Best Matt Essam Podcasts (2024)

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Achieve Your Goals Faster By Using ‘Parts Work’ 22:18

3h ago22:18

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Have you ever felt like you know what you need to do to take your business to the next level, but something inside is holding you back? It’s like you have one foot on the accelerator and one on the brake… In this episode, I’m going to share a strategy that can help you break through this internal conflict and bring you closer towards landing those …

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How To Attract Your Ideal Clients Through Storyselling with Mark Leruste 46:39

8d ago46:39

46:39

Wouldn’t it be nice to attract your ideal clients without having to send hundreds of proposals and spend countless hours on sales calls? Mark Leruste joins me in this episode to share his strategies for doing just that. Mark is the king of ‘Storyselling’. His TED Talk, ‘What they don’t tell you about entrepreneurship’ has amassed over one million v…

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The Secrets to Selling as a Creative with Daniel Priestley 59:39

16d ago59:39

59:39

Sales don’t happen without people. So, why are so many creatives so adverse to building relationships? In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Priestley. Daniel is a best-selling author and entrepreneur, who launched his first company at 21 and grew it to a multi-million dollar enterprise by 25. He’s grown businesses around the…

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Capturing The Confidence of Your Clients with Dan Kennedy 37:38

23d ago37:38

37:38

Angelina Jolie, Drew Barrymore, Dua Lipa. These are just some of the famous faces that Dan Kennedy has photographed. Dan is a London-based portrait and fashion photographer who’s worked with some of the biggest names in the world and he joins us in this episode to share his insight. Not only does Dan share some incredible stories of his experiences…

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Turning Your Story Into Success with James Martin 54:21

1M ago54:21

54:21

Are you putting your authentic self across in your marketing? Is there something holding you back from telling your story? James Martin, Founder of Made By James and Creative Partner at Lincoln Design Co. joins us in this episode to share his journey from accidental entrepreneur to successful agency owner. Made By James was a beautiful accident. On…

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The Power of Presence 12:32

1M ago12:32

12:32

Unlock the secret to thriving in creativity and business - with this episode's deep dive into the power of presence. Join Matt Essam as he uncovers how this singular mindset shift can not only enhance creativity, but also transform stress into success, and uncertainty into clarity. In a candid discussion, Matt opens up about his personal journey, r…

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3 Strategies To Reprogram Your Mind For Success 39:29

1M ago39:29

39:29

Picture this: you're faced with a daunting challenge, but instead of feeling overwhelmed, you feel empowered and in control. How is this possible? Join Matt Essam as he uncovers three powerful strategies that can help you reduce stress, reframe negative situations, and envision the success you deserve. In this episode, Matt reflects on his personal…

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Unveiling the Traits of Successful Leaders and High Performers and with Dave Raybould 51:04

2M ago51:04

51:04

Are you the leader your business needs to grow? Whether you're a solo founder looking to grow into a small business, or you're an established agency looking to scale… There's 1 thing that's going to determine whether you can make that vision a reality or not—that's is your leadership skill. In today's episode of the Creative Courage Podcast, I sit …

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How to Take Back Control of Your Project Pipeline 16:47

2M ago16:47

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Waiting for the next project to land on your lap? Do you feel like you're not in control of your business due to the unpredictability of sales and marketing? If you're anything like me, you've probably even found yourself feeling at the mercy of the market at times. We both know the drill: you're out here offering your big-ticket projects, usually …

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How to Go From Freelancer to Studio Owner With Erik Herrström 26:09

2M ago26:09

26:09

How to make the transition from being just a freelancer to becoming a studio owner? Erik Herrström, the visionary behind Studio Herrström, takes us through his journey from working as a freelancer, collaborating with giants like Spotify, Beats by Dre, Sony Music, Nike, and Google, to establishing his own studio. With over a hundred industry awards,…

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How to Stand the Flock Out With Jacob Cass 43:13

3M ago43:13

43:13

Looking to stand out from the competition and transform your creative business into something truly remarkable? Then it's time to “Stand the Flock Out!” with Jacob Cass, the brilliant mind behind Just Creative. Jacob's extraordinary path from aspiring design student to branding powerhouse, collaborating with giants like Nike, Disney, and even Jerry…

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Stop Self Sabotaging and Unlock Your True Potential With Anneli Hansson 53:36

3M ago53:36

53:36

Have you ever felt like you are holding yourself back and self sabotaging your growth? In this episode, we deep dive into the psychology behind some of our biggest internal limitations and how we can overcome them. Building a business that feels authentic in 2024 requires introspection, courage, and determination. Anneli Hansson, a brand strategist…

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Finding Meaningful Work as a Creative Studio 34:02

3M ago34:02

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If you want your creative work to have more of a positive impact on the world, but find yourself worrying if it will pay well, then this episode is for you. In this client case study, we explore how Colin grew his studio by niching down and only helping businesses that he really cared about. In this candid and authentic conversation, Colin shares t…

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The Success Formula with Kristy Campbell 47:03

3M ago47:03

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What if there was a formula for success? One that was simple to follow and easy to implement? That’s exactly what I discovered (by accident) during this interview with Kristy Campbell from Pink Pony Creative. As I was asking Kristy how she built her following to over 200K on Instagram and secured a speaking slot at Adobe Max in front of 600 people,…

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How to Fall in Love With Sales (Even if You Hate It) with Distorted 51:16

3M ago51:16

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If sales and marketing feels unnecessary in your business, this episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by Nick, Andi, and Alex from This is Distorted, an audio branding agency that has worked with everyone from Defected Records to Dedmau5. In this episode, we delve into the transformative shift that allowed them to fall in love with the sales proces…

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Redefining Limits in Business with Matt Essam 27:26

4M ago27:26

27:26

What is really possible for you and your creative business? This question might be the key to understanding what is genuinely holding you back from reaching your true potential. In this episode, Matt Essam explores some of the key ideas and discussions taken from a client retreat in Tenerife. He shares 3 big ideas that could transform the way you r…

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How to Land A-list clients using cold outreach with Kai Cheng 37:46

4M ago37:46

37:46

In this episode, we break down how our client Kai went from relying solely on referrals to having an outreach strategy that lands him A-list clients in a few months. Topics discussed: How to understand and address client pain points to land clients through outreach How to use LinkedIn to uncover client secrets and build lasting rapport How Kai land…

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Unleashing Success through Strategic Pricing, Productization, and Courageous Decision-Making with Robin Waite 1:01:00

4M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Saying no to unfit clients, knowing and charging your worth, and productizing your services are your crucial foundation to success. Being open to reevaluating and challenging the rules you set for yourself, especially in areas like pricing, will unlock greater business potential. Today, we're joined by the incredible Robin Waite – public speaker, b…

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How To Attract Your Dream Clients with Anna Rumbold 1:03:48

4M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Marketing isn’t about attracting everyone to your business. It’s about attracting your ideal clients. The clients that grow your business without growing your stress levels. In this episode, award-winning marketing mentor, Anna Rumbold, joins us to share her blueprint for attracting the kind of clients who we enjoy working with and pay us what we d…

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The Courage To Create as an Introvert with Chris Do 1:12:29

4M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Is there something holding you back from putting yourself out into the world? Perhaps it’s a fear of judgement. Maybe it’s a lack of confidence. In the inaugural episode of Creative Courage, we delve into the mindset of pushing through fears and resistance and seizing opportunities with Chris Do, an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO, and s…

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Creative Courage Trailer 1:13

5M ago1:13

1:13

Are you a creative business owner? Do you ever feel like you’ve got more to give? That there’s a bigger impact you could make? Or is there an innate fear that’s stopping you from achieving your full potential? In this brand new podcast series, award-winning coach, author and speaker Matt Essam explores the internal battles we all face as creative b…

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#S3E16 Shelf Impactors™ Anneli Hansson 40:10

6M ago40:10

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#S3E16 Shelf Impactors™Guest Episode - Anneli Hanssonwith Lisa HastingsLisa has an extremely insightful conversation with Anneli Hansson, one of Sweden's top Brand Strategists, discussing how Anneli forged her own path within the world of strategy.KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:1. HOW DID ANNELI GET INTO BRAND STRATEGY2. THOUGHTS ON HOW THE DESIGN INDUSTR…

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#S3E15 Shelf Impactors™ Wanna be a freelancer? 43:57

8M ago43:57

43:57

#S3E15 Shelf Impactors™'Wanna be a Freelancer?'with Mark Grey and Lisa Hastings.SO YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT TURNING FREELANCE?Mark and Lisa unpick what it is to be freelance designer, discussing the highs and the lows. 1. WHAT IS A FREELANCER?- What does it the term mean to Mark and Lisa?2. EXPERIENCES OF BOTH BEING AND USING FREELANCERS- Mark and Lis…

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#S3E14 Shelf Impactors™ Chris Do is Back 37:04

9M ago37:04

37:04

#S3E14 Shelf Impactors™Guest Episode - Chris Dowith Lisa HastingsLisa catches up with one of our favourite globe trotting guests Chris Do. Following on from our Shelf Impactors convo with Chris (2 years ago!), Lisa grabs a quick update chat in with Chris discussing what's he's up to right now and his thoughts around:KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:1. WHAT …

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#S3E13 Shelf Impactors™ Chat GPT_Where are we going? 26:11

12M ago26:11

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#S3E13 Shelf Impactors™'Chat GPT - Where are we going?'with Mark Grey and Lisa Hastings.CHAT GPTWhat is it? What have we tried? What is it good for?Will it remove the role of writers, researchers? Smart answer no - it is just a tool.1. HAVE WE ADOPTED CHAT GPT YET?- Are we seeing a place for it in the creative tool box- How are we using it right no…

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#S3E12 Shelf Impactors™ Creative Culture Trends 2023 45:23

1y ago45:23

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#S3E12 Shelf Impactors™'Creative Culture Trends for 2023 and beyond'with Mark Grey and Lisa Hastings.CULTURE TRENDSShelf Impactors like to look forwards and see what is inspiring the design world. This time Mark and Lisa talk culture.1. NEW REALITIES…- The rise of Meta - how credible will this space become? - Will we all be living in a Meta world s…

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#S3E11 Shelf Impactors™ Food and Drinks Trends 2023 38:30

1+ y ago38:30

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#S3E11 Shelf Impactors™'Food and Drinks Trends for 2023 and beyond'with Mark Grey and Lisa Hastings.BRAND NEW YEAR - Means BRAND NEW Trends... Mark and Lisa discuss what they're anticipating and noticing in the world Foods and Drinks for the coming year:1. SPACE FOOD- To infinity and beyond- What will be we packing in our outer galactic hampers?2. …

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#S3E10 Shelf Impactors™ John Dalziel 43:41

1+ y ago43:41

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#S3E10 Shelf Impactors™Guest Episode - John Dalzielwith Lisa HastingsLisa takes the reigns in this podcast episode and is joined by the inspiring guest, Marketing Strategist - John DalzielWe all want to BE BRAVEFrom creatives coming up with the wackiest ideas - social media wanting us all to be GAME CHANGERS - Businesses saying they think and act B…

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#S3E09 Shelf Impactors™ November Challenge Update 39:15

1+ y ago39:15

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#S3E09 Shelf Impactors™'November Challenge Update'with Mark Grey and Lisa Hastings.1. NOVEMBER CHALLENGE UPDATE- Lisa and Mark discuss their challenges for November and how they're tracking:• Mark - Carnivore diet for the month (AGAIN!) and 1x30 minute sketch per day (based on our word of the day)!• Lisa - Cold showers daily for the month and 1x15 …

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#S3E08 Shelf Impactors™ Awards 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

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#S3E08 Shelf Impactors™'Design Awards - are they worth it?'with Mark Grey and Lisa Hastings.1. OUR THOUGHTS ON DESIGN INDUSTRY AWARDS- Do they favour big names over boutique design houses?2. WHY ARE DESGIN AWARDS IMPORTANT?- Do they add value to the designer/ agency3. WHY WE SHOULD NOT DESIGN JUST FOR AWARDS- Unproductive approach to design brief- …

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#S3E07 Shelf Impactors™ Matt Essam 51:40

1+ y ago51:40

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#S3E07 Shelf Impactors™Guest Episode - Matt Essamwith Lisa HastingsHow to market yourself as a creative and win those dream clients!KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:SALES AND MARKETING (For Creative Agencies)1. DEFINITIONSMarketing, Sales, Branding, let’s just pull them apart - why they need each other to survive.2. A BIT DEEPERFreelance v Agency - what is …

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#S3E06 Shelf Impactors™ Creative Networking 41:11

2y ago41:11

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#S3E06 Shelf Impactors™'Creative Networking - Do's and Don'ts'with Mark Grey and Lisa Hastings.1. HOW IMPORTANT IS NETWORKING IN OUR INDUSTRY?– What does networking mean to us– What are our experiences2. BUILDING YOU CURRENT NETWORK– How to keep you network informed, interested and engaged– Our advice on network building 3. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY– W…

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#S3E05 Shelf Impactors™ I want it NOW 41:58

2y ago41:58

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#S3E05 Shelf Impactors™'I want it NOW!'with Mark Grey and Lisa Hastings.1. THE WORLD OF NOW!… - Digital shopping is getting faster and more targeted- Digital commerce continuously adapting- Shopping within social media - The impact - death of the Highstreet, buy now pay later2. CONNECTED TV!- TV shows using shoppable content - linking viewers to re…

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#S3E04 Shelf Impactors™ Simon Dixon 44:46

2y ago44:46

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#S3E04 Shelf Impactors™Guest Episode with Simon Dixon - DixonBaxiwith Lisa HastingsHow to Inspire Optimism and Change MindsetsKEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:1. DIXONBAXI STUDIO LIFEThe studio and the work beyond it...2. CREATIVE SAVES THE WORLDThinking beyond what exists, pushing through the uncomfortable, where you don’t know what the answer is - are the…

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#S3E03 Shelf Impactors™ Agency Adaption 47:51

2y ago47:51

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#S3E03 Shelf Impactors™'Agency Adaption'with Mark Grey and Lisa Hastings.1. AGENCIES ADAPTING TO CHANGE- Are Design/ Creative Agencies adapting and changing to serve the new world or working for their teams- What do you offer your teams -- Are talent pools being lost/ losing out due to industry inconsistencies?- What can agencies offer to entice te…

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#S3E02 Shelf Impactors™ Mindfulness 2.0 44:05

2y ago44:05

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#S3E02 Shelf Impactors™'Mindfulness 2.0'with Mark Grey and Lisa Hastings.Mark and Lisa reach back 3 years to when they last spoke about Mindfulness (S1EP09). They cover some old ground and discuss if their perceptions have changed on some of the key focusses for Mindfulness: SLEEP, NUTRITION, DAILY ROUTINES, RESEARCH/ READING, & MENTORS!1. MINDFULN…

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#S3E01 Shelf Impactors™ The Metaverse 39:25

2y ago39:25

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#S3E01 Shelf Impactors™Guest Episode with Alexis Vera - VP Creative & Strategy at SGKwith Lisa Hastings - The Metaverse.The Metaverse supports a whole new virtual economy - for businesses as well as driving connection - between friends, families - getting better connected across global spaces.KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:1. INTO THE METAVERSE- This is a…

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#S3E00 Shelf Impactors™ Season 3 Intro 1:28

2y ago1:28

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#S3E00 Shelf Impactors™ 'SEASON 3 - Introduction'with Mark Grey and Lisa HastingsWelcome to Shelf Impactors™ Podcast Season 3---------------------------------Shelf Impactors™ Podcast:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shelf-impactorsLisa Hastings:Website - www.lisahastings.meTwitter - @shoebox20Instagram - @shoebox20LinkedIn - Lisa Hastings…

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#S2E25 Shelf Impactors™ Alexis Vera 38:56

2+ y ago38:56

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#S2E25 Shelf Impactors™Guest Episode with Alexis Vera - VP Creative & Strategy at SGKAnother great Guest Episode - Lisa hosting solo and talking to the vivacious Alex Vera about current upcoming trends within the beverage/ drinks sectorKEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:1. SOBRIETY - Rise in non drink drinking (how will this play out when we go back to social…

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#S2E24 Shelf Impactors™ 2021 Round Up - Blurred lines 44:00

2+ y ago44:00

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#S2E24 Shelf Impactors™ '2021 Round Up - Blurred Lines'with Mark Grey and Lisa HastingsOur brief round - up for 2021KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:1. LIFE CATCH UPS- WFH Blues? Missing the studio vibes!2. STAND OUT DESIGN PROJECTS FOR 20213. DESIGN AGENCIES WORKING OUT HOW BEST TO COMMUNICATE INTERNALLY- How are design agencies communicating internally in…

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#S2E23 Shelf Impactors™ Thomas Kolster 48:55

2+ y ago48:55

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#S2E23 Shelf Impactors™Guest Episode with Mr Goodvertising Thomas Kolster It’s another guest episode - Acclaimed Ted speaker and Change Activator Thomas Kolster joins us fresh from a Panel Debate on Purpose & Sustainability for Brands.Author of The Hero Trap (available at thomaskolster.com) joins Lisa to discuss the role of Purpose and Branding. KE…

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#S2E22 Shelf Impactors™ Mark and Lisas Who What and Why 55:06

2+ y ago55:06

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#S2E22 Shelf Impactors™ 'Mark and Lisa's, 'Who What and Why''with Mark Grey and Lisa HastingsThis one's is ALL ABOUT US!KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:1. WHO ARE WE2. WHAT ARE WE ABOUT2. WHY ARE WE DOING THISWHO - Is Mark Grey/Lisa HastingsWHAT - Do we do - where did we start and what do we position ourselves as nowWHY would anyone care - do we have some …

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#S2E21 Shelf Impactors™ Digital & Sustainability 38:33

2+ y ago38:33

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#S2E21 Shelf Impactors™ 'Digital & Sustainability'with Lisa Hastings and guest Richard GearingDIGITAL SUSTAINABILITY---------------------------------Lisa Hastings:Website - www.lisahastings.meTwitter - @shoebox20Instagram - @shoebox20LinkedIn - Lisa HastingsRichard GearingWebsite - LinkedIn - Richard GearingMark Grey:Website - www.bluenectardesign.…

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#S2E20 Shelf Impactors™ Heroes Mentors and Influencers 52:59

3y ago52:59

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#S2E20 Shelf Impactors™ 'Heroes Mentors and Influencers'with Mark Grey and Lisa HastingsMENTORS & INFLUENCERSWe live in a world where online education is abundant, we all have influences in our careers, do we have life coaches too? Should we. Let’s talk about who you go to for inspiration, who has shaped and influenced your career to date? The vill…

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#S2E19 Shelf Impactors™ Chris Do 56:33

3y ago56:33

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#S2E19 Shelf Impactors™ 'Interview with Chris Do - Founder of The Futur'with Mark Grey and Lisa HastingsIn this fantastic episode we have another great guest on the pod - the great Chris Do.As well as being the owner of thousands of cool caps, Chris is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO and Chief Strategist of Blind and also the founder …

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#S2E18 Shelf Impactors™ What's in a Job Title 47:25

3y ago47:25

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#S2E18 Shelf Impactors™ 'What's in a Job Title'with Mark Grey and Lisa HastingsDo you own what you do?There are a LOT of random titles used now especially in our industry - are you an Educator, an Innovator, a Creative Director, a Strategist, a Digital Guru… does it matter in a world where FLEXIBILITY and SKILLING UP are crucial to survival?KEY ARE…

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#S2E17 Shelf Impactors™ Passion and Purpose 53:22

3y ago53:22

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#S2E17 Shelf Impactors™ 'Passion and Purpose'with Mark Grey and Lisa Hastings2020 saw the rise of side hustles - people forced to do alternatives to survive. Bold Pivots and PurposeIn a year when many of our passions were banned, stalled or cancelled (think gym/events/getting together/travel) why passion is more important, and your purpose.KEY AREA…

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#S2E16 Shelf Impactors™ WTF 2020 43:24

3+ y ago43:24

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#S2E16 Shelf Impactors™ 'WTF... 2020'with Mark Grey and Lisa HastingsRIP 2020 - Mark and Lisa recap the year of Shelf Impactors and focus on Brands & Innovation for the future.KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION:1. TRANSPARANCY- The year where consumers demanded the truth, honest brands and relevancy.2. SUSTAINABILITY- A growth area that may have been placed t…

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#S2E15 Shelf Impactors™ Wellness Trends for 2021 and beyond 53:27

3+ y ago53:27

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#S2E15 Shelf Impactors™ 'Wellness Trends' (Wellness Trends for 2021 and beyond)with Mark Grey and Lisa HastingsWellness trends for the Brand New World! Mark and Lisa break wellness down into a few categories - discuss how this crazy year has made us all rethink so many aspects of 'wellbeing' - from the rise in Sanitiser (and Bold Pivot catalysts) t…

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#S2E14 Shelf Impactors™ Future of Food 1:06:18

3+ y ago1:06:18

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#S2E14 Shelf Impactors™ 'Future of Food' (Food Trends for 2021 and beyond)with Mark Grey and Lisa HastingsThis year has been a whirlwind, and it’s not over yet. In Jan we talked about consumer trends, we both have a vast career in food/beverage branding, we discussed free from an eon ago, so what are we seeing now - and how has the pandemic affecte…

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