Creative Friction

Madeline Reeves, Jeff Meade
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Creative Friction is a podcast for creatives and agency owners seeking honest and practical guidance on how to grow their business. You've attended your fair share of marketing conferences, ordered business books that remain unread on your kindle, and put in the hustle, only to find lackluster results. Now is the time to lean in to REAL advice from REAL agency owners, creatives, and leaders who have already walked the path you’re on. From AI and its impact on the future of creative work, to how the industry can better represent and reflect our modern world - hosts Jeff Meade and Madeline Reeves are here to guide you on all things agency growth, marketing strategy, and how to make a meaningful impact as a creative entrepreneur. Tune in for new episodes the first Friday of the month!

  1. 08/04/2023

    Leaning into Qualitative Customer Research with Ryan Paul Gibson

    In this episode of Creative Friction, we welcome Ryan Paul Gibson.  Ryan shares his background in B2B sales and marketing, specifically in the franchise industry, where research played a crucial role. He shares his hands-on approach to gathering customer insights and how it influenced his marketing strategies, business development, and operations. Tune in to hear more about his journey and the lessons he learned along the way. Listen in as we speak about: Ways customer research drives business successThe customer journey How to uncover customer pain pointsAgile research methods with AIAnd much, much, more! Also — check out Ryan's incredible resource, The Definitive List of B2B Customer Interview Questions, as a way to start bringing more qualitative research into your creative work. Connect with Ryan: LinkedIn Website  Connect with Your Hosts: The Meade Company  Jeff Meade Fearless Foundry Madeline Reeves Thank you for listening to Creative Friction! Please leave us a rating and review if you enjoyed the show. If you want to learn more about Fearless Foundry or The Meade Company, visit our websites! Creative Friction is a podcast for creatives and agency owners seeking honest and practical guidance on how to grow their business. Tune in for new episodes the first Friday of the month! All audio and video recordings are owned by Madeline Reeves and Jeff Meade, recorded live every other Friday on LinkedIn, and are released once a month. Music is by Premium Beats.

    1 hr

  2. 08/04/2023

    From Content Marketing to Collaborations: Strategies for Building a Robust Sales Pipeline

    In this episode of Creative Friction, Madeline and Jeff discuss the struggles that many agencies are facing in terms of generating new customers and the slow process of closing deals. They attribute this to the current economic climate and clients' hesitation to spend money on marketing. They also highlight the challenges faced by tech-related agencies and offer suggestions on how to stand out and differentiate yourself in the market. Listen in as we speak about: How to build a strong sales pipelineThe benefits of specialization Effective outreach through research studiesWhy you need a marketing planAnd much, much, more! Connect with Your Hosts: The Meade Company  Jeff Meade Fearless Foundry Madeline Reeves Thank you for listening to Creative Friction! Please leave us a rating and review if you enjoyed the show. If you want to learn more about Fearless Foundry or The Meade Company, visit our websites! Creative Friction is a podcast for creatives and agency owners seeking honest and practical guidance on how to grow their business. Tune in for new episodes the first Friday of the month! All audio and video recordings are owned by Madeline Reeves and Jeff Meade, recorded live every other Friday on LinkedIn, and are released once a month. Music is by Premium Beats.

    1h 3m

  3. 07/07/2023

    Scaling Small Businesses Through Social Media with Maribel Lara

    In this episode, Madeline and Jeff speak with Maribel Lara of the Sasha Group, discussing how to effectively support small business clients in developing their online presence through social media. We talk about the daily routine and week-to-week tasks involved in work, and challenges faced by clients who expect the agency to handle everything. Maribel emphasizes the need for collaboration, strategy, and a focus on the clients target audience rather than just increasing follower counts.  Listen in as we speak about: Supporting small businesses through social mediaHow to empower small businessesThe importance of aligning with the right clientsAnd much, much, more! Connect with Maribel Lara:  LinkedIn The Sasha Group Website  Connect with Your Hosts: The Meade Company  Jeff Meade Fearless Foundry Madeline Reeves Thank you for listening to Creative Friction! Please leave us a rating and review if you enjoyed the show. If you want to learn more about Fearless Foundry or The Meade Company, visit our websites! Creative Friction is a podcast for creatives and agency owners seeking honest and practical guidance on how to grow their business. Tune in for new episodes the first Friday of the month! All audio and video recordings are owned by Madeline Reeves and Jeff Meade, recorded live every other Friday on LinkedIn, and are released once a month. Music is by Premium Beats.

    59 min

  4. 07/07/2023

    The Harmful Effects of Rainbow Washing

    In this episode of Creative Friction, Madeline and Jeff dive into the topic of Pride Month and the increasing corporatization and monetization of the LGBTQ+ community. They discuss the performative marketing strategies employed by brands during this time and the pushback from queer individuals. Join the conversation as they explore the challenges faced by creative entrepreneurs in staying true to their roots while navigating the commercialization of Pride. Listen in as we speak about: Rainbow Washing in Pride MarketingHow Corporations can support the LGBTQ+ CommunityWhy we need to evaluate actions, not just wordsWhy brands must evolve with consumersAnd much, much, more! Connect with Your Hosts: The Meade Company  Jeff Meade Fearless Foundry Madeline Reeves Thank you for listening to Creative Friction! Please leave us a rating and review if you enjoyed the show. If you want to learn more about Fearless Foundry or The Meade Company, visit our websites! Creative Friction is a podcast for creatives and agency owners seeking honest and practical guidance on how to grow their business. Tune in for new episodes the first Friday of the month! All audio and video recordings are owned by Madeline Reeves and Jeff Meade, recorded live every other Friday on LinkedIn, and are released once a month. Music is by Premium Beats.

    1h 1m

  5. 06/02/2023

    Aligning An Agency That Amplifies Your Impact with Ari Kryzyzek

    If you grew up in America, you’re accustomed to entrepreneurial success stories left and right. You knew that if you worked hard and buckled down, you would be given your opportunities. But this isn’t the experience many people who grow up outside of the United States face. Carrying unique insight and culture outside of the common lens, entrepreneurs coming into the United States can bring a fresh perspective to the companies they join and get off the ground. The challenge is, many people don’t even know that they can have opportunities outside of their lived experience. But with opportunity, also comes challenges. In today’s episode, we are joined by Ari Krzyzek, CEO at Chykalophia, a creative technology agency that specializes in working with women-led companies to build strong brand pillars and online experiences. We discuss what it takes to grow an impact-oriented agency from the ground up, how to go about identifying and establishing a niche, and the importance of making giving back a core part of your mission as a marketing leader.  Listen in as we speak about: What it takes to grow an impact-oriented agency from the ground upHow to go about identifying and establishing a nicheThe importance of making giving back a core part of your missionThe challenges and triumphs of being an Asian woman in leadership And much, much, more! Connect with Ari Krzyzek:  LinkedIn Chykalophia Website Connect with Your Hosts: The Meade Company  Jeff Meade Fearless Foundry Madeline Reeves Thank you for listening to Creative Friction! Please leave us a rating and review if you enjoyed the show. If you want to learn more about Fearless Foundry or The Meade Company, visit our websites! Creative Friction is a podcast for creatives and agency owners seeking honest and practical guidance on how to grow their business. Tune in for new episodes the first Friday of the month! All audio and video recordings are owned by Madeline Reeves and Jeff Meade, recorded live every other Friday on LinkedIn, and are released once a month. Music is by Premium Beats.

    1h 4m

  6. 06/02/2023

    Carving Your Own Creative Path with Jasmine Childress

    Many creatives wish to control their own destiny, to strike out on their own and start their own business. In theory, this often sounds like a dream scenario, but in reality, most people are scared to leave their day job in pursuit of something new.  However, for the few that do take the leap forward and stick with it long term, we’ve found that there are certain skills and experiences they possess that lead to success. Entrepreneurship certainly isn’t for everyone, especially if you are going down the path of being a solopreneur in the beginning stages. In today’s episode, we are joined by Jasmine Childress, founder of Eight Thirty Seven, a creative and technology agency that specializes in working with women-led companies to build strong brand pillars and online experiences. Listen in as we pull back the curtain on setting boundaries and expectations with clients, how to handle slow seasons, and what it takes to be successful as a creative solopreneur, Listen in as we speak about: Prospecting for new clientsDeveloping relationships with other creativesBuilding up your confidence in your creative abilities over timeThe courage it takes to raise your prices and how necessary this isAnd much, much, more! Connect with Jasmine Childress:  LinkedIn Eight Thirty Seven Studio Website Connect with Your Hosts: The Meade Company  Jeff Meade Fearless Foundry Madeline Reeves Thank you for listening to Creative Friction! Please leave us a rating and review if you enjoyed the show. If you want to learn more about Fearless Foundry or The Meade Company, visit our websites! Creative Friction is a podcast for creatives and agency owners seeking honest and practical guidance on how to grow their business. Tune in for new episodes the first Friday of the month! All audio and video recordings are owned by Madeline Reeves and Jeff Meade, recorded live every other Friday on LinkedIn, and are released once a month. Music is by Premium Beats.

    1h 7m

  7. 04/14/2023

    Event-Based Marketing To Cultivate Community & Culture with @dominiquebroadway - S1:E8

    Welcome back to Creative Friction! This week we were joined by Dominique Broadway to talk about how to use event based and experiential marketing as a way to grow your brand and create community.  Dominique Broadway, is a provocative, financial literacy trailblazer on a mission to make wealth attainable for anyone. As an award-winning personal finance expert, speaker, and the founder of Finances Demystified, she has a strong passion for working with young professionals, entrepreneurs, and people of all ages to bring their Dreams2Reality.  In this episode, we cover: - Dominique’s first steps into the event industry, and how she branded herself by marketing to herself  - Dominique’s decision to purchase an events production company coming off the heels of a global pandemic, and how she is cultivating community after a period of isolation - Dominique’s new book, The Wealth Decision, and the branding decisions she made to represent the truest version of herself and Black women everywhere If you want to learn more about Dominique and her work, you can find her on Instagram, visit her website, and check out her podcasts, True Wealth Conversations and We Have Options. You can also follow Finances Demystified on Instagram, and check out their website to work with Dominique and her team. Dominique will also be releasing a new book, The Wealth Decision, which is available for pre-sale now and will be released May 30th! Ad segment info: Relay is a no-fee, online business banking and money management platform that helps small businesses take control of their cash flow and get crystal clear on what they’re earning, spending, and saving. We love how dedicated Relay is to helping small business owners understand exactly how much they’re earning, spending, and saving. Check out Relay by visiting creativefriction.com/relay and apply for an account in less than 10 minutes.   This episode of Creative Friction was produced by Fina Valenzuela. Thank you for listening to Creative Friction! Please leave us a rating and review if you enjoyed the show. If you want to learn more about Fearless Foundry or The Meade Company, visit our websites! Creative Friction is a podcast for creatives and agency owners seeking honest and practical guidance on how to grow their business. Tune in for new episodes the first Friday of the month! All audio and video recordings are owned by Madeline Reeves and Jeff Meade, recorded live every other Friday on LinkedIn, and are released once a month. Music is by Premium Beats.

    57 min

  8. 04/14/2023

    Hire Slow, Fire Quick: Company Culture Matters - S1:E7

    Welcome back to Creative Friction! This week we chatted about the importance of hiring slow and firing quick.  Layoffs are happening all over the place, folks are looking for side work, and agencies are likely going to be in high demand in the coming months, which means you may need to grow your team to support growing work loads. One of the common mistakes we have seen many agency owners make, including ourselves, is hiring too quickly for the sake of fulfilling contracts - and that can have a massive impact on your agency culture and your profitability. We’ve learned a lot of lessons about hiring the hard way, and want to share what we know so other people don’t face the same struggles. In this episode, we cover:  - What does it truly mean to hire slow? - What are the consequences of not firing people who should be let go? - What steps can you take to find good employees? Madeline also talks about her Mastermind Community Figure 8 and her 1:1 coaching opportunities! Her April 2023 cohort has launched, but you can check out Fearless Foundry's website for information on the upcoming cohort. You can learn more about booking a coaching session with Madeline here.  And Jeff mentions his profitability workshop for agencies! He will be launching that live in April! You can follow Jeff on LinkedIn and visit The Meade Company to learn more.  Ad segment info: Relay is a no-fee, online business banking and money management platform that helps small businesses take control of their cash flow and get crystal clear on what they’re earning, spending, and saving. We love how dedicated Relay is to helping small business owners understand exactly how much they’re earning, spending, and saving. Check out Relay by visiting creativefriction.com/relay and apply for an account in less than 10 minutes.   This episode of Creative Friction was produced by Fina Valenzuela. Thank you for listening to Creative Friction! Please leave us a rating and review if you enjoyed the show. If you want to learn more about Fearless Foundry or The Meade Company, visit our websites! Creative Friction is a podcast for creatives and agency owners seeking honest and practical guidance on how to grow their business. Tune in for new episodes the first Friday of the month! All audio and video recordings are owned by Madeline Reeves and Jeff Meade, recorded live every other Friday on LinkedIn, and are released once a month. Music is by Premium Beats.

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Creative Friction is a podcast for creatives and agency owners seeking honest and practical guidance on how to grow their business. You've attended your fair share of marketing conferences, ordered business books that remain unread on your kindle, and put in the hustle, only to find lackluster results. Now is the time to lean in to REAL advice from REAL agency owners, creatives, and leaders who have already walked the path you’re on. From AI and its impact on the future of creative work, to how the industry can better represent and reflect our modern world - hosts Jeff Meade and Madeline Reeves are here to guide you on all things agency growth, marketing strategy, and how to make a meaningful impact as a creative entrepreneur. Tune in for new episodes the first Friday of the month!

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    Madeline Reeves, Jeff Meade
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