Matt and Shelby discuss setting boundaries with projects, understanding red and green flags, and how to handle projects you've said "yes" to, when you probably should have said "no." If you're interested in hearing more about this topic, check out a past CMD-Z Show episode from October 2022, "How Do You Handle 'Bad' Clients?"

Matt and Shelby discuss the goals Made By Things had for this year and where we are now. This is a great episode for anyone looking to reflect on their past year and looking for inspiration on where to head next with their goals.

Matt and Shelby discuss the meaning behind being a creative director and how one can effectively lead a creative team.

Matt and Shelby answer questions about business and budgeting from young creatives, covering everything from social media, distributing work, buying and renting equipment and software, and handling financial emergencies in a business.

Matt and Shelby discuss what goes into starting a business from scratch and how to accomplish your goals on a tight budget.

Matt and Shelby discuss tax strategies for small creative businesses with accountant and tax advisor Eric Thiergartner.

Matt and Shelby discuss the existence of creative block, how creatives can break it, and how to find inspiration.

Matt and Shelby discuss how to handle "bad" clients.... and if bad clients even truly exist.

Matt and Shelby discuss how to handle the bad (and good) days (or months) with Jeromy Laux from Laux Creative. This is a follow up to when Jeromy appeared on The CMD-Z Show in July 2022.

Matt and Shelby discuss how creatives can get into the industry. This is part two of our last discussion.