Steve Griggs · April 2, 2024

Podcast: Creativity: Uncovered
April 2, 2024 · 41 min
With a career spanning 40+ years, Steve Griggs has certainly refined his creative process. As New York’s premier landscape designer, Steve flexes his creativity and imagination every day to deliver beautiful, functional and livable spaces for his clients. Steve joins me on…
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Steve Griggs: Transforming New York Homes into Luxury Dreamscapes, Author & Entrepreneur
228% Three-year revenue growth#1 Amazon Straight Dirt bestsellerSince 1985 Landscape design and build2× INC 5000 honouree
Steve Griggs is not your average designer; he's a visionary who transforms ordinary outdoor spaces into extraordinary masterpieces. With decades of experience and a discerning eye for detail, Steve has become New York's premier landscape designer, elevating homes, luxury communities, and urban spaces to new heights.
Steve's accolades extend beyond his design prowess. He is a two-time recipient of the INC 5000 award, a testament to the rapid growth and impact of his business. Steve's journey is a testament to his passion and dedication. He started with a wheelbarrow, working tirelessly to build his business from the ground up. Today, he's the go-to expert for landscape design, swimming pools, and outdoor entertaining spaces.
One of Steve's remarkable qualities is his approach to design. He doesn't impose cookie-cutter designs; instead, he collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique vision. His work extends beyond traditional landscapes to reinventing and renovating urban spaces, as well as designing luxury homes and communities.
As a bestselling author of "Straight Dirt: New York City’s Premier Designer Tells It Like It Is," Steve shares insider secrets on working effectively with landscape designers and contractors. His no-nonsense approach ensures clients get results that go beyond their expectations.
Steve's been recognised by numerous media outlets, including Forbes, Business Insider, and The Wall Street Journal.
With a career spanning 40+ years,Steve Griggshas certainly refined his creative process. As New York's premier landscape designer, Steve flexes his creativity and imagination every day to deliver beautiful, functional and livable spaces for his clients.
Steve joins me on Creativity: Uncovered to share more about his process and how he remains inspired after nearly half a decade in the field.
Tune in to hear about:
How Steve got into landscape design
Why he calls himself a landscape artist
His process for bringing a client's vision to life
Some tips for getting (and remaining) on the same page with your clients
Why he emphasises lifestyle design
How he stays motivated and creatively inspired
How his process has evolved throughout his career
Happy listening!
xo Abi
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