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  • From Burnout to Legacy: Building a Design Business That Actually Works

    From Burnout to Legacy: Building a Design Business That Actually Works
    Mar 5 2026

    #12 What does it really take to build a successful design business?

    In this episode of The Blue Couch, Michael shares the raw story behind building MR — from starting in a garage, losing a mentor to leukemia, burning out from rapid growth, and learning the hard truth about saying no.

    Check out JMH Design here...

    https://jmhdesigns.au/

    Check out MR Building Design here...

    https://www.michaelandruysch.com.au/

    Check Out the Blue Couch Podcast on youtube here...

    https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlueCouchPodcast
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    1 hr and 32 mins