Building a Creative Business with Your Best Friend feat. Caroline & Tianna of Off the Walls Murals

Running a small business is hard. Running one with a friend can be even harder… and also incredibly rewarding. In this episode, Annie and Lauren sit down with Caroline and Tianna of Off the Walls Murals to talk about what it really looks like to build and grow a creative company together. From navigating money, pricing, and workload to handling conflict, communication, and long-term vision, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the systems, trust, and honesty required to protect both the business and the friendship.  Caroline and Tianna are the co-founders of Off the Walls Murals, a community-driven mural company known for bold, thoughtful designs and large-scale transformations. Working as a creative duo, they’ve built a full-time mural business rooted in trust, aligned values, and a shared commitment to giving back. Connect with Off the Walls Murals:IGTikTokFacebookWebsiteCreative Finds:Zibra Edger Series Brushes – use code BANTER10 for 10% offSherwin-WilliamsRooted Creative Conference Make-A-Wish FoundationUnited WayChildren in CrisisIn this episode, we discuss:How to run a creative business with a best friend without damaging the friendshipThe systems, communication habits, and trust that keep a partnership healthy as it growsNavigating money, pricing, and big decisions together with confidence and alignmentWelcome to Brush & Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. Brush & Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of Zibra; Annie Bolding, Founder of It’s a Disco Day Designs; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of Rosemont Lane Design Studio.Connect with Zibra: WebsiteInstagramTikTokFacebook YouTubeBlog