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In this episode, Adam Weil chats with Dave Miller, founder of Design Citizen, about how AI, shifting team dynamics, and burnout are reshaping the design industry. Dave looks back on the 2023-2024 tech layoffs that hit designers hard and AI's disruptive rise, and stresses the need for continuous learning and experimentation.
In this episode, Ross Clugston, former C-level exec at Design Bridge and Partners, gets real about building lean, purpose-driven agencies that cut the fluff and focus on what matters: bold ideas, strong relationships, and meaningful work.
In this podcast episode, Creative Director Dust LeBlanc of Locomotive discusses the evolving landscape of digital agencies, highlighting how AI tools have helped streamline strategy development and content creation. He shares insights on why smaller, agile agencies are becoming the future, as they can pivot quickly and collaborate efficiently. Dust also walks us through Locomotive's rapid website development for an electric RV startup, showcasing how a lean team adapted to tight deadlines and evolving brand elements. He emphasizes the importance of content in web design and how strategic partnerships with content-focused agencies enhance Locomotive’s capabilities.
In this episode of the Pixel Perfect Podcast, Adam Weil interviews Marcel Petitpas, CEO and co-founder of Parakeeto, about agency profitability. Marcel shares his journey from running a small agency in 2015-2016 with low margins in real estate virtual tours to founding Parakeeto to help agencies improve profitability. He explains that many agencies struggle due to outdated views treating profitability as solely a finance issue. Marcel highlights the importance of four key data sets: finance, people, project, and time tracking. Marcel concludes by emphasizing specialization, collaboration, and proper sequencing in profitability management.
This time, Adam chats with Karl Sakas, an executive coach who has worked with hundreds of agencies worldwide to help them grow without the stress. Karl shares straightforward tips on lead generation, effectively leveraging AI, and making events work for your agency. Whether you're scaling up or simply looking for ways to run things more smoothly, this episode is packed with practical advice.
Join Adam as he sits down with Jason Swenk, who turned his digital agency into a $30 million success. Jason opens up about the ups and downs of agency life, from starting out by accident to mastering the art of growth. He shares actionable strategies for scaling your business effectively, the importance of building a solid team, and some surprising lessons from his pilot training.
Join Adam Weil as he chats with Bill Kenney, CEO of Focus Lab, about the real-world magic of branding. They touch on everything from starting out in Georgia to nailing big-name clients, building a team that clicks, and how AI is shaking up the design scene. Bill brings a down-to-earth take on why branding isn't just business—it's personal.
Join Adam and Guillaume Hamon, CEO of REJOUICE, in an engaging conversation about changing the design industry. Hear about Guillaume's transition from finance to leading design efforts and how he's helped startups like Rivian and Oura Ring set industry standards. Explore REJOUICE's focus on quality, global talent, and a unique profit-sharing model.
Join the dynamic duo, Andy Boyden and Jerry Youngblutt, as they unveil their secret to success: the powerful "body and soul process." From their competitive art school days to revolutionizing the industry with their ROI-focused mindset, Andy and Jerry's journey is filled with triumphs, surprises, and game-changing insights.
Sun Yi discusses his exploration of personal branding and the shortcomings of conventional education. He highlights the power of self-learning and shares invaluable life lessons learned from his enemies. Sun Yi discusses the importance of self-awareness, motivation, and culture. He also tackles the misconception that selling oneself is solely a communication issue.
Join us as Adam talks with Stanley Hainsworth, a corporate trailblazer turned branding expert, as he shares his secrets to forging powerful emotional connections with consumers and explains why he believes acting is the ultimate training ground for building successful brands.
Join Adam as he meets with marketing expert Amy Balliet to explore her unique approach to marketing strategies for designers, her experience as a LinkedIn Instructor, and her valuable insights on how to bridge the gap between designers and marketers to produce exceptional work.
Get ready for an insightful conversation with Dava Guthmiller, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Noise 13. She'll share her experiences creating sustainable, diverse, and empathetic projects and her quest to make the invisible visible.
Are you ready to learn from one of the tech industry's top leaders? In this episode, Adam sits down with Rob Leonard. He explains why continuous learning and having a "beginner's mind-an open and curious approach-allows you to identify opportunities and stay ahead of the curve.
On this podcast episode, Adam sits down with Greg Bellinger, the founder of White Rabbit Group, to discuss the key elements of the company's success, such as building a human-centered culture, creating long-lasting partnerships, and developing a value proposition that aligns with the current world.
