The Busy Creator Podcast is a discussion show where creative professionals from across the spectrum share tools, techniques, and habits they use in practice.
The Busy Creator Podcast with Prescott Perez-Fox // All Published Episodes
Episode 100! A Live Meetup Event with guests Joaquin Cotler, Rashan Casseus, & Gabby Wallace
A live event to celebrate the milestone.
There and Back Again, Craig Ward Discusses Joining A Large Agency After Years of Successful Solo Practice
Craig Ward is a British-born designer in NYC
Going Hollywood, How Brittany Cormack Thrives as a Costume Designer Amid the Madness of Showbiz
Brittany Cormack is a costume designer in Los Angeles
Practical Typographic Advice and Building an Education Business Alongside a Design Firm with Michael Stinson
Michael Stinson teaches typography to other designers.
Becoming a Multi-Faceted Creative, and The Movie-Making Process with Filmmaker & Podcaster David Power
David Power is a multi-faceted creative pro in Brooklyn, NY.
Launching an Online Community for Creative Entrepreneurs with Designer, Writer, and Podcaster Kathleen Shannon
Kathleen Shannon is a designer and co-creative of Being Boss.
Methods and Mindsets for Successful Web Design Projects with Agency Boss Ben Seigel
Ben Seigel runs a remote web design company.
Exploring Business Issues Faced by Creative Pros with Author & Professor Douglas Davis
Douglas Davis teaches, practices, and writes about design in Brooklyn, NY.
Balancing a Design Practice and Co-Working Space in NYC, with Jessi Arrington & Creighton Mershon
Jessi & Creighton run a creative experience company, as well as a community co-working space.
Joining an Established Agency to Build Workflow & Culture, with Designer Nick Spriggs
Nick Spriggs is an Australian-born graphic/web designer in NYC.
Building Community and Finding Personality Stengths as a Creative Introvert, with Designer Cat Rose
Cat Rose is a designer, illustrator, and founder of The Creative Introvert.
Wearing Many Hats as a Designer for a Software Startup with Andrew Berkowitz
Andrew Berkowitz left a banking job for startup life.
Striving for Excellence After Losing All Sense of Sight, with Author & Entrepreneur Tanner Gers
Tanner Gers is a writer, speaker, and athlete.
B-SIDE: How to Speak with Confidence On The Mic and In Person, with Christina Canters
Christina Canters visits the NYC Podcast Meetup to discuss confidence and authenticity
The Tools I Use to Run Starship Design, a look at Software and Services for a Solo Design Practice
Software and materials used by a solo graphic designer
What Sally Hogshead Learned Working in America’s Top Ad Agencies, and How That Shaped Her Work as an Author
Sally Hogshead is an advertising writer turned speaker & author
How Victor Yocco Uses Everyday Psychology in User Research, Testing, and Design
Victor Yocco uses his expertise in psychology for digital design
Taking Risks and Leaving NYC to Build a Family Business, with Bryony Gomez-Palacio
Bryony Gomez-Palacio is one half of design publishing company UnderConsideration.
Workflows & Rituals for a Small Software Company with In-House Designers Kyle Bollinger & Kristin Burkhart
Kyle & Kristin are designers at PureChat, an online service co based in Arizona
How to Identify and Control the Frustrating Voice In Your Head, with Author, Artist, & Teacher Danny Gregory
Danny Gregory teaches and writes about art & creativity
The Trouble with Workplace Hierarchies, and What We Can Do About It, with Jonathan Raymond
Jonathan Raymond writes and consults on workplace leadership
Examining The Modern Creative Workforce and the Ongoing Struggles of Productive People, with Prescott Perez-Fox
April Fools! Prescott Perez-Fox is a graphic designer & brand consultant in Brooklyn, NY
Escaping Web Design to Build a Software Business, with Edgar Co-Founder Laura Roeder
Laura Roeder is a designer-turned-business owner
Evolving a Blog into a Brand and a Business with Writer and Clients From Hell Chief Bryce Bladon
Bryce Bladon is a writer & blogger in Vancouver, BC
Examining Culture and Habits of a Small Design Team with Designer and Agency Boss Kristine Neil
Kristine Neil runs Markon Brands, a small studio in Vancouver, WA
Finding a Community Online and Crafting a Signature Style with Illustrator, Designer & Artist Alice Coles
Alice Coles is an illustrator and video producer in Colorado
How Kirsten Modestow Started a Branding & Design Agency in Her House and Thrives Outside of a Major City
Kirsten Modestow runs Brigade, a design firm in Massachusetts
Web Agency Owner Matt Inglot Talks Client Selection, Workflow, and The Challenges of Working from Home
Matt Inglot runs Tilted Pixel, a web design & development studio
An Introduction to Freelancing — Definitions, ailments, and mindsets for new and veteran freelancers
Freelancing is weird. Examine your mindsets before anything else.
Online Resources for Creative Professionals to Learn Business Skills
Great web tools to learn business and creative skills
Examining Audience Growth & Online Promotion
Promotion is hard. Start with simple strategies and go slow.
How Kitty & Alice Chan Helped Build Procurify’s Design Team
Kitty & Alice Chan are a design team in Richmond, BC, Canada
How to Design Creative Office & Workplace Interiors, with Betsy Helmuth
Design and create a space where you can do your best work
B-SIDE: In Memory of Ethan F. Greene
Examples from Ethan Greene (1982–2016), composer, sound artist, and professor
The Importance of Sales & New Business in Creative Agencies, with Dan Fields
Dan Fields works in advertising and digital design, on the sales side
How Mignon Fogarty Launched a World-Famous Podcast Network and Became Grammar Girl
Mignon Fogarty is a professor and podcast industry pioneer.
Productivity Habits: Examining Ourselves and Taking Steps Toward Better Effectiveness with Author & Consultant Ben Elijah
Ben Elijah is a consultant, coach, and author in London, UK
Designer & Entrepreneur Cathryn Lavery Shares Her Personal Productivity Habits, Tactics for a Successful Kickstarter Launch
Cathryn Lavery is an architect-turned-designer-turned-entrepreneur in Queens, NY
Todd Henry Returns to Discuss Significance, Vision, and Competence for Creative Pros
Todd Henry is an author, speaker, and consultant on creative culture, habits, and productivity
Freedcamp CEO/Co-Founder Angel Grablev Shares Origins & Methods for Project Management
Angel Grablev runs Freedcamp, an online project management & collaboration tool
Programmer & Developer Ben Borowski Explores the Creative Side of Software
Ben Borowski is a software developer and one half of Oki Doki, an online course app company
Woodworker & Furniture Maker Matt Cremona Discusses Self-Teaching and Making a Solo Video Show
Matt Cremona produces a woodworking show on YouTube.
Copywriter, Author, and Journalist Kristen Fischer Discusses Life as a Freelancer
Kristen Fischer is a freelance copywriter based at the Jersey Shore
Prepare to Share: Methods and Mindset for Bringing Others into Your Projects
Before you expand your team, be strategic about setting up your projects and workflow
How Copywriter Karen Marston Became an Online Instructor and Happy Solo Practitioner
Karen Marston is a copywriter and online entrepreneur in Edinburgh, Scotland
Cartoonist & Artist Eric Peterson Talks Studio Habits and How We Works
Eric Peterson is a cartoonist, artist, and Illustrator in Atlanta, GA
Mind Hacking: A Scientific Approach to Improving Productivity & Focus with Sir John Hargrave
Sir John Hargrave is a prankster-turned-writer and business owner in Boston, Mass.
New Workflows for the Digital Transition, with Designer Nate Voss
Nate Voss is a multidisciplinary designer in Kansas City, MO
Exploring The Art of Work and Finding Your Calling with Author & Blogger Jeff Goins
Jeff Goins created a business through his writing, to his own surprise
Managing a Remote Team and Taking on New Challenges, with Designer, Developer & Entrepreneur Matt Keefe
Matt Keefe runs a web design & development business with remote team
Building a Solo Practice and a Side Project with Digital Marketing Strategist & Cooking Show Host Adrienne Stortz
Adrienne Stortz is a musician marketing expert and cooking show producer in Brooklyn, NY
Shooting Interiors and Buildings, with Architectural Photographer Peter Kubilus
Peter Kubilus is a specialist interior and architectural photographer in New York City
Creating Workflows and Habits for Work-from-Home Success with Podcaster Entrepreneurs John Lee Dumas & Kate Erickson
John Lee Dumas & Kate Erickson run Entrepreneur on Fire and Podcasters' Paradise
Salary & Fee Negotiation for Freelancers and Solo Creatives with Jim Hopkinson
Jim Hopkinson is an author, speaker, and expert on salary negotiation
Crafting a Solo Design Practice and Pulling Cultural References with Commercial Artist Eric Kass
Eric Kass is a graphic designer and commercial artist in Indianapolis, IN
Managing Two Creative Pursuits with Digital Strategist & Novelist Lucy Leiderman
Lucy Leiderman is a digital strategist by day, and published author by night
Artist & Musician Lindsay Katt Shares Her Quest to Do Everything
Lindsay Katt is a musician and all-around artists in Brooklyn, NY
Building a Company to Serve Creative Practitioners, with Founder of Peritus Frank Truglio
Frank Truglio is the Creator of Peritus, a gig-matching platform for creatives
From Tailgate Tours to Online Courses, with Food Photographer, Author, & Entrepreneur Taylor Mathis
Taylor Mathis is a food photographer and online entrepreneur in Charlotte, NC
The Changing Shape of Television and In-House Design Teams with Designer & Creative Director Bob Calvano
Bob Calvano heads an internal design team at A+E Networks in NYC
The Process and Habits of Artist, Designer, Illustrator, Animator & Writer Laurie Rosenwald
Laurie Rosenwald is a multi-purpose visual artist and author in NYC
The Creative Life of a Modern Musician, with Joaquin Cotler
Joaquin Cotler is a musician and journalist in Brooklyn, NY
Photographer, Instructor & World Traveler Jay Seldin Shares His Creative Journey
Jay Seldin is a lifelong practitioner & teacher of photography & design
How Steve Dotto Became a Productivity Nerd & Online Video Educator
Steve Dotto is a speaker and video producer in British Columbia, Canada
Exploring InDesign: Inside the Industry-Standard Design Tool with David Blatner & Anne-Marie Concepción
David Blatner & Anne-Marie Concepción teach software and design, and publish InDesignSecrets.com
Illustrator & Graphic Designer Felix Sockwell Shares Career Journeys and Productivity Habits
Felix Sockwell is a designer and illustrator well-known for his signature style
Intellectual Property & Legal Issues for Creative Pros with Attorney & Educator Kelley Keller
Kelley Keller is an attorney focusing on intellectual property
Creating a Nimble Interior Design Practice and Keeping Up With Trends, with Betsy Helmuth
Betsy Helmuth founded Affordable Interior Design, works with clients all over the world
Staying Fit & Focused: Health & Wellness for Creative Pros, with Trainer Scott Colby
Scott Colby is a fitness trainer, helping clients around the world feel and look better
Asking The Tough Questions: Creative Career Q&A, with Lisa Cummings
Lisa Cummings is a corporate trainer and career coach
Coordinating a Diverse Digital Team with Interaction Designer, Developer & Entrepreneur Vijay Mathews
Vijay Mathews is a parter at W&Co, a digital design & development firm in NYC
Getting Started with Project Management Tools & Team Collaboration Software, with Bryan Orr
Byran Orr is a business owner & podcaster in Florida.
Daily Rituals and Team Structures with Designer, Educator & Writer Michael Bierut
Michael Bierut is a partner at Pentagram, and a leader in the graphic design profession
Building an Effective Writing Process and Finding Steadiness in Solo Practice with Susan Gunelius
Susan Gunelius is a Brand Strategy Consultant, Copywriter & Author in Florida
Curiosity Across Cultures with Writer, Filmmaker, and Teacher Adam Harrison Levy
Adam Harrison Levy makes films for the BBC, teaches at SVA, and writes for Design Observer
Creating a Career on YouTube, with Video Producer & Director Christopher Sharpe
Christopher Sharpe is a video producer and co-creator of several YouTube shows
Building The Right Studio Setup for Things That Don’t Move, with Still Life Photographer Christine Blackburne
Christine Blackburne is a still-life photographer for fashion & beauty clients
Turning Your Garage Into an Intergalactic Weapons Factory, with Prop & Model Maker Bill Doran
Bill Doran is a prop maker, hacker, and builder serving the sci-fi & fantasy fandoms
Stunts and Mentalities to Become a Word-of-Mouth Marketing Guru, with Saul Colt
Saul Colt is a word-of-mouth marketer and well-known personality
Building an Online Business While Traveling The World, with Christina Canters
Christina Canters is a recovering architect, now helps creative people communicate better
Starting a Project Dedicated to Quality, with Graphic Designer & Entrepreneur Brandy Shea
Brandy Shea is a designer and co-creator of Quality Thrives
User Experience Designer Walé Ogundipe Bring Us Inside Startups & Hackathons
Walé Ogundipe is a User Experience designer based in Seattle, WA
Building and Growing a Small Design Firm, with Josh Miles
Josh Miles is a partner at Miles Herndon, a small design firm in Indianapolis, IN
Video Host & Producer Shannon Morse Discusses Challenges, Workflows in Producing Multiple Shows
Shannon Morse is an online video host & producer in San Francisco, CA
How Debbie Millman Balances Everything to Produce Design Matters (and Run a World-Class Design Agency)
Debbie Millman is a podcast host, professor, author, artist & designer in NYC
Listen Up: Examining Music Streaming Apps & Websites, with Charles Penn
Charles Penn is a music producer & audio engineer in New Jersey
Marie Poulin Describes the Evolution from Designer to Strategist, and her Productivity Habits
Marie Poulin is a digital strategist & designer, and one half of Doki, a platform for online course builders.
Author, Speaker, & Creative Consultant Todd Henry Shares Insight From Examining Creativity and Productivity
Todd Henry is a creative consultant, speaker, and author, and founder of The Accidental Creative
How Staying Focused Allows Novelist Laura Thomas to Publish Multiple Projects per Week
Laura Thomas is a novelist and fiction author in Hamilton, ON
Musician, Singer, and Songwriter Blake Stratton Shares The Methods and Mindsets of the Music Biz
Blake Stratton is a singer-songwriter in Nashville, TN
How Will Hudson Balances Publishing with Managing, and Challenges of Running ‘It’s Nice That’
Will Hudson is a designer, writer, and co-founder of It's Nice That
Co-founders of Brandisty.com Michael Sacca & Alex Rolek Share Tactics, Insight for Launching a Web App
Michael Sacca & Alex Rolek are the co-founders of Brandisty.com, an online brand-asset management tool
Web Designer Erica Heinz Discusses Her Projects and Goes Deep into Workflows & Tools
Erica Heinz is a web designer based in Brooklyn, NY
Noted: Using Evernote for Contact Management with Digitial Media Director Bob Stanke
Bob Stanke is a digital strategist and technology consultant
Journalist & Podcaster Ashley Milne-Tyte Talks Methods, Tools for Creative Vivid Audio Stories
Ashley Milne-Tyte is a journalist, radio producer, teacher, and podcast host in NYC
Courtney Eliseo Shares her Workflow, Management Techniques for Running a Practice Alongside an Influential Blog
Courtney Eliseo is a CT-based graphic designer and runs the blog Design Work Life
Portrait Photographer Bill Wadman Talks Conceptual Imagery, Retouching, Backup Strategies, and Being a Creative Geek
Bill Wadman is a conceptual portrait photographer in Brooklyn, NY
Cartoonist & Illustrator Josh Latta Talks Commissions, Side-Projects, and Balancing Creative Work with a Day Job
Josh Latta is a cartoonist & illustrator in Baltimore, MD
Designers & Podcasters Niki Brown & Liz Andrade Talk Industry Habits, Remote Workflows, and Personal Workflows
Niki Brown & Liz Andrade are designer pals and hosts of the Pagebreak Podcast
Systems and Workflows to Run a Design Agency, Multi-title Blog Site, and Conference Series, with Designer/Entrepreneur Armin Vit
Armin Vit is one half of UnderConsideration, the publishers of Brand New and the Brand New Conference
Illustrator & Cartoonist Joel Duggan Talks Daily Habits and The Tools He Relies On
Joel Duggan is an Illustrator & Cartoonist in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Music Producer & Audio Engineer Charles Penn Joins for The First Podcast Episode
This is the first episode! A short chat with Charles Penn, music producer & audio engineer
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