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Choosing an Agency Niche with Joseph Szala of Vigor
4 Oct 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about Vigor’s start working with smaller brands, Joseph’s decision to put all his energy into the agency, and choosing a niche.
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Agency Focus with Nate Wheeler of weCreate
27 Sep 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about Nate’s natural decision to start a business, his first business venture, and weCreate’s focus on B2B and manufacturing.
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Defined Focus with Matt Schwartz of Constructive
20 Sep 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about Matt’s hands-on role when starting Constructive, the agency’s defined focus on nonprofits, and performative work in the nonprofit sector.
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Agency Iterations with John Scheer of Herman-Scheer
13 Sep 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about how John met his Co-Founder, Chapin, his quick start in the agency world, and the different iterations of Herman-Scheer.
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Doing Good in Business with Justin Ahrens of Rule29
2 Sep 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about what took Justin down the B Corp path, his college design story, and the importance of doing good in business.
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Being Bold in Your Career with Chip Sheean of Theory SF
30 Aug 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about Chip's mom’s determination to get him into university, being bold in your career, and his journey to excel in graphic design.
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Transitioning to Leadership with Drew Patrick of Skidmore Studio
22 Aug 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about the realities of Drew starting his career in accounting, Skidmore’s change in focus with each change in ownership, and Drew’s transition to leadership.
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The Potential of a Brand Name with Mike Carr NameStormers
15 Aug 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about the NameStormers’ history, the potential of brand names, and the emotional & interpersonal aspect of naming.
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Perseverance Paying Off with Tim Stiefler of Unusual
9 Aug 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about Tim’s range of eclectic jobs before landing in the agency world, perseverance paying off for him, and Unusual’s evolution.
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The Importance of Process with Laurel Sutton of Catchword
26 Jul 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about the steep learning curve in the naming industry, the importance of process, and burn out in the tech industry.
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True Success with Catherine Clark & Paul McDowall of clarkmcdowall
19 Jul 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about clarkmcdowall’s first storefront, what success really looks like, and the changes Catherine and Paul have made to the agency.
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The Importance of Names with Jay Jurisich of Zinzin
12 Jul 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about Jay's fascination with words, where the name “Zinzin” came from, and how he got his naming start with kittens.
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Philosophy of Naming with Scott Milano of Tanj
5 Jul 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about how philosophy applies to naming, what led Scott to Japan, and the story behind naming the Wii console.
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The Power of Saying No with Fabian Geyrhalter of FINIEN
28 Jun 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about Fabian’s transition from Europe to California, the power of saying no, and why he’s choosing to keep FINIEN small.
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JM - Christopher Handy - F2 220607
9 Jun 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about how Chris went from law to Engine Shop CEO, staying connected with people through storytelling, and why he jumped into the agency world.
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Driveway Art Galleries with Troy Curtis Kreiner of Silk Studio
31 May 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
Driveway Art Galleries with Troy Curtis Kreiner of Silk Studio by Soshal, an agency that builds digital products, designs brands, and launches marketing campaigns. Also polite Canadians.
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The Power of Giving with Phil Davis of Tungsten Branding
24 May 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about how Phil’s journalism teacher pushed him to go into marketing, his decision to sell Octane (his first agency), and the power of giving.
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Agencies and Surf Brands with Nathan Harris of Album Agency
17 May 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about the evolution of the agency and surf brand, COVID’s impact on the agency, and Album Surf’s growth over the last couple years.
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Graphic Design & Writing with Emma Stratton of Punchy
10 May 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about Emma’s pull between being a graphic designer and a writer, what’s next with the agency, and how teaching is in her future.
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Using Your Edge to Your Advantage with Sunny Bonnell of Motto
2 May 2022· Journey Map, a community of techies, designers and entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for tacos
In this episode, we talk about the importance of representation in business, using your traits to make an impact on your career, and how a blender inspired her book, Rare Breed.
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Episodes

Choosing an Agency Niche with Joseph Szala of Vigor

Agency Focus with Nate Wheeler of weCreate

Defined Focus with Matt Schwartz of Constructive

Agency Iterations with John Scheer of Herman-Scheer

Doing Good in Business with Justin Ahrens of Rule29

Being Bold in Your Career with Chip Sheean of Theory SF

Transitioning to Leadership with Drew Patrick of Skidmore Studio

The Potential of a Brand Name with Mike Carr NameStormers

Perseverance Paying Off with Tim Stiefler of Unusual

The Importance of Process with Laurel Sutton of Catchword

True Success with Catherine Clark & Paul McDowall of clarkmcdowall

The Importance of Names with Jay Jurisich of Zinzin

Philosophy of Naming with Scott Milano of Tanj

The Power of Saying No with Fabian Geyrhalter of FINIEN

JM - Christopher Handy - F2 220607

Driveway Art Galleries with Troy Curtis Kreiner of Silk Studio

The Power of Giving with Phil Davis of Tungsten Branding

Agencies and Surf Brands with Nathan Harris of Album Agency

Graphic Design & Writing with Emma Stratton of Punchy

Using Your Edge to Your Advantage with Sunny Bonnell of Motto