EPISODE · Apr 17, 2023 · 40 MIN
31: Business Acquisitions with Rodrigo Frias
from The Process Driven Designer · host Kryssie Maybay- Kismet Design
I get to discuss the learning process and motivations in purchasing a business and jumping into the landscape industry with Rodrigo Frias the new owner of Classic Nursery in Woodinville, WA. We discuss how to assess existing systems and when to implement changes and new processes. We even delve into the navigation of managing designers and creatives. Learn more about Classic Nursery at www.classicnursery.com They are also on Pinterest, Houzz, Instagram, Angies List, and Facebook. This conversation proves that even those outside of our industry that do their research do not know the industry's complexities, it is a common misconception that landscape is easy but as we all know it is not. Connected episodes: 29: Switching Careers and Finding Transferable Skills with Courtney Olander 20: Building Brand 16: Collaboration Between Installer and Designer with Kevin Monohan 13: Delivering on Expectations 10: Navigating Sexism with Confidence and the Role of Mentorship 9: Defining your Ideal Client Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco. Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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I get to discuss the learning process and motivations in purchasing a business and jumping into the landscape industry with Rodrigo Frias the new owner of Classic Nursery in Woodinville, WA. We discuss how to assess existing systems and when to implement changes and new processes. We even delve into the navigation of managing designers and creatives. Learn more about Classic Nursery at www.classicnursery.com They are also on Pinterest, Houzz, Instagram, Angies List, and Facebook. This conversation proves that even those outside of our industry that do their research do not know the industry's complexities, it is a common misconception that landscape is easy but as we all know it is not. Connected episodes: 29: Switching Careers and Finding Transferable Skills with Courtney Olander 20: Building Brand 16: Collaboration Between Installer and Designer with Kevin Monohan 13: Delivering on Expectations 10: Navigating Sexism with Confidence and the Role of Mentorship 9: Defining your Ideal Client Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco. Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/
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