Sometimes it’s easier to know what to do in a creative presentation when you already know what not to do. So here’s a podcast on how to NOT deliver feedback. And why bad feedback is so damaging to the creative process. No judgments. No shame. Just some good insights to pass along from years inContinue reading "21. The Bad Feedback Episode."
Aug 24, 2022
30 min
In the second half of our discussion, Doug talks about the economics surrounding photography and some of the benefits of working with real professionals. See Doug’s Work at douglaslevy.com or on Instagram at @douglevy
Aug 17, 2022
29 min
As a client, you may someday need to motivate creative folks to do better work or take on a larger challenge. This podcast will help you understand what motivates creative people and what demotivates them as well.
Aug 10, 2022
18 min
In part one of this interview, Doug and I discuss the red flags of working with clients on new photo projects and the skills Doug has gained by being a professional baseball umpire that he applies to his work in photography, daily. Hint: Very few people boo Doug or throw popcorn at him at workContinue reading "Episode 18: Interview with Doug Levy, Photographer"
Aug 3, 2022
30 min
How many issues do you have to work on to improve the relationship you have with your creative service firm? This quiz will help you figure that out. Have a paper and pencil ready (unless you’re driving) and follow along.
Jul 27, 2022
28 min
JR and I go way back and his perspective is super valuable for the clienting podcast. He started out on the account side, so he has worked with both clients and creatives. Then he (somewhat unexpectedly) moved west to follow a dream and ended up working his way up the ladder at Papa Murphy’s Pizza,Continue reading "16. John-Ryan (JR) Foster Interview"
Jul 20, 2022
31 min
Jane has a rich and varied career working on both the agency and the client-side. She’s one of the most knowledgeable and insightful creatives I know. In this episode, we talk about the difference between agency and client-side work, great client experiences, creating in-house agencies, costs, and more.
Jul 13, 2022
33 min
I’m on vacation this week so I’m providing a repeat episode of a previous interview we did with Tim Brunelle of Land-O-Lakes. Thanks and enjoy.
Jul 6, 2022
34 min
Before you can select an agency, you need to know and acknowledge a few key things about yourself. Not just about the capabilities you want, although that’s important. But it’s also about the way you work and how your brand operates and what is really critical to your business. Transcript: Oh, Hey, Hey, you’re probablyContinue reading "13. Know thyself."
Jun 29, 2022
31 sec
To understand our relationship with one another, it helps to get a handle on how we are the same but also how we differ. This podcast explores the way clients differ in key ways from creative folks. Ways that make a huge impact on the work we do together. Transcript: Hey there, you know, aContinue reading "12. The key differences: clients and creatives."
Jun 22, 2022
32 min