Creative Control

Lagos Creative

Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- LC SHOP: https://lagoscreative.co/ ----- FOLLOW ALEX https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: https://lagoscreative.co https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios

Episodes

  1. 05/07/2025

    HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT PODCAST CLIP

    Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative⁠ ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: ⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast360⁠ ----- LC Approved Equipment List: ⁠https://lagoscreative.co/gear⁠ ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos⁠ ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/⁠ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: ⁠https://lagoscreative.co⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative⁠ LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: ⁠https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min
  2. 04/29/2025

    10 PODCASTING QUESTIONS NO ONE’S REALLY ANSWERING…

    Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: https://bit.ly/Podcast360 ----- LC Approved Equipment List: https://lagoscreative.co/gear ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: https://lagoscreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  3. 04/23/2025

    Debunking PBD's 20 Rules of Podcasting

    Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: https://bit.ly/Podcast360 ----- LC Approved Equipment List: https://lagoscreative.co/gear ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: https://lagoscreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
  4. 04/09/2025

    The Cost of Virality // Adley Kinsman

    Adley is one of Facebook's most-viewed female producers, consistently averaging over 1 billion monthly views, and the founder of Story House and VIRALISH, a creator collective helping brands achieve viral impact at scale. Renowned for her expertise in branded content distribution, she has developed successful campaigns for global brands like TikTok, Land Rover, Charmin, and Frito-Lay. Adley also frequently shares her insights on prominent stages, including AdWorld, ManyChat, and Social Media World. ---- Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: https://bit.ly/Podcast360 ----- LC Approved Equipment List: https://lagoscreative.co/gear ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: https://lagoscreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
  5. 04/01/2025

    Waiter to CMO in 3 Years // Nate Lagos

    Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: https://bit.ly/Podcast360 ----- LC Approved Equipment List: https://lagoscreative.co/gear ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: https://lagoscreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
  6. 03/27/2025

    How To Grow A Podcast (With or Without A Budget)

    Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: https://bit.ly/Podcast360 ----- LC Approved Equipment List: https://lagoscreative.co/gear ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: https://lagoscreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min
  7. 03/18/2025

    Podcast360

    Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- WATCH full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LagosCreative ----- FREE DOWNLOAD Podcast360: https://bit.ly/Podcast360 ----- LC Approved Equipment List: https://lagoscreative.co/gear ----- FOLLOW ALEX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: Website: https://lagoscreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m

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Welcome to Creative Control, a show about the art and business of content—how to build it, how to scale it, and how to actually make it matter. After years of working behind the scenes with some of the world's biggest brands, Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative) is sharing what he's learned. Each week, we'll break down the game, dive deep on industry topics, and sit with people who are shaping creative culture—artists to athletes, entrepreneurs to influencers, celebrities to CEOs. ----- LC SHOP: https://lagoscreative.co/ ----- FOLLOW ALEX https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos https://www.linkedin.com/in/lagosalex https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexlagos ----- FOLLOW EASTON https://www.instagram.com/eastonjsmith/ ----- PRODUCED BY: https://lagoscreative.co https://www.instagram.com/lagoscreative https://www.tiktok.com/@lagoscreative LAGOS CREATIVE is a Nashville-based creative agency and podcast studio offering production, distribution, and marketing services to clients worldwide since 2018. LC's work includes brands such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Cartier, SiriusXM, Bussin' With The Boys, Better Tomorrow with Hannah Brown, Net Positive with John Crist, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, and more. ----- BOOK a recording session at LC STUDIOS: https://bit.ly/LCstudios