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The Business of Landscape Design - Mardi Dover

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

A system to help business owners (landscape designers!) increase profits, through clear, actionable steps.

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Profit First for Creatives by Christian Brim

A drill down into how to implement the "Profit First" model into creative businesses. A useful guide to how to think about organizing your business finances.

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Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller

A framework for clarifying and marketing your design practice, using storytelling techniques.

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The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Tools for unleashing the creative spirit in all us!

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The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

Creating a fully functional set of systems is the way to create a business that works FOR you.

The Business of Landscape Design - Mardi Dover

Start with Why by Simon Sinek

People don't buy what you do but they buy why you do it.

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Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

Leading with courage and vulnerability results in leadership and work that is more effective and creative.

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Atomic Habits by James Clear

Tiny changes in behavior help us create and reinforce good habits and let go of bad ones.

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Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

Advice from a once Hindu monk that will help us live a life filled with purpose and calm. As landscape designers, we wear so many hats. Who doesn't want more calm?

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Sean Covey

Classic bestseller for a reason. This book is 30 years old but contains timeless advice for us as landscape designers and entrepreneurs who want to maximize our effectiveness.

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Artpreneur by Miriam Schulman

Shift your mindset about how to market your landscape design business. Explore strategies for improving your confidence as a creative entrepreneur.

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Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

An exploration of how to live a creative life guided by curiousity instead of fear.

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The Emotion Behind Money by Julie Marie Murphy, CFP

This book explores how our emotions impact every financial decision we make. For me, this was a powerful shift!

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Small Business for Dummies by Eric Tyson and Jim Schell

The classic that covers the basics of running a small business.

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The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

A practical guide for landscape designers looking to enhance their productivity discipline, resilience and creativity.

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