to the twelve companies he owns, Marty has helped numerous million-plus-dollar companies become multi-million-dollar companies, utilizing a variety of growth strategies. 2021-08-3147 minCreative Genius PodcastMore Than One Way to Grow Your BusinessIn this podcast Gail and Erin talk with management consulting and marketing wizard Marty Fahnke. In addition to providing strategic and creative direction to the twelve companies he owns, Marty has helped numerous million-plus-dollar companies become multi-million-dollar companies, utilizing a variety of growth strategies.2021-08-3147 minCreative Genius PodcastGenius For Hire (Gail Doby & Erin Weir)In this podcast, Gail and Erin discuss the benefits of hiring, when to hire and preparing to hire. Having recently gone through several new hires themselves, they share their insights on how best to determine what kind of employee you need and how to help ensure you select someone who’s a good fit for your business.2021-08-2434 minCreative Genius PodcastGenius For HireIn this podcast, Gail and Erin discuss the benefits of hiring, when to hire and preparing to hire. Having recently gone through several new hires themselves, they share their insights on how best to determine what kind of employee you need and how to help ensure you select someone who’s a good fit for your business.2021-08-2434 minCreative Genius PodcastGenius For HireIn this podcast, Gail and Erin discuss the benefits of hiring, when to hire and preparing to hire. Having recently gone through several new hires themselves, they share their insights on how best to determine what kind of employee you need and how to help ensure you select someone who’s a good fit for your business.2021-08-2434 minCreative Genius PodcastBrand EvolutionIn today’s podcast, Gail and Erin relate the brand journey their business has been through over the years. Recently, as they developed a 10-year vision for the business, they realized they would need to re-brand once again to reflect new aspects they are adding and how the business will change. 2021-06-0130 minCreative Genius PodcastBrand Evolution (Gail Doby & Erin Weir)In today’s podcast, Gail and Erin relate the brand journey their business has been through over the years. Recently, as they developed a 10-year vision for the business, they realized they would need to re-brand once again to reflect new aspects they are adding and how the business will change.2021-06-0130 minCreative Genius PodcastBrand EvolutionIn today’s podcast, Gail and Erin relate the brand journey their business has been through over the years. Recently, as they developed a 10-year vision for the business, they realized they would need to re-brand once again to reflect new aspects they are adding and how the business will change.2021-06-0130 minCreative Genius PodcastYour Home Away From Home at MarketWith so much to see and so much territory to cover, it can be a challenge for weary designers to find a place to roost at High Point Market. Universal Furniture has got you covered, with food, drink, a place to store your stuff, learning events, welcoming staff, and a huge showroom offering something for everyone. In this podcast Gail and Erin chat with Neil Mackenzie, vice president for marketing, Universal Furniture, High Point, North Carolina.2021-05-2541 minCreative Genius PodcastYour Home Away From Home at MarketWith so much to see and so much territory to cover, it can be a challenge for weary designers to find a place to roost at High Point Market. Universal Furniture has got you covered, with food, drink, a place to store your stuff, learning events, welcoming staff, and a huge showroom offering something for everyone. In this podcast Gail and Erin chat with Neil Mackenzie, vice president for marketing, Universal Furniture, High Point, North Carolina.2021-05-2541 minCreative Genius PodcastDream Bigger SoonerGreat accomplishments begin with grand visions. Give yourself permission to dream big and go for it. The sooner you begin, the sooner your dream will come true. In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with interior designer Cheryl Stauffer, CEO and principal, Crimson Design Group.2021-05-1133 minCreative Genius PodcastDream Bigger SoonerGreat accomplishments begin with grand visions. Give yourself permission to dream big and go for it. The sooner you begin, the sooner your dream will come true. In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with interior designer Cheryl Stauffer, CEO and principal, Crimson Design Group.2021-05-1133 minCreative Genius PodcastExcited by FearDo you shy away from a new challenge or task, afraid you might make a mistake or not succeed? Don’t block that fear or succumb to it. More than acknowledge it, welcome it. It’s trying to tell you something. In this podcast Gail and Erin talk with interior designer Lori McRae, co-founder and partner, Frederick McRae Ltd.2021-05-0430 minCreative Genius PodcastExcited by FearDo you shy away from a new challenge or task, afraid you might make a mistake or not succeed? Don’t block that fear or succumb to it. More than acknowledge it, welcome it. It’s trying to tell you something. In this podcast Gail and Erin talk with interior designer Lori McRae, co-founder and partner, Frederick McRae Ltd.2021-05-0430 minCreative Genius PodcastThe Domino Effect of Embracing ChangeOn today’s podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Marissa Matiyasic, principal, Reflections Interior Design. Marissa set a goal to accomplish her list in 90 days, but ran through it in about two months. “It was kind of a domino effect,” she said. “Once you change one thing it makes sense to just keep going with it.” 2021-04-2733 minCreative Genius PodcastThe Domino Effect of Embracing ChangeOn today’s podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Marissa Matiyasic, principal, Reflections Interior Design. Marissa set a goal to accomplish her list in 90 days, but ran through it in about two months. “It was kind of a domino effect,” she said. “Once you change one thing it makes sense to just keep going with it.”2021-04-2733 minCreative Genius PodcastDon't Hold BackOn today’s podcast Gail and Erin talk with Vicky Serany, founder and principal designer, Southern Studio Interior Design. The biggest lesson, she said, was to learn to believe in herself. “I wish I had gained more confidence earlier,” she remarked. “If I were to do things differently, I would not hold back.”2021-04-2034 minCreative Genius PodcastDon't Hold BackOn today’s podcast Gail and Erin talk with Vicky Serany, founder and principal designer, Southern Studio Interior Design. The biggest lesson, she said, was to learn to believe in herself. “I wish I had gained more confidence earlier,” she remarked. “If I were to do things differently, I would not hold back.”2021-04-2034 minCreative Genius PodcastThis is Serious BusinessMany designers have a hard time thinking of themselves as businesspeople. Taking charge of your business can make all the difference. In today’s podcast Gail and Erin talk with Kim Raymond, owner and principal architect of Kim Raymond Architects & Interiors.2021-04-1334 minCreative Genius PodcastThis is Serious BusinessMany designers have a hard time thinking of themselves as businesspeople. Taking charge of your business can make all the difference. In today’s podcast Gail and Erin talk with Kim Raymond, owner and principal architect of Kim Raymond Architects & Interiors.2021-04-1334 minCreative Genius PodcastBusiness Breakthrough – Read All About It (Gail Doby & Erin Weir)In today’s podcast, Gail and Erin talk about the upcoming release of Gail’s new book, Business Breakthrough, in early April. Drawing on Gail’s years of experience helping hundreds of designers to achieve greater business success, the book has something to offer any interior design business owner, at whatever point they may be in the life of their business.2021-03-3033 minCreative Genius PodcastBusiness Breakthrough - Read All About ItIn today’s podcast, Gail and Erin talk about the upcoming release of Gail’s new book, Business Breakthrough, in early April. Drawing on Gail’s years of experience helping hundreds of designers to achieve greater business success, the book has something to offer any interior design business owner, at whatever point they may be in the life of their business.2021-03-3033 minCreative Genius PodcastBusiness Breakthrough - Read All About ItIn today’s podcast, Gail and Erin talk about the upcoming release of Gail’s new book, Business Breakthrough, in early April. Drawing on Gail’s years of experience helping hundreds of designers to achieve greater business success, the book has something to offer any interior design business owner, at whatever point they may be in the life of their business.2021-03-3033 minCreative Genius PodcastCultivating an Entrepreneur MindsetIf you dream of running a million-dollar business, you need to adjust your mindset. On this week's podcast, Gail and Erin sit down with entrepreneur Scott Oldford to discuss his successes and failures, and how to change your approach. “A business will not grow because of strategies and tactics,” said Scott. “A business will grow because the entrepreneur’s mind sees the scenario in a certain way. That is absolutely 100 percent possible to create.”2021-02-0940 minCreative Genius PodcastCultivating an Entrepreneur MindsetIf you dream of running a million-dollar business, you need to adjust your mindset. On this week's podcast, Gail and Erin sit down with entrepreneur Scott Oldford to discuss his successes and failures, and how to change your approach. “A business will not grow because of strategies and tactics,” said Scott. “A business will grow because the entrepreneur’s mind sees the scenario in a certain way. That is absolutely 100 percent possible to create.”2021-02-0940 minCreative Genius PodcastGet Over YourselfIn today’s podcast, Gail and Erin talk with multi-award-winning designer Lisa Gielincki, principal at Lisa Gielincki Interior Design. Her biggest challenge in growing her business, she recognized, was to get past her image of herself and to believe that she could do more, do bigger, and achieve more.2021-02-0235 minCreative Genius PodcastGet Over YourselfIn today’s podcast, Gail and Erin talk with multi-award-winning designer Lisa Gielincki, principal at Lisa Gielincki Interior Design. Her biggest challenge in growing her business, she recognized, was to get past her image of herself and to believe that she could do more, do bigger, and achieve more.2021-02-0235 minCreative Genius PodcastTaking the Next Step (Karen Wolf)In today’s podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Karen Wolf, creative principal and owner of KBW Interiors. It was through her work with Gail that Karen gained the confidence to branch out into trends forecasting, an area she had long considered a strength and enjoyed. It has added a new dimension to her business and her life.2021-01-2633 minCreative Genius PodcastTaking the Next StepIn today’s podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Karen Wolf, creative principal and owner of KBW Interiors. It was through her work with Gail that Karen gained the confidence to branch out into trends forecasting, an area she had long considered a strength and enjoyed. It has added a new dimension to her business and her life.2021-01-2633 minCreative Genius PodcastTaking the Next StepIn today’s podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Karen Wolf, creative principal and owner of KBW Interiors. It was through her work with Gail that Karen gained the confidence to branch out into trends forecasting, an area she had long considered a strength and enjoyed. It has added a new dimension to her business and her life.2021-01-2633 minCreative Genius PodcastGive More to Get MoreOn today’s podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Bob Burg, consultant, presenter, and author of a number of books on sales, marketing, and influence. The three discuss Bob Burg's philosophy of always giving value to live a fulfilling life and to be more profitable in business. You'll walk away from this episode with success tips for business and being a good influencer.2020-12-2234 minCreative Genius PodcastGive More to Get MoreOn today’s podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Bob Burg, consultant, presenter, and author of a number of books on sales, marketing, and influence. The three discuss Bob Burg's philosophy of always giving value to live a fulfilling life and to be more profitable in business. You'll walk away from this episode with success tips for business and being a good influencer.2020-12-2234 minCreative Genius PodcastWhat You Missed at MarketWere you not able to attend Fall Market 2020 at High Point? Neither were Gail and Erin, but they know some designers who did. In the first episode of Season Two, Gail and Erin let a panel of expert designers discuss their experiences at Fall Market, the insights and trends they noticed, and of course their absolute favorite products. You’ll find out the best trends in upcoming design, but also how the current state of the world has affected furniture shipping.2020-12-1654 minCreative Genius PodcastWhat You Missed at MarketWere you not able to attend Fall Market 2020 at High Point? Neither were Gail and Erin, but they know some designers who did. In the first episode of Season Two, Gail and Erin let a panel of expert designers discuss their experiences at Fall Market, the insights and trends they noticed, and of course their absolute favorite products. You’ll find out the best trends in upcoming design, but also how the current state of the world has affected furniture shipping.2020-12-1654 minCreative Genius PodcastWhat You Missed at MarketWere you not able to attend Fall Market 2020 at High Point? Neither were Gail and Erin, but they know some designers who did. In the first episode of Season Two, Gail and Erin let a panel of expert designers discuss their experiences at Fall Market, the insights and trends they noticed, and of course their absolute favorite products. You’ll find out the best trends in upcoming design, but also how the current state of the world has affected furniture shipping.2020-12-1554 minCreative Genius PodcastBecoming Your Future SelfGail and Erin talk with organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy, creator of the Future Self Program, author of Personality Is Not Permanent and Willpower Doesn’t Work, and a regular contributor to Inc. and Psychology Today. Dr. Hardy’s blogs have been read by over 100 million people and are featured on Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, Cheddar, and many others.2020-09-0440 minCreative Genius PodcastBecoming Your Future SelfGail and Erin talk with organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy, creator of the Future Self Program, author of Personality Is Not Permanent and Willpower Doesn’t Work, and a regular contributor to Inc. and Psychology Today. Dr. Hardy’s blogs have been read by over 100 million people and are featured on Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, Cheddar, and many others.2020-09-0440 minCreative Genius PodcastGrow As You Go or No?In today’s episode, Gail and Erin talk with Lisa Kahn, lead designer and CEO of Lisa Kahn Designs in Naples, Florida, who specializes in creating peaceful, nurturing sanctuary spaces that harmonize the built environment, the natural world, and the human spirit.2020-08-2740 minCreative Genius PodcastGrow As You Go or No?In today’s episode, Gail and Erin talk with Lisa Kahn, lead designer and CEO of Lisa Kahn Designs in Naples, Florida, who specializes in creating peaceful, nurturing sanctuary spaces that harmonize the built environment, the natural world, and the human spirit.2020-08-2740 minCreative Genius PodcastThe 10 Percent Solution (Gail Doby & Erin Weir)In today’s episode, Gail and Erin discuss adjusting your business model when you see that your current model isn’t working. “You can tell pretty quickly whether your model is working by reviewing the bottom line on your monthly profit and loss statement. If you’re losing money month after month, something is wrong and you have to fix it.” Says Gail.2020-08-2134 minCreative Genius PodcastThe 10 Percent SolutionIn today’s episode, Gail and Erin discuss adjusting your business model when you see that your current model isn’t working. “You can tell pretty quickly whether your model is working by reviewing the bottom line on your monthly profit and loss statement. If you’re losing money month after month, something is wrong and you have to fix it.” Says Gail.2020-08-2134 minCreative Genius PodcastThe 10 Percent SolutionIn today’s episode, Gail and Erin discuss adjusting your business model when you see that your current model isn’t working. “You can tell pretty quickly whether your model is working by reviewing the bottom line on your monthly profit and loss statement. If you’re losing money month after month, something is wrong and you have to fix it.” Says Gail.2020-08-2134 minCreative Genius PodcastGoing Up!How do you scale a new business up quickly? How do you find the people you need to make your business grow and succeed? What do you do if things start to go wrong?
In this episode, Gail and Erin talk with designer extraordinaire Garrison Hullinger, founder and principal designer of Garrison Hullinger Interior Design in Portland, Oregon, specializing in residential, commercial, and hospitality design.2020-08-1442 minCreative Genius PodcastGoing Up!How do you scale a new business up quickly? How do you find the people you need to make your business grow and succeed? What do you do if things start to go wrong?
In this episode, Gail and Erin talk with designer extraordinaire Garrison Hullinger, founder and principal designer of Garrison Hullinger Interior Design in Portland, Oregon, specializing in residential, commercial, and hospitality design.2020-08-1442 minCreative Genius PodcastCourage, Grit, and Grace (Gail Doby & Erin Weir)Reflecting on their 15 years together, Gail and Erin have come to recognize that major setbacks occur about every seven to eight years. Anticipating disruptions needs to be a part of business planning. “We need to be thinking about the ‘what if’ all the time,” says Gail. “If you’re not that person who’s making contingency plans for your business, then you need someone who can be that person for your team.”2020-08-0832 minCreative Genius PodcastCourage, Grit, & GraceReflecting on their 15 years together, Gail and Erin have come to recognize that major setbacks occur about every seven to eight years. Anticipating disruptions needs to be a part of business planning. “We need to be thinking about the ‘what if’ all the time,” says Gail. “If you’re not that person who’s making contingency plans for your business, then you need someone who can be that person for your team.”2020-08-0832 minCreative Genius PodcastCourage, Grit, & GraceReflecting on their 15 years together, Gail and Erin have come to recognize that major setbacks occur about every seven to eight years. Anticipating disruptions needs to be a part of business planning. “We need to be thinking about the ‘what if’ all the time,” says Gail. “If you’re not that person who’s making contingency plans for your business, then you need someone who can be that person for your team.”2020-08-0732 minCreative Genius PodcastSay Yes To Whatever It SIn this episode, Gail and Erin talk with Joshua Kirk, owner and co-founder of Improv Leap, which provides improvisational experiences and workshops for businesses, schools, and community and religious groups to help individuals and teams connect and communicate more effectively.2020-07-3143 minCreative Genius PodcastSay Yes To Whatever It SIn this episode, Gail and Erin talk with Joshua Kirk, owner and co-founder of Improv Leap, which provides improvisational experiences and workshops for businesses, schools, and community and religious groups to help individuals and teams connect and communicate more effectively.2020-07-3143 minCreative Genius PodcastThe Next Best Thing To Having A Crystal BallIn today’s episode, Gail and Erin talk about the lessons they’ve learned from dealing with the many ups and downs they’ve experienced in their 15 years of business together. Think of it as a survival guide for your business.2020-07-2533 minCreative Genius PodcastNext Best Thing to Having a Crystal Ball (Gail Doby & Erin Weir)In today’s episode, Gail and Erin talk about the lessons they’ve learned from dealing with the many ups and downs they’ve experienced in their 15 years of business together. Think of it as a survival guide for your business.2020-07-2533 minCreative Genius PodcastThe Next Best Thing To Having A Crystal BallIn today’s episode, Gail and Erin talk about the lessons they’ve learned from dealing with the many ups and downs they’ve experienced in their 15 years of business together. Think of it as a survival guide for your business.2020-07-2433 minCreative Genius PodcastThere is Always a Better WayIn today’s episode, Gail and Erin talk with innovation guru Chuck Swoboda, Innovator-in-Residence at Marquette University, author of The Innovator’s Spirit: Discover the Mindset to Pursue the Impossible, and host of the “Innovators on Tap” podcast. He is also the founder of Cape Point Advisors, an innovation and technology consultancy; the former chairman and CEO of Cree, where he led the LED revolution; and a contributor to Forbes magazine, writing about the intersection of innovation and leadership.2020-07-1732 minCreative Genius PodcastThere is Always a Better WayIn today’s episode, Gail and Erin talk with innovation guru Chuck Swoboda, Innovator-in-Residence at Marquette University, author of The Innovator’s Spirit: Discover the Mindset to Pursue the Impossible, and host of the “Innovators on Tap” podcast. He is also the founder of Cape Point Advisors, an innovation and technology consultancy; the former chairman and CEO of Cree, where he led the LED revolution; and a contributor to Forbes magazine, writing about the intersection of innovation and leadership.2020-07-1632 minCreative Genius PodcastBe True to Your VisionWhat does it take to be design superstar? In today’s episode, Gail and Erin talk with multi-award-winning designer Jamie Drake, founder and partner, Drake/Anderson in New York City. Widely admired for his stunning interiors and sophisticated product lines, Jamie is a member of Interior Design magazine’s Interior Design Hall of Fame, ELLE DECOR’s prestigious A-List, and of the exclusive Architectural Digest AD100.2020-07-0438 minCreative Genius PodcastA Business Born Among The Clouds (Gail Doby & Erin Weir)Every business is a journey. You never know where it might lead you or what you might encounter along the way. It helps to have a trusted partner to provide support and counsel. In today’s episode, Gail and Erin relate the many stages their business has gone through and how their long and enduring friendship has supported and strengthened them throughout their journey.2020-07-0438 minCreative Genius PodcastBe True to Your VisionWhat does it take to be design superstar? In today’s episode, Gail and Erin talk with multi-award-winning designer Jamie Drake, founder and partner, Drake/Anderson in New York City. Widely admired for his stunning interiors and sophisticated product lines, Jamie is a member of Interior Design magazine’s Interior Design Hall of Fame, ELLE DECOR’s prestigious A-List, and of the exclusive Architectural Digest AD100.2020-07-0438 minCreative Genius PodcastA Business Born Among The CloudsEvery business is a journey. You never know where it might lead you or what you might encounter along the way. It helps to have a trusted partner to provide support and counsel. In today’s episode, Gail and Erin relate the many stages their business has gone through and how their long and enduring friendship has supported and strengthened them throughout their journey.2020-07-0438 min
Creative Genius PodcastA Business Born Among The CloudsEvery business is a journey. You never know where it might lead you or what you might encounter along the way. It helps to have a trusted partner to provide support and counsel. In today’s episode, Gail and Erin relate the many stages their business has gone through and how their long and enduring friendship has supported and strengthened them throughout their journey.2020-07-0438 min