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Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis

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Creative Conversations to Foster Collaboration

04/23/2025

Episode 5: Accessibility in Design - Make It Work for Everyone

In this episode of Crevo Cast, Jake and Carl discuss the importance of accessibility in graphic design and communication. They explore how accessibility extends beyond just visual elements to include understanding and inclusivity for all audiences. The conversation also delves into client relationships, the significance of transparency, and best practices for virtual events. The hosts share personal experiences and insights on navigating client expectations and the importance of collaboration in achieving successful outcomes. The episode concludes with a light-hearted 'Would You Rather' segment. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Show Links: Presentation Accessibility: It’s Nothing New, Just Smart Design: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/presentation-accessibility-its-nothing-new-just-smart-carl-grivakis-orzle International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP): https://www.accessibilityassociation.org See No Evil, Hear No Evil with Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzzvoOfXG9Etele Send Jake a message to receive the Icebreakers PDF: https://elevatedvirtual.com/contact/ Pod Decks App: https://app.poddecks.com xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

26 min
04/16/2025

Episode 4: Confronting Mindset Challenges

In this episode of Creavo Cast, Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis discuss the importance of using a CRM for managing client relationships, the challenges of mindset and imposter syndrome in the design industry, and the significance of finding one's purpose in business. They share personal experiences and insights on overcoming self-doubt, the value of collaboration, and the necessity of mentorship in navigating the creative landscape. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Show Links: Less Annoying CRM Referral Link: https://www.lessannoyingcrm.com/invite/C586E (affiliate) Pod Decks App: https://app.poddecks.com xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

27 min
04/09/2025

Episode 3: LACRM and Email Marketing for Business Success

In this episode of CREAVO Cast, Jake and Carl discuss the importance of choosing the right CRM for managing client relationships, the essentials of email marketing, and the significance of data ownership. They share insights on networking, setting business goals, and leveraging social media effectively. The conversation also touches on the use of AI in marketing and concludes with a fun segment on hypothetical scenarios. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Show Links: Less Annoying CRM Referral Link: https://www.lessannoyingcrm.com/invite/C586E (affiliate) Mailchimp by Intuit Referral Link: http://eepurl.com/iKVBHc (affiliate) Carl's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/holycarpdesign Jake's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/jakevanness Pod Decks App: https://app.poddecks.com xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap 00:46 Simple CRM - Less Annoying CRM (LACRM) 02:25 LACRM Features 03:33 Does Carl use a CRM? 04:58 Networking and Client Management Strategies 07:15 LACRM Trial Extension with Our Link 08:14 Diving into Email Marketing 09:15 Jake uses Mailchimp 10:21 Building an Email List Without Spamming 11:37 Carl Has Email Marketing Questions 14:20 The Importance of Email Ownership 16:40 Email Open and Click Rates 18:46 Carl's Challenge From Last Week 20:17 Leveraging AI for Social Media Content 25:20 Closing Thoughts and Fun Segment xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

28 min
03/05/2025

Episode 2: The Power of Accountability in Achieving Goals

In this episode of CREAVO Cast, Jake and Carl discuss the significance of goal setting in business and personal life, especially at the start of the year. They share their experiences with various goal-setting techniques, tools for planning, and the importance of accountability in achieving goals. The conversation also touches on the idea of gamifying tasks to make them more engaging and the necessity of breaking down goals into manageable steps. As they look ahead, they emphasize the need for specificity and measurability in goal setting, while also encouraging listeners to surround themselves with supportive individuals to help elevate their ambitions. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Show Links: Rob Shauger (https://www.robshauger.com) and Blueprint Leadership Development (https://sites.google.com/blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com/summits/home) Trello: Manage Your Team's Projects From Anywhere (https://trello.com) 24 x 36 Dry Erase Calendar (https://amzn.to/43nkaeS) (affiliate) Hero's Journal (https://amzn.to/4kmRjNE) (affiliate) Side Quest Deck (https://amzn.to/3XtcXpz) (affiliate) Are you interested in learning more about the TTT Planner? Message Jake at Graphic Precision (https://graphicprecision.com/contact/) Ed Mylett's Podcast: Your Next Breakthrough Requires a New You (https://www.edmylett.com/podcast/Your%20Next%20Breakthrough%20Requires%20a%20New%20You) WhatsApp (https://www.whatsapp.com) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Chapters 00:00 Setting the Stage: New Year, New Goals 05:35 Tools for Success: Strategic Sprints 06:21 Tools for Success: Planners, Calendars, Trello 09:57 Gamifying Goals: The Hero's Journal and Creative Projects 12:55 Tactical Thinking Time Planner 16:36 The Importance of Specificity and Measurable Goals 18:56 Accountability and a podcast from Ed Mylett 20:31 Collaboration and Accountability: Building a Support System 24:54 Creavo Collaboration 28:17 Looking Ahead: Setting Goals for the Future xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

31 min
02/22/2025

Episode 1: We are Back! (with a new brand)

In this inaugural episode of CREAVO Cast, hosts Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis reconnect after a six-year hiatus from their previous podcast, Rookie Designer. They discuss their personal and professional journeys during the pandemic, the evolution of their businesses, and the impact of COVID-19 on the creative industry. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration and creativity in their work, the rebranding to Creavo, and their vision for future episodes that will explore various aspects of creativity and collaboration across different industries. Scroll down to view this episode on YouTube. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Carl's Businesses HolyCarp Design - www.holycarpdesign.com 321and We're Live - www.321andwere.live Jake's Businesses Graphic Precision - www.graphicprecision.com Elevated Virtual - www.elevatedvirtual.com Rookie Design Podcast - www.rookiedesigner.com Episodes are still available from Episode 1 all the way up to episode 183. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Chapters 00:00 We are back! 02:26 321 and We're Live - Virtual Production Company 02:50 COVID effects Car's Businesses 04:23 Jake adjusts to the COVID business world 05:43 Jake makes a pivot into the virtual producer world 08:14 Shifts in the Training Industry Post-COVID 09:27 Carl's favorite parts of producing during COVID 09:56 Jake's favorite parts of producing during COVID 11:11 Fostering Collaboration Through Creativity 14:56 The Birth of Creavo: A New Brand Identity 18:12 Transitioning from Rookie Designer to Creavo 22:11 Looking Ahead: Future Topics and Conversations xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

28 min

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Creative Conversations to Foster Collaboration

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Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis
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