Nicole Humphreys
You don’t have to do what is expected of you. If you always do what is expected, you’ll never surprise anybody! Nicole Humphreys is the Founder & CEO of…
design
Design is how things go from functional to meaningful. The founders in this section understand that. They’ve built design agencies, product studios, UX consultancies, and creative firms that shape how people interact with everything from apps to physical spaces.
These interviews cover the full design spectrum. Graphic design. UX and UI. Industrial design. Interior design. Brand identity. Web design. The kind of work that most people don’t notice until it’s done badly. Which, if you think about it, is the highest compliment.
The founders here talk about the business of design, not just the craft. How to price creative work. How to manage client expectations. How to build a team of creative people without everything devolving into chaos. And how to stay creatively fulfilled while running a business, which turns out to be harder than it sounds.
You’ll find insights on design thinking, user research, building a portfolio, and the eternal debate between form and function. If you’re a designer, a founder who needs design help, or just someone who appreciates things that work well and look good doing it, these conversations are for you.
Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza
Take time to check out so you can really work when it’s time to work. Go away for a long weekend. Spend one night a week just watching TV or…
Barbara Chancey
You only get one shot at every season of life. Whether or not you learned anything becomes evident in the seasons that follow. You only get one shot at…
Julie Fajgenbaum
Talk to your customers. It’s easy to keep the computer screen between you and your customers…I take every opportunity I can to talk to customers (and prospects) about their needs, hopes,…
Gary Dayan
Never leave anything undone. No matter the size of that task, focus on getting it done in the best possible way and move immediately onto the next one. A…
Bryan Garvey
Be proactive. Stay out in front, it is always the best place to be. Bryan F. Garvey is the founder and CEO of Corbet Design Build. He graduated Tarleton…
Angelyn Myers
I’m excited about the online entrepreneur community. There is so much support out there! Angelyn Myers is a mom of 6 and substitute teacher that turned an idea into a…
William Hopp
You can’t shortcut a short cut, and sometimes you just need to stay on a task until it’s done. While I don’t have ceaseless energy, I never quit once I…
Joshua Strebel
Through the process of constant iteration, I discover what I like and what isn’t working in each step. The key is to take one bite at a time and keep…
Alex Marin
Virtually anything can be accomplished if you give your absolute best. Alexandra’s input as far as design goes is priceless for BigBangThemes, and her love for pixel perfect designs…
Meredith Stevens
Research is key to being an entrepreneur. It’s also good to remember that you always get what you pay for. Meredith Stevens has been identified as one of the…
Mazdak Mohammadi
I want to forever improve my focus. Focus is a skill that helps me personally and professionally. Meditation is something that I do every morning that helps me improve on…