Eric Grotenhuis, CEO and partner of Page Design Group, shares his journey in purchasing a design firm while raising two sons, emphasizing the significance of trust within teams and the value of involving family in creative processes.

Eric shares the importance of work-life balance and how it can help you build trust both at home and within the workplace. He also discusses the importance of communication in relationships, the need for structured time management, and the strategies that help maintain a healthy work-life balance. The conversation also touches on the importance of listening and supporting children as they navigate their own paths.

About Eric Grotenhuis

Eric hails from the upper Midwest, where he graduated from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 1992. After moving to sunny Sacramento in 2001, he became partner and CEO of Page Design Group, one of the area's most respected boutique design firms. He currently balances his talents between making Page Design a great workplace, hosting their Marketing Team of One podcast, and managing a variety of marketing and branding campaigns. He also currently serves on the board of the Capital Creative Alliance. He has been married for over 31 years and helped raise two wonderful sons, ages 19 and 21.

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Roberta Morris, a freelance designer and creative director, discusses with host Kaila Sachse how to foster creativity and productivity.

They journey Roberta's career through various cities, her experiences in nonprofit work, and the importance of creative spaces. Their conversation delves into managing time effectively, the significance of community support, and the lessons learned in communication and boundaries. Roberta shares valuable advice for aspiring freelancers, emphasizing the importance of networking and finding one's niche.

About Roberta Morris
Roberta Morris is a Memphis, TN-based designer and founder of Leave It to ’Berta, her own freelance design firm. Her passion is helping organizations to brand and promote their products in a consistent and thoughtful way.

With a long and varied career, she started out in advertising and boutique design in Dallas, TX. She then lived and worked in Paris, lived in San Francisco for 20 years, and recently relocated back to her hometown of Memphis.

Roberta has over 30 years' experience working for a wide-range of organizations, clients, and agencies, providing them with fully-integrated digital and print design.

She regularly dedicates her design talents to nonprofits and charitable causes. When she's not designing something, ’Berta enjoys writing about colorful and creative topics on her Martini Minute blog.

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Nick Slavik, founder and owner of the Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration Company, shares insights on managing relationships, the significance of purpose, and the strategies he employs for business growth, including effective marketing and sales techniques.

He discusses his journey from leaving a family business to starting his own, the impact of military experience on his perspective, and the importance of empathy in both business and family life. The conversation emphasizes the balance between personal growth, family, and professional responsibilities.

About Nick Slavik
Nick Slavik is the Proprietor of the Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co. and is the Host of Ask a Painter Live. Ask a Painter Live has aired weekly for over 9 years, instructing, answering questions, and championing the trades and entrepreneurship as an avenue for freedom. Nick has been a social media influencer and content creator for over a decade. His company will celebrate its 17th anniversary this year, employs +40 people, has a leadership team, and operates a full-scale finishing shop and training facility.

Nick has been a craftsman for more than 33 years. His company has been awarded more than 17 National awards for craftsmanship, including massive restorations of Victorian mansions. He has created a rigorous Apprenticeship program where he finds, trains, inspires, and mentors young people in his craft. Nick is currently the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the PCA - the Painting Contractors Association. The PCA is a 140-year-old nonprofit whose mission is to build better contractors.

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