“Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so that you can spend the rest of

Welcome to Episode 50: If We Only Knew … Expectations vs. Reality

Hindsight is great; we all know that. What can you do with it? Well … there's no use beating yourself up over things you could have done differently, if only you had known … [you fill in the blank].

Being an entrepreneur is f’in HARD!!! No, I am not whining. It is just a cold, hard fact that being an entrepreneur can be difficult. To some, it may be the hardest thing they’ve ever done. But I still wouldn’t change it for the world, especially now that I know #AllTheThings I now know …!

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“Helvetica is the sweatpants of typefaces.” – John Boardley

Welcome to Episode 49: What The Font?

Today’s “untangling” episode is going to be short, sweet, and to the point – while also a bit more technical on the design-front -- regarding something very important ... we’re going to get down and dirty about rules in using fonts. So, in short if there is text within your design or document, follow these rules …

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“The strength of your social media is determined by the strength of your content as we get to live in a time

Welcome to Episode 48: Social Media – A Necessary Evil …!

It seems everywhere you turn these days; you hear more and more about social-media-this and social-media-that. Many people I know (our clients included) are constantly asking, “Is social media something I have to do?”

Well, my answer is this … the point of social media is not to force you into something. It is also not something that makes you feel like you should "just to do it" then end up half ass’ing most of it just to get it done. Social media, when properly leveraged, is a very powerful business tool. But as for the “necessary evil” part … well, listen and find out!

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“Every company can find authentic stories related to their brands, whether these stories are revealed through interview, investigations, or real-life demonstrations. With some serious thought about what kind of stories your brand can tell and a commitment to honesty, you have what you need to begin making an engaging

Welcome to Episode 47: Digital Marketing Tips That Pack A Punch …!

With digital marketing, it's all about all-hands-on-deck. But if you're a solo-preneur like my team and I, you're back to wearing one too many hats again. (*le sigh!) Sometimes it’s hard to not feel like you’re lagging behind the competition! But that doesn’t mean you can’t become a one-person army!

We all want successful digital marketing strategies that pack a mean punch and makes our audience engage, however it doesn't always seem that easy to accomplish. Well, consider Virtually Untangled here to try and save the day with a few digital marketing tips that you can keep handy in your virtual back pocket!

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"There are three responses to a piece of design -- yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” – Milton Glaser

Welcome to Episode 46: The deadly Sins Of Graphic Design …

The 7 deadly sins … Sounds kind spooky doesn’t it?! Like an old school horror movie on Hallows Eve … The kind with the Jason axe theme music.

However, all joking aside, this is a real thing. What you read in the title is true! What I’m about to share with you is true. There are rules to graphic design. And we’ve been fought on this idea before …

I honestly hold high praise to those who love to learn and be a do-it-yourself entrepreneur. Especially if funds are tight for adding these design services to ones business. If you love learning and have a true knack for being creative, I full on say “Go for it!”. However, I’m going to repeat myself … Yes, what you are hearing right now is the full on gosh darn true. In order to accomplish consumer effective designs, there are certain rules that need to be followed. So, that’s why I’m here today with this out of the box episode …

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“Creativity is seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought” – Albert Einstein

Welcome to Episode 45: Will Design Ever Rule The World?

In the not-too-distant future, creatives will rule the world. No joke!

And I am not just saying this because I live a life of creativity. It's a matter of fact that the interconnected systems we use to function within the business world (and society), whether in communication, design, finance, and so on … are increasing in complexity.

Graphic design is a subjective process. There is no set-in-stone "right-way" to go about it. It is a process of

We nerdy right-brain folk, tend to explore and reveal humanity despite that strong internal pull that demands perfection -- and those ever-present thoughts and feelings that the rest of the world does too. Risk taking is imperative to the creative process because it pushes the boundaries and expands self-imposed limitations in exchange for a level anyone has yet to imagine.

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“If I waited for perfectionism, I would never write a word.” – Margaret Atwood

Welcome to Episode 44: Ready To Kill That Blinking Cursor Nightmare?

It’s inevitable … it happens to every creative writer on this glorious planet! All our creative bones are feeling brittle, and we sometimes feel as though it’s time to throw in the towel! Including my team and I some days!

Writer’s block isn’t quite what you think. It is not a medical condition. It is not a disease. And it is definitely not a virus that takes control of your overall creative process and juices, rendering you useless and feeling stressed. The truth of the matter is … writer’s block doesn’t actually exist. (Shocked, right?!)

Basically, a brick wall that we’ve built -- which is actually made of air, not bricks. (Ha ha!) And when we are in full belief that this wall is standing tall and up-right (really just a lie we tell ourselves when our creativity is low or

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“It’s not a faith in technology, it’s a faith in people” – Steve Jobs

Welcome to Episode 43: A World Of Tech For Non-Techies …!

No matter how non-technical your life may be, in your business you're going to have to interact with it – no if’s,

Technology offers us a unique opportunity, though rarely welcome, to practice patience. And as it continues to evolve, so does the need to effectively communicate it.

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“Courage starts by showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” – Brene Brown

Welcome to Episode 42: Unlocking The Hidden Power Of Connections!

Let's be honest with ourselves for a moment ... Sometimes the word "networking" conjures images of uncomfortable schmooze-fests, where suit-clad business exec's work the room, wine glass in hand, feigned interest at the ready.

Networking (hard truth here) is a huge pain in the butt. Unless you’re an extrovert, then networking is a slice of chocolate cake.

But as an introvert, all the standing around, making awkward small talk while wearing a name tag, trying not to sweat, constantly drying your sticky hands, jumbling over your words while holding a napkin of cheese and crackers, and trying not to spill your liquid courage.

But networking and making REAL connections doesn't have to feel that bad as it’s simply about having conversations with people. Not about small, stuffy rooms where people are throwing their business cards at you before running off to the next person. It’s about sitting down with someone and chatting. Having normal, yet REAL human conversation.

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“Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for the whole week. See yourself getting stronger, and living a

Welcome to Episode 41: Have a Hate On For Mondays?

Today is NOT Monday. But yesterday was. One of many Mondays that already passed this year, and only one of the many more waiting in the future.

Just hearing the word … Monday … is sometimes enough to fill one with feelings of dread. For a lot of people, it is a painful reminder of the routines, the not-so-good ones. This day is something that they would rather avoid if

But is it though?

There are many reasons why people can justifiably hate Monday. What makes Monday so bad for people all around the globe? Is it really that different from any other day of the week? How can we change that frame of mind thinking and start relishing the start of the week?

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