Profresh Podcast

Book clubs are getting integrated into the workday, and for good reason. Kristen and Stevie sit down to talk up their office book club and all the benefits that it’s brought to HDco. If you’re looking to foster vulnerability and team building in your office, then it’s probably time to crack open a book with your coworkers.

Kristen and Stevie are back together in the recording studio, and they’re covering one of their all-time favorite topics: brands. They talk about some major brand fails (including GIFs of dogs with hands and photos of cosmic deer) and some brand non-negotiables (like font and color palettes). Think of this podcast as a 15-minute branding crash course, with a few jokes sprinkled in.

Kristen welcomes back Kelly Howe, owner of Kelly Howe Coaching (and Kristen’s personal business coach). They unpack Kelly’s unique coaching style and explain how it’s helped Kristen’s leadership. Kelly preaches the importance of finding the right coach for you and offers pointers on how to find your perfect match. In the business coach world, that is.

Drinking can be a big part of socializing, but what happens when you decide to put down the glass? In this episode, Kristen dives into sober curiosity with Amanda Quick, owner of The Hatchery. They talk about how even temporary sobriety can benefit anyone, and how it really doesn’t negatively impact social events. While neither Kristen nor Amanda struggle with alcohol addiction, they have both seen positive changes in their lives after adopting sober curiosity. Choosing kombucha instead of pinot helped both boss ladies to be the best business owners possible, and that’s way more rewarding than wine-o-clock.

Going through a transitional time? Invent a position and innovate your way to the top. It’s what we’re doing! Meet our new Creative Director, Steve, and hear about our inventive plan to fill his position.

With the Internet, it’s now easier than ever to work at home (and in your pajamas).But the question is if either the full-time or freelance life fits your style.

We’ve always got money on the mind, but how does money make us feel?Kristen believes so strongly in unpacking your thoughts on profit that she brought the Profresh mic into her therapy session!

We’re still on the subject of salaries, but this time, we’re looking through the employer’s eyes.How can employers explain their company’s benefits to employees who only see the bottom line: their salary?

Negotiating a raise can be like walking a tightrope. You’ve got to take specific, intentional steps in order to succeed.In the first part of this two-part episode, Kristen and guest Jami Jones discuss what it means for women to negotiate earned pay raises, what steps they can take, and what barriers may stand in their way.

What does it mean to work in a female-led workplace? Little benefits that add up in a big way.In addition to financial incentives, employers should be offering non-monetary benefits that make their employees want a career, not just a job.

You deserve to reap the benefits of your hustle.When you do outstanding work, streamline your work processes, or bring new business, does your company reward you?

Making money comes with a lot of baggage. Do I really deserve it? Am I worth THAT much?Why are we so sensitive? Why do we hold ourselves back—both as business owners and employees? 

According to Forbes, 43% of millennials plan to quit their current job within two years.Why? And what do millennials’ expectations mean for stability in the workplace? 

Whether or not you’re the person in charge of your business, you’ve gotta have owner mentality. Learn to see where your office is struggling, where it’s succeeding, and how your actions can directly affect the people you work with. We’re moving into 2019, so we’re gonna challenge you to set some goals. How can you have owner mentality?  What can you do to be a runner in the workplace? In Episode 16, Kristen and Stevie talk about what it means to think like a boss and strategies to help you get there. 

Personality tests probably make you think of a quiz you’d find in Seventeen Magazine or people who live and breathe by their star chart. But personality tests can give you valuable insight on how to communicate to your team. In the first episode of 2019 we’re explaining why we stand by the personality tests that we use professionally. These aren’t your typical Sorting Hat quizzes on Pottermore (although we discuss Hogwarts houses). These simple quizzes could help you manage your people better and get to know yourself on a deeper level.

You’ve had your holiday treats and waved goodbye to every distant relative that drove or flew into town. Now, it’s all about you. Let’s get back on track for 2019, together.We’re thrilled about the respite we get between Christmas and New Years, so we’re taking this time to realign our chakras and reassess our work life. What are you hoping to manifest this year? How can you kick ass and make it happen?

The final installment in our culture series is about the lifeblood of any creative agency: collaboration. Whether you call it a brainstorm, a meet-up, or a think tank—the meeting of minds is super essential.Collaboration is a given at a creative workplace. But we’re not just talking about two interns troubleshooting together. We’re also discussing how a client’s collaboration can benefit or befuddle an office as a whole.

The second episode of our culture series has to do with the dreaded job of being the bearer of bad news: radical candor.If you haven’t read Radical Candor by Kim Scott, you really should. And if you haven’t heard from real employees who are trying to implement it, you should listen to this episode! 

Company culture matters. It matters so dang much that we made a podcast about it! So, for the next 3 episodes we’re diving into our culture tenants and how they shape our every day. It seems like being joyful isn’t something you can work hard at, but that’s what we do every day. Joy doesn’t come easy on those super tough days. And it’s nearly impossible to make a whole team of people feel joyful. But we’re sharing our secrets the best we can.

You know we love a good mastermind group at Profresh. That’s why we’ve got something special for you this week. Tune in to hear our mastermind panel recording live from the Hatchery! We answer questions, share some secrets, and even crack a few jokes. It’s important to discuss business with people you respect and trust—and that’s exactly what a mastermind is. The masterminders in this episode are your host Kristen from Hoot Design Co., Beth from OneCanoeTwo and June Clever, Liz from Poppy, and Jessie from Scout & Nimble.