{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Live. Learn. Lead.","title":"📢 The Business of Design: Leading with Vision and Creativity | Featuring Shaun Ford","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1aa6a37e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2950,"description":"In this episode, Alison Geskin sits down with Shaun Ford, CEO of Shaun Ford & Co., to explore how design, leadership, and business success intersect. From the challenges of leading a creative company to the impact of spaces on human behavior, Shaun shares his journey and lessons in balancing artistry with strategy.Tune in to learn: ✅ How Shaun built a brand that blends timeless design with modern innovation ✅ The biggest leadership challenges in the creative industry—and how to navigate them ✅ The role of design in shaping culture, productivity, and collaboration ✅ Shaun’s top advice for creative leaders balancing vision with business growthTimestamps:🕒 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction🕒 05:00 - Shaun’s Origin Story: How He Built His Business🕒 15:30 - Leading a Creative Company: Managing Teams & Clients🕒 30:45 - The Intersection of Design, Leadership & Culture🕒 45:20 - Challenges & Controversies in Creative Business🕒 55:00 - Shaun’s Leadership Philosophy & AdviceGuest & Host Info:🎙 Guest: Shaun Ford 🔗 Website: Shaun Ford & Co. 📷 Instagram: @shaunfordco 💼 LinkedIn: Shaun Ford🎙 Host: Alison Geskin 🔗 Website: The Art of Strategy 📷 Instagram: @TheArtOfStrategy 💼 LinkedIn: Alison Geskin","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fUL7t1n5qxJTlFgs51jyhMBSkt9pcX1t4SsTe33OUg4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zODE2/MjkwNTY0YWM0MjQ2/MjU2MDNiMjRiYWYy/YTNhOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}