Welcome to design to help your business grow. I'm your host, Randi Lynn Johnson. Each episode will bring tips and insight into how to make sure your interiors are working for you and growing your business. www.pasleycommercialinteriors.com In an increasingly competitive market, the merits of using interior design as a strategic growth tool can make all the difference in not just surviving, but thriving, FEATURING: ROBIN PASLEY, NCIDQ Founder & Design Principal PASLEY COMMERCIAL INTERIORS Des ...
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Randy Johnson Designer Podcasts

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Risk Without Regret: Thoughts On Life, Business, Freedom, & Happiness
Randy Johnson: Designer, Photographer, Storyteller
Based out of Dayton, Ohio, Randy Johnson hosts a weekly podcast titled Risk Without Regret. The main goal of this show is to inspire and motivate you to follow your dreams, take more risks, build a business around your passions, and have no regrets along the way. Some episodes, I'll discuss a quote I came across and really dig in deeper for 10-20 minutes. Quotes that mean something to me, and I think deserve to be expanded upon to make you think about them more and how they can relate to you ...
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"You Care Too Much" is a podcast for people who give a fuck. Hi, I’m Randi Johns, and if I had a nickel for every time I have heard, “You care too much..." Instead of heeding advice to give fewer fucks, I decided to double down on caring and start a podcast dedicated to elevating the voices of purpose-drivers, world-changers, and all those who reject the status quo, advocate for, and create ways to better the lives of many. I invite you to join me as I explore the stories behind cool humans ...
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Beyond Walls: Building Your Business with Expert Construction & Design
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15:15What happens when construction and design work hand in hand from day one? In this episode, general contractor Matt Raine of Raine Building joins interior designer Robin Pasley to explore how integrated project planning goes far beyond looks—solving logistical challenges, keeping timelines on track, and creating high-impact spaces that support emplo…
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Why Your Space Needs Both: The Architect-Designer Partnership
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21:30Scott Blosser, Principal Architect at Compass Architecture, joins us to discuss the critical importance of early collaboration between architects and interior designers. Effective partnerships between design professionals create spaces that better serve clients' needs while avoiding costly mistakes and delays that occur when designers are brought i…
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Music, Law, and Business Growth: How Creative Collaboration Drives Success
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12:15Vince Viruni, tax attorney with Harbor Point Associates, shares his collaborative approach to solving complex business tax problems while working harmoniously with clients' existing advisors and team members. Rather than displacing existing advisors, Vince seeks "just an extra seat at the table" where he can contribute specialized tax expertise whi…
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Demystifying Employee Benefits: Nick Dial on Making Insurance Make Sense
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13:05What happens when 91% of your employees don't understand their health benefits? Nick Dial, insurance broker and author, joins us to tackle this startling reality facing today's businesses. Nick shares his mission to cut through the noise of employee benefits by eliminating insurance jargon and helping employers structure benefits that truly serve t…
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Ditch the Insurance Nightmare: A Small Business Owner's Healthcare Solution
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9:23What if there was a healthcare solution that freed physicians from spending their days coding for insurance claims and allowed them to actually care for patients? Travis Bockenstedt, President and Chief Experience Officer at Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care, joins us to unveil the transformative power of the Direct Primary Care model. America faces a…
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Navigating HR Challenges in the World of Small Business
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21:22Ever wondered how small businesses can effectively manage HR without a full-fledged team? Join us as we uncover valuable insights with Reanna Werner, the innovative founder of HR Branches. She shares her journey as a chief problem solver, crafting HR solutions tailored for small businesses. - Overview of HR Branches and its services - The importanc…
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In our third and final conversation with CPA Brian Werner, we look at how to stay optimistic amid uncertainty. This episode explores the effects of tariffs and inflation on small businesses, emphasizing adaptation and community resilience. Listeners gain insights into creative sourcing strategies, the psychological impacts of economic changes, and …
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Master Your Financial Future: Strategic Planning for 2025!
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7:36Part two with CPA, Brian Werner. We go quarter by quarter to structure your year for maximum success. This podcast episode focuses on the critical aspects of budget planning for business success. We discuss setting up a budget, assessing it throughout the year, evaluating investments, and year-end tax strategies. • Importance of establishing a budg…
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Designing for Dollars: Tax Tips Hidden in Your Office Space!
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17:37Ever wondered how the right design choices can save your business money? Join us as we unlock the secrets to reducing your tax liabilities through strategic interior design. We're thrilled to have Brian Werner, a seasoned Certified Public Accountant from BRW Tax and Accounting, on board to guide us through the maze of tax codes that could directly …
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Nurture Your Clients, Grow Your Business!
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13:52What if nurturing your existing clients was the key to unlocking unprecedented business growth? Join us as we sit down for part three with HB Pasley, a veteran growth advocate, and Randi Lynn, the client experience officer at Pasley Commercial Interiors, to explore the fascinating world of client experience. Together, we reveal the secrets of how m…
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Part 2 of our conversation with HB Pasley. Unlock the secrets to maintaining both personal and business health with our latest episode on Pasley Commercial Interiors. Imagine the transformative power of treating your business to regular check-ups just like you would for your own health. HB shares his journey as a growth advocate, where he's turned …
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Part one of a three-part series to give helpful tips (beyond interior design) to our listeners: Introduction and Business Identity. Ever felt like your business was a wobbly "block of jello," slipping through your fingers faster than you can grasp it? Escape that chaos with the insights from our special episode where I, alongside my husband and fra…
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Discover the art of connecting with business owners on a profound level with our guest, Robin, a fervent advocate for engaging directly with entrepreneurs. Robin shares her unique perspective on why aligning with the heart of a business is pivotal, highlighting the transformative power of understanding a business owner’s vision and personal journey…
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Why Starting with Design Saves Time and Money
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7:03What if involving an interior designer right from the start could actually save time and money on your construction or renovation project? Robin joins us to debunk the myth that design input slows down progress and hikes up costs. By sharing her unique experiences, she sheds light on how early collaboration with architects can streamline operations…
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Crafting Brand Identity Through Creative Design
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8:52Unlock the secrets of turning interior spaces into powerful brand stories with Robin, an expert in the art of design and brand ambassadorship. Ever wondered how a room can speak to the core values of a business? Robin guides us through the creative journey of storytelling through design, revealing how colors, patterns, and textures can embody a com…
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Can a beautifully designed office space really drive business success? Discover the transformative power of interior design in the workplace as we challenge the misconception that hiring an interior designer is merely an extra expense. In this episode, we uncover how strategic and thoughtful design decisions can elevate your business by boosting gr…
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Ever wondered why a room filled with greenery feels so much more inviting? Join us for an engaging chat with Robin as we unravel the magic behind biophilia, the concept that humans have a natural affinity for nature and living things. You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on how the presence of plant life can transform any space into a haven of…
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Can lighting truly transform your workspace and boost productivity? We dive deep into the world of interior lighting to uncover its hidden impact on our well-being and efficiency. From the bane of fluorescent fixtures causing migraines to the bright promise of LED upgrades, we discuss why it's vital to rethink your lighting choices. But it doesn’t …
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How much do you really know about the light bulbs illuminating your daily life? Discover the hidden impact of color temperature and lumen output on your environment as we chat with a lighting expert who shares eye-opening insights. From the furniture showroom anecdote that reveals how different Kelvin ratings can deceive our perception of color to …
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Color Psychology in Professional Spaces: Boosting Productivity and Comfort Through Design
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7:50What if the colors in your office could boost productivity and create a more inviting environment? Discover how strategic color choices can transform professional spaces in our latest episode featuring expert designer Robin. We kick things off by discussing the significance of comfort through ergonomic chairs before diving into the compelling impac…
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Revolutionizing Workspaces: Comfort Meets Productivity
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13:24Can a well-designed workspace really boost productivity and employee well-being? Join us as we tackle this intriguing question and dive into the core elements of creating commercial spaces that are both comfortable and functional. From the critical elements of seating, lighting, and color to the emerging trend of "resumersial" design, we explore ho…
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Robin Pasley provides interior design and fit planning services. In one example, she created layouts for a medical company adding a new location, working around a structural post. She also recently visited potential new office spaces with a multi-location client.By Robin Pasley, NCIDQ
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Fit planning involves assessing if a company's space needs like offices, workspaces, conference rooms etc. can fit into a potential new property. It is a preliminary step before full space planning. Robin's company Pasley Commercial Interiors provides fit planning services within 7 days for 10 cents per square foot. Fit planning helps companies eva…
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Robin Pasley is an interior designer and owner of her own design firm: Pasley Commercial Interiors. She emphasizes the importance of considering safety, functionality, and beauty when designing interior spaces. She works collaboratively with clients and engineers to prioritize these elements in her design process and help businesses grow through st…
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Robin Pasley is an interior designer who prioritizes life safety, functionality, and aesthetics in her commercial design projects. Even when designs must change for code requirements, Pasley Commercial Interiors focuses on problem-solving to maintain design vision. Robin is currently reworking a plan to keep a necessary exit door while preserving t…
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The conversation between Randi Lynn Johnson and Robin Pasley focused on the importance of considering life safety in commercial interior design. Robin emphasized that properly licensed interior designers are responsible for addressing life safety regulations regarding elements like hallway widths, door ratings, wall materials, and more.…
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The meeting discussed how customer experience and interior design can help businesses grow. The speaker talked about studies showing customers value experience over other factors and are willing to spend more with companies providing excellent service. Creating repeat customers through good experiences can significantly boost profits. Robin Pasley …
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You Have 7 Seconds To Make A First Impression
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4:57A discussion about how interior design can significantly impact small businesses. It discusses how the first 7 seconds of a customer's experience through visuals, layout, lighting, colors and materials can strongly influence their impression and emotions. An optimized interior that guides customers and communicates the brand can increase customer e…
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Robin Pasley is an interior designer who emphasizes using design as a strategic tool to help businesses grow. She believes interior spaces should cohesively communicate a business's brand and story to customers. Pasley conducts in-depth discovery meetings with clients to understand their values and long-term goals. This informs designs that conside…
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Ming Shelby - Courageous Conversations
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1:01:12“Everyone has their own process, and everything happens at the exact right moment it’s supposed to.” What a beautiful reminder from a wise friend who I’m very excited to share with you. She, herself, has an awesome podcast and has shared her journey and podcasting experience with me as I’ve traversed my own. It seemed only fitting to get to dig up …
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Erin Claire Jones - Human Design: Decoding Your Energetic DNA & Living To Your Highest Potential
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1:04:43I’ve been looking forward to coming back to this space and this community of caring, with you all, after wrapping up that strange year that 2020 was. I am grateful that the July-quarantined Randi felt that this podcast was a thing that she was compelled to do. I’ve gotten to meet, reconnect, dig deeper, and share folks with you who are making posit…
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Yoshino - Authenticity, Honesty & Meaningful Connection
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1:12:24No question about it; a lot of terrible things have happened this year. And Yeah, we could just say 2020 was shit. But was it all that way? Or did it make you have to look at and try connecting with yourself and others a little harder, a little longer, and maybe a little more honestly? Sure. We can say the chaos of 2020 has muddied everything and t…
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Nurse ABi - Population Health & Dignity For All
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50:07Connection is just feeling more important that ever, and this week’s guest does not disappoint on that front. I was lucky enough to catch up with Nurse Abi, who is a most essential activist amidst this pandemic and ever-changing social climate. Nurse ABi was born and raised in Metro Manila in the Philippines but has resided on stolen Ohlone Land (w…
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Samantha Johnson - Everyday Kindness & Pawsitive Change
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59:29I cannot wait for you to hear this week’s guest who may be a bit of a kindred spirit to some of you animal lovers out there. Her empathy spans from human to canine. It's Samantha Johnson of Pack Life LA. She's a rad dog trainer. And I'm going to go ahead and call her up puppy pack activist. Samantha started her business with the help of her busines…
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Blair Imani - Finding Your Purpose & Making The World Less Terrible
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1:10:56This week, I had the privilege of chatting with Blair Imani; historian, outspoken advocate and activist, and a dynamic public speaker. She's also my favorite Pokémon and Star Trek enthusiast, and all-around queen of pop culture analogies. She's the author of two historical books, she centers women and girls’ global, black communities, and the LBGTQ…
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Stephanie Holt - Diversity In Leadership & Inclusive Workplaces For All
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1:07:10It’s another week, which means another conversation with a cool somebody, caring enough about humanity to lend themselves to help make it better. This week we talk about making workplaces safe and more welcoming for all people, and specifically how getting more women into leadership positions can accomplish just that. For this episode I had the abs…
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Heather Chelan - Bite-Sized Activism & Doing What You Can
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1:02:12Do you want to make a difference in the world, but get hung up over the size of the impact or the thought of being the only one, when there’s so much to be done? The guest on this episode talks about how we can start with doing and encouraging the little things, even when they can feel like only a drop in the bucket. It could be as simple as treati…
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Juniper Waller - Empowering Voice & Connection Over Being Right
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1:03:29In this episode, we find out why Juniper Waller cares as much as she does, about what she does. She is a trauma-informed vocal embodiment coach and breathwork guide, helping folks step more fully into presence and speak truth to power. Juniper’s work is informed by a winding path; a background in holistic healing, social justice, work, music, and p…
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Have you ever been told that you care too much or been labeled “sensitive,” like it wasn't a good thing? It's quite possible that you’re someone who gives a fuck. And you're in the right place, kindred spirit. In this very first episode of "You Care Too Much," I share a little bit about who I am and why I think sharing more stories about purpose dr…
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Hi, I’m Randi Johns, and if I had a nickel for every time I have heard, “you care too much..." Instead of heeding advice to give fewer fucks, I decided to double down on caring and start a podcast dedicated to elevating the voices of purpose-drivers, world-changers, and all those who reject the status quo, advocate for, and create ways to better th…
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#62 – 5 Year Podcast Anniversary Leads to Finally Creating Videos
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23:54My Risk Without Regret podcast launched 5 years ago this weekend. I’ve taken too long of a break from it, but it’s time to finally get back. And what better way than to start creating videos on the 5 year anniversary. I’ve been terrified to be on video for so long, but that was just a stupid story I told myself. Zero excuses. Just start and keep go…
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#61 - How Bands Can Easily Increase Their YouTube Revenue
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19:06If you're a musician, you want more people to listen to your music. And you'd prefer to create music full-time. Which means you'll likely need to make money from it. Today's episode talks about various ways to increase your YouTube revenue. In the end, you should strive to connect with your fans more. And by giving them more of what they want, you'…
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#60 - Why Success is a Bad Thing if You’re Doing Shit You Hate
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21:16Everyone hears the word "success" and instantly thinks of fame and fortune. But we all know (or should know) that happiness doesn't actually come from money. Unfortunately we all have to figure this out for ourselves. In this episode I talk about mundane tasks, people hating their jobs, feeling stuck, how money is an incentive to keep you there, go…
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#59 - Why Strippers & Bartenders Should Be Using Tinder
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20:41Regardless if you're a stripper or a bartender or neither, I think this episode might give you some new ideas to think about. No matter what niche or industry you're in, there are always random ways to mix things up. Check out the complete show notes here: RiskWithoutRegret.com/strippers Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show and le…
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#58 - Why My Monthly Subscription Boxes Failed and What I'd Do Different Next Time
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42:44So about a year ago, I wanted to create my own monthly subscription box for my Low Label clothing brand. Everyone was doing them and I thought I could build something cool too. I had no idea what I was doing so it was a lot of trial and error, until I ultimately shut it down at the end of 2017. Throughout this episode, I explain the details of my m…
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