Tarva Design

29/03/2021

The Enneagram has been so helpful for me the past few years—which if you've talked to me, you probably know! So I'm loving these super helpful productivity tips specifically targeted for each type. What's your # & fave tip?

9 & "Choose what to finish next, not what to do next"

We all have different productivity hangups. Learn what each Enneagram type tends to struggle with at work and what each should focus on to get things done.

10/02/2021

This is a great list for those of us constantly looking to improve our work. 1, 3, and 4 are easier for me—but I've had to really work at 2.

How do you innovate & improve in your work? What would you add to the checklist?

You're never 'done' innovating.

11/12/2020

Love this brand refresh from Sketchup - especially the animated suite of logos. Fantastic!

As our brand and products have evolved, so has our suite of product logos.

25/11/2020

I can't believe it's already going to be Thanksgiving tomorrow! 🍁

It's the perfect time to brag on my amazing clients. 🤩 I've worked with so many different clients from different industries, and I'm so thankful for all the work I've been able to do to support their growing businesses.

Here's a few of the industries:
〰️Home builders
〰️Media group
〰️Travel agency
〰️Photo Organizer
〰️Personal Chef
〰️Early Intervention for Children
〰️Vintage Turkish Rugs & Homegoods
〰️Bakery
〰️Music Lessons Studio
〰️Pottery ..and more!

Owning Tarva Design has allowed me to work with so many different businesses across the U.S. It's been truly an honor!

Tell me, what makes you thankful for your business or career? What has made it special for you?

18/11/2020

Growth comes not just from taking in knowledge, but in taking action based in that knowledge. It’s not just the KNOWING, but the DOING that brings about positive change. ⚡️

If you've been following me for a while, you know I like to read. I do a pretty sizable amount of reading. Reading new books is like getting all of someone’s life lessons downloaded to my brain. It launches my understanding further and faster.

It’s pretty easy to take in a steady stream of information and ideas. I can get so caught up in the learning—collecting details, finding the answers, generating lists of new ideas, accumulating facts and figures, Googling every.single.thing. 😆

If you’re into the world, the learner/input strengths are totally in my top five.
..But I’ve realized this year that there is a critical element missing in my growth—INTENTIONAL ACTION. 😬

I have kept coming back to INTENTIONAL ACTION this year over and over again. I take action on ideas every day, but it's a hodge podge—unfocused, not part of a larger plan.

What if I could leverage my collected ideas into growth and change by FOCUSING ON TAKING INTENTIONAL ACTION?

I mean, if I don’t do anything with the knowledge I’ve taken in, the knowledge might as well be useless to me, right??

Moving forward, making a plan for taking INTENTIONAL ACTION will factor heavily in my learning and growth strategies. After all, taking action is in itself a valuable form of learning. And that’s something I can totally get behind!

What do you think? Is action necessary for growth? Help me out—if action is your strength, how do you incorporate taking action into your plans?

12/11/2020

Hey there solo business owner! If you're wanting to build a great brand—you HAVE to read this article.

You're an employer and an employee, and building your brand rests solely on your shoulders. But can you clearly state what makes your business unique? If you can't, more likely your customers can't either—and you're loosing out on sales.

Check out this article from Gallup for strategies on building a bigger and better brand—totally applicable for businesses of any size.

Chances are that your brand problems have nothing to do with a lack of marketing dollars. Find out what the real problem is.

11/11/2020

What does it look like to work with me as your brand designer?

🎨A Personal Brand Designer: You get a creative partner to help you build your visual identity—helping your brand take shape and come to life right before your eyes!

📣Brand Strategy: You get someone who can connect the dots between your seemingly random thoughts and then make a strategic plan.

🎉Support: You get someone who’s “on your team,” cheering you on as you take each step of your journey.

Yes, I create strategic graphic design pieces for your business that communicate exactly what your business is all about, make an amazing impact, and helps you grow by leaps and bounds.

Yes, I give you the tools you need to implement your new designs confidently—so you can take your business to the next level.

But the thing that I love MOST: working with you one-on-one to help you build an amazing business and brand—one that has lasting impact for you, your family, and the communities you serve.

Want to get on a Discovery Call? DM me or comment below!

What's a brand that you love?

06/11/2020

Have you checked out Traction Co. Mercantile's new Holiday and Home collections?! In addition to their gorgeous rugs, these pieces are amazing! I especially love the really vivid bottle brush Christmas trees. 🎄

Hiiiiiiiii! Happy Friday, yo! 👋🏽 You've probably noticed that we're switching it up around here and adding all kinds of FUN Holiday items and a fabulous Home Goods Collection ✨🎅🏽 (If you haven't noticed, head to our website to check out alllllllll the new things!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We think these items speak to who we are (Mikey & Mc) and are taking us back to the roots of what we created Traction Co. Mercantile to be. We hope that you love these items as much as we do! 💗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

04/11/2020

If you've been following me for a while you know that I enjoy not only doing digital branding, but also print media. 😍 A few years ago I started designing custom Christmas cards for my business and others, and I love it!

There's really nothing like a custom card that reflects your business and fits your unique seasonal greeting.✨

If you're interested in creating a custom card for your business for the holidays 🎄, let me know! I can design your card and have it printed for you as well.

Have you started writing your Christmas card list yet?

30/10/2020

It’s Fri-nally here! Happy Halloween eve!! 🎃 What are you looking forward to this weekend? (I'm guessing it's not the time change on Sunday...) 😂

28/10/2020

In the works! I am loving this mood board for a new brand I’ll be helping to launch soon!

The vibe here is:
✨ approachable - warmth, relational, welcoming, helpful
✨ trustworthy - security, reliability
✨ professional - expert, knowledgable, stable

I can't wait to show off the final designs for this visual brand & website 💻!

What vibe does your brand give off? Tell me in the comments below!

27/10/2020

Want to Move the Needle Forward in Your Life & Business? 🙋🏻‍♀️I've got some books you HAVE to read 👇🏻
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I’ve read 41 books since January 1, 2020. That’s 41 books in 10 months. They’ve been business books, religious books, self-help books, and fiction books. They’ve been hard copies, e-books, and audio books.
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Apparently that quantity of reads is super unusual. A typical American will read about 4 books this year, and about 25% of Americans will read a grand total of 0 books this year. That totally blows my mind!!
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Reading new books is like getting all of someone’s life lessons downloaded to my brain. It launches my understanding further and faster.
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Out of the 41 books I’ve read so far in 2020, I’ve picked the top 8 you should read to really help move the needle forward in your business.
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📚How to Write Copy that Sells, Ray Edwards
📚Atomic Habits, James Clear
📚The 10x Rule, Grant Cardone
📚So Good They Can't Ignore You, Cal Newport
📚Dare to Lead, Brené Brown
📚The Wisdom of the Enneagram, Riso & Hudson
📚Thou Shall Prosper, Rabbi Daniel Lapin
📚Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself, Mike Michalowicz
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For detailed descriptions and whether you should read or listen, head on over to my blog with the 🔗in my profile.
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What books have you read that have been super helpful for your life or business? I love adding new titles to my list!