The Process Driven Designer
by Kryssie Maybay- Kismet Design
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82: Will AI Replace Me?
82: Will AI Replace Me?
About this podcast
Listen to learn and nerd out about all things landscape design and running a creative service business. Hosted by Landscape Architect and owner of Kismet Design, Kryssie Maybay. I love design and expressing myself creatively. I have a great passion for sharing my ideas, passion, and perspective on design and business. Nothing happens by accident though, you have to set your intentions and do the work. Let's create something great together.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 84 episodes
- 82: Will AI Replace Me? · 9 min · Season 82Everyone seems to be talking about AI, especially in how it is going to replace jobs. Lets talk about it. Suggested episodes: 80: Qualifying Clients 77: The Power of…
- 81: The Book Update · 10 minThe Landscape Designer's Guide to Entrepreneurship is almost ready! Sign up to be the first to get notified when it is ready https://mailchi.mp/kismetdesignco.com/the-book…
- 80: Qualifying Clients · 14 min · Episode 78Qualifying clients can be a game changer for your business. No one wants to waste time chasing projects that don’t pan out. We also want to do everything we can to work with our…
- 79: Breaking up with a Client · 14 min · Episode 79Ugg, 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…
- 78: Know your Numbers- Taxes and Financial Tracking · 20 min · Episode 78Smart Financial Moves for Landscape Designers This episode explores key financial strategies for landscapedesign business owners. Learn the differences between running your…
- 77: The Power of Resourcefulness · 11 min · Episode 77The two most important characteristics for business owners: Resourcefulness and Efficiency. Join me to explore some tips to foster a more resourceful mindset. Suggested…
- 76: January Power Moves · 16 min · Episode 76Start 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…
- 75: Yearly Planning - Visual Goals · 11 min · Episode 75Putting 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…
- 74: Code Conformance · 12 min · Episode 72Code 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…
- 73: You are the CEO of your Business · 8 minCEO, 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 Steps 68: Tracking and…
- 72: When to Push and When to Rest · 10 min · Episode 72Knowing 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…
- 71: Baby Steps · 11 min · Episode 71Sometimes 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…
- 70: Show Garden Update 3- NWFGS 2025 · 11 min · Episode 68The 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…
- 69: Show Garden Update 2 NWFGS 2025 · 11 min · Episode 69Prebuilding and collecting all the elements leading up to the show to make sure the build goes smoothly. Just like life-size legos. Check out the…
- 68: Tracking and Metrics · 9 min · Episode 68Metrics and tracking are super important especially when establishing goals for next year. If you want to dive deeper join me for my next class January 8th 2025 - The Yearly…
- 67: Show Garden Update NWFGS 2025 · 9 min · Episode 67I am in the middle of designing and planning a display garden at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival for 2025. Join me in the first update on progress and stay tuned for…
- 66: Mommypreneurship · 13 min · Episode 66Being a business owner and a parent is no joke. Juggling being a busy sports mom and entrepreneurship has its struggles and triumphs. Suggested episodes: 60: Time Allocation…
- 65: Is My Client Really a Stripper? · 9 min · Episode 63Well, you never know... I have met clients with some super interesting professions. Today, rather than sharing wisdom or ideas to make your business run smoothly or inspire new…
- 64: The Power of Presentation · 8 min · Episode 64How you present your designs is critical to your client understanding the design and enjoying the design process. Upcoming Mini-Class on Lighting Design Sign Up Here! Podcast…
- 63: Marketing Tactics with Mardi Dover · 53 min · Episode 63Marketing tactics and mindsets for landscape designers. Best place to reach Mardi https://www.mardidover.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mardi_dover/ Coupon code! MAYBAY50 gets…
