Douglas Davis was the kid who was drawing when the teacher was lecturing, creating when others were just coasting. With the help of a nurturing mother, and a lot of talent and hustle, Douglas worked his way into a design career, but always wanted more. He had spent a lot of his life creating, but came to a point where he wanted to explore the business side, ... Show More
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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
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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
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How-To Build a Thriving Graphic Design Business & Community using CropCon's Founder, Matt Dawson's Key Strategies
<p>Think juggling a full-time Graphic Design job, a side gig, and a family is tough? Try doing all that while building one of the hottest Graphic design conferences in the U.S.! <br/><br/>This week, on <em>The Angry Designer Podcast</em>, we sit down with Matt Dawson—founder of C ... Show More
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Strategies for Personal and Career Growth
<p>Welcome back! In this episode, we dive deep into the art of creativity and how to foster it in dynamic environments like social media and agency life. I talk about the importance of staying connected, adapting through change, and understanding the "why" behind every piece of c ... Show More
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The Chris Do Playbook: How to Think, Design, & Lead Like an Introvert
<p>What makes a creative truly unstoppable? Is it laser-sharp focus, an unrelenting drive, or the ability to embrace vulnerability in a world obsessed with perfection? Chris Do has built his empire by mastering all three.<br/><br/>In this episode, we sit down with the one and onl ... Show More
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Office Hours: The Creator Economy, Planning Your Exit Strategy as a Business Owner, and Scott’s Sources of Inspiration
Scott gives his thoughts on the creator economy, specifically the tension that exists between social media and old media and what the future holds for the sector. He then advises a single mother who wants to move on from her small business. He wraps up with a conversation on his ... Show More
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Decisions That Made Me: Julian Douglas (VCCP, Global CEO)
When do you start that side hustle you've always talked about doing? What if it gets you fired from work? And even if you do leave, make your success and build your hustle into a successful business, can you ever decide to step away and go back to your career? Julian Douglas, glo ... Show More
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