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In this conversation, Brett from Designjoy discusses the challenges of success, the impact of AI on design, and the importance of maintaining a work-life balance. He shares insights into his daily routine, the process of launching productized services, and the significance of building a distribution machine for business growth. Brett also reflects on his experiences in a recent design competition and his plans, emphasizing the value of simplicity and efficiency in entrepreneurship.

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In this conversation, Isaac French shares his journey from building Live Oak Lake, a unique micro resort, to creating a creative workspace called The Nook. He discusses the challenges and successes of his entrepreneurial ventures, including the importance of community engagement, direct bookings, and the power of storytelling in content creation. Isaac also reflects on his recent success on Twitter and how he has built a personal brand that resonates with his audience.

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In this conversation, Kevin Espiritu shares his journey of becoming a successful gardening content creator and entrepreneur. He discusses the evolution of his brand, Epic Gardening, the challenges of scaling a business, and the role of AI in enhancing customer experience. Kevin also delves into product development strategies and the importance of community engagement in the gardening space.

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In this conversation, Ish and Ben discuss his podcasting journey, from the initial idea to the challenges of growth and monetization. Ben shares insights into his creative process, the importance of storytelling, and how he navigates the podcasting landscape. They also touch on the role of technology and AI in enhancing the podcasting experience and the strategies for audience engagement and distribution. 

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Jack shares his multifaceted career journey from graphic design to freelancing and entrepreneurship. He discusses his early influences, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges faced in the agency world. 

Jack emphasizes the need for honest feedback and the lessons learned from tough experiences, ultimately leading him to pursue his path in the creative industry. He discusses the challenges of working in a traditional agency environment, the importance of storytelling in design, and how he transitioned to creating digital products and NFTs. 

Jack reflects on his work's evolution, the internet's impact on his career, and the significance of building a community around shared ideas. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring creatives on how to create an online presence and leverage their unique skills. 

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In this episode, Ish interviews Wes Kao, founder of Maven.  Wes shares her founder story, why she started an online learning platform for experts in their field, what her day-to-day looks like, and advice for creators eager to learn.  

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In this episode, Ish and Caleb talk about 2023 Goals and Resolutions. Using his 7-step framework of accomplishing goals, Ish highlights his process and how he will measure his plans for the year. 

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In this episode, Ish interviews Roberto Nickson. Roberto shares why he started Metav3rse, how he's built multiple Instagram accounts with large followings, and his journey to entrepreneurship. 

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In this episode, Ish interviews Jay Clouse about how he operates his business, how he's teaching creators to become successful, and his goals for 2023.

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In this episode, Ish interviews Dickie Bush. Dickie shares about his upbringing, why he left investment banking, how he's made a career writing online, and some of his writing  tips for Twitter and Linkedin. 

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