058: Creating A Board of Directors that Supports You WITH JENNIFER SMITH

With me today is Jennifer Smith of JLS Designs in middle Tennessee (just outside of Nashville).  Jennifer began her business almost 20 years ago focused on window coverings. She now offers design services to her clients as well. 

Jennifer has a vast portfolio of clients. She has completed design projects for Fortune 500 executives, some of the country’s most talented music and athletic industry professionals and hundreds of families to meet their home design and decor needs.  Her expertise and attention to detail has helped clients renting one-bedroom apartments and owners of multimillion-dollar estates. Her work has transformed area homes, schools, and office suites across the region. 

Topics Mentioned:

• Support
• Guidance
• Advice
• Trust
• Process

Thoughts from Jennifer:

• You don’t have to rush to fill every seat at the “table”.  
• I trusted the process and trusted the advice, but I didn’t trust myself. 
• I need an accountability partner (personally).  That is on my radar right now. 
• We need a tribe.  We need those who are going to support us.  
• I can be a party of one really nicely...BUT I don’t want to be a party of one. 
• I am trying to be intentional on how I do my business...and you cannot do that on your own.  
• I have the power to make changes and alter the course of where I am going. 
• If nothing else, I am seeing the results in my business. 
• I am only as good as the team that I have surrounded myself with. 

Socials:

• Website: https://jlsdesignstn.com
• Facebook: JLS Designs
• Instagram: @jlsdesignstn

References and Resources:

• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
• Who’s in Your Room by Ivan Misner Ph.D
• Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
• Discover Your 34 - Take Assessment Today
• PIAC EP. 35 with Darren Virassammy - Listen Today
• The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today