What do you need to know to start and run a design business? We dug deep into the podcast archive to find and share this episode. Even though this conversation is almost four years old, the concepts Chris shares in it are timeless. If you’re thinking about starting up your own creative business, or rethinking the one you have, then don’t sleep on this one. T ... Show More
Sep 9
Why AI Can't Teach Taste w/ Brooke Hopper | Ep 450
Brooke Hopper is Adobe’s first Senior Principal Designer, and one of the people building Firefly from the inside. She tells Chris why Adobe licenses every image it trains on and pays the artists behind it, why she still gets bad results out of the tool she helped build, and why s ... Show More
25m 45s
Sep 2
Know When to Quit w/ John Lee | Ep 449
John Lee went from selling prawn crackers and used game cartridges as a teenager to closing property deals with none of his own money, and eventually building a career across real estate, sales training, social media, and AI. In this conversation, Chris Do and John break down WII ... Show More
27m 22s
Aug 26
Scaling A Solo Creative Business w/ Matt Essam | Ep 448
Matt Essam, author of The Creative Studio Roadmap, joins Chris Do for a live episode recorded in front of a studio audience to break down the pillars of turning a solo creative business into one that scales: differentiation, communication, and delivery. Chris and Matt pull audien ... Show More
44m 18s
Jun 2022
Creating Startup Ideas (Classic)
In this episode, I talk about how to think of startup ideas and cultivating the mindset of a business brainstormer. And if you're interested in hearing more about the formation and growth of Notarize, check out my previous episode, What to Learn from a Business That 10x'd in 5 Qu ... Show More
12m 18s
Oct 2021
How to Start Building #5: How the Brew Raised Money (Classic)
In this classic episode, I talk about how we raised money for Morning Brew and how you should think about funding your business. Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@mornin ... Show More
12m 22s
Jun 2024
549:Creating a Brand that Connects with People with Kasey Johnson & Regan Nix of Blue Pencil Collective
In this engaging podcast episode, Regan and Kasey share their journey from novices to successful business owners. They discuss their learning experiences, the challenges they faced, and the importance of trust in their partnership. The conversation delves into their unique approa ... Show More
46m 6s