054: Michael Hardesty on the power of constraints and creativity

On this episode of Working Without Pants, I am honored to have Michael Hardesty of MadeIn Network and 24Hr Records. On this episode Michael shares his journey of going from a freelance professional to running production at a rapidly growing Youtube Agency. 

Michael also gets into a lot of the creative dynamics that he sees with 24 Hour Records and how constraints with creativity can create even greater end results.

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053: Blair Enns on how to win without pitching

I am honored to have Blair Enns of WinWithoutPitching.com with me on today's episode. Blair has been a long time influence of mine back since I read his Win Without Pitching Manifesto several years ago.

In this episode, Blair talks about some of the biggest mistakes that agencies make when selling their services and how to remedy those mistakes. He also shares more information about his own entrepreneurial journey and how he got to where he is today.

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050: Jon Schumacher on quitting your job and becoming an entrepreneur

In this episode of the Working Without Pants Podcast, I have Jon Schumacher of Hangouts that Convert.

Jon spent several years working at a full time job while consistently hustling on the side trying to get his own business started. Over the past year, Jon has seen success with Hangouts that Convert and has now been able to quit his job and dive into being an entrepreneur full time.

 

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048: Finding development leads with Philip Morgan

In this episode I am honored to have Philip Morgan on the show. Philip is a consultant that focuses on helping development shops get more leads. 

In this episode he talks about positioning, building up a productized service and content marketing strategies that can help you find more clients. 

Philip is also the author of The Positioning Manual for Technical Firms which is great resource for any development shops struggling with how to position themselves.

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046: Building a remote video agency with Nick Piscitello

In this episode I have Nick Piscitello on the show who has built up Completion Web Studios which is a video agency that specializes in explainer videos.

Nick has not just built up a succesful agency, he has built up an agency that allows him to work remotely and travel the world. As you will hear in this episode, this company has enabled Nick to travel throughout the world and have some incredible experiences.

In this episode NIck shares how he got started and how he attracts clients. 

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045: Pursuing a mission with Jennifer Schwartz

In this episode of the podcast I am honored to have Jennifer Schwartz of Crusade for your Art on the show. 

Jennifer is an incredibly driven individual who during the show you will find has many different projects going on. 

The most amazing thing is how relentlessly Jennifer is focused around pursuing a mission. We talk about how she came up with her mission and how she lives that mission everyday. 

This episode is one that left me inspired. Seeing Jennifer's pursuit of a mission has inspired me to take more initiative in finding my own and living it.

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044: Staying authentic with Allie Lehman

If there were one word to sum up this interview it would be “Authenticity”.

In this episode I bring on Allie Lehman. Allie is a co-Founder of Death To the Stock Photo, partner in The Wonder Jam and author of the book Charge Up: Build a business and manage your energy with your introversion superpowers.

What is amazing about Allie isn’t just the accomplishments that she has made, but the intentionality and authenticity that has gone into sculpting a life of meaningful work. 

This is one of those interviews that will shake up your mind and make you think twice about the work that you are doing.

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043: Building a consultancy while living in Japan with Keith Perhac

Today I am honored to have an incredible guest on the show Keith Perhac

Keith runs a digital marketing agency called Delfi-Net, and best of all, he runs the agency while living in Japan! 

For the past 12 years Keith has been living in Japan while building up a business primarily with US based clients. 

In this episode, we dive into Keith’s journey, how he got started and built the agency to the point where it is today. 

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038: Building a marketing consulting career with Brian Honigman

Brian Honigman is a marketing consultant and writer. After leaving his job at Ecko a few years back, Brian went out on his own as a freelance marketing consultant.

In this episode he shares his story of how he got started, landed his first clients, and built his business up to the point where it is today.

Brian is also a master of PR, guest blogging and content syndication. In this episode we talk in detail about how he has landed writing opportunities at Inc, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, The Next Web and much more.

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