Michelle Lynne 0:02
Welcome to design for the creative mind, a podcast for interior designers and creative entrepreneurs to run their business with purpose, efficiency and passion. Because, well, every design is different, the process should remain the same. Prepare yourself for some good conversations with amazing guests, a dash of Jesus and a touch of the woowoo. And probably a swear word or two. If you're ready to stop trading your time for money, and enjoy your interior design business. You are in the right place. I'm your host, Michelle Lynn.
All right, hello. Welcome, everybody. I am so excited. You're here today because I have Nicole Laino. She is actually like my sister from another mister, we've met a couple years ago through some similar interests. And she now is a business and mindset coach, she helps entrepreneurs own their story and hone their messaging so they can show up powerfully online, like the incredible badass is that they are. And I think it's interesting that you use the term badass, and I use the term badass quite often as well in regards to, like, allowing people to own their inner badass array. I don't know if that's a real word. But it is now is now? I think so too. I think so too. So, thank you so much for being here with me, Nicole, I really, really am blessed to call you a friend and happy to have you in one of my initial podcasts. I
Nicole Laino 1:44
am so excited to be here. And honestly, you know, I would be anywhere where you are. Because that's it's always a party. It's always fun. And it's always engaging and awesome. But I'm just I'm so excited to be here and to be able to share what we're going to talk about with the audience.
Michelle Lynne 1:58
Yes. And I really think that your message is going to be so powerful to the listeners because it resonates throughout entrepreneurialship. All together. Whether you're online, whether you're in homes, whether you're wherever it's just such a such a such a shift that you that you bring to others. So let's just start off with some questions. So just some basic question. So what role so we're what we're talking about today is the CEO mindset. And what role do you believe mindset plays in entrepreneurship.
Nicole Laino 2:35
I think mindset plays a bigger role than most people will admit or are aware of, because every decision that you make, you're making it, there's no boss telling you to do something, there's no boss telling you what priorities to make, and or what direction to go in. All of that is determined by what you are allowing yourself to look at. And you're allowing yourself to prioritize. So your limiting beliefs, your the way you the way that you see the world, the things that you're afraid of the unique way that obstacles have kind of come into your life and the way that you've dealt with them, they're all going to come into play in your business. So when you want to charge more when you want to all of these things, it's going to be your mindset that determines your ability to execute on the things that you want to that you want to create, you know, you're going to, if you have a mindset block on doing something, if you have a mindset lock on, if you don't feel safe to be seen by people or to own your badass, your inner badass, it's gonna be hard for you to go on social media, you might push that down your priority list. So even though it should be higher up, because you need to be more visible, this is where your mindset comes into play. You have to know what your blind spots are.
Michelle Lynne 3:53
That and also what you focus on. So if you're focusing on your fears, that's what you're going to run it you're going to run into that wall. If you focus on your previous failures, you're not going to have the, the boldness to possibly step outside and push again. Now, I didn't ask you how did you get started in this business? Like where does this come from?
Nicole Laino 4:14
Well, the there's a long version and a short version, I'll try to give you somewhere in between. So I feel like I've been an entrepreneur at heart or at least a I one thing that I think and this is why I said that I help people own their story because every part of your story belongs because it got you to where you are right now. And so often we try to disown the parts of our past that don't seem to fit into the box that we see ourselves in. So I was but it all belongs. I call myself a type a hippie description because I'm super type A I am very organized. I'm I'm driven to a fault. I'm a perfectionist, but I'm also a creative and I so I had a corporate career You're on Wall Street. And I was also an actor. I'm a trained actor, I am a creative. I am a visionary at heart. And those two things I kept seeing as like, Well, okay, now I'm going to now I'm in the entrepreneurial space, the corporate stuff belongs, but not the creative stuff that makes you seem weird and flighty, and people won't want to really be connected with you. It's not at all true. It all belongs now, because it's all part of the magic that I deliver right now. So the evolution has been, I had a six year career on Wall Street, I was very successful there, I burned out there, because the creative part of me couldn't thrive. It was not I had learned everything I was supposed to learn, I had kind of seen that through and rather than sticking to this is the career and this is, you know, I have a big paycheck and fancy, I have a big paycheck and a fancy, you know, title and all of this fun stuff that everybody that looks good from the outside. And I said, No, I don't want this anymore. This doesn't make me happy. I feel like I lost who I truly am at my heart. So I left I went back to acting and just said, like, I'm going to find something that feels real again. And I don't know, that
Michelle Lynne 6:07
takes a lot of courage. Like just to walk away from it all. Yes.
Nicole Laino 6:11
And I have to give my husband the credit he deserves because I came to him with the crazy idea of like, I want to quit my six figure fancy job at, you know, a big Wall Street bank, and I want to move to Los Angeles, and I want to be an actor again. And he was like, I could I could be up for a change. And we did it and we moved and he you know, God bless him. Because I really he knew, I think on just a cellular level. He was like, Yeah, you aren't yourself. I don't like how you've been. So I support just this change, you need to change and let's do it. And let's just
Michelle Lynne 6:43
that is amazing. That is amazing.
Nicole Laino 6:46
He's a good one, a keeper. So in that path, in that in that journey of kind of just figuring it out again, I found entrepreneurship, I was actually prevented presented with a network marketing opportunity. I went for that, because I was just like, I don't know what this is. But I feel like entrepreneurship is right, I took a step in that direction. And during that I found this gap in the market to start a software company which sort of combined this new world that I was in with entrepreneurship. And with the corporate experience that I had, I helped build technological systems there when I was working on Wall Street. And I was like, I don't know this feels right. And I feel like my whole path has just been about taking the next step that felt right, that felt right in my gut. And whenever I listened to my gut, things went well, or I found the next right step. And when I've done things, because I've thought they should I should be going this way, or this is what I should do. It has not worked out well.
Michelle Lynne 7:38
No, you end up just shooting all over yourself. Yeah, and
Nicole Laino 7:41
miserable. And you're wondering, why don't I Why Why isn't this all working? And so instead, I you know, I've taken the steps and I've learned to take those steps. And that kind of led me that software company was a service for entrepreneurs, I built a CRM for entrepreneurs to track their to track all of their contacts that they're meeting online. And how do we keep track of everybody we're talking to on Instagram, we built a system for that. It's called Hilo CRM. And when I built that, I started working with people who were using the system. And I realized that they really needed a lot of help in the mindset, and how do I grow a business? How do I really, you know, they were looking for a technological answer to a business problem. And so I started from a mindset problem. Businesses spiritual like that is just something that I believe that businesses mindset, it's 80%, mindset, 20% mechanics. Well, and
Michelle Lynne 8:34
I think that your mindset also just flows out into and you know, I love Jesus and the woowoo. But all of it goes together. So your mindset affects your energy. And the energy that you put out into the universe is really what comes back to you. I mean, if you're just, you know, grumbling and grouchy, and, and so forth, you're gonna get a bunch of negative people back into your life. But if you're, if you're spreading love, and you're giving from the heart, like I really I teach my students in my coaching clients is like, you should not aim for the wallet, you should aim for their heart. And that's where if you can come in from a servant standpoint, they feel that energy from you, and it's not greedy. It's truly just caring about helping other people.
Nicole Laino 9:19
Absolutely. And when you're putting your focus on somebody else, and this is this is the mindset, this is how this is how you get past yourself. Because you're naturally your brain is going to be putting the brakes on while you're trying to hit the gas. Because it's saying, you know, don't go too fast. Don't go in that direction, because that's scary. We haven't been down that way before. You don't know what's happening down that road. Trust us just stay here. It's safe. And you're saying no, no, no, no, I don't want to stay here. I want to grow. I want to do different things. I want to go down that path. And the way that we do that. The way that we get our foot to ease off the brake is one great way is to make it about other people because when we put the focus on others, like You are saying love that come from a place of service, then it doesn't, when we take ourselves out of it, we can't be self conscious. As an acting coach used to say that to me all the time, he'd be like, if you're, if your focus is 100% on the other person, it's impossible for you to be self conscious. If you're feeling self conscious, then you are thinking about yourself. And that's your cue to put all of your energy on the other person and what they are giving you
Michelle Lynne 10:27
do that, that translates from acting to life in a heartbeat to business,
Nicole Laino 10:32
so much translates from my acting experience into into what I see.
Michelle Lynne 10:37
Sometimes you just have to fake it till you make it act like the CEO. Well, it's
Nicole Laino 10:41
the acting is the study of the human experience. And and I think that that is what we're all doing. And entrepreneurship is a crash course in personal growth.
Michelle Lynne 10:51
So how do you take? Like, what would be what would you say is the first step in developing that CEO mindset? Like for somebody who hasn't been trained in acting, or maybe doesn't have the audacity to just step out and fake it till you make it? Like, what would you what would you say to them? So
Nicole Laino 11:10
in the beginning, I always tell everybody, that awareness is going to be your most important and powerful tool in your toolbox. You know, it always is, but definitely in the beginning, that that's where you start, that you start paying attention to, and this is where you're, you're building your plan, you're looking at things, you start making a list of priorities. And you know, the to do list is not about telling you what to do. It's to bring your awareness to the things that you've identified that fit your vision. And so you're looking forward, and you're saying, These are the things that are important for me to grow? These are the things I need to do, these are the action items I have. But that's not the most important part, most important part is being aware of the fact that you're not doing the things on your to do list. What is the stuff you're avoiding? What is the stuff that makes you when you look at that to do list you want to throw up? Or, you know, accounting, it gets your heart racing, and those are the things you either need to figure out, Is this something that I need to do? Or is this something I need to delegate? Right? And but if it's about you stepping out and being visible, if it's about you stepping out and being bigger, and playing a bigger game, then those are the things that you need to work on. And knowing and aware of making yourself aware of your feelings about it brings you bring them to your awareness, you know, you could just start to know how to kind of like build up the safeguards for it, where you'll say, like, I'm going to do these things for five days, nonstop. I'm going to do this every single day for five days. And I'm going to build the habit for love
Michelle Lynne 12:42
that and outsource your accounting. What is your favorite part of what you do?
Nicole Laino 12:54
I love helping people discover parts of themselves that they know are there. Because we all know, we all know we have a badass inside of ourselves. That's why we take the step. That's why we're like, I think I can do this. I love showing I love helping people. I love cracking them open, so that they see what they are capable of like I have clients in my program that started out and they didn't know they were in a shell and like I watched their first call with me. And now for some of them, I have one I'm thinking of in particular, it's over a year later, we've been working together. I don't even recognize her compared to the way she was in the beginning. The way she shows up. She is so powerful. She's so standing at goosebumps she is she is owning her badass. And it's just it's that is the best part of what I do.
Michelle Lynne 13:45
Do you think just kind of looking at where I coach, mostly women to step up and own their their badass nests? And part of it is through implementing processes and procedures and systems and so forth in their business. But do you feel like sometimes them just knowing that they have permission to be a badass really just gives them a shift?
Nicole Laino 14:11
Meaning like within a coaching program or someone telling you like,
Michelle Lynne 14:14
it's okay, it's not. It's not selfish, self centered, or whatever to put your face on on Instagram. You are your own brand.
Nicole Laino 14:24
Absolutely. I think and I think that this is unique for women too, because I don't think men have the same apprehension about owning their badassery I don't think that and obviously there's nuances and individual people come into play, but I think in general, women feel more of that apprehension to be too much. Yes, that being too much
Michelle Lynne 14:49
is going on that the other day is like you know what, if you're too much, just let them choke. I was like Yeah, yeah,
Nicole Laino 14:58
yeah. To the woman. That's, that's afraid of being too much. I have news for you, everything that you want lies on the other side of you being in all of it, the more the more you step into who you are, the more of everything that you want, you will start to get. Yeah, say that
Michelle Lynne 15:21
again. Listen up ladies.
Nicole Laino 15:25
The more you step powerfully into who you are, the more you will start attracting everything that you have been wanting to bring and create into your in your life. This is all this is all about you showing up 100% Who you are, and then some
Michelle Lynne 15:44
of that, absolutely love that. And I think that that just needs to be repeated written on a wall, it will be in the show notes. It's just such a it's a key factor that once you once you embrace that it's amazing the doors that will open. Because you're it's like you're kicking, you're like kicking them down and kicking those doors open.
Nicole Laino 16:04
Yeah, absolutely. And I feel like I feel like what holds so many women back is and and you know this, if you're listening to the show, and you know, I'm going to ask you right now, do you feel like you've been playing small in your life. And by playing small, it does not mean that you have a small life, it means that you are not living in your infinite potential, you know that there's more gas in the tank, and you haven't been using it, you know that there's more potential there that you have more space to fill in this world. And you're not doing it? If that's true, then yeah, absolutely. programs where there's somebody telling you that that recognizing it in you, and telling you that not only is it acceptable, it's necessary that that's where magic can really happen.
Michelle Lynne 16:57
I think that is such a such a profound shift, once you own the awareness that you are big and powerful and strong. And that playing small serves nobody that shrinking so that other people are not intimidated by you, is not going to lead you down the path that you want or give you that sense of fulfillment when you lay your head down at night. So I think that that's ties hand in hand with yours with your CEO mindset. Like you have to look at the big picture and realize that you don't have to be doing the miniscule tasks, even though you can, you also have the authority to outsource it, and outsourcing it to somebody who might not do it exactly the same way you would. But it still gets done and it gets done well. And looking at that from a standpoint of business as well as individual power will continue to elevate where you need to be so that you can continue to grow and serve more people. So I finally figured out that my playing small, not only did it help hold me back, but it kept me from serving others like from creating beautiful spaces for people to be their best self. And so like I was doing other people a disservice by playing small because I couldn't serve them. I couldn't give them what they wanted. I couldn't, you know, step up and own. That what we do as interior designers changes people's lives, like it like where people wake up and where they go to sleep at night is is what empowers them to be the best that they can be the rest of the day. Let me interrupt myself to take a quick moment to thank satin off Insurance Agency for sponsoring this episode of The designed for the creative mind podcast. Their support and understanding of the interior design, decorating and home staging industries is unrivaled. Satin off understands what our businesses do, and they provide insurance that lets me sleep at night. Yep, this is the firm that I use. And they will do the same for your sleep habits and your business too. They're more than an insurance agency. They're an extension of my business. They take care of the worry, because they are the experts, which allows me and my team breathing room to do what we do best designed beautiful spaces. You can find their contact information below in the show notes. Give them a call today. So this kind of ties into why is it so hard for people to charge what they're worth? Like? Do you see the correlation there?
Nicole Laino 19:40
Well, yeah, I think most people are are a little afraid of, well, first of all, you're deriving your worth from what other people think and what other people can pay and charging what you're worth and being able to go out and charge up premium for the services that you offer, you have to understand also that people buy based on value. It's not based on hours. It's not based on it's what you provide. And it's a direct measure of how you value yourself. So why is it so hard for people to charge what they're worth? Because they haven't, they have a horrible idea of what they are worth. And that is a mindset issue. So again, we're always coming back to the way that we view ourselves, we're always coming back to our fears, sometimes the the, you know, I don't want to charge more, because you're afraid that everybody will leave. If I start charging more, I'll make no money, if I start charging more. And it's that small mind thinking, because you are letting you are allowing yourself to focus on the fear that you have, that if I charge more, nobody will sign up. So I'll make zero. Rather than focusing on if I doubled my prices, I could actually serve at a higher level, I could, I would be happier and more fulfilled, therefore I would put more of my heart and soul naturally into what I do. Not that you're holding back now. But you might be able to hire somebody so that you can focus on things you're not looking at that you're looking at the fear you're looking at, nobody will do it. And that's because you don't believe that you are truly worth that amount. We will
Michelle Lynne 21:19
have to do an episode on the money, like money, stories, money mindset, and all of that. I mean, because we can, I can go down a bunny trail with you right now, because I just get so passionate about some of those details that have been programmed into us that we don't even recognize until we start peeling back the layers. So note to self, we'll do a money, we'll do money episode.
Nicole Laino 21:40
It is worthy of its own episode. It's yeah, the money the money. Pandora's Box is a big one.
Michelle Lynne 21:48
It's ugly, it's ugly. So speaking of ugly, what would you say is the most difficult but rewarding aspect of your job? So it's kind of kind of like, what's your favorite aspect of the work that you do? But what's the hardest part of being a mindset coach and a business coach?
Nicole Laino 22:08
I would say, you know,
Michelle Lynne 22:10
the mother of a three year old?
Nicole Laino 22:14
Well, I'd say that, you know, I think you're you have to get people to believe in themselves, which while it's the most rewarding thing, it can also be the thing that requires the most time and patience, and the tangible aspects of it. They show up in lots of different ways. But to tell people when they say like, what's my result going to be at the end of this? Well, I can talk to you about your problems, I can talk to you about like where you are and where you want to be. And I can tell you how we can get there. But it's really going to be up to you. Whether a lot of people, there's uncomfortable work to be done. There's things that we're pointing out that you have safeguarded in your subconscious for a long time. And, you know, once we get through it, and people get to the point where they're like, I'm ready to do this work, I see it I start it, you know, they're bought in skyrockets their results. But sometimes people can pump the great because they're afraid, because fear still ruling them. And
Michelle Lynne 23:13
that would be difficult, because you see that, that they have that potential, but they don't see it in themselves. Yeah,
Nicole Laino 23:19
and I have to be patient with that. And I have to shepherd them through. And like I said, I'm type A, you know, I'm like, I'm like I can do it. We've gone over this several times. And I do have patients and I do have a lot of compassion for where they are. And every person is an individual. So I don't mean this to sound like I get frustrated. But it is one of the it is something that I'm always reminding myself that like, be patient with them, you might have to and I have to it makes me creative, I come up with different ways to get them to where we're going. And we get there. But sometimes it doesn't necessarily it's hard to draw a straight line. Because we might have detours along the way based on where they're pumping the brakes.
Michelle Lynne 24:01
I love that it's such a valid point you have to get creative and go go around over under all sorts of different obstacles that they have in their mind. Okay, well, we're are about to get to the next segment. But before we do, are there three pieces of advice that you would want to leave with our listeners?
Nicole Laino 24:24
three pieces of advice. I would I mean, I really do want people to become aware I do think that that that is the first thing so if you are if you are looking to if you're just starting on an entrepreneurial journey, definitely start paying attention to the things that you really don't want to do. Where's resistance creeping up and wherever that is, that's where work is to be done. And when you start breaking through the subconscious blocks that you have there. I want you to understand not only will your results change, but the ease at which you are able to work is going to change you're going to feel at first like you are walking through quick sand, but it eventually gets where the wind is at your back. So it's worth the work. So that is the first thing, pay attention to where your resistance is creeping up, recognize and have some compassion for yourself that you are running a program right now and understand that our brains are computers, and you are running a program. And the sooner that you buy into that, and realize that, that is when you can start to create change, because you have 60 to 70,000 thoughts per day 90% of those thoughts are the same thoughts you had yesterday, I tell everybody, this 10% of your thoughts are new. So if you're thinking about that, what are the chances of you being able to create something new 10% 10%. And your job is increasing that to having more new thoughts every day, rather than the same ones as yesterday? Well,
Michelle Lynne 25:50
that and to dovetail off the fact that you say that we're running a program, like this program has not been updated, since ancient times, like this mind, is the same mind that was, you know, trying to keep people from getting eaten by Tyrannosaurus Rex and woolly mammoths and, you know, not being invaded by the rivaling tribe or something. So we're working with an outdated program to absolutely, but it's not necessarily in our favor. But once you recognize it, I think that is part of the key, but 60 to 70,000 thoughts, holy moly,
Nicole Laino 26:28
yeah, that's a lot and only 10% disaster. Yeah, all the rest of them, it's just the same things that we've been thinking and feeling every day. And then the final thing would be to recognize that we there's a lot of focus on limiting beliefs, and what we believe. And while you know, like, you might have a belief that more money, more problems, that's a belief that a lot of people have that like, Oh, if I if I earn more than I'm just gonna have to pay more in taxes, that's like a more money, more problems, kind of, kind of, kind of thought, but it's not so much the thoughts, it's the emotions tied to the thoughts. So pay attention to how you feel, when things are happening. Know, if you feel afraid, if you feel overwhelmed, if you feel anxious, if you feel scared, if you feel frustrated, those are very valid. And that holds the key that is what I work mostly with my clients on. And the one on one and my group coaching program, where we work on unraveling, I always say that, like, your feelings and your thoughts are all like, if you had if you ever had like a ball of necklaces that are tied together, and you ever have that, like were they Oh, yeah, mushed together, and you know, you start pulling and it makes the knot worse. So you really, you just have to start unraveling, like you get like a pin out and you start pulling one chain, and then you start pulling another and then eventually great analogy starts to open up. And you start seeing how you can create more space, that is your job. So that is what like that's what I work on with people. But it starts with is paying attention to those feelings and unraveling those feelings. The second you start paying attention to them and letting them be heard is the second you start to become free.
Michelle Lynne 28:09
It all ties back into what you said about being aware. And that's starting your CEO mindset. Yes. And just the freedom that comes with that. I'm going to have to I'm going to be walking around saying okay, is this a new thought? Is this new thought? I need some new thoughts. Because 10% That's just really shocking, that we think the same thing over and over. And then we keep saying it to ourselves. So no wonder we start believing it. Like we have to change our thoughts in order to change our lives. And
Nicole Laino 28:40
we wonder why we can't create something new. But how could we possibly if we're operating 90% old? We're not operating 90% Yesterday at all times? How can we expect to create anything other than yesterday, every day? It has to be a conscious effort, it has to be something that we are committed to doing to creating something new. So
Michelle Lynne 29:03
that is like goal setting. What's What would you say is even more important than those, like creating some like the goals
Nicole Laino 29:15
for goals.
Michelle Lynne 29:16
And then we're gonna get to the rapid fire section. Sure.
Nicole Laino 29:19
Yeah. What's important to know about goals is goals. You know, there's a lot of focus on goals, but I really I work with my clients on really having a vision for their future. Because goals, they end up being just like line items and you either hit them or you don't. And I like it to be more. You should be envisioning a life that you want. You should be envisioning a future for yourself. And when you can start doing that, that starts to change your thoughts and the feelings that you have about what you want to create. So, practicing envisioning your future, practicing seeing something better So if you want to see that bigger business, so you might have like a goal would be $200,000. This year in my business, that would be a line item goal. A vision would be what your life looks like, as a $200,000. Business Owner. So when your business hits $200,000, what does that mean? Do you see yourself? Maybe in the mornings? Do you get to kind of like, curl up with your kid and watch television for a little while and just kind of like, have this more leisurely time with them? Or does it mean that you get to redo your kitchen with Michelle and her team and the fabulous interiors group? Or does it mean that you know, what does what feeling does it invoke because again, our feelings hold us back. But our feelings set us free. So can you cultivate feelings of gratitude for things that you want and seeing that, that puts you in a space of thinking about how much more motivated you are to go make $200,000 Other than seeing it on a piece of paper, it says like I make $200,000 This year, most people don't feel anything when they see that. Very hard to be motivated by words on a page. It's much easier to be motivated by it. That's the life I
Michelle Lynne 31:07
want. Girl, I'm gonna come back and listen to this podcast, like as I fall asleep every night that that is like, like, some serious wisdom just dropped. And it completely changes what people are taught. Set your goals make them smart, Allah, Allah, Allah, Allah, Allah, Allah. But it all comes down to envisioning and feeling and putting that out and wrapping it all around. Oh, goosebumps.
Nicole Laino 31:33
Because your job is your chief motivator of yourself like you, you don't have a boss that's telling you what to do that you don't have somebody that's like, you're gonna have to do hard things. And you can do hard things. But to get up every day and do hard things. What is drawing you what is pulling you out of bed every day to do the thing that makes you feel sick, or that's causing causing you to, to look at some painful, difficult, troubling things that are causing you to overcome things in order to do them. It's got to be a great vision, like the words on the page. What is 200,000 really mean to you?
Michelle Lynne 32:12
Yeah, that's so true. It's just a number in a bank. Mm hmm. Very cool. Let's change it. It'll change my perspective on my vision board and how I how I look at the visions as well. It's my feeling. I like
Nicole Laino 32:29
to focus on moments, can you get something tactile? Can you get something that like, I and your audience will appreciate this, like, I want to redo my kitchen, and there's a vision I have, I can feel I want to redo the floors in my house, I can feel them under my feet, I've sort of practiced that feeling. And they feel so good. I can smell them that smell of like new floors and new paint and just things being fresh, and I run my finger down the countertop, on my marble countertops. And I can feel that and I get a feeling in my home when I do that. And that puts me in that space. And that motivates me. Another one I have is I rent a house in Greece with this group of friends of mine, we lived all over the world. And we all come together with our kids. And I can there's a vision I have of hugging them, and of us all arriving at the house. And I can I'm getting that feeling right now. I can think about that. And I'm like, This is why I do it. This is why I do these things
Michelle Lynne 33:27
that that is a game changer. A Game changer. Oh, okay, so I would love to stay and talk for like 99 more years. Um, but I think our listeners would be tired of that. So we'll definitely have to have you back soon. So what we're going to do next is you know, I love to talk about all things business and development. But I also like to have some fun. So this next segment is rapid fire. Yeah, it's just a quick q&a format to get to know you a little bit better. Nothing's off the table. So it's just fun. Let's see what comes to your mind first, okay. And if it's a swear word, it's a swear word. If it's really bad, we can edit it out but good chance that it will start simple left to right handed.
Nicole Laino 34:17
Right handed.
Michelle Lynne 34:18
Do you have a consistent morning routine?
Nicole Laino 34:20
I do. You want to notice? I do
Michelle Lynne 34:23
want to know what it is but we're gonna keep going with rapid fire. dog or cat.
Nicole Laino 34:27
I have both
Michelle Lynne 34:30
in your outie belly button. Any. When was the last time you took a nap?
Nicole Laino 34:37
Last weekend?
Michelle Lynne 34:38
Oh nice. When was the last time you peed yourself? peed
Nicole Laino 34:42
myself you know I think a little snuck out when I sneezed one day or something. I was just I wouldn't call it a full pee but you know like, you know a little like, I had a baby you know?
Michelle Lynne 34:59
I think early assessors can appreciate that completely. favorite ice cream, chocolate,
Nicole Laino 35:03
red or white wine, red
Michelle Lynne 35:10
pancakes or waffles? Pancakes. Or you can have another kid.
Nicole Laino 35:16
If it's in the cards, I think I've expired. It I would like to I would like to
Michelle Lynne 35:24
meet your mountains. Beach. Yeah. Awesome. Super, super, super simple. But I think it's just a little bit of fun at the end, I have some new questions. So Nicole, thank you so much for being on the show today. Like I just My heart is just so touched. And I know our audience has loved everything you've shared. So will you please share with them how they can connect with you? Absolutely.
Nicole Laino 35:50
And thank you so much for for having me. I'm honored to be on the show. And you know, I like I said I would I would do just about anything that you asked me to, because I love you dearly. If anyone would like to stay in touch with me, I would love to hear from you. So I'm at Nick Leno. And I see LAINO on Instagram. And I also have a free Facebook community where I share stuff like this all the time actually do something called Mindset Mondays, where every Monday I go
Michelle Lynne 36:15
by really good, I listen to it often.
Nicole Laino 36:17
Thank you. Yeah, I do Mindset Mondays. And then I also do some business training on we're shifting that to Tuesdays. So twice a week I go live in there, that is called the unlock your inner CEO group, you can go to actually WWW dot inner CEO group.com. And that will take you right to the page. So we've seen hedgehog awesome,
Michelle Lynne 36:34
that is very awesome. And I will make sure that all of that is in the show notes. We'll have the website listed and so forth. So again, Nicole delivers free training every single week inside our Facebook community. So I will have the hyperlink, Instagram again, is that Nick lleno? Li No. And for those of you who can benefit from even more resources surrounding the business of running your interior design business, you can join my growing community on Facebook's private group called the interior designers business Launchpad. So thank you so much for your time. Hey, y'all, if you love the show and find it useful, I would really appreciate it if you would share with your friends and followers. And if you like what you're hearing, want to put a face with the name and get even more business advice than join me in my Facebook group. The interior designers business launch pack. Yeah, I know it's Facebook, but just come on in for the training and then leave without scrolling your feet. It's fine. I promise you'll enjoy it. And finally, I hear it's good for business to get ratings on your podcast. So please drop yours on whatever platform you use to listen to this. We're all about community over competition. So let's work on elevating our industry, one designer at a time. See you next time.
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