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SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Trade Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll answer all your questions about running a successful Trade Day. \nTrade day is an efficient\, organized\, heavy lifting day—one that moves a project from the dream phase to the actual work phase. A well-organized trade day provides the design professional with every bit of information required to successfully resolve a client’s wish list. And\, orchestrated well – you are going to look like a hero to your new clients. \nHOMEWORK | Complete the BOD™ Course\, STEP 3 | Trade Day\, in the BOD15 Program. \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, March 20th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership.
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-trade-day/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Cultivating Strategic Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:At this month’s BOD Live meeting\, we’ll be lead by BOD™ Business Partner\, Porsche Williams of The Prototype\, in a conversation about cultivating strategic partnerships in the interior design industry. \nPorsche\, and her team from The Prototype\, will guide you through the art of fostering key collaborations for interior design firms. Explore innovative strategies to elevate your interior design firm through strategic partnerships\, unlocking new opportunities for growth and creative excellence. Here’s what you’ll take away: \n\nIdentify potential strategic partnerships that make sense for the growth of your firm\nLearn the 5 benefits of working with strategic partners as a Principal Designer\nUnderstand how to effectively reach out to and follow up with potential strategic partners\n\n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, February 21st @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership.
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-cultivating-strategic-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | From Aspiration to Accomplishment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where BOD™ Business Partner\, Sierra Collins\, will take us from aspiration to accomplishment in 2024. \nIf you’re in search of strategies to escape the never-ending cycle of setting goals and then feeling frustrated by unmet expectations\, this BOD Live event is the perfect fit for you! Join us and don’t miss the chance to not only discover the secrets of SMARTER goal-setting but also the critical steps to take after you’ve set your goals\, ensuring that your aspirations become genuine accomplishments. Your journey to achieving your objectives starts here! \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, January 24th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership.
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-from-aspiration-to-accomplishment/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Salary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll talk about salary and the benefits of paying yourself first. \nYou love what you do and you are good at it. But guess what? You deserve to be paid for it\, too. Not only that\, but you deserve to paid well. During this member meeting\, we’re going to talk about your Salary\, which is the fixed\, regular payment you receive for your hard work as an interior design professional. Sounds simple\, but do you know what most designers are earning? Not what they are charging…. what they are earning? \nEvery full-time interior design professional deserves a salary that is six figures. Year after year\, without fail. That’s the goal. If you are not already hitting that figure\, let’s get you there. \nHOMEWORK | Take or retake the course\, Salary\, in the BOD™ Salary\, Revenue\, Profit\, Wealth program. \nCOME PREPARED | Write down your answers to the following: (1) What did you pay yourself this year? (2) Does that reflect the work you performed? (3) Is that more than you would earn as a Senior Designer? (4) Is it time for a raise? \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, December 20th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership.
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-salary/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231122T140000
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SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Managing Your Team with Asana
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll talk about managing your team with Asana. \nWe’ve invited BOD™ Boss Member\, Kylee Dean\, to share how she effectively manages her team. Kylee highly recommends using Asana\, and has agreed to walk us through how she uses it in her business. After that\, we’ll open it up to your questions and ask other members to share what programs they are using\, what they’ve tried\, and what they recommend. \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, November 22nd @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership.
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-managing-your-team/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20230823T125705Z
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SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Logging Billable Hours Effectively
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll talk about logging your billable hours effectively. \nIf your clients are questioning the tasks you perform on their behalf\, or arguing about design fees\, or you’re simply at a point where you want to grow your profits\, then it’s time to transform the process of logging hours into a simpler one – one that is far more effective. \nWe’ll discuss how well organized\, detailed log sheets make it easier for clients to pay you\, how a system for effectively logging billable hours translates into more money\, and why evaluating logged hours increases your expertise and efficiency. \nHOMEWORK | Take or retake the course\, Logging Billable Hours\, in the BOD™ Getting Paid program. \nCOME PREPARED | Bring your log sheets. Was there a task in a past log sheet that a client questioned? Bring it. Need help wording a task in this month’s log sheets before sending it off to a client? Bring it. \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, October 18th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership.
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-logging-billable-hours/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T210000
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CREATED:20230725T121106Z
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SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Custom Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll talk about custom lighting. \nWe’ll be joining by BOD™ Members\, Michelle Burbidge (Ciana Lighting) and Genevieve Wild (Wildly Illuminating)\, to discuss why you should never leave your lighting plan up to the electrician and how lighting can transform and elevate a space. By educating ourselves\, we can educate our clients\, levelling up our game as designers and adding to project profitability. \nDid you know that custom lighting is not much more expensive than off the shelf fixtures? And that two fixtures can look the same\, but be made of inferior materials? \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, Sept. 27th @ 8pm EST / 5pm PST / 10am AEST (Sept. 28)\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership.
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-custom-lighting/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230823T140000
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CREATED:20230222T145417Z
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SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Money Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll talk about your Money Mindset. \nAt Business of Design®\, we spend a lot of time talking about money. It’s not because money is the only thing that matters to us. Not at all. However\, a business that isn’t profitable is doomed. To run a successful interior design business (the one you dreamed of owning when you started out)\, you must gain mastery over money. \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, August 23rd @ 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership.
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-aug-2023/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221214T140000
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SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Goal Setting with Sierra Collins
DESCRIPTION:Before you dig into goal setting\, BOD™ Business Partner Sierra Collins\, has identified 5 areas that you must have clarity around in order to be more intentional in your life. Take a minute before joining the group to think these through and be ready to share. \n\nCore Values – If someone were to ask you right now what your core values are\, you should not hesitate. Core values are a set of fundamental beliefs that inform how you conduct your life\, both personally and professionally.\nPriorities – Take time to reflect on your priorities in life then let those priorities guide your decision-making.\nPurpose – If you do not have a purpose statement for your life\, it’s time to write one. This is what will get you up in the morning!\nWhere You Are – I use a tool called the Wheel of Life to identify my current level of satisfaction in each area of life\, ensuring I am not neglecting things that will help me achieve a more well-balanced life.\nWhere You Want To Be – This is your vision for the future\, both personally and professionally. Do you have a clear vision statement?\n\n\n\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for December 14th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 😞 \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Recordings are available to members for one month\, until the next BOD™ LIVE meeting takes place. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-goal-setting/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20221011T181157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T141149Z
UID:115044-1668603600-1668607200@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Managing Discounts
DESCRIPTION:Running a successful design business requires firm policies around all matters relating to money. While the public is aware in a general way that designer or trade discounts exist\, there is frequently a misunderstanding as to how they are best used. A non-negotiable system for dealing with trade discounts proves to be an asset to the design professional whether he/she is dealing with clients or working to grow profits. \nLet’s talk about the BOD™ method for sharing discounts. We’ll also hear from one of our members who almost convinced Kimberley to try it a different way. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \n\n\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for November 16th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 😞 \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Recordings are available to members for one month\, until the next BOD™ LIVE meeting takes place. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-managing-discounts/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20220907T162403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T163415Z
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SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Filling the Client Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:Ideally\, every business owner wants to have a line up of customers and always know when the next job is coming. The most successful businesses sign projects via their pipeline\, not chase their pipeline when projects dry up. \nLack of consistent prospecting = inconsistent results and inconsistent revenue. \nJoin in the conversation on how to attract an abundance of potential customers and marketing methods to consider for increasing the number of potential clients that reach out to you. \n\n\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nCome prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for October 19th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 😞 \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Recordings are available to members for one month\, until the next BOD™ LIVE meeting takes place. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-filling-the-client-pipeline/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20220705T173328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T173516Z
UID:113159-1663765200-1663768800@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Book Club | Atomic Habits
DESCRIPTION:Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones\nJoin Team BOD™ this September for our next book club. Recommended by one of our podcast guest\, this breakthrough book from James Clear is the most comprehensive guide on how to change your habits and get 1% better every day. It’s a game changer and a great tool if you feel stuck or overwhelmed when it comes to implementing the systems we teach at Business of Design®. This book will change your mindset as you become aware of how small steps lead to big strides in your business. \nYou do not have to purchase the book to participate in this conversation. BOD™ Live meetings are included with your membership and all are welcome to join in. \n  \nRead Atomic Habits by James Clear and join in the conversation.\n \nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \n\nCome prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for September 21st at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 😞 \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Recordings are available to members for one month\, until the next BOD™ LIVE meeting takes place. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-book-club-atomic-habits/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20220628T143633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T143932Z
UID:113033-1661346000-1661349600@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Team-Facing Procedures
DESCRIPTION:Following the Business of Design® 15 Step Project Management Strategy takes the guesswork out of project management and allows you\, the hardworking business owner\, to deliver on time\, on budget results\, every time. The BOD™ 15 (as described in your contract) are a series of client-facing protocols. Behind the scenes (team-facing) and not present in your contract\, there is a lot more to consider. \nJaneen Laudenback\, Director of Leadership & Engagement\, is going to lead the conversation. Setting standards and clearly communicating expectations for performance takes the guesswork out of managing your team—employees\, independent contractors\, suppliers\, vendors\, and trades. Reliance on concise and thorough procedures and policies is the surest way to keep your internal team working in unison\, and at the top of their game. \n\n\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nCome prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for August 24th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 😞 \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Recordings are available to members for one month\, until the next BOD™ LIVE meeting takes place. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-team-facing-procedures/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220720T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20220525T150055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T143729Z
UID:112477-1658322000-1658325600@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Project Management Software
DESCRIPTION:Hey CH\, what project management program does BOD™ recommend? The truth is\, we don’t. This is one of the top questions Cheryl Horne\, Director of Operations for Business of Design®\, receives from our members. With so many options available\, this is a question we always refer back to the BOD™ member community to answer. It’s a hot topic in the private Facebook group with members sharing what they’ve tried\, what they use now\, and what they like and dislike about the various programs out there. So\, let’s talk about. \n\nWhether you have a program to recommend or have questions for your fellow members about what to use\, join us for this important conversation. \n\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nCome prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for July 20th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 😞 \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Recordings are available to members for one month\, until the next BOD™ LIVE meeting takes place. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-project-management-software/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20220509T171612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T171612Z
UID:112159-1655298000-1655301600@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Open Q&A
DESCRIPTION:If you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nCome prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for June 15th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 😞 \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Recordings are available to members for one month\, until the next BOD™ LIVE meeting takes place. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-june-2022/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20220321T182658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T145747Z
UID:111338-1652274000-1652277600@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Topline Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Hey KS\, what is a topline meeting? That’s a question that was posed at our BOD™ LIVE meeting in May. The purpose of topline is to review the “topline” status of each client project\, rather than dig into the nitty gritty. A topline meeting allows you\, the business owner\, to identify next steps\, gauge employee workload\, and set task completion dates as required. Whether you conduct topline meetings in-person or remotely\, these mandatory weekly team meetings keep projects moving forward\, provide structure to hold team members accountable\, and contribute to projects that run more efficiently.  \nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nCome prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for May 11th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 😞 \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Recordings are available to members for one month\, until the next BOD™ LIVE meeting takes place. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-topline-meetings/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20220310T214543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T231203Z
UID:111095-1649854800-1649858400@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Commercial Projects
DESCRIPTION:Already using (loving!) BOD™ 15 Step Project Management Strategy for your residential projects? You’ll be pleased to discover you can enjoy the same precision and order running commercial projects with the BOD™ 15. Yup. Join BOD™ LIVE on April 13th when the focus will be on successfully running commercial projects. \nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nCome prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for April 13th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 😞 \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Recordings are available to members for one month\, until the next BOD™ LIVE meeting takes place. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-commercial-projects/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20220103T165308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T142028Z
UID:109834-1647435600-1647439200@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Hiring Employees vs. Contractors
DESCRIPTION:Ready to hire your first assistance or grow your existing team? At BOD™\, we receive so many questions about where to start and the advantages of hiring full time employees vs. independent contractors. This month we are going to share the pros and cons to consider of staffing methods and review how the BOD™ systems make it possible for any member to hire an assistant / bookkeeper / fill in the blank. You CAN afford it! \nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nCome prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for March 16th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? ☹️ \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Recordings are available to members for one month\, until the next BOD™ LIVE meeting takes place. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. \nConnect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-march-2022/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20220103T164502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T153751Z
UID:109826-1645016400-1645020000@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Hourly vs. Flat Fees
DESCRIPTION:Should you or shouldn’t you? Switch to flat fees\, that is. This month\, Kimberley will discuss key differences between the BOD™ hourly fee and BOD™ flat fee methods. Which method to start with\, how to effectively use both methods\, and how to decide which method is right for your business. \nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nCome prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for February 16th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? ☹️ \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Recordings are available to members for one month\, until the next BOD™ LIVE meeting takes place. \nPLEASE NOTE | As of January 2022\, BOD™ Live recording will only be available for a limited time. They will no longer be archived in the video library. Past recordings will be removed from the video library on March 15th\, 2022. Be sure to check them out now. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. \nConnect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-february-2022/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20211206T175740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T140317Z
UID:109365-1642597200-1642600800@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Open Q&A
DESCRIPTION:If you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nCome prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for January 19th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? ☹️ \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Recordings are available to members for one month\, until the next BOD™ LIVE meeting takes place. \nPLEASE NOTE | As of January 2022\, BOD™ Live recording will only be available for a limited time. They will no longer be archived in the video library. Past recordings will be removed from the video library on March 15th\, 2022. Be sure to check them out now. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-january-2022/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211215T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20211103T150603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T150603Z
UID:108763-1639602000-1639605600@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | December 2021
DESCRIPTION:If you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nCome prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for December 15th at 9pm EST / 6pm PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 🙁 \nCatch up on what you missed. The recording will be available for a limited time in the Member Dashboard following the BOD™ LIVE meeting\, then archived in the Video Library. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. \nConnect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-december-2021/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20211027T160057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T160201Z
UID:108634-1637758800-1637762400@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | November 2021
DESCRIPTION:If you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. \nCome prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for November 24th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 🙁 \nCatch up on what you missed. The recording will be available for a limited time in the Member Dashboard following the BOD™ LIVE meeting\, then archived in the Video Library. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. \nConnect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-november-2021/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20210727T133335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T120358Z
UID:106730-1635339600-1635343200@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Your A Team
DESCRIPTION:Every design practice\, from sole proprietorship to multi-employee operation relies on the experience\, strength and talent of others to complete even the smallest projects. Professional trades\, contractors\, suppliers\, artisans\, manufacturers and vendors allow you to consistently deliver on your brand promise\, satisfying clients\, increasing profitability and growing your reputation. \n\nHow you manage these relationships is critical to your success. Let’s talk about the BOD™ Trade Partner Agreement and why a written set of rule helps to build trusted relations with your trades. Come prepared to share on the job experiences\, what works and what doesn’t when it comes to managing your trades\, and get guidance for current challenges you are facing. \nAsk questions and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \n\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design™\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company.  \nJoin us for this live member meeting to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for October 27th at 1 pm EST / 10 am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 🙁 \nCatch up on what you missed. The recording will be available for a limited time in the Member Dashboard following the BOD™ LIVE meeting\, then archived in the Video Library. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. \nConnect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-your-a-team/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20210726T180647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T120359Z
UID:106712-1632920400-1632924000@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Your Operations Manual
DESCRIPTION:Being convinced that systems are the solution to nearly every challenge you face in business is one thing. Creating those systems and writing them down is another thing entirely. The BOD™ Operations Manual took years to complete and we are thrilled that so many members are using it in their business to support the systems they have learned through membership. \n\nAs we close in on the 1-year mark of the BOD™ Operations Manual being out there in the community\, we wanted to find out how you are using it within your business. Come prepared to share your best practices when it comes to implementing\, streamlining\, and delegating systems with the support of an Operations Manual. \nAsk questions and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \n\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design™\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company.  \nJoin us for this live member meeting to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for September 29th at 1 pm EST / 10 am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 🙁 \nCatch up on what you missed. The recording will be available for a limited time in the Member Dashboard following the BOD™ LIVE meeting\, then archived in the Video Library. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. \nConnect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-operations-manual/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210818T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20210513T190045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T120359Z
UID:105125-1629291600-1629295200@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Let's Talk Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about your contract. This conversation promises to be lively. If you’re using the BOD™ Hourly Fee and Flat Fee contracts\, we hope you’ll step in and offer support and guidance to your fellows. Regardless\, ask your questions and get answers! \nBe ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members.  \nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design™\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company.  \nJoin us for this live member meeting to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for August 18th at 1 pm EST / 10 am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 🙁 \nCatch up on what you missed. The recording will be available for a limited time in the Member Dashboard following the BOD™ LIVE meeting\, then archived in the Video Library. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. \nConnect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-lets-talk-contracts/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210721T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210721T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20210513T184437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T120359Z
UID:105121-1626901200-1626904800@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Back to Basics with BOD™ 15
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get back to basics and talk about the BOD™ 15. This topic is not just for new BOD™ Members\, everyone could use a refresher from time to time. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members.  \nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design™\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company.  \nJoin us for this live member meeting to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for July 21st at 9 pm EST / 6 pm PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 🙁 \nCatch up on what you missed. The recording will be available for a limited time in the Member Dashboard following the BOD™ LIVE meeting\, then archived in the Video Library. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. \nConnect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-july-2021/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20210412T171131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T120359Z
UID:104333-1623848400-1623852000@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Book Club | Profit First
DESCRIPTION:At this month’s book club\, we are joined by entrepreneur and author\, Mike Michalowicz. Mike is the creator of Profit First\, which is used by hundreds of thousands of companies across the globe to drive profit. Mike has devoted his life to the research and delivery of innovative\, impactful entrepreneurial strategies to you. \nYou do not have to buy the book to participate. BOD™ Live events are included with your membership. \n \n  \nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for June 16th at 1pm EST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 🙁 \nThe recording will be available for a limited time following the BOD™ LIVE meeting. Click on BOD™ Live in the Member Dashboard menu to see what you missed. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. \nConnect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-book-club-profit-first/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20210326T152841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T120359Z
UID:103921-1620824400-1620828000@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Group Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, we’ll be doing an open group coaching session in May. Come prepared with your questions\, and ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members.  \nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design™\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company.  \nJoin us for this group coaching session to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for May 12th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 🙁 \nCatch up on what you missed. The recording will be available for a limited time in the Member Dashboard following the BOD™ LIVE meeting\, then archived in the Video Library. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. \nConnect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-may-2021/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210414T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20210225T145500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T120359Z
UID:103099-1618434000-1618437600@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Your Dream Team
DESCRIPTION:With multiple projects on the go and too few hours in the day\, you may have found yourself dreaming of that first hire. Or\, perhaps you’ve hired before and it didn’t go as planned. 🤦‍♀️ \n\n\n\nThis month BOD™ member and interior designer Laura Martin Bovard answers the question: Is it possible to build a dream team and keep your sanity? \n\nLaura and two of her long-time staff tell us what it takes to create a team dynamic that allows each person to thrive. \n \nMeeting the dream team | Laura Martin Bovard (centre) with staff members\, Darshan (left) and Hannah (right). \n\n\n  \nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for April 14th at 9pm EST / 6pm PST and April 15th at 1pm AEST / 10am AWST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 🙁 \nCatch up on what you missed. The recording will be available for a limited time in the Member Dashboard following the BOD™ LIVE meeting\, then archived in the Video Library. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. \nConnect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-your-dream-team/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041056
CREATED:20201215T170949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T120359Z
UID:101562-1615381200-1615384800@businessofdesign.com
SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Book Club
DESCRIPTION:If you know Kimberley\, you know this is the book that started it all—E-MYTH. Join BOD™ for its first book club meeting. This BOD™ LIVE event will focus on the teachings found in Michael E. Gerber’s seminal book\, The E-myth. Gerber’s suggestions to create systems in order to run your business and save your sanity are a founding principle of what we teach at Business of Design™. \nYou do not have to buy the book to participate. BOD™ Live events are included with your membership. \n \nRead The E-Myth and join in the conversation.\n  \nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for March 10th at 1pm EST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders.\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live? 🙁 \nThe recording will be available for a limited time following the BOD™ LIVE meeting. Click on BOD™ Live in the Member Dashboard menu to see what you missed. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nMeet the superstars of BOD™—members\, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies\, targeted solutions and motivation. \nConnect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. \n 
URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-book-club-emyth/
CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings
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