Design – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com Save time with your high-quality podcast Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:47:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-MaxPodcasting_favicon_gold-32x32.png Design – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com 32 32 Emily Vaca – Wild Business Growth Podcast #299: Designer Inflatable Pool, MINNIDIP Founder https://maxpodcasting.com/emily-vaca/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:47:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=9301 Make a splash. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Emily Vaca. Emily is the Founder and CEO of MINNIDIP. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 299: Emily Vaca – Designer Inflatable Pool, MINNIDIP Founder

Emily Vaca, the Founder and CEO of MINNIDIP, joins the show to share her journey from living and breathing design to creating the original designer inflatable pool. Hear how to find a manufacturer for your product, perfect your R&D process, get distribution in major retailers, the most beautiful sight from a Chicago roof deck, and some zingers from the Queen of Puns. This episode covers everything from one-liners to Little Italy. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What gets Emily inspired about design
  • How did MINNIDIP get distribution in Target
  • What is RF Welding
  • How often does Emily make puns at work
  • What is a Balloon Garland
  • Where is Emily from in St. Louis
  • What’s her favorite pun of all time
  • Is it pronounced gyro or gyro

Connect with Emily at MINNIDIP.com and on Instagram @MINNIDIP and @ShopLaVaca.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

  • Intro & Design
SquadShot Emily Vaca
Va-ca! Va-ca!
  • The MINNIDIP Story
    • [9:56] Where did the idea for MINNIDIP come from
    • [10:51] Stock Tank
    • [14:05] How do you find a manufacturer for a new product
    • [14:18] IP (Intellectual Property)
    • [15:55] NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
    • [16:45] Got her
    • [17:03] What is RF Welding
    • [17:28] MINNIDIP.com
    • [18:01] What’s the R&D (Research & Development) process for MINNIDIP
    • [20:25] What is a Balloon Garland
    • [21:47] Who knows
    • [22:51] Let’s goooooooo
    • [23:19] How did MINNIDIP get distribution in Target
    • [25:08] Technology (Tech)
    • [27:04] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Emily
    • [27:05] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • [27:07] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement ’23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at MaxPodcasting.com/PM23
Emily Vaca MINNIDIP
Chi-Town MINNIDIP
  • The Punusual
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [31:45] What MINNIDIP SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) would Emily keep at her home
    • [33:32] That rhymes
    • [34:00] Where is Emily from in St. Louis
    • [34:15] How is the St. Louis-Chicago sports rivalry
    • [35:02] Is it pronounced gyro or gyro
    • [35:36] What’s the most beautiful sight from a Chicago roof deck
    • [37:02] Connect with Emily at MINNIDIP.com and on Instagram @MINNIDIP and @ShopLaVaca
    • [37:44] What are Emily’s Final Thoughts
    • [38:23] Follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [38:32] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Emily
    • [38:51] Check out the Wild Business Growth podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [38:54] Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and Threads @MaxBranstetter and TikTok @WildBusinessGrowth
    • [38:58] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [39:03] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Emily Vaca - Wild Business Growth Podcast #299: Designer Inflatable Pool, MINNIDIP Founder

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Emily Vaca on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And go MINNIDIP-ing with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Hilah Stahl – Wild Business Growth Podcast #294: Interior Design Producer, Co-Founder of Spoak https://maxpodcasting.com/hilah-stahl/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:47:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=9104 Be a category definer. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Hilah Stahl. Hilah is the Co-Founder and CEO of Spoak. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 294: Hilah Stahl – Interior Design Producer, Co-Founder of Spoak

Hilah Stahl, the Co-Founder and CEO of Spoak, joins the show to share her journey from working on bizarre reality TV shows to creating the easy online platform for interior design. Hear how to build software in a new category, identify the personas of your customers, recognize when to stop, load the dishwasher like Tetris, and the secret to making delicious maple syrup. This episode covers everything from interior design to The Devil Wears Prada. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What does a Production Coordinator do
  • Where did Hilah’s passion for interior design come from
  • How did she start Spoak at her wedding
  • What’s a big challenge she overcame in the business
  • How do you grow your user base
  • Where did the name Spoak come from
  • Eminem lyrics
  • That one tapas place in Barcelona

Connect with Hilah at Spoak.com, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram @HilahsThings and @Spoak.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

SquadShot Hilah Stahl
Spoak it into existence
  • The Spoak Story
    • [8:53] Econ (Economics)
    • [9:18] Startup
    • [9:35] Tech (Technology)
    • [9:57] GILT
    • [10:05] BONOBOS (foreshadowing)
    • [12:37] Entrepreneurs
    • [12:45] How do you build software in a new space
    • [13:12] MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
    • [13:18] John Kenny
    • [13:48] How did Hilah start Spoak at her wedding
    • [15:01] Regis Philbin
    • [15:09] Stephen Lease – Wild Business Growth podcast #291: Sunglasses Spirit Animal, Co-Founder of goodr
    • [15:47] Mount Everest
    • [16:18] What’s a big challenge Hilah overcame in the business
    • [16:37] Bootstrapping
    • [16:49] Revenue
    • [17:15] Budget
    • [18:27] A Beautiful Mind
    • [18:51] Berlin, Germany
    • [20:11] What is Spoak’s main differentiator
    • [20:18] What just happened
    • [22:18] KPI (Key Performance Indicator)
    • [22:28] What’s a tweak Hilah made that got positive feedback from her customers
    • [25:35] Catergory
    • [25:46] How do you find the key personas of your target customer
    • [26:35] ANTHROPOLOGIE
    • [27:50] How do you grow your user base
    • [27:55] Isalyn Connell
    • [28:47] Social Media
    • [29:05] SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Google
    • [29:28] Stahl like Bathroom Stall
    • [29:35] Where did the name Spoak come from
    • [30:02] So many puns we Spoak of
    • [30:29] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Hilah
    • [30:30] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • [31:18] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement ’23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at MaxPodcasting.com/PM23
Spoak Hilah Stahl
This is what she Spoak of
Hilah Stahl - Wild Business Growth Podcast #294: Interior Design Producer, Co-Founder of Spoak

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Hilah Stahl on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And Spoak it up with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Sam Rosen – Wild Business Growth Podcast #287: Coworking Space Pioneer, Co-Founder of Deskpass https://maxpodcasting.com/sam-rosen/ Wed, 15 May 2024 09:12:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=8859 Turn the on/off light switch into a dimmer. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Sam Rosen. Sam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Deskpass. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 287: Sam Rosen – Coworking Space Pioneer, Co-Founder of Deskpass

Sam Rosen, the Co-Founder and CEO of Deskpass, joins the show to share his journey from starting a rollerblading delivery service growing up to making coworking spaces easier to reserve than ever. Hear how he started the first coworking space in Chicago, the most creative coworking spaces, how to manage thousands of customers, his favorite lessons from his creative parents, and the best things to do in the Chicago River. This episode covers everything from beat poetry to Grace and Frankie. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What other businesses did Sam start growing up
  • Pure Truth: New Edition by Sam Rosen
  • What were the early days of coworking like
  • How do you start a coworking space
  • Thumbs up!
  • What’s the story behind Sam’s mom’s paintings
  • That’s why you ask 1 question at a time, Max
  • A triple entendre

Connect with Sam at SammyRosen.com and Deskpass.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Thumbs up!
When you forget to turn Reactions off
Deskpass
Sam Rosen - Wild Business Growth Podcast #287: Coworking Space Pioneer, Co-Founder of Deskpass

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Sam Rosen on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And become rock out on Deskpass with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Clement Mok – Wild Business Growth Podcast #268: First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer https://maxpodcasting.com/clement-mok/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 03:48:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=8144 Where could you benefit from diving into a new space before the majority of people have? That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Clement Mok. Clement is a Legendary Designer and Serial Entrepreneur. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 268: Clement Mok – First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer

Clement Mok, the Legendary Designer and Serial Entrepreneur, joins the show to share his journey from the early days of Apple to disrupting image libraries, web design, and restaurants. Hear his top lessons from Apple, how to attack complex problems, why you should ask why, what SUGARFISH and other top restaurants do best, and the most unique food he’s tried. This episode covers everything from stock photos to sushi. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • How did Clement work on links before the Internet existed
  • Why did he get into the restaurant industry
  • How did he start the first royalty-free image library
  • Do different types of restaurants operate differently
  • How did Clement get into the digital design space
  • What’s the biggest adjustment moving from NYC to California
  • Jersey Diners
  • What’s the biggest lesson Clement learned working with Steve Jobs

Connect with Clement at ClementMok.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Clement Mok - Wild Business Growth Podcast #268 First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer
Behind-the-scenes with Clement
Clement Mok SUGARFISH
SUGARFISH
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [30:43] What are Clement’s Final Thoughts
    • [31:02] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [31:24] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [31:26] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [31:28] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [31:32] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Clement Mok - Wild Business Growth Podcast #268: First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Clement Mok on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And try out SUGARFISH while you’re at it. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Sheryl McLean – Wild Business Growth Podcast #264: Interior Design Inspirer, Founder of McLean & Tircuit https://maxpodcasting.com/sheryl-mclean/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:35:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=8019 Do what you love to do. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Sheryl McLean. Sheryl is the President and Creative Director of McLean & Tircuit. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 264: Sheryl McLean – Interior Design Inspirer, Founder of McLean & Tircuit

Sheryl McLean, the President and Creative Director of McLean & Tircuit, joins the show to share her journey from international flight attendant to building the award-winning interior design firm. Hear what to look for in a business coach, what to do if you’re too busy, how to have a Day of Inspiration, the best food in New Orleans, and Sheryl’s most memorable story from the friendly skies. This episode covers everything from Ray Romano to customer service. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What made Sheryl want to be an international flight attendant
  • How did she go from flight attendant to interior designer
  • What does Tircuit mean
  • Why does unplugging and doing something fun help inspire creativity
  • What’s the best thing Sheryl’s learned from a business coach
  • How do you use a journal
  • What are Sheryl’s favorite design projects to work on
  • Do you ever get used to your ears popping on flights

Connect with Sheryl at McLeanAndTircuit.com, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram @McLeanTircuitDesigns.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Sheryl McLean - Wild Business Growth Podcast #264: Interior Design Inspirer, Founder of McLean & Tircuit
McLean & Tircuit & Branstetter
Sheryl McLean - Wild Business Growth Podcast #264: Interior Design Inspirer, Founder of McLean & Tircuit
Sheryl’s boutique
  • The Unusual
    • [36:02] What’s a Weird Talent Sheryl has
    • [36:53] Retirement
    • [37:34] What’s a quirk Sheryl has
    • [38:59] What’s her biggest pet peeve
    • [39:12] Shoutout, Dana!
    • [39:27] Road Rage
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [47:00] What are Sheryl’s Final Thoughts
    • [47:51] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [48:05] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [48:12] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [48:19] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [48:23] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Sheryl McLean - Wild Business Growth Podcast #264: Interior Design Inspirer, Founder of McLean & Tircuit

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Sheryl McLean on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And go on a Day of Inspiration together. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Robert Brunner – Wild Business Growth Podcast #255: Beats by Dre Designer, Founder of Ammunition https://maxpodcasting.com/robert-brunner/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:58:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7735 How did Beats by Dre and Apple become the design behemoths they are today? That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Robert Brunner. Robert is the Chief Designer of Beats by Dre and Founder of Ammunition. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 255: Robert Brunner – Beats by Dre Designer, Founder of Ammunition

Robert Brunner, the Chief Designer of Beats by Dre and Founder of Ammunition, joins the show to share his journey from falling in love with industrial design to shaping design for Apple, Pentagram, Beats by Dre, and beyond. Hear his design principles, how Apple became what it is today, behind-the-scenes stories from Beats by Dre, his most memorable design projects, and what Dr. Dre goes by in the office. This episode covers everything from Jimmy Iovine to the Apple Lisa. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Did Robert always know he wanted to design for massive brands
  • What was the scene in his house like growing up
  • How did he start working for Apple
  • Could he tell Apple would become what it is today
  • How did he start working on Beats by Dre
  • Why did he go back to entrepreneurship with Ammunition
  • Does Beats by Dre really test new headphones with “In Da Club” by 50 Cent
  • Pharrell

Connect with Robert at AmmunitionGroup.com, on Instagram @RobertDBrunner and @AmmunitionGroup, and on LinkedIn.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Robert Brunner - Wild Business Growth Podcast #255: Beats by Dre Designer, Founder of Ammunition
Mayyyy have looked up what color shirt Robert often wears
Robert Brunner - Wild Business Growth Podcast #255: Beats by Dre Designer, Founder of Ammunition
Some of Robert’s work
Robert Brunner - Wild Business Growth Podcast #255: Beats by Dre Designer, Founder of Ammunition

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Robert Brunner on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And sketch all sorts of stuff with them while listening to “In Da Club.” Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Todd Radom – Wild Business Growth Podcast #202: Pro Sports Logo Designer, Branding All-Star https://maxpodcasting.com/todd-radom/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:10:13 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=5928 How do you design a logo that’s so impactful it can be stretched to the side of an arena – yet so simple, it can shrink down to the size of an avatar? That’s what this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Todd Radom, works with time and time again. Todd is a Designer, Sports Branding Expert, and Writer. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 202: Todd Radom – Pro Sports Logo Designer, Branding All-Star

Todd Radom, the Designer, Sports Branding Expert, and Writer, joins the show to share his journey from designing book covers to designing the logos for a Super Bowl, MLB and NBA All-Star Games, MLB teams, and Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league. Hear how to design a lasting logo, what makes a logo jump off the page, Todd’s approach for the Super Bowl XXXVIII logo, his favorite pro sports uniforms of all time, and the hardest thing in the world to draw. This episode covers everything from the Washington Nationals logo to top throwback uniforms. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What makes a visually-appealing book cover
  • How did Todd get into the sports design world
  • When did he get his first official pro sports client
  • How confident was he the MLB would be interested in his work
  • Does he ever interact with people in the wild wearing his logos
  • What’s different about creating logos for a brand new franchise vs. existing franchises
  • How do clients decide which design is the winner
  • Why do cartoon hands have 4 fingers

Connect with Todd at ToddRadom.com and Twitter and Instagram @ToddRadom.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Todd Radom - Wild Business Growth Podcast #202: Pro Sports Logo Designer, Branding All-Star
The Toddfather with the W
Todd Radom - Wild Business Growth Podcast #202: Pro Sports Logo Designer, Branding All-Star
Todd even has a fantastic logo himself
  • Inspiration & Creativity: People, Hobbies, and Resources
    • [37:56] Does Todd have any must-haves when designing a logo of any sort
    • [38:33] Humongous All-Stars
    • [39:27] And is so humble
    • [39:38] Is there a framework Todd typically goes with for pro sports logos
    • [40:03] Zoom
    • [41:07] Formula 1 (F1)
    • [43:12] Bart Simpson Chalkboard (Shoutout Nancy!)
    • [43:32] What makes something jump off the page at you
    • [44:17] How dare we
    • [44:28] How do clients decide which design is the winner
    • [45:43] How do you be and stay creative
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [56:07] What are Todd’s Final Thoughts
    • [56:37] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And 5 stars on Apple Podcasts & Spotify if you’re feeling super nice
    • [57:00] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on GoodPods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [57:04] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [57:07] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [57:11] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com (bottom of the page)
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Todd Radom - Wild Business Growth Podcast #202: Pro Sports Logo Designer, Branding All-Star

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Todd Radom on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And doodle some new sports logo ideas with them until 3am. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> David Brier – Wild Business Growth Podcast #177: Sarcastic Rebrander, Brand Intervention https://maxpodcasting.com/david-brier/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:46:19 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=5214 Sometimes you need a rebrand. Like, if your industry is booming and you’re falling behind. Or, if people have no idea what main service you provide. These warning signs are identified and torn to pieces by this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, David Brier. David is Google’s #1 Rebranding Expert and the Bestselling Author of Brand Intervention. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 177: David Brier – Sarcastic Rebrander, Brand Intervention

David Brier, Google’s #1 Rebranding Expert and Bestselling Author of Brand Intervention, joins the show to share his journey from defiant baby to top rebranding expert featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Adweek, and Inc. Hear the best time to rebrand, how to find your best differentiator, whether to change your logo, how to keep the optimism, and David turning into the Duluth Trading guy. This episode covers everything from horror movie sound effects to taking on more work. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • How did David develop his assertive voice
  • What element of design does he like the best
  • How do you get started on a brand intervention/rebrand
  • The Bullshit Competition
  • What’s the #1 thing you should not do when rebranding
  • How do you keep tremendous energy
  • Has David ever gone an entire day speaking like the Duluth Trading guy
  • What would be his special talent in a traveling circus

Connect with David at RisingAboveTheNoise.com and LinkedIn.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

David Brier - Wild Business Growth Podcast #177: Sarcastic Rebrander, Brand Intervention
Brand & Bran(d)stetter
David Brier - Wild Business Growth Podcast #177: Sarcastic Rebrander, Brand Intervention
  • Wild Business Shoutout of the Week
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [35:54] What was Daymond John‘s reaction to David asking him to write the foreword to his book
    • [36:38] Premature Reciprocation
    • [37:13] How do you create a top Alexa skill
    • [38:20] Recovering Typoholic
    • [38:56] Work Sans
    • [39:21] What would be David’s special talent in a traveling circus
    • [39:59] Connect with David at RisingAboveTheNoise.com and LinkedIn
    • [40:50] Benihana
    • [41:02] What are David’s Final Thoughts
    • [42:54] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on GoodPods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [42:57] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn at @MaxBranstetter
    • [43:00] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
David Brier - Wild Business Growth Podcast #177: Sarcastic Rebrander, Brand Intervention

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to David Brier on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And speak in the Duluth Trading voice for 2 weeks straight. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Dr. Willard Wigan MBE – Wild Business Growth Podcast #174: The World’s Greatest Micro-Sculptor https://maxpodcasting.com/willard-wigan/ https://maxpodcasting.com/willard-wigan/#comments Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:23:04 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=5134 The biggest impact can come from the smallest things. No one exemplifies this better than this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Dr. Willard Wigan MBE. Willard is The World’s Greatest Micro-Sculptor. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 174: Dr. Willard Wigan MBE – The World’s Greatest Micro-Sculptor

Dr. Willard Wigan MBE, The World’s Greatest Micro-Sculptor, joins the show to share his journey from being made fun of for having Autism and Dyslexia to setting Guinness World Records and receiving an MBE from the Queen for creating the tiniest masterpieces on the planet. Hear how he started creating micro-sculptures, kept going smaller and getting better, the turning point, stories behind his most memorable sculptures, and inspiration from his mom. This episode covers everything from newts to new chapters in sculpting. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Why did Willard run away from school
  • How’d he react to his mom telling him to go smaller
  • What was “the bestest”
  • Willard’s Dog Voice
  • What was the turning point for Willard
  • When was the first time he got praise for his art
  • A letter from Buckingham Palace
  • What message does Willard have for the world

Connect with Willard at WillardWiganMBE.com and on social media.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

Dr. Willard Wigan MBE Albert Einstein - Wild Business Growth Podcast #174: The World's Greatest Micro-Sculptor
Albert Einstein by Dr. Willard Wigan MBE
Dr. Willard Wigan MBE 4 Seasons - Wild Business Growth Podcast #174: The World's Greatest Micro-Sculptor
4 Seasons by Dr. Willard Wigan MBE
Dr. Willard Wigan MBE - Wild Business Growth Podcast #174: The World's Greatest Micro-Sculptor

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Dr. Willard Wigan MBE on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And admire Willard’s creations with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> https://maxpodcasting.com/willard-wigan/feed/ 2 Marije Vogelzang – Wild Business Growth Podcast #164: Eating Designer, The Dutch Institute of Food & Design https://maxpodcasting.com/marije-vogelzang/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:17:57 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=4869

“What is food, really?”

That’s a question you’ve probably never thought of before. This week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Marije Vogelzang, experiments very deeply into this fascinating subject matter. Marije is the Founder of The Dutch Institute of Food & Design and Head of Studio Living Matter at Design Academy Eindhoven. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 164: Marije Vogelzang – Eating Designer, The Dutch Institute of Food & Design

Marije Vogelzang, the Founder of The Dutch Institute of Food & Design and Head of Studio Living Matter at Design Academy Eindhoven, joins the show to share her journey from wanting to play with food as a kid to playing with food for her career. Hear the most fascinating food design experiments Marije has produced, why our lips are so important to the eating experience, what it’s like eating hairy tofu, how to take notes in the shower, and the most difficult Dutch word to pronounce. This episode covers everything from sharing food to mating shrimp. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • When did Marije know she wanted to pursue food as a big part of her career
  • What is The Dutch Institute of Food & Design
  • The Evil Food Genius
  • What is Pasta Sauna
  • How do participants typically react to Marije’s installations
  • Wonky Vegetables
  • What’s a surprising fun fact about food
  • Alpha Theta Brainwaves

Connect with Marije on Instagram at @Marije_Vogelzang and MarijeVogelzang.NL.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

Marije Vogelzang - Wild Business Growth Podcast #164: Eating Designer, The Dutch Institute of Food & Design
Vogelzang means “Birdsong”, hence the birds and songs
Marije Vogelzang - Wild Business Growth Podcast #164: Eating Designer, The Dutch Institute of Food & Design
Marije does this all the time, I’m sure (Image by Hilde Harshagen)
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [43:20] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on GoodPods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [43:23] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn at @MaxBranstetter
    • [43:25] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Marije Vogelzang - Wild Business Growth Podcast #164: Eating Designer, The Dutch Institute of Food & Design

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Marije Vogelzang on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. They will give you food, maybe. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

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