Best Joel Pilger Podcasts (2024)

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Joel Pilger 38:54

5h ago38:54

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In this episode of the RealmIQ Sessions podcast, Curt Doty interviews Joel Pilger, the founder of Impossible Pictures, a renowned studio he led for 20 years. Post his exit from the studio, Joel created a roadmap to help creative studios thrive, combining vast experience with empathy for the entrepreneurial journey. Joel now leads forums, teaches ac…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with DMA Anderson 38:08

1h ago38:08

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FULL INTERVIEW: In this episode of the "Realm IQ Sessions" podcast, Curt Doty interviews DMA Anderson, founder and CEO of Korgi, an AI-powered productivity and collaboration tool. Anderson shares her extensive background in TV production, technology entrepreneurship, and consultancy, discussing her journey in creating Korgi. The conversation covers…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Peter Csathy 44:48

4h ago44:48

44:48

FULL EPISODE: In the RealmIQ: Sessions podcast, hosted by Curt Doty, the guest Peter Csathy, a leading expert in media, entertainment, AI, and technology, discusses aspects of AI and its impact on the creative industry. Csathy shares insights on copyright infringement issues related to AI, the role of legal frameworks in the evolving AI landscape, …

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Jeremy Toeman 40:00

2d ago40:00

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FULL EPISODE: In this episode of the RealmIQ: SESSIONS podcast, host Curt Doty interviews Jeremy Toeman, founder and CEO of Augie, a company pioneering the use of AI in video creation. They discuss Jeremy's extensive career in media and technology, his various roles at major companies, and the development of Augie. The conversation covers the evolu…

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What is the Future of the Motion Design Industry? (w/ EJ Hassenfratz) 1:07:21

2M ago1:07:21

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Matt and Shelby sat down with EJ Hassenfratz wo chat about the future of the motion design industry and the impact of AI. The guests discuss the potential of AI in motion design, the ethical implications, and the importance of maintaining artistic authenticity. They also touch on the role of clients and the need for artists to find personal outlets…

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Can You Make $200k a Year as a Freelancer? (w/ Austin Saylor) 58:05

2M ago58:05

58:05

Matt and Shelby had Austin Saylor on the show to discuss how he was able to make $200k in a year as a freelancer. What were his steps and what made him successful? How can other freelancers find this kind of success as well? Hear all about it on this episode of The CMD-Z Show!By Matt Vojacek & Shelby Hagerdon

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What Holds Small Studios Back From Reaching Their Full Potential? (w/ Joel Pilger) 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

In this episode, Matt and Shelby discuss the challenges that small studios face in reaching their full potential and are joined by Joel Pilger, a creative consultant. The main themes that emerge from the conversation are the importance of taking risks and going all-in, the need for studios to differentiate themselves and find their unique value pro…

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What Should You Be Focusing On In Your Creative Career? 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

In this episode, Matt and Shelby discuss the challenges of staying focused as a creative and knowing what ideas to pursue. They explore the concept of being easily distracted and the importance of harnessing distractions in a productive way. They also discuss the need to commit to projects for a significant amount of time and the struggle of lettin…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Futurist Mike Johns 30:32

2M ago30:32

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RealmIQ: Sessions where we talk with MIKE JOHNS, (Hip Hop) Futurist, Digital Mind State. PART TWO. As a “Futurist”, he sits at the intersection of technology and pop culture. Johns serves as Founder of Digital Mind State a strategic marketing company, he founded in 2010 that anchors brands and talents. Johns works with entertainers, athletes and mo…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Futurist Mike Johns 29:04

3M ago29:04

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RealmIQ: Sessions where we talk with MIKE JOHNS, (Hip Hop) Futurist, Digital Mind State. PART ONE. As a “Futurist”, he sits at the intersection of technology and pop culture. Johns serves as Founder of Digital Mind State a strategic marketing company, he founded in 2010 that anchors brands and talents. Johns works with entertainers, athletes and mo…

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What Should You Do When You're Feeling Creatively Stagnant? 52:24

3M ago52:24

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In this conversation, Matt and Shelby discuss what to do when feeling creatively stagnant. They explore the importance of taking breaks, both relaxing and adventurous, to recharge and spark new ideas. They emphasize the need to get away from the usual way of thinking and consuming new experiences. They also discuss the balance between consuming and…

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If You Had One Shot... Would You Capture It or Just Let It Slip? 44:57

3M ago44:57

44:57

In this conversation, Matt and Shelby discuss the concept of seizing opportunities and taking risks. They reflect on their own experiences and how they have created opportunities for themselves. They emphasize the importance of being flexible, not being afraid to try new things, and learning from each experience. They also discuss the idea that opp…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Mark Turner 46:13

3M ago46:13

46:13

Welcome to Season 2 of RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Mark Turner who is President, Entertainment Technologists Inc, and Director of the Production Technology Program for Movielabs. Mark was the lead author on the MovieLabs 2030 Vision for the Future of Content Creation and now actively works with the studios and MovieLabs to evangelize the Vision, build t…

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What Are the Big Challenges Affecting Studios Right Now? (w/ Amanda Russell) 54:18

3M ago54:18

54:18

The main theme of the conversation is the challenges affecting studios, particularly in relation to AI and the economy. Amanda highlights the lack of control over budgets and timelines, the uncertainty caused by AI, and the fear of job loss. Matt emphasizes the importance of building a strong creative community and adapting to change. They also dis…

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How Do You Position Your Brand to Find Your Niche Audience? (w/ Shawna Poliziani) 54:30

4M ago54:30

54:30

In this episode, Matt, Shelby, and guest Shawna Poliziani discuss the importance of finding your niche audience and positioning your brand. They explore the role of emotion in the creative process and the value of human touch in art and design. They also touch on the limitations of AI in creating meaningful and emotionally evocative work. The conve…

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What is the Best Business Model for Creatives? 53:20

4M ago53:20

53:20

In this episode, Matt and Shelby discuss the best business model for creatives. They explore different models such as standard employment, freelance, and the agency model. They also dive into the details of running an agency, using a retainer model, implementing a subscription model, and exploring e-commerce. They highlight the pros and cons of eac…

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How Do You Build a Successful Marketing Strategy for Brands? (w/ Jess Fogal) 53:16

4M ago53:16

53:16

In this episode, the Matt and Shelby discuss building a successful marketing strategy and the importance of storytelling and empathy with their guest, Jess Fogal. Jess is the head of marketing and culture at Provide. They also explore the collaboration between marketing and sales teams and the significance of creating a supportive team environment.…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Michael Garfield 50:21

4M ago50:21

50:21

Welcome to Season 2 of RealmIQ: Sessions where we talked with Michael Garfield. Artist, musician, AI Enthusiast, Philosopher, connector and fellow podcaster. Main Topics Discussed Michael Garfield's Background and Work: Garfield's experience with the Santa Fe Institute and complex systems science. His involvement with Google Glass as a beta tester …

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What Should be the Roles and Tasks of a Creative Producer? (w/ Katie Weger) 44:53

4M ago44:53

44:53

"What do producers even do?" Well, in addition to having Shelby (co-host and producer) on the show, we also brought on Kate Weger, our other producer at Made By Things, to chat about their roles as producers. From a producer's importance and organization within a project to their role as a fellow creative, we chat through everything that makes a pr…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Neil Leach 42:51

4M ago42:51

42:51

FULL INTERVIEW: @RealmIQ Welcome to Season 2 of RealmIQ: Sessions. I had a chance to talk with Neil Leach. His work extends into exploring how AI and digital technologies can impact architectural design and theory. As a co-founder of DigitalFUTURES, an initiative that delves into the future of digital design in architecture. Pretty cool stuff. --- …

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How Do You Run a Profitable Creative Business and Still Have Fun? 57:25

5M ago57:25

57:25

"You ever just feel lost?" That was the how a question from one of our listeners started. And with a question so big and so relatable to so many creatives, you know we had to talk about it. This week on The CMD-Z Show, we discuss how we handle feeling lost and how we can still stay sane and happy doing what we love. From financial security to menta…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Nick Sgobba 35:47

5M ago35:47

35:47

FULL INTERVIEW: @RealmIQ Welcome to Season 2 of RealmIQ: Sessions where we talk about AI with various business leaders, AI Experts and our RealmIQ mentors. In this session, I am talking with Nick Sgobba, a former IBM Senior Inventor with AI and patent expertise. With over a decade in Big Blue across Europe and the Middle East, his journey took him …

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How Can Artists Avoid Being Exploited? (w/ Kevin Rapp) 1:06:16

5M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

"You should be grateful that you get to do what you love everyday." "It's not about the money." Sure, as creatives, we are grateful and we probably didn't get into this field for the money... But does that make it okay to exploit our time and talents? We discuss this and how we can change it on this week's episode of The CMD-Z Show with Kevin Rapp,…

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Where Do You See The Creative Industry in 5-10 Years? (w/ Mack Garrison) 50:06

5M ago50:06

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By this point, I'm sure we've all seen the latest updates to AI and the realistic video it can produce. So what does that mean for the creative industry? What will it look like 5-10 years from now? We sat down with Mack Garrison of Dash Studios to talk about it on this week's episode of The CMD-Z Show. This is a passionate episode with passionate c…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Michael Yates 36:12

5M ago36:12

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FULL INTERVIEW: @RealmIQ Welcome to Season 2 of RealmIQ: Sessions where we talk about AI with various business leaders, AI Experts and our RealmIQ mentors. In this session, I am talking with Michael Yates, a growth and marketing leader with a long history in B2B SaaS startups, a stint in international entertainment parks, and most recently generati…

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Why is Running a Creative Business So Damn Hard? 42:23

5M ago42:23

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Why is running a creative business to damn hard? The creative industry is constantly evolving and it can be challenging to know when your business should evolve with it... Or to predict where the evolution is going to occur. Will it be within the market? With tech advances? Or maybe the services you offer? In this episode of The CMD-Z Show, we outl…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Pattie Kettle 35:18

6M ago35:18

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FULL INTERVIEW: @RealmIQ Welcome to Season 2 of RealmIQ: Sessions where we talk about AI with various business leaders, AI Experts and our RealmIQ mentors. In this session, I am talking with Pattie Kettle. She is an experienced Digital Marketer, Community Builder, and AI Evangelist. She is passionate about Greentech, Cleantech, and all things AI. W…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Huipin Zhang 36:39

6M ago36:39

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FULL INTERVIEW: @RealmIQ Welcome to Season 2 of RealmIQ: Sessions where we talk about AI with various business leaders, AI Experts and our RealmIQ mentors. In this session, I am talking with Huipin Zhang. Huipin is the CEO & Founder of Visla, he was Zoom's founding engineer and Chief Scientist for over 9 years since its founding until he left to st…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Laura Edwards 45:57

6M ago45:57

45:57

FULL INTERVIEW: Welcome to Season 2 of RealmIQ: Sessions where we talk about AI with various business leaders, AI Experts and our RealmIQ mentors. In this session, I am talking with Laura Edwards. Laura in an Innovation Catalyst who advises on opportunities where the Climate and Space sectors have the most powerful synergies. She is a NASA Datanaut…

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How Do You Know When It's Time to Innovate Within Your Creative Business? 44:53

6M ago44:53

44:53

How do you know when it's time to switch things up in a creative business? The industry is ever-changing and we are all currently in a period of transition. So what does that look like for your business? How do you know when to evolve? How can you overcome the fear of trying something new? And how do you choose to face it all?These are all big ques…

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How Do You Create a Stand-Out Portfolio? 55:44

6M ago55:44

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How do you create a stand out portfolio? Is there one trick that will make you rise above the other applicants? How do you make sure you're the one called back for an interview? And how do you get the job? We chat about all of this and more on the latest episode of The CMD-Z Show. And if you have a portfolio you think could use some help, visit mak…

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Episode 13 - A year in review with Drysen Carsten (Hyperfocus Motion) 45:33

6M ago45:33

45:33

While sitting around a bonfire at Camp MoGraph 2022, an idea was put in motion to create a podcast interviewing creative leaders about their emotional journeys during their startup years. A year later, we're celebrating the season finale of FrameOne by reflecting on the lessons that hit us the most. If you've ever wondered "How to start a motion de…

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What Level of Communication Should You Expect from Freelancers? (w/ Jeremy Thibodeau) 1:05:45

6M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

When it comes to working with freelancers, it can be tough to clearly define how quickly they should respond and how often they should send updates. Is an appropriate response time 10 minutes? An hour? A day? What are the expectations? And how does that impact your relationship with them? We discuss this with Jeremy Thibodeau, creative producer at …

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How Do You Tell a Client They're Wrong? 37:52

6M ago37:52

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How do you tell a client that they're wrong? No one ever wants to, but the sign of a healthy client relationship is being able to talk through any issues that might arise... Like whether something should be blue or red. But if you approach it right and collaborate, maybe you can come up with a solution that's purple.…

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What Are Some Things You DIDN'T Learn in Art School? (w/ Melissa Lee Johnson) 41:08

6M ago41:08

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By Matt Vojacek & Shelby Hagerdon

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How Do You Get Back to Work After the Holidays? 32:22

7M ago32:22

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By Matt Vojacek & Shelby Hagerdon

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Episode 12 - Kristi Wire (Wire Design Company) 46:26

7M ago46:26

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In this episode, Drysen sits down with Kristi Wire, founder of Wire Design Company to talk about the journey of starting her studio, the importance of branding, processes, and having a good support system. If you're looking for tips to start your freelance career or studio, this is an episode to listen to.…

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What Were Your 2023 Goals and What's Coming in 2024? 59:31

7M ago59:31

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It's that time of year where we reflect on the past 12 months, the goals we made in January, how we did on those goals, and what the next year will look like. On this episode of The CMD-Z Show, we go through the goals we set at the beginning of the year for ourselves and Made By Things. We also chat about our 2024 goals... You might even hear about…

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How Do You Start a Personal Project? 46:55

7M ago46:55

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How do you make time for personal creative projects and how do you decide which one to pursue? On this week's episode of The CMD-Z Show, we discuss our processes when working on side/personal projects and how we view them. We also walk through how we decide what we should share and what is better kept to ourselves. These projects are just what the …

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Mel Lim 43:50

8M ago43:50

43:50

FULL INTERVIEW: Curt talks with Mel Lim, who has built Chateauz, a platform Augmenting & Scaling XR/Spatial Computing Experiences with Data Science. They are also fellow Alumni from Art Center! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/curt-doty/message Receive our weekly newsletter: https://dotyc.substack.com/?r=i9c4x&u.…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Amanda Peterson 33:27

8M ago33:27

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FULL INTERVIEW: Host Curt Doty talks with Amanda Peterson. Amanda has had diverse roles in psychology, data science, and user-centric product development. She has been a product manager and software engineer across startups and larger corporations, and currently is head of PRODUCT at Ovationz. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Mike Guan 35:46

8M ago35:46

35:46

FULL INTERVIEW: Host Curt Doty talks with Mike Guan, co-founder of Final Round AI and their product Interview Copilot, which harnesses the power of AI to ace job interviews from day one to final round. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/curt-doty/message Receive our weekly newsletter: https://dotyc.substack.com/?r=…

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How Do You Have a Creative Career with a Disability? (w/ Jeffery Lawson) 43:50

8M ago43:50

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We have a very special episode of The CMD-Z Show this week with a topic that doesn't recieve enough discussion. We sat down to chat with Jeffery Lawson about having a creative career while being disabled and how the military reinforced his love of art.By Matt Vojacek & Shelby Hagerdon

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Jessica Spencer 28:10

8M ago28:10

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FULL INTERVIEW: Curt talks with Jessica Spencer. She is an AI educator and a fellow creative among many other things. They talk about #innovationforgood and upskilling the workforce. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/curt-doty/message Receive our weekly newsletter: https://dotyc.substack.com/?r=i9c4x&u... Sign up …

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Jennifer Stivers 41:53

8M ago41:53

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FULL INTERVIEW: Curt talks with Jennifer Stivers, who is into ETHICAL AI and AI LITERACY, among many other things. She comes from a marketing background, worked at Apple and is a fellow creative. They discussed her mantra "Think before you Act" as a cautionary tale for prompting and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Kambria Dumesnil 29:38

8M ago29:38

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FULL INTERVIEW: In this episode of "Realm IQ Sessions," host Curt Doty interviews Kambria Dumesnil, a learning and development AI fusionist. They discuss Kambria's background, current work with AI, and the challenges and opportunities in integrating AI into learning and development. Topics Discussed: Kambria's Background: Kambria has a decade-long …

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Richard Merrett 35:53

8M ago35:53

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FULL INTERVIEW: Curt talks with Richard Merrett, a visionary and pioneering expert in Voice Technology and Generative AI, boasting an impressive track record of innovative projects, creative strategies and education pieces. They discuss the future of conversational AI and the pendulum of innovation vs. regulation. --- Send in a voice message: https…

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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Phillip Alcock 34:48

8M ago34:48

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FULL INTERVIEW: In this episode of RealmIQ Sessions, Curt Doty interviews Phillip Alcock, the founder of AIX PBL and a strategic advisor for AI and project-based learning. Phillip shares his journey from working in hospitality and IT to becoming an educator with a passion for project-based learning and sustainability. He discusses the challenges he…

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How Do You Negotiate Pricing? 54:51

8M ago54:51

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A subject no one likes to bring up to their clients... pricing and budgets. How do you start the conversation and how do you negotiate once it's been brought up? How do you set appropriate pricing and how do set a plan in place for growth? And how do you get past the awkwardness of bringing up budgets? It's all in this week's episode of The CMD-Z S…

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Ep. 11 - Joel Pilger (RevThink) 55:12

8M ago55:12

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On this episode of FrameOne, Joel Pilger recaps his journey from starting his studio Impossible Pictures to exiting and joining RevThink, a consulting group for studios around the world. This interview was recorded at Camp MoGraph 2023 in Denver CO. Sponsored by Hyperfocus Motion http://hyperfocusmotion.com Follow the show: http://www.frameoneshow.…

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