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Nov 2024
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Ep. 229-GUEST: HOW to become MORE CREATI...

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In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Russ Perry, CEO and founder of Design Pickle, about applied creativity and innovative approaches to problem-solving in business and personal life. They discuss how to incorporate creativity into various aspects of life, practical examples, and the importance of balancing professional expertise with encouraging creativity in others.

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Best Moments:

(01:32) Russ Perry's journey to founding Design Pickle

(04:46) The concept of "piggyback design" and its application in business

(08:10) Applied creativity and its importance in various aspects of life

(11:29) Practical examples of applied creativity, including the "Sabbath box" experiment

(14:38) Implementing creativity on a quarterly basis in different life areas

(16:52) Balancing professional expertise with encouraging children's creativity

(19:55) Resources for connecting with Russ Perry and learning more about applied creativity

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Guest Bio:

Russ Perry is the CEO and founder of Design Pickle, the world's largest subscription creative service. With over 2,000,000 designs delivered, Design Pickle has been featured on the Inc. 5000 list for several consecutive years. Russ is passionate about problem-solving and applying creativity to various aspects of life and business. He hosts the Jar of Genius podcast and is dedicated to helping businesses and individuals unlock their creative potential. A speaker, sci-fi and D&D enthusiast, Russ combines his expertise in people and technology to help leaders scale without losing their minds.

Russ' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russperry/
Russ' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russperry/

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