CDB 067: Building Businesses with Ed Gandia from High-Income Business Writing Ed Gandia is a business building coach who helps writers and copywriters earn more, in less time, doing work they love, for clients they love working with. When it comes right down to it, what more could a freelance writer ask for? Here are some of the things we talk abou…

CDB 066: The Power of Observation with Stephen Henderson of The Habit of Seeing The Habit of Seeing is Stephen Henderson’s aptly named Austin-based film and videography company. Borne out of a love of story telling and an interest in observational drawing, the mission is to always start with “story listening” as the prime directive. Here are some o…

CDB 065: Marketing Health with Dr. Marie and Dr. Graham of East Coast Chiropractic Blending modern online strategies with traditional local techniques, Marie and Graham have managed to grow an impressive community with their company East Coast Chiropractic. But marketing chiropractic care can be an uphill battle. Here are some of the things we talk…

CDB 064: Sweat and Tears with Ryan Jacobson of Yanky Sports International Pocketless running shorts and crowded marathons led to Ryan Jacobson’s innovative breakthrough. He takes us through his journey taking his Yanky, The Original Sports Hanky, from idea to product to distribution and success. Here are some of the things we talk about on today’s …

CDB 063: Pain, Suffering and Failure with Gene Fowler of Loogaroo Visible success is usually the result of exponentially more invisible (and sometimes very visible) failure. Gene Fowler of Loogaroo has had his fair share of both. He talks about the importance of your people, and the need for slow growth. Here are some of the things we talk about on…

CDB 062: Growing the Beard of Your Dreams with Matt White of Sussex Beard Oil Merchants When Matt White realized growing the beard of his dreams didn’t necessarily mean growing it on his own face, he founded the Sussex Beard Oil Merchants. His journey from 80’s mustache to the Dragon’s Den is an inspiration to shavers and non-shavers alike. Here ar…

CDB 061: Conversion Optimization with Peep Laja of CXL Taking his deep CRO knowledge and enthusiasm for optimizing websites offline, Peep explores the need to optimize all aspects of your life. We talk running a conference, starting an institute and figuring out how to balance family and business life. Here are some of the things we talk about on t…

CDB 060: Taking the Plunge with Kate Butler of She Said Feck Records Starting a record label can suddenly seem like the most normal thing in the world, if you allow yourself to be open to the possibility. Kate set herself up for success over the years and then jumped when the opportunity presented itself. Here are some of the things we talk about o…

CDB 059: Luxury Goods with Raphael Paulin-Daigle of SplitBase Sometimes you find your niche, sometimes your niche finds you. Raphael outlines the pivots that brought him to where his agency sits today: as THE conversion optimization solution for luxury goods and high-end lifestyle and fashion brands. Here are some of the things we talk about on tod…

CDB 058: Giving Back with Esther Vaswani of freeflo The devil is in the details, they say, and when it comes to reproductive rights, it’s all details. Assumptions are made, details get missed, skipped or avoided. Esther started freeflo to make sure someone was taking care of the details for women in need. Here are some of the things we talk about o…

Names are important with new products - sometimes you just have to stick with what's known. Unbounce's Oli Gardner shares his perspective on products, public speaking, and how not to die while photographing wildlife.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Plan your work then work your plan. What get's scheduled gets done. From the Pomodoro technique to the 12 Week Year, James and Chris discuss the joys (and pains) of learning to adhere to self-imposed schedules.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

One of our most on point episodes to date. We talk with legendary copywriter and strategist Roy Furr about marketing micro-brews, turning break-ins into break throughs and the delicate art of hiring contractors.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

In North America these days, healthy is the exception, not the rule. Mary-Ellen and John refuse to accept that as our inevitable fate, and have built a company around helping people build sustainable lifestyles.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Getting your product to market is hard enough in any business, but when you're selling into the notoriously pedantic government-controlled world of liquor, you better be ready for some serious lateral thinking.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Moving your body is important, in both the short and long term. Amy Murphy has built successive businesses on this basic concept, finally settling on one that most fully represents her own, unique personal philosophy.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Whether it's on film, on a blog or in a podcast, the things we humans most resonate with are stories, told fearlessly and with heart. Chris Martin devotes himself to telling those stories, through each of those mediums.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Success is hard to define, especially without goals. We talk time management, alcohol delivery, and bad beer with the original conversion copywriter, Joanna Wiebe, Copy Hackers and Airstory founder.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Social enterprises, building communities, empowering and listening to people and looking for a reason that goes beyond profit. Jeff Macfarlane of The Ville is a man on a mission - and it's beautiful to hear.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

We don't talk about death enough in our day-to-day lives, and it's leading to compromises at the very end. Jeremy Burrill waited a year before jumping when the time was right to start Fiddlehead Casket Company.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

The world is changing and so must the way we market and create content. Miriam Vaswani shares her unique perspective as a writer and editor who has lived in more countries than most, publishing along the way.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Retainers, royalties, advances, deposits...so many options, so many chances for things to work differently. Which have worked for you? In this episode, we share our experiences with what's worked and not worked for us.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Acting classes, video challenges, and gardening experiments share one common theme: a willingness to fail. We talk vulnerability with Marie Poulin - designer and digital strategist at Oki Doki which she runs with her partner, Ben.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

"Copy leads to a sale, content leads to a relationship" Jessica Mehring of the content lab shares her sharp insight and industry experience on this week's Brew. We talk content, copy, confidence and Colorado!By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

A real conversation, about having more real conversations. Vanessa shines the light of truth on the importance of doing the hard and honest work of just being you. The legendary Blok Design founder never avoids being political in her work.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Hoping to make every day feel like the weekend, Jessica & Brittany started a company whose aim is to counter the flawed logic that there “aren’t enough days in the weekend.” We talk yoga, entrepreneurship and foolish business buzzwords.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Scott Ingles - craft beer aficionado and old friend of James' from their time living in Nagoya, Japan - is visiting from NYC. Chris and James do the only decent thing and take him on a tour of some of Fredericton's best craft breweries...hilarity ensues.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Where has James Victore been all your life? Dangerous Ideas and Burning Questions from the master designer himself, touching on creativity, teaching, inspiration and just being your best damn self. *Warning, this might make you want to quit your day job!By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Moving on, the mountain climbing metaphor, and some solid answers to the question: How do you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start again? A great and personal chat with Rivers Corbett, serial entrepreneur and host of the Startup Canada podcast.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

What makes open data "open"? Erin answers, and more, in today's chat. We follow the brilliantly understated Founder from the startup scene, finding inspiration and knowing when to move on, to family, music festivals and the renowned altMBA program.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Positioning, Dragon's Den (and how to train for it), the Army, personalization, hyper-focused production, and modern custom clothing all come into play in this firecracker of an episode featuring the epically dangerous dress-shirt disruptor Jeff Alpaugh.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

Hot off their chat with Emily Cohen, James and Chris contemplate what it would mean for them to leave the word "freelance" behind. In this no-guest, introspective episode, the gloves are off and the thinking caps are on.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

James and Chris chat with speaker and business consultant Emily Cohen, in a great discussion about the true meaning of “freelancer”, and how it hurts people. Emily shares her knowledge of growth, positioning and proving value.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

James and Chris talk contrarianism with the enigmatic artist DEADBEAT. Living off his art, he is defiantly anti-social media, anti-marketing, anti-publicity, anti-whatever everyone else is doing - a breath of fresh air in today’s plugged-in society.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

James and Chris sit down with Meg Cumby to talk about the new direction she’s taking her business in and why she decided to change names. Meg shares some inspirational tips for how and where to invest in and get the most out of your business.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

James and Chris quaff some ales with Eddie while discussing how he started and has grown a music promotion company from the ground up. We talk about networking, connections and the power of referrals in finding good freelancers.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

James and Chris talk with Tanya about her boutique agency, delving into “The Details” of starting a creative studio, keeping up with changing technology and the pros and cons of freelancing vs working in-house.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

James and Chris talk with Peter about how he dreamed up and developed his indestructible instrument cases, his sturdy business and how freelancers with specialized skills have helped to build both.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

James and Chris talk about sustainability and the happy marriage between the eco movement and baseline economics. Matt explains the story behind myrise.house - his inspirational and aspirational platform.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

James and Chris get the new podcast format hoppin’ as they discuss the exciting new app BrewHopper with it’s co-founder Mike Legere. You'll also hear how happy the lads get when guests bring swag…By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

James and Chris take the podcast in a new direction, focusing on what clients are looking for in a freelancer and discussing their experiences hiring and working with them. Joined by bar manager, festival promoter and children’s author Paul McAllister.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

In this episode of the Copy and Design Brew Podcast, James and Chris talk about the need to be agile and the strength of the pivot. They also formally announce a new direction for your favorite Friday afternoon beercast (ie. greater value, same vibe).By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

In this episode of the Copy and Design Brew Podcast, James and Chris ponder the age old question: What’s in a name? Should creatives get creative with their brand name or just be clear and to the point?By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

In this episode of the Copy and Design Brew Podcast, James and Chris engage in verbal fisticuffs with Mr. Quarrelsome Yeti himself, Geordan Moore, about the art of screen printing and the world of making products and selling art!By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

In this episode of the Copy and Design Brew Podcast, James and Chris get footloose and fancy free while discussing youthful enthusiasm and the need for play in your day-to-day! (Plus extra points for rhyming, yay!)By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

In this episode of the Copy and Design Brew Podcast, James and Chris sit down with Jennifer Havice, disengage their spam filters and have a conversation about email marketing, and archaic forms of distribution...and Myspace.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

In this episode of the Copy and Design Brew Podcast, James and Chris discuss how they balance existing work with shiny new projects, cash-flow, workflow, and staying sane amidst the chaos. How much is too much and how do you even know?By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

In this episode of the Copy and Design Brew Podcast, James and Chris ‘ave a chin wag with their guest from across the pond, Chris Cambell (graphic designer/copywriter, a freelancing double threat) about the challenges of finding your audience.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

In this episode of the Copy and Design Brew Podcast, James and Chris steal some plutonium, rev up the flux capacitor and gun it at 88 mph so that they can break the space time continuum to review the past year and take a look to the future.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

In this episode of the Copy and Design Brew Podcast, James and Chris talk with freelance copywriter Kaleigh Moore about how she found her niche, the courage it took to commit, and how it’s helped her since. We also mutually admire Gary Vee.By James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins