the Circle of Worship | Episode #19

Moving the Impulse Creative Office

Release Date: 07/02/2019

Authors: Impulse Creative

Description: What's it like to move offices as a business owner? It can be a pain - but it doesn't have to derail your business growth!In this episode, Wayfinding Growth turns inward as co-hosts Remington Begg and Dan Moyle explore what it's like to move locations through the lens of Impulse Creative's move from Fort Myers, Florida to Babcock Ranch, Florida.The Decision to MoveImpulse Creative held its last location in Fort Myers for 5 years. When Remington originally signed the lease, we had a 2-year extension option to stay at the current lease rate. That was the longest lease the company had in our history, with mostly 2 year leases prior. At the beginning of 2019, Remington was planning to take advantage of the extension, but realized looking through the contract that there was a hidden caveat to the option: The landlord required a "Notice to Stay" 180 days (6 months) prior to the end of the lease. Even as a leader who reads contracts, Remington missed this line. So, with rates about to climb dramatically, he decided it was time for him and his co-founder, our COO Rachel Begg, to start looking for other options.One factor that went into the move was how many team members needed full time headquarters office space. Impulse Creative had grown from a 1,300 square foot office to 4,000 square feet in Fort Myers, with the vision for 15-20 people working in-house. Instead, we've grown to 15 people with about half working remotely.The Wayfinding Growth Lesson: The speed of business continues to increase and you have to be able to pivot. Impulse Creative had to plan for flexibility and the ability to pivot. The 5-year plan 5 years ago has changed, including a 50% distributed team. So growth = fewer people in the office full time. "One of the things we wanted to make sure we didn't do was to sign another 5-year lease. Not from a longevity point of view, but what are we going to hedge our bets against in the next 5 years."How to Plan for a MoveA wise person once told Remington that when it comes to planning for your business, you should think, "What's the worst that can happen, and can you survive the worst?"When it comes to any business decision and it's viable, and survivable, Remington says it's worth the risk. To plan for the move, Remington and Rachel looked for the best way to mitigate risk, select a place that can grow with our growth but flexible enough to allow for our plans to come to fruition however they look.Modern business has changed and Impulse Creative continues to adjust as needed. Remington even remembers when Mairsa Smith joined Wayfinding Growth on Season 1 Episode 4 to talk about the book Traction and setting a vision and goals for your business.Listen to that episode here.Setting goals strategically in manageable time frames with a plan to pivot when needed is key to purposeful growth in any business, including deciding when and if to make a move.Remington's Navigational ToolsFrom reading to mastermind meetings to what he calls Podcast Roulette, Remington is always working to grow personally so he can lead the company well. One focus for this CEO, which is part of how Wayfinding Growth will serve our listeners, is to look at parallel markets for inspiration. Whether it's because your industry hasn't innovated lately, or because it's new and you're setting your own course, Remington suggests finding connections in other industries that have similar themes as yours, so you can find new and innovative ideas for your growth. Be sure to subscribe to Wayfinding Growth for more insight into growing your business.Listen every Tuesday morning at 6:00 on your podcast player of choice. If you learned something, please share with others. And if you love what we're doing, leave a review wherever you listen to Wayfinding Growth with Remington Begg and Dan Moyle.

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The Creative Instigator’s Handbook — with Leanne Prain

Release Date: 08/30/2022

Description: Leanne Prain is the writer of The Creative Instigator's Handbook: A DIY Guide to Making Social Change and Yarn Bombing: The Art of Crochet & Knit Graffiti. In this episode, Melissa Roach and Leanne discuss the inspiration for The Creative Instigator's Handbook, the different range of projects and artists described in the book, the impact of the pandemic, and the creativity of “Do It Yourself” art projects. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/183-leanne-prain.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/183-leanne-prain.html Resources: Leanne Prain: https://www.leanneprain.com/about The Creative Instigator’s Handbook: A DIY Guide to Making Social Change through Art: https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/T/The-Creative-Instigator-s-Handbook Godfrey Stephens and the Weeping Cedar Woman of Clayoquot Sound: https://www.godfreysart.com/weeping-cedar-woman Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery: https://belkin.ubc.ca/ Jenny Hart: https://sublimestitching.com/pages/jenny_hart Smokey D: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/respect-chinatown-art-exhibit-1.6493781 Aram Han Sifuentes: https://www.aramhansifuentes.com BE MIGHTY: https://medium.com/bemighty/learning-to-be-mighty-chapter-1-e744a9b2b110 Thomas Dambo: https://thomasdambo.com Dave Eggers - The Spirit of the Animals is in the Wheels: https://daveeggers.net/spirit Laura Farina: https://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/instructors/e-h/laura-farina.html Maker Faire: https://makerfaire.ca The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/dinner_party/ Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/tour/getting-started Yarn Bombing: The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti: https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/Y/Yarn-Bombing Bio: Leanne Prain helps communities connect through creative ideas. A writer, speaker and certified design professional, her previous books include Yarn Bombing: The Art of Crochet & Knit Graffiti, and Strange Material: Storytelling through Textiles. Her latest book The Creative Instigator's Handbook: A DIY Guide to Making Social Change through Art was published in 2022. Cite this episode: Chicago Style Roach, Melissa. “The Creative Instigator’s Handbook — with Leanne Prain.” Below the Radar, SFU’s Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, August 30, 2022. https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/183-leanne-prain.html.

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Simon Bromfield - Tapp'dIN

Release Date: 07/17/2015

Description: In this week's Tapp'dIN podcast, Vincent interviews Simon Bromfield. Simon is Africa Territory Manager at Adobe, based out of the South Africa office. In this episode we discuss managing creative teams, doing creative work across the African continent as well talk a little about Simon's fitness regimes and favourite podcasts. Produced by Kean Laurens of Inquisition.

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Office Creations on Forsyth Business Radio

Release Date: 04/04/2022

Description: Schelly Schwerzler/ Business Development Manager at Office Creations Office Creations was established in 2001, and began with the vision of creating office environments with an innovative approach. Today, Office Creations focuses on providing clients with innovative workplaces, strategic design, and creative collaboration. The certified woman-owned business has been awarded the Atlanta Business Chronicle's "Top 10 [...]

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CM Podcast

Release Date: 08/06/2020

Authors: Cypress Magazine

Description: Welcome to the CM Podcast, hosted by Scott and Anna. Join us every week for local tidbits, creative problem solving, and a little about our day-to-day laughs around the office.

Explicit: No

Office Hours - A creative persons podcast

Release Date: 09/09/2020

Authors: Ashton Stan

Description: The photographers are in!Commercial photographers David Patino and Ashton Staniszewski lift the veil on taboo creative topics and occasionally talk about cameras you shouldn't buy.

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MasterClass Writers with Selwyn Milborrow

Release Date: 09/04/2020

Authors: Selwyn Milborrow

Description: Selwyn Milborrow is the founder of MasterClass Writers, the home of creative talks about writing and publishing. The office is based in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. Members are from SA, US, UK & France.

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M:BRACE: The Podcast for Maryland's Creative Education Force

Release Date: 08/20/2020

Authors: Arts Education in Maryland Schools

Description: A podcast produced by Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS) to amplify and promote the work of the Maryland State Department of Education Fine Arts Office M:BRACE program, run through Maryland Center for Creative Classrooms. Interviews with teaching artists who are helping Maryland arts educators navigate the COVID-19 crisis with professional development-based opportunities for self-care, creative expression, and wellness.

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The Podcast

Release Date: 04/28/2021

Authors: Henry Mcdowell

Description: This is a podcast dedicated to the office, we will interview special guests and talk about things from the office.

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The Finer Things Club - The Office Podcast

Release Date: 09/23/2020

Authors: The Finer Things Club - The Office Podcast

Description: Podcast by The Finer Things Club - The Office Podcast

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PRETZEL DAY

Release Date: 01/29/2022

Authors: Brennan & Dayton

Description: An office only podcast!we talk all things "the office" all day every day. New series launching Monday on why Pam is the worst character in the office. stay tuned for more to come!

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Globalocal Talks

Release Date: 09/05/2020

Authors: Podsters & German Book Office

Description: The German book office of the Frankfurter Buchmesse, the world's largest and most important trade fair for publishing, presents Global Local Talks, a series featuring the leaders making an impact in the creative industries. Podcasts Produced by Podsters.

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Office Ladies Siblings

Release Date: 04/12/2021

Authors: Office Ladies Siblings

Description: The ultimate Office Ladies re-listen podcast - complete with behind the scenes stories that only two people who listened to the Office Ladies podcast can tell you!

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Oh So Graceful

Release Date: 09/05/2020

Authors: Oh So Graceful

Description: Welcome to the Oh So Graceful Podcast! Hosted by best friends, Caroline and Ally, from their Creative office in Cleveland, Ohio. Oh So Graceful has evolved from a place to house our creative projects, recipes and lifestyle pieces, into, well...whatever we want it to be. It is a space where color, fun and friendship are the guiding principles. Let's be friends!

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The Office Podcast

Release Date: 09/24/2020

Authors: Jack Schumacher

Description: We Review Office episodes we currently only have one episode up so please watch it!!! Cover art photo provided by Hunters Race on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@huntersrace

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The Office Podcast

Release Date: 09/24/2020

Authors: Laura Parry

Description: A mashup of The Office + mental healthhttps://www.instagram.com/the.office.podcast/?hl=en

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