Design or DIY

Design or DIY

By Collette MortonBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Design or DIY episodes

  • Navigating AI, Chat gpt, tariffs & managing employees

    It's been awhile..

    Let's talk about all the things we really don't want to talk about that's going on in the world and how I encourage you to show up for yourself and your employees.


    On this episode we talk about tips to educate your clients on WHO you are and HOW you want to be represented. Let's get creative!

    35 min
  • Steps to Starting a Business: Enough talk, let's do!

    You asked, and you shall receive. Dive into the tangible steps it takes to start your own business. Enough talk, let's do!


    Honorable women owned small bizz mentions:

    Zoomin Groomin (owned by Collette and husband Chris)

    Mobile Pet Grooming

    West Hartford, CT & surrounding areas

    @zoomingroominweha


    Daleypawz

    Pet walking/sitting

    Avon, Simsbury, West Hartford CT & surrounding areas

    @daleypawz


    Rock and Soul Hair Co.

    Newington, CT

    @rockandsoulhairco

    owned by @meghairmaniac


    29 min
  • Business Influencers + Design Trends

    Let's talkkkkk business influencers. What they are, what they do, how to tell the real deal from the ones faking it till they make it.

    Collette also talks about current design trends and how to tell what works for your brand + what doesn't, despite your personal style.


    Outro Music from #Uppbeat:

    https://uppbeat.io/t/synod/simple-life

    License code: VXOPZRBIGVZ9VTHA

    37 min
  • Grinchmas Clients, AI + Canva

    Let's talk about how to really support a small business this holiday season, and what NOT to expect. Collette also dives into AI + Canva and what this means for creatives. Let us hear your thoughts on all of this using the voice message feature on spotify!


    Honorable Mentions:

    @barleyandoakco

    @thebristolbazaarct


    26 min
  • Intellectual Property + Convictions in Business

    Jumping back at the start of September to talk about Copying versus Inspiring in the creative world, how to protect your intellectual property, and how and why we must stay true to who we are and how our business operates.


    For 1-on-1 business help + to support:

    Patreon


    For questions, ideas, or to be a guest on the pod, email us at [email protected]

    23 min
  • How to start your own business + separating your worth

    HEY FRIENDS! I'm back and giving you all the tips to start that business you've been thinking about for awhile.

    Jump in and see what I recommend for the best ways to get started and what will help protect you


    Brands for Purchase:

    Designordiy.com/shop


    For support and 1-on-1 business help

    Patreon.com/designordiy

    25 min
  • Confidence building + Being your own cheerleader

    HELLO FROM MY NEW OFFICE! This episode is all about building confidence and trusting your intuition, and blocking out the negative self talk and those who can't look past their jealousy to support you in your journey. I hope this helps give you confidence in whatever area of your business or life decisions you are struggling with!

    25 min
  • Time Management, Motherhood + Delegating
    Chatted with multi-faceted business owner Katy Murray about how she made the jump into several different business revenues. Being a mother on top of a business owner has its challenges, so grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit down with us to get some great tips for time management and keeping time for yourself.
    We also touch base on when the right time is to hire out work and tips on delegation. 
    You can follow along with Katy Murray at:
    @gingerbiz
    @katyandco.va
    www.katymurrayphotography
    35 min

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A podcast + blog for Womxn small business owners and creatives, Hosted by Collette Noel, a Brand + Stationery designer and multi-business owner.