Ugg, no one wants to fire a client, but sometimes it's best for both of you. Let me walk you through how to objectively look at the situation and prepare yourself if you find yourself in this situation.Suggested episodes:60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact56: Vision for a Better Life50: Mental Health and Growth- Kelley Oklesson49: Kindness is a Super Power – with Kelley Oklesson43: Updating and Revising your Contracts with Naomi Goodman40: What’s in a Contract?27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process13: Delivering on Expectations9: Defining your Ideal Client2: Communication of Design Please be sure to subscribe and follow ⁠@kismetdesignco⁠& ⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings ⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/ 

Smart Financial Moves for Landscape DesignersThis episode explores key financial strategies for landscapedesign business owners. Learn the differences between running your business asa sole proprietor or S Corporation, including how the right choice can impactyour taxes, liability, and overall growth. Real-life experiences illustrate theadvantages of switching to an S corp, such as saving money and gaining clearerinsight into your profits.We also highlight common pitfalls, like mixing personal andbusiness finances or ignoring unpaid invoices, and offer practical advice: keepaccounts separate, set clear payment terms, and use tools like QuickBooks. Theepisode’s takeaway: understanding your numbers helps you make informeddecisions and build a stable, thriving business. Subscribe and share if youfound this valuable!Suggested episodes:76: January Power Moves75: Yearly Planning- Visual Goals73: You are the CEO of your Business68: Tracking and Metrics52: Money Mindset14: Year-End Planning5: Efficiency and Profitability Please be sure to subscribe and follow ⁠@kismetdesignco⁠& ⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings ⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/ 

The two most important characteristics for business owners: Resourcefulness and Efficiency. Join me to explore some tips to foster a more resourceful mindset.Suggested episodes:73: You are the CEO of your Business70: Show Garden Update 3 NWFGS69: Show garden update 2 NWFGS67: Show Garden Update NWFGS 30: Teamwork28: The Value of Networking25: The Creation of a Show Garden24: Process for Efficiency in Hand Drafting with Sara Meier16: Collaboration Between Installer and Designer with KevinMonohan7: Collaborating with a Remote Team5: Efficiency and Profitability Please be sure to subscribe and follow ⁠@kismetdesignco⁠& ⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings ⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/ 

Start your year off strong. Here are 4 easy-to-incorporate tasks to set yourself up for a successful year. Want more? listen to my other planning episodes or grab my yearly planning workbook here!Suggested episodes:75: Yearly Planning- Visual Goals73: You are the CEO of your Business68: Tracking and Metrics59: The Power of a Good To-Do List14: Year-End Planning Please be sure to subscribe and follow ⁠@kismetdesignco⁠& ⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings ⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/

Putting goals and intentions in a visual format and mapping out how they impact my business is my newest addition to my yearly planning process. Join me in creating clarity around your goals and strategy for the upcoming year!The original planning Episode 14: ⁠Year-End Planning⁠Sign up for a one-on-one coaching session and use code vision10 for a discountSuggested episodes:73: You are the CEO of your Business66: Mommypreneurship62: Finding Focus60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact59: The Power of a Good To-Do List58: Finding Balance and Being Present56: Vision for a Better Life47: Starting Energy14: Year-End Planning Please be sure to subscribe and follow ⁠@kismetdesignco⁠& ⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings ⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/ 

Code conformance may be boring, but your clients are counting on you to understand the rules they don't even know exist.Suggested episodes:54: Growing Knowledge and Being Curious34: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 2 Lisa Nunamaker33: Empowering & Educating Designers pt 1 Lisa Nunamaker27: Confidence and Leading the Design Process21: Site Measurement Process16: Collaboration Between Installer and Designer with KevinMonohan13: Delivering on Expectations Please be sure to subscribe and follow ⁠@kismetdesignco⁠& ⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings ⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/ 

CEO, CFO, COO, the entire C-suite might be you. How you tackle each role helps you manage and strategize your business. Suggested episodes:71: Baby Steps68: Tracking and Metrics63: Marketing Tactics with Mardi Dover62: Finding Focus60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact59: The Power of a Good To-Do List56: Vision for a Better Life53: Hiring the Right Team for Growth42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work30: Teamwork20: Building Brand14: Year-End PlanningPlease be sure to subscribe and follow ⁠@kismetdesignco⁠& ⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings ⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/ 

Knowing when to slow down isn't easy. Often we find ourselves pushing though stress, sickness, doubt, fear... you name it. It serves us well sometimes but there are times when rest is the best for you.Suggested episodes:71: Baby Steps66: Mommypreneurship60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact58: Finding Balance and Being Present56: Vision for a Better Life26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally19: Deliberate not Perfect-Calming the Voice of Perfectionism6: Work-life Balance Please be sure to subscribe and follow ⁠@kismetdesignco⁠& ⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings ⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/ 

Sometimes big goals can feel scary and overwhelming, identifying and taking action on a single baby step in the right direction is all you need to do to get closer to that goal.Suggested episodes:62: Finding Focus60: Time Allocation and Prioritizing for Impact59: The Power of a Good To-Do List56: Vision for a Better Life47: Starting Energy44: Nailing your Niche with Rebecca West42: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Work28: The Value of Networking26: Living Seasonally and Designing a Business Seasonally19: Deliberate not Perfect-Calming the Voice of Perfectionism8: Workflow- how to stay on track6: Work-life Balance Please be sure to subscribe and follow ⁠@kismetdesignco⁠& ⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings ⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/ 

The Northwest Flower and Garden Show is complete. Here are my post show thoughts and dont' forget to sign up for the free webinar on how I designed this garden with insights to how you can create clarity of vision for your and your clients' gardens.All about the Gathering Garden https://kismetdesignco.com/nwfgs/Suggested episodes:69: Show Garden Update 267: Show Garden Update NWFGS 2025 Please be sure to subscribe and follow ⁠@kismetdesignco⁠& ⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings ⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/