Episode 18: Stick To Your Artistic Vision And Take Risks In Your Work With Timorous Beasties

In episode 18, I’m speaking to Alistair McCauley and Paul Simmons, the creative minds behind the fabric and wallpaper brand Timorous Beasties. One of the things I enjoy the most about this podcast is that the conversations I have with my guests are with utterly brilliant and authentic people. I've started to realise that there's a commonality between my guests and that's probably because these people have really incredible backstories of grit. They share a common attribute of optimism and self belief. These conversations feel like they're just between me and the guest. There's an intimacy and a candidness that I don't think I would capture if this interview was published in a magazine. The conversation in this episode is no different. It's just me and two Glaswegian guys, Alistair and Paul, mostly talking about business. Key Chapters:00:00: Introduction and Background04:33: From Designing to Manufacturing and Selling12:29: The Unique Identity of Timorous Beasties20:26: Collaborations and Iconic Designs31:14: Sticking to Your Artistic Vision and Taking Risks37:15: The Importance of Human Creativity and Attention to Detail41:13: Dealing with Self-Doubt in the Creative Process54:48: Building a Legacy and Continuously ImprovingConnect with the host: @thebusinessofinteriorsThebusinessofinteriors.comConnect with our guests:@timorous_beastieshttps://www.timorousbeasties.com/This podcast is sponsored by Rachel Usher Interior Design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.