Best Crystal Ramsey Podcasts (2024)

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126: Project Timelines, managing your bandwidth, deadlines, and planning capacity 1:08:16

18h ago1:08:16

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What are your project management strategies? How do you set expectations with clients and manage your deadlines? Shaun and Rebecca discuss their project management strategies and methods for setting expectations with clients and managing deadlines in the world of interior design. They also dive deep into the challenges of managing project timelines…

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125: Crystal Bright, How she streamlines virtual projects with Design Live 1:07:08

14d ago1:07:08

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Shaun and Rebecca sit down with Crystal Bright, a virtual interior designer. Crystal shares how she grew her business in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Crystal has completed over 400 projects in the past five years and helps other designers transition to virtual work. Crystal explains how she uses AI and tools like 2020 Design Liv…

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266: Wheels of Fortune: 🚲 Team USA's Path to Tour de France Victory (Anne Hed of HED Cycling) 1:08:07

15d ago1:08:07

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Anne Hed is a lifetime resident of Minnesota. Her history as a business owner began back in the 1980’s, when she raced as a professional triathlete. She completed eight Ironman Triathlons in Hawaii, and met her late husband, Steve, through the sport. He became one of her first sponsors... This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranB…

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124: Niche Is Riche, Creating the business you want 1:01:04

26d ago1:01:04

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You know what they say – Niche Is Riche. Finding a niche for your interior design business can make you rich and successful. But how do you get there, hotties? Shaun and Rebecca discuss the importance of finding and defining your niche in your business. They also share different approaches to finding and defining your niche, from being true to your…

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123: Jennifer Ramsey Interiors, the process of increasing furniture sales 1:03:04

1M ago1:03:04

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Today's guest, Jennifer Ramsey, has not only mastered the art of creating stunning personalized spaces but also seamlessly incorporated furniture sales in her design process – a feat that has increased her furniture sales to a new height. In this episode, Jennifer talks about her strategic approach to design and furniture sales that has transformed…

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122: Ask Us Anything, Part 2 1:27:43

2M ago1:27:43

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Shaun and Rebecca are back with another Ask Us Anything. They answer your questions about marketing, photography, vendors, building and organizing a sample library, managing projects, using tools to help keep your work organized, growing your business, and much more! In this episode, they discuss: Shaun and Rebecca’s plans for the upcoming High Poi…

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265: Building a Sparkling Soda Fireworks Store?!? | 🎉 Mark Lazarchic of Serenity Ventures 1:15:20

2M ago1:15:20

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Mark Lazarchic is the CEO of Serenity Venture Group. He describes himself as a serial entrepreneur with eyes always open. Mark is the owner of multiple successful startup businesses in very competitive markets. Mark has spent the last 10 years being amazed at the level of mediocrity accepted by the public in business. At all levels... This Episode …

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121: Evan Larkin, SEO for Interior Designers 1:24:43

2M ago1:24:43

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Why do interior designers need SEO? Why is SEO the key to keeping your interior design business ranking on Google? SEO expert Evan Larkin explains why SEO is so important for your business’s online presence and gives a live SEO audit of Shaun’s website. Listen in to Evan’s observations on Shaun’s website, Wrensted Interiors, and learn what to fix o…

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120: For the career-shifters. You want to work in the design industry 56:48

3M ago56:48

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The design industry can be exciting to explore, but it's not always easy to break into. If you're looking to shift careers and work in interior design, Shaun and Rebecca have some valuable advice for you. They talk about the skills from your previous job that will add value to your design career, the challenges career-shifters face when switching i…

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119: A Conversation with Ashley Ausland, How her personal hardship lead to growth 1:10:42

3M ago1:10:42

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Today’s guest, Ashley Ausland, shares her journey of growing her design business over the last few years while dealing with personal hardships—divorce, cancer, and becoming a single mother of four kids. She discusses the lessons she learned about business management, client relationships, and creating homes with soul and timeless appeal. In this ep…

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264: From Clothing Manufacturer, to Franchise Owner, to Starting the Tint World Franchise | Ex-CEO of Meineke, Charles Bonfiglio, shares his Journey 🚗… 1:21:14

3M ago1:21:14

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Charles J. Bonfiglio is the Franchise Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tint World. The company is a privately owned franchise chain of independent retail window tinting, mobile electronics, auto accessories and appearance centers. As the lead executive of Tint World, Charles is responsible for all functions related to the development and leader…

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118: Do Designers Have Rights? 55:04

4M ago55:04

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Shaun and Rebecca discuss the issues around designers’ rights to their work. They talk about a recent situation where a company used photos of designer Natalie Myers’s work without her permission and modified the pictures a little with the help of AI. They discuss this issue, how having no rights over the pictures of their work is not fair to desig…

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117: How Will Brown helps clients approach Feng Shui in their homes - Will Brown Interiors 1:04:43

4M ago1:04:43

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Will Brown of Will Brown Interiors believes that interior design should be more than just aesthetics — it should also support clients’ well-being and energy flow within a space. In this episode, Will shares how he uses ancient Feng Shui principles to help clients optimize the flow of energy in their homes. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak w…

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116: Can kitchen and bathrooms be profitable? 59:42

5M ago59:42

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As a designer, do you prefer working on kitchens or bathrooms? Are kitchens and bathrooms worth the effort in terms of payoff? Doing kitchens and bathrooms requires a lot of work but doesn’t always result in big profits. Shaun and Rebecca are here to discuss tips and strategies for making smaller projects like kitchens and bathrooms more profitable…

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263: Using Real Human Connections to Achieve Exceptional Success... Doug Brown of CEO Sales Strategies 1:59:52

5M ago1:59:52

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Doug C. Brown is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. He has led client award-winning and high-performance teams as well as pioneered profitable development programs for companies. He has advised companies such as Intuit, CBS Television, Procter & Gamble, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nationwide, Embassy Suites, In…

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115: How process leads to profit with Garrison Hullinger - Studio Garrison 1:16:10

5M ago1:16:10

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Today’s guest, Garrison Hullinger, overcame adversity to build a thriving design business from the ground up. One of his secrets? Establishing the right process that allows for maximum productivity and profit. Garrison discusses his processes — from the structure of his design team to qualifying clients, delegating tasks, establishing design pillar…

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#68 - How to Pursue Your Book Practically Amidst Health, Family, and Other Demands - Interview with Amanda Pfeiffer 24:40

5M ago24:40

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Amanda Pfeiffer, a health coach and the self-published author of "The Balancing Act: Juggling Motherhood, Illness, and Self-Care," shares how she writes and started a business amidst her own life challenges. With a passion for empowering mamas, Amanda's expertise extends to navigating the intricate dance between parenting, chronic health challenges…

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114: So you want to open an online shop? 1:00:00

5M ago1:00:00

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Opening an online shop seems like an exciting way to expand your business, but it is a major undertaking that requires careful planning and execution. Shaun and Rebecca are launching their new e-commerce shop and share the good, the bad, and the ugly of what it really takes to launch a fully robust e-commerce shop. In this episode, Rebecca and Shau…

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113: Don't Call Them Hacks - Tips for Pre-Construction, Billable Time, and Productivity 1:16:17

6M ago1:16:17

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What tools and apps can help me with time tracking and invoicing? How do I organize my notes and stay organized? Is an iPad worth it for work? How can it be used effectively? Tune in as we share some of our tried-and-true methods for staying organized and productive. With some small adjustments to your processes, these small methods can make a big …

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Episode 314 - Libby Falk Jones, Poet and Writer 42:36

6M ago42:36

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Today on the final episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks with Libby Falk Jones about her life and work as a poet, writer, photographer, teacher, and more. Listen through the end for a special farewell from Bill Goodman as we wrap up 7 years of podcasts together.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding U…

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112: How High Point Market supercharged Stacy Garcia's business - Stacy Garcia Inc 58:39

6M ago58:39

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Do you want to take your interior design business to the next level? High Point Market can be the boost you need to take things to the next level. Today’s guest, Stacy Garcia, has built an impressive career over 25 years in the design industry. She shares how instrumental High Point Market has been in fueling the success of her businesses, Stacy Ga…

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262: From Single Mom Flipping Burgers to a Powerhouse in Venture Capital | Olga Maslikhova of The J Curve 1:18:39

6M ago1:18:39

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Olga Maslikhova is the founder and host of The J Curve, the podcast about Latin America tech ecosystem builders. Olga is also a successful tech investor. She aims to share insights and stories from the region's most influential entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. She also leverages her network and knowledge as a member of a global community of w…

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111: For The Newbies - Things we wished we knew when we started 1:04:34

7M ago1:04:34

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Today, we go back on the journey of where we started and discuss the mistakes we made and the lessons we learned. We share everything we wished we knew when we started — from basic bookkeeping and accounting to choosing the right software, tools, and infrastructure we wish we implemented sooner. In this episode, we discuss: Shaun and Rebecca are ho…

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Episode 311 - Crystal Wilkinson, Poet 53:13

7M ago53:13

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Former Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson joins guest host Lynnell Edwards from Spalding University for today's episode of THINK HUMANITIES to talk about her new culinary memoir "Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts," which is out now from Clarkson Potter/Penguin Random House. Crystal talks about the relationship between food and family as recip…

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Episode 310 - Lauren E. Cagle, Professor 38:10

7M ago38:10

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Climate change is one of the most controversial and polarizing scientific topics in the public sphere. Today on THINK HUMANITES, Dr. Lauren E. Cagle shares how to have a civil and productive conversation about this tricky topic.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate …

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110: Dan Mazzarini and his narrative approach to design - BHDM Design 59:43

7M ago59:43

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What is your approach to designing projects? Today’s guest, Dan Mazzarini of BHDM Design, shares his unique narrative-based approach to design. By asking the clients questions like “What is the story you want to tell with this house?” Dan helps them pull out their vision and desires beyond just aesthetics. He then works to design a space that bring…

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Episode 310 - Derrick Ramsey, Former Football Star 40:06

7M ago40:06

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Derrick Ramsey is perhaps best known as as a star University of Kentucky and Oakland Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, but he also served in two Kentucky administrations under Governors Ernie Fletcher and Matt Bevin. And now he's written a memoir with Dr. John Huang entitled "They Call Me Mr. Secretary: Through the Lens of a Winner." Derrick joins Bil…

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#67 - Why It's Important to Tell Your Story - Interview with Rona Walton 30:50

7M ago30:50

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Rona Walton is an absolute fireball. When you first get a glimpse of what a single day in the life of Rona Walton entails, you begin to wonder if she somehow has more than 24 hours in her day. She is passionate about paving the way for the limitless success of single mothers. Walton is the co-founder of "The Collection Plate", a trusted business, a…

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Episode 309 - Safe Students, Empowered Educators Workshop 33:07

7M ago33:07

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With hate-motivated violence seemingly all around us, Kentucky Humanities is working to help educators combat hate-motivated violence promote civic engagement, social cohesion, and cross-cultural understanding in their classrooms. Today on the podcast, Mariama J. Lockington joins Kathleen Pool and host Bill Goodman to preview the the "Safe Students…

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#66 - Never Give Up! Keep Writing. - Interview with Linda Jenkins 20:00

7M ago20:00

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Linda has worked in ministry for over twenty years and is skilled in teaching all ages about Christianity. She has an extensive background in writing, editing, and proofreading as well as strong organizational skills. Linda brings her heart for God and her skillset together by creating a broad range of teaching experiences and is passionate about h…

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109: What's out for 2024 - 6 changes we're making in our businesses 1:01:09

8M ago1:01:09

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As we enter 2024, there are some things that we do not wish to bring with us into this year, and we want to make some changes in our lives and businesses. Today, we share our no-more list for 2024 and discuss the 6 changes (3 from each of us) we want to make in our businesses. Some of these changes will resonate with you, Hotties, and your business…

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#65 - Get Started With Collaborative Books to Help With Your Own - Interview with Ray Comeau 17:12

8M ago17:12

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Ray is the author of What Bad We Do-Don't Ever Cross the Line: 31 Problems All of Us Need to Know and Never Do to Others. Ray is passionate about helping others to know that they will pass to the good side when they are done with their lives here and not pass to the wrong side. Ray is also one of the authors in the #1 bestseller, Leap of Faith. Con…

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261: Buying a Business at a Great Price! Over 30 Years of Biz Buying & Selling - Richard Parker of Diomo Corporation. 3:11:55

7M ago3:11:55

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Richard Parker is the founder of Diomo Corporation – The Business Buyer Resource Center and author of the How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price series. Richard has purchased thirteen of his own businesses and has been an advisor and broker to small business buyers and sellers for over three decades. He has written and been featured in more th…

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108: RIP 2023 Celebrating the wins 1:02:16

8M ago1:02:16

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It’s the last episode of 2023, so today, we did some year-end reflections and highlights. From doing over 100 episodes of the podcast to contributing our designs and opinions, we achieved so many things this year. While there were certain challenges along the way, today, we’re taking time to reflect on some of our wins and accomplishments of 2023 i…

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#64 - Turn Your Trials Into Inspiration and Share Your Hope with Others - Interview with Thomas Bratton 17:07

8M ago17:07

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Thomas is the author of the Becoming Anchored Devotional and its Companion Journal. He enjoys writing devotionals and sharing his experiences with others who want to live a life of hope and purpose. Tom and his wife, Gina, love to travel and experience new things and meet people. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, and is a boating ent…

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#63 - How God Turns Our Mourning Into Joy and Story for Helping Others - Interview with Janet Pippin 20:22

8M ago20:22

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Janet is a speaker, author, and intuitive transformation coach. Her life has been filled with twists and turns as she has confronted narcissism, victim shaming, self-doubt, and deep betrayal. Her passion is empowering women to find their worth, let go of emotions that no longer serve them, and find the courage to step into their desirable life. Jan…

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Episode 308 - Cara Fitzpatrick, Journalist 43:23

8M ago43:23

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Cara Fitzpatrick recently sat down to talk with Dr. Terry Brooks of Kentucky Youth Advocates and Bill Goodman of Kentucky Humanities for the THINK HUMANITIES podcast. Cara talks about her new book, "The Death of Public School," and what the future of education looks like in America on this week's episode. "The Deat…

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107: Just Stop VI: Judgement Day 1:00:44

8M ago1:00:44

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We're back with another installment of our Just Stop series to call out some things that just need to stop, like relying too much on trade discounts and not building relationships directly with manufacturers, being fair-weather sales reps, using a personal email like Gmail or Yahoo for business, etc. In this episode, we discuss: Importance of Pinte…

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Episode 307 - Raleigh Kincaid, LMFT 30:23

9M ago30:23

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It often feels like the news and media is full of violence and hate. How do we combat hate to prevent tragedies in the communities around us? Bill Goodman, host of THINK HUMANITIES talks with Raleigh Kincaid, a LMFT, about the role of therapy, listening, and empathy in healing hate.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spal…

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106: Optimizing Your Pinterest With Leah Reinert 54:03

9M ago54:03

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Our guest today is Pinterest expert Leah Reinert. We dive deep into our Pinterest For Interior Designers Masterclass and show you how to properly optimize your Pinterest presence and use it as a lead generation tool for your businesses. Leah also shares some cool ways to use Pinterest. In this episode, we discuss: About Pinterest For Interior Desig…

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Episode 306 - Richard Taylor, Author 34:52

9M ago34:52

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Richard Taylor, former Kentucky Poet Laureate, is back in the THINK HUMANITIES studio to talk about his new memoir, "Fathers." Richard talks to host Bill Goodman about interconnections between fathers and father figures in his life and his family, from the Civil War through the present. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the…

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#62 - How God Uses Our Weaknesses for Good - Interview with Sharon Williams Part 2 13:19

9M ago13:19

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Sharon is the author of two books and has a rich background in theology. She deeply knows and has a heart for the ever-present Love available to every person and wants to connect them with the source of it, Jesus Christ. She teaches Bible studies and volunteers with inpatients and in hospice service. Connect with Sharon: https://www.Sharon-William.…

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105: A Conversation with Tankersley Construction 1:03:42

9M ago1:03:42

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What is the most challenging part of your business? What percentage of your projects involve working with a designer? How do you vet clients before getting into pre-construction? Rebecca and Shaun sit down with Steve and Heather Tankersley, owners of Tankersley Construction, to discuss their business. In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with S…

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#61 - Let the Holy Spirit Guide Your Writing - Interview with Award-Winning Author Sharon Williams 16:19

9M ago16:19

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Sharon is the author of two books and has a rich background in theology. She deeply knows and has a heart for the ever-present Love available to every person and wants to connect them with the source of it, Jesus Christ. She teaches Bible studies and volunteers with inpatients and in hospice service. Connect with Sharon: https://www.Sharon-William.…

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Episode 305 - Gurney Norman & Morris Grubbs 1:54:16

9M ago1:54:16

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Today on THINK HUMANITIES, we're getting excited for Gurney Fest, a celebration of Kentucky Writer Gurney Norman in Lexington! Listen to Bill Goodman talk to Dr. Morris Grubbs who will be talking about Gurney as a master of short story writing. In the second half of the episode hear a 2021 conversation between Bill and Gurney.Gurney Fest is hosted …

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104: A Conversation with Max Humphrey 1:03:17

9M ago1:03:17

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How do you manage your design business? What are your criteria for accepting a prospect as a client, and do you often turn clients away? How do you share the progress of the project with clients? How do you structure your fees and payments from clients? In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Max Humphrey to discuss: The challenges of finding…

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Episode 304 - Chris Caldwell, Chair of Religious Studies at Simmons College 32:32

9M ago32:32

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Many Kentuckians are unaware of the history of Simmons College in Louisville or that Simmons is one of only two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Kentucky. Rev. Chris Caldwell, a member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau, joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to tell us more about Simmons College.For more information …

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260: From Rabbi School to Supply Chain Innovator. How Izzy Rosenzweig is Saving Customers Time & Money with Portless! 1:18:32

9M ago1:18:32

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Izzy Rosenzweig is the Founder and CEO of Portless, a company that fulfills e-commerce orders directly from China to their client’s customers' front doors, massively improving lead times, decreasing shipping costs, and lowering import tax fees. Born from a family that has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Izzy discovered his passion for business at …

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Episode 303 - Wayne Onkst and Tammy Blackwell, Librarians 31:12

10M ago31:12

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Book banning has reached new heights in recent months and years. Join the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to hear a discussion about how book bans have been affecting Kentuckians with Wayne Onkst and Tammy Blackwell, both long-time Kentucky librarians.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Kar…

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BONUS: Pinterest For Interior Designers Masterclass 2:01

10M ago2:01

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Pinterest is not just for inspiration anymore. It can actually be used strategically to gain new clients! Learn more about our Pinterest for Interior Designers Masterclass at: shop.hotyoungdesignersclub.comBy Hot Young Designers Club

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