Are you running a Franken-Brand? A quick, inexpensive logo here. And then someone a few months later tries to write the brand strategy. And then another junior hire adds in graphics and you don’t even know where they came from. Suddenly, you have this brand that is cobbled together, and no one on the team is feeling compelled.
In part two of today’s Free Tim ... Show More
Feb 2024
363: 🌈 Taking a Quiet Sabbatical and Pausing the Podcasts — For Now . . .
As I round the corner into this ninth year of podcasting and after over 700 episodes, today I’m announcing a pause for both shows. Listen in to hear what factors helped me reach this decision across time, money, energy, depressing industry articles, the pace of both shows’ growth ... Show More
20m 55s
Feb 2024
362: Setting Creative Intentions Instead of Expectations with James McCrae
“Expectations are the enemy to the creative process. Sometimes you have to let go of the known to see the unknown.” Today I’m speaking with James McCrae, an author, poet, and meme artist based in Austin, Texas. He is the founder of 🌻 Sunflower Club, a global school and community ... Show More
33m 36s
Feb 2024
361: On Decision Engineering and Evaluating Quality instead of Outcomes with Michelle Florendo
Good decision-making is not about omniscience or clairvoyance—it's more about resilience, according to today’s guest, decision engineer Michelle Florendo. “Decision-making is harder than ever before, and it's not your fault,” Michelle says. “People feel like they ‘should just kno ... Show More
34m 23s
Jul 2024
How to Get Unstuck: Do This to Create the Future You Want
<p>Today’s episode is a roadmap for reaching your potential. </p><p>If you are feeling stuck in a rut, behind in life, or just a little bored by your life, this episode is for you. </p><p>There are a few simple steps you can take to quickly get unstuck – and it’s easier than you ... Show More
55m 25s
Oct 2025
It’s Fun Being Hot (and Talented): How to Stay Confident, Creative & Uncopyable Online w/ Poster Journal
<p>You might not know his name, but you’ve definitely shared his quotes.</p><p>In this episode, I’m sitting down with Poster Journal, the anonymous creator behind the viral “I say what you’re thinking” quote posts that have taken over the internet. </p><p>If you’ve ever wondered ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 2025
Rich Roll on Mastering Pain, Overcoming Addiction & Living With Purpose (Fan Fav)
This is a fan fav episode. Are there times when we can get a better result by letting go? What role does pain tolerance play in addiction? Is a plant-based diet really that restrictive? For endurance athlete, author, and podcaster Rich Roll, these kinds of questions are just the ... Show More
1h 40m
Jun 2022
Ep 72 - Tara Leigh Cobble: Navigating Change, Overcoming Intimidation, and Why Your Talent Doesn’t Always = Your Calling
<p>Imagine having the world sing your praises, celebrate your talent and anticipate your next big thing – all while deep inside down knowing just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you’re being called to it. That’s the real life tension this week’s guest found themself ... Show More
29m 10s