Posts Tagged ‘Genius Exchange’
Genius For Hire
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.
Read MoreMaking Friends with Your Financials
In case you read the title, shuddered and were about to move on – wait! Instead, write down what brings you joy or, “what makes your heart sing”, and then think about how money would benefit that. A variety of sources identify the two core motivators that drive our decisions as love and fear. Ensuring…
Read MoreGenius Exchange 2021 Event Recap | Virtual Event, Real Moments
Breakthrough was the theme of this year’s Genius Exchange, which took place July 16 -17. The meeting was virtual, but the “aha” moments were very much real. Participants came away with new insights and tools to help them breakthrough to new ways of thinking and doing to take their businesses to the next level. Gail…
Read More2020 Genius Exchange Recap
Innovation (creativity) comes more easily with management (processes, etc.) set in place. “Failures lead to successes”. These were among the many pieces of valuable advice shared by keynote speaker and former CEO of Cree Lighting, Chuck Swoboda, were just the beginning of two days filled with advice, information and even the chance for the over…
Read MoreWork on Your Business
Do you want to attract more of your ideal clients? Work on your business. Do you want to be paid more for your efforts and keep more of that revenue in profits? Work on your business. Do you want to achieve a more manageable work/life balance? Work on your business. By “business” I do not…
Read MoreA Virtual Team Always Has Your Back
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University No matter how talented or hard working you are, there’s only so much you can accomplish on your own. If you want your business to grow and flourish, at some point you’re going to need help. The question for…
Read MoreAre You Pushing Yourself Too Hard?
August 3 – 5 we hosted the Genius Exchange which is a mastermind for company owners and team members of firms with $250K of revenue (product sales + design fees). The designers that attended took time away from their businesses to recharge and get re-inspired. For example, Anne Rue and Renee Wirth were torn about…
Read MoreSure Signs You’re Still Passionate About Design
Does this sound like you? You are eager to start each day. You still get juiced when faced with a tough design challenge. You are always on the lookout for new products, new ideas, and new approaches. When you travel to somewhere new or scan through the latest design publications you still get inspired by…
Read MoreTransform Your Business By Transforming Yourself
This might sound odd coming from a business coach & consultant, but I have been profoundly moved by the “business therapy” we offer as a company and I as an individual get to apply to our amazing client’s businesses and lives. We recently hosted our third Boardroom Retreat for our Charter members ($1M+ businesses), and…
Read MoreBuild your door… Instagram secrets to attract ideal clients
What if you could do something that you enjoy that easily generates ideal clients leads? “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle Many designers are confused about how to build a steady stream of ideal clients for their business, and if they had that, it would solve many problems. Is building a…
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