Podcasts about mercury mosaics

Emily Awaijane, Sales & Business Development Director of Mercury Mosaics discusses her experience in the industry.

Mercedes Austin of Mercury Mosaics in Minneapolis, MN, is joined in her studio by Sam for a conversation about new business ventures, tile mosaics and life in general. This is a very unique episode for Legacy Matters as we explore the possibility of spinning off a entrepreneurship centric version of the show. Mercedes studio is filled with beauty. The wood, the tile and the art make you feel at home instantly. This is a long episode with multiple breaks. The conversation is open and carefree, while staying focused on what it is like to pursue passions and take risks.

Episode 14.5 features highlights from the interview with Mercedes Austin, Founder and CEO of Mercury Mosaics.

Mercedes Austin takes us through her intentional crafting of tile by hand in a "tile bakery" located in Northeast Minneapolis. Mercury Mosaic's tile tells a story, sharing the artistry of the hand crafted approach to a community-based industry and what sets her tile apart. Starting off with mosaic art with tile led down a path of creating unique one-of-a-kind tile that delights those who see it. Playful, fun and interesting, the bespoke nature of hand-crafted tile shows how even simple things can elevate and increase the joy in a home. Mercedes shares her experience of being an optimist while facing difficult situations of having to downsize and let people go that you care about to meet the financial challenges all business owners face. Prior to the pandemic, the team was 29 people and grew to 50 to meet demand and then had to downsize to become balanced again. Mercedes is a wealth of knowledge, charm and intelligence.

They Don't Teach This in Business School is a podcast where our award-winning host, Julie Bee discusses the behind-the-scenes realities of being a business owner. In each episode, she talks about lessons learned on the business owner's journey, that only experience can teach.   In this episode of They Don't Teach This in Business School, Julie interviews Mercedes Austin founder of Mercury Mosaics and the artist at Mercedes Austin Art. Going strong for over 20 years, Mercedes has been making handmade tile in Minneapolis and recently expanded a sister location in Wadena, Minnesota.   During this episode Mercedes and Julie discuss transparent leadership and the importance of connecting with a community of entrepreneurs.   Connect with Mercedes Austin at the links below: www.MercedesAustinArt.com Instagram @MercedesAustinArt   Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.   If you'd like to connect with Julie, visit her Website or social media platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 14+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.   Production services for They Don't Teach This in Business School are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

In the first episode of Season Five, Jen talks about a defining characteristic of good legacy, open-handedness.Join attorney and educator, Jen Gumbel, to consider how to avoid the mirage of legacy of competitiveness and the good legacy found in open-handedness.Check out Mercury Mosaics and Construction 2 Style on Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/mercurymosaics/https://www.instagram.com/construction2style/Good Legacy is brought to you by Your Organized (after)Life Workshop, an eight session, online at your pace workshop where I teach you what you need to know about estate planning and show you the steps you need to take to leave a manageable to list. Learn more at, https://organizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-workshop/

This week I talk with Abigail about the connection between self-care and the home. The interior design firm Casa Marcelo was founded by Abigail Marcelo Horace in 2017. The firm's mission is to help career women & Moms to alleviate their mental stress by providing home therapy. Casa Marcelo has been previously featured on Dwell, Design*Sponge,Tastemade Video, Mercury Mosaics, and more! Check out the shoppable mood board at angelabelt.com for some home care tips & tricks.

In this episode, we will hear the story of a Minnesota native that has had an almost twenty year run with her business, Mercury Mosaics. She talks about her humble beginnings and to where that has taken her company now. This is one of those "feel-good" stories about the prairie land that make us excited about this podcast series; to hear how a company in Minnesota started off small and is growing each and every year, all while positively impacting the community . We had a blast sitting down with Mercedes Austin to hear her story, and we hope you enjoy it, too!

From maker to manufacturer: Mercedes Austin started making ceramic tiles in her apartment 18 years ago, and today, her company, Mercury Mosaics, occupies a 15,000 square foot factory in Minneapolis that produces tile for Room & Board, lululemon, PF Chang, major hotel chains, and other large clients as well selling direct to consumer. In the next year, Mercury Mosaics will open a second manufacturing center in Wadena, Minn. and a third is already being planned—both with a focus on creating jobs in small towns. It’s been a long and winding road for Austin, who stumbled into ceramics while studying psychology and took on apprenticeships to learn the trade while waiting tables to pay the bills. “I didn’t start out with the greatest self-worth,” Austin says. “My mom didn’t give me money, so I always had to figure out a way. Becoming resourceful, not having anything handed to you—it always motivated me to do really well by any means necessary. I’m most proud that I didn’t turn out how everyone said I would.” Ten years ago, as Mercury Mosaics gained momentum, Austin stopped making tiles so she could concentrate on growing the business. She shares stories of how she gave tile away to make connections with architects and how she changed her sales strategy seven times and eventually stopped paying commission to create a more cohesive team focused on growth. “I’m not afraid to start things over,” Austin says. Since eliminating the commission structure, sales have grown by 25 percent. “We formed a team that is working together versus internal opponents.” After our conversation with Austin, we go back to the classroom with University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business. Professor David Deeds, the Schulze Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship. Deeds zeroes in on the key to Austin’s success. “She started with passion for art and craft. But her passion today is about managing this business. She’s really evolved. She’s been open to learning and picking up the skills she needed.” That transition is essential, he says, for a founder to become a successful CEO.

Shop Girls guest, Mercedes Austin founder of Mercury Mosaics joins in studio!

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The Andelin Team welcomes back Mercedes Austin, owner and founder of Mercury Mosaics to chat about running a small business in Minneapolis, the power of hard work, and why we should all downsize our lives.The group then reminisces about winters of our youth, including the then ubiquitous 'orange' sleds. Kids will be kids, including some dangerous escapades building a steep, artificial hill within the city confines. But we lived to tell the tale...Learn more about Mercury Mosaics.Learn more about the Andelin App, the newest way to preserve, prepare and share your life legacy. Curate the precious stories surrounding the people, places, events and treasured objects in your life.Want to get in touch? Contact us at info@andelin.app.