Confessions of a Creative Director

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST EPISODES TO DATE! Jim Bosiljevac has perhaps the most well rounded creative career of any previous guest. Not only did he cut his teeth at some legendary shops, but he's also been client side at some big brands like his current gig as VP, Head of Brand Creative at Yahoo. And as if that weren't enough, he's also an Adjunct Professor in Advertising at UT Austin. Hear this great conversation where we' talk about everything from the his thoughts on the role of a creative director to the sometimes mind-boggling nature of being a CD AND a Client to the creative values he and his team at Yahoo have crafted to guide their work. You definitely want to listen to/watch this one all the way through!  Click here to learn more about Jim.  Click here to connect with me.  And click here to check out my new book!   

Group Creative Director Mike Potter has been around the block. From building the first websites for some of the biggest clients in the world to helping build communities for brands, Mike has a passion for emerging technologies and disciplines. Check out our great conversation where we talk about everything from his Hit The Mascot ideation technique to ad agency hijinks of the past. 

Chris DeNinno is the kind of Creative Director you want to drink beers and eat burritos with. He's cool, down to earth, accessible and super insightful. It's no wonder he's enjoyed an incredible career working at some of the best agencies in the world like FCB, Y&R, Chiat Day and David&Goliath just to name a few. And what makes him even more special is his contagious passion for teaching the next generation of Creatives through his side hustle as instructor at the Book Shop For Ads Portfolio School in LA. This is a must listen for anyone looking to break into the ad biz.  Learn more about the book shop here http://thebookshopads.com/ And don't forget to pick up my new book here https://mybook.to/whatsthebigidea

Sarah May Bates is by far the most accomplished guest I've had on the show thus far. She is the ultimate multi-hyphenate renaissance woman. Check out this amazing conversation where we talk about everything from her personal journey to become her authentic self to auditioning to star in some of her own TV spots! You really have to listen all the way through.  

Author, thought leader and all-around swell guy Dan Nelken shares thoughts and ideas about the role of Creative Director including one that we both share....WE'RE NOT MAKING ENOUGH SH#@ FOR OURSELVES! And the mindblowing "We need to think about thinking" and have a better understanding of how we come up with ideas.  Check out this enlightening conversation with the author of A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters. And while you're at it, pick up Dan's book here: http://getbook.at/aguideforcopywriters https://www.amazon.com/Self-Help-Guide-Copywriters-headlines-confidence/dp/177778350X And while you're at it, pick up my new book, What's The Big Idea here:

Author, thought leader and all-around swell guy Dan Nelken shares thoughts and ideas about the role of Creative Director including one that we both share....WE'RE NOT MAKING ENOUGH SH#@ FOR OURSELVES! And the mindblowing "We need to think about thinking" and have a better understanding of how we come up with ideas.  Check out this enlightening conversation with the author of A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters. And while you're at it, pick up Dan's book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Self-Help-Guide-Copywriters-headlines-confidence/dp/177778350X And while you're at it, pick up my new book, What's The Big Idea here:  https://mybook.to/whatsthebigidea

Will Chau is Vice President of Creative and Design at Whole Food Market. He and his team oversee and produce most every single touchpoint a consumer might have with the brand - from TV ads to social media to package design to in-store signage and everything in between. And while the former agency CD still gets a thrill from big campaign work he's come to really love and enjoy the nitty gritty detail work that drives a consumer's IRL experience with the brands. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation on everything from lessons learned from a hard-nosed instructor to a confession about pitching new clients that will make you chuckle. 

Ty Stafford is the real deal. As ECD Content at NVE Experience Agency, he's helping take the historically experiential agency to new heights by leveraging the whole of his experience, from early breakout YouTuber to cutting his teeth at the iconic RedBull Media House to being named to the Forbes 30 under 30 in Marketing in Advertising. Listen to our amazing conversation and take special note of his big takeaway - YOU have the power to carve your own path in the creative industry. 

Ashley Davis Marshall...the name alone should tell you she means business. An ECD at The Martin Agency, Ashley shares valuable lessons and thoughts she's gathered along a journey that is the envy of any creative professional. Plus, three-quarters of her recipe for queso dip (hmmm, she left out her secret ingredient!) and a somewhat surprising realization about the possible cause of her imposter syndrome. 

Sonny Thomas, SVP Creative Director of PureRED, is a Renaissance Man. He's a designer, painter, musician, songwriter and all around cool dude. Check out our conversation on everything from the influence of his mentor, to techniques to quiet your brain before an ideation session to the strange new world of AI art.