Emerson Built That

Brittany Cobb founder of Britt Co. Designs is a tremendous talent in both the graphic design and hand lettering worlds. I interviewed Brittany to discuss the two words that grew her success, and they are TALENT and EVOLVING.

From mugs to stickers and ornaments to stationery, her design range goes far. Plus she also illustrates books. We talk Etsy, online selling platforms, evolving as a gift company and much more. I've watched her grow as an artist through the years, now hear her tips about building a business from a hobby to a real side hustle. Also, we talk about evolving as an artist and entrepreneur and how small projects from painting a chalk wall to buying a window to paint on, inspire her and help her grow personally and professionally.  Plus, we have a few laughs along the way.

Links: Etsy, Zazzle, Instagram, Facebook

Cheerleading is the new leadership sport. No pom poms required.

Through 60 Second Praises and Positive Reinforcement your staff will become multipliers. By praising your staff and rewarding them for exceptional performance, they will gain further confidence and in turn build their co-workers up as well. Spread the love!

Something an employee said to me once, stuck with me in my heart and mind. She expressed that my leadership created a warm and positive work environment where other women were building up other women rather than tearing them down through competition and gossip. This was done through Cheerleading Leadership. You don't need to be an athlete to partake in this type of leadership, you just need simple tactics and of course a few pieces of cake always went a long way in my company. 

You need ideas, whether it's to start a new business, create a new product or expand a strategy. You need to solve problems, whether it's saving costs, improving lead time or finding more customers. No idea is too small, no problem is too big, when you throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks. It's all about COLLABORATION.

This method is about finding the special sauce for your pasta dish. Get your team together to come up with an idea or solve a problem. We will walk through how to throw spaghetti at the wall with no judgement and then take that messy wall and turn it into something viable. 

The phrase, "the customer is always right" has legs. But not for the reasons we once thought. The customer is not only right because we want to put forth our best manners and promote positive client relations. The customer is also right because it is cheaper than them being wrong!

Being a "hothead" will get you nowhere. Don't get your entrepreneurial panties in a bunch. A quick look at active listening and how to claim your cool and decide who is in control. Because not being in control in your business is not cool.