Creatives
Deep work for creatives, and how to interact with management.
Straight up, this is a POV from the creative side. This has been 10+ years of trail and error. This works for me, as a creative who also is an entrepreneur. I run an agency, I also want to allot as MUCH time as possible to the act of creating work. But… Let’s be real:…
Read MoreFrom Corporate Chains to Sandwich Dreams
Introduction What happens when you find yourself sitting in a glass tower during a pandemic, questioning everything about your life? For Jimmy, it meant rethinking his career, confronting personal demons, and embarking on a journey toward happiness and self-discovery. In this episode of the podcast, Jimmy shares his raw and inspiring story—one of fear, courage,…
Read MoreMaking the hard choices.
I want to start this blog post by saying, this is going to get a bit personal. Creating something new comes with a ton of different “learning experiences”. Mine came in the form of learning to run a business vs run in a business. Back in 2022 I made a specific choice: I’m going to…
Read MoreHow to market your small business.
Hey there, Ash here. I’ve been in the marketing world for close to 2 decades now. During that time the rise of social media happened. The decline of TV, Radio & Newspapers happened. Marketing is the core problem many businesses don’t want to address. Here’s how to market your small business, simply and quickly with…
Read MoreHow One Viral Video Skyrocketed XXL Scrunchie’s YouTube Growth
FIRST OFF, if you came here for Bruce Hijacking the podcast goto 5:07 (YW). In the world of social media, going viral is often seen as the ultimate achievement. For Tina, the founder of XXL Scrunchie, one viral video not only transformed her YouTube presence but also opened doors she never imagined. Lets check…
Read MorePeople connect with people
You’re doing it wrong, Friday thoughts I’ve been noticing a trend online recently. People are building brands in a strange way. Larger brands (corporate level) are this way because for the most part there’s too many parts that make it who it is. You don’t buy Nike shoes from John Donahoe you buy the swoosh.…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence, creativity & the future of art
As technology continues to advance, many people are wondering how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect the creative industry. While some may be concerned that AI could replace human creativity, let’s be real – AI is just a tool that we can use to enhance our work. It’s not going to steal our jobs, at least…
Read MoreEnd of year recap
It’s been a busy year this year. From directing live action commercials to CGI Tv spots we’ve been a happy crew of creatives. HUGE shout out to my team, who are badasses and I’m humbled to work with. Can’t wait to see what 2023 holds. Here’s some running thoughts to cap this year. Build a…
Read MoreQuiet quitting
Quiet quitting, is a term that has been rattled off after a massive section of the worlds workforce. The term alludes to employees, no longer following the beat of the drum. It brings to mind thoughts of people, tired, ambling through the office, ensuring their time isn’t well spent. How many of you feel this…
Read MoreSHAKUBUKU
Its the swift spiritual kick to the head that alters your reality forever I’m nervous with every post I write, video or record. I feel insecure, and continuously wonder “who am I to [act] like an expert”? The simple fact of the matter is I’m very much a learner still, and a student. I haven’t…
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