Prescott sits down with David Power to discuss the hiatus after the 100th episode, plans for the new version of the website, workshop offerings, and a few other ramblings on creative productivity. This is a Bonus episode. The main show is still

The Big 100! A Live Meetup Event with guests Rashan Casseus & Gabby Wallace

Jan 17th, 2017 1h 7m

That went quickly! Listen in to our live event where we commemorate 100 episodes of The Busy Creator Podcast and remark on the journey. This event was a crossover with the New York City Podcast Meetup, recorded at Small City Co-working space in

Re-Issue: How Mignon Fogarty Launched a World-Famous Podcast Network and Became Grammar Girl - The Busy Creator Podcast 67

Jan 11th, 2017 46m 47s

As we approach episode 100, I'm sharing some earlier episodes which I thought especially underrated or notable. Enjoy this encore presentation of episode 67 with Mignon Fogarty aka Grammar Girl. The original show notes are available at http://b

Re-Issue: The InDesign Episode, Examining Software, Teaching, Blogging, and More with David Blatner & Anne-Marie Concepción - The Busy Creator Podcast 38

Jan 9th, 2017 38m 54s

As we approach episode 100, I'm sharing some earlier episodes which I thought especially underrated or notable. Enjoy this encore presentation of episode 38 with David Blatner (@dblatner) & Anne-Marie Concepción (@amarie). The original show not

Re-Issue: Woodworker & Furniture Maker Matt Cremona Discusses Self-Teaching and Doing a Solo Video Show - The Busy Creator 61

Jan 8th, 2017 52m 47s

As we approach episode 100, I'm sharing some earlier episodes which I thought especially underrated or notable. Enjoy this encore presentation of episode 61 with Matt Cremona (@MattCremona). The original show notes are available at http://busyc

Craig Ward Discusses Joining A Large Agency After Years of Successful Solo Practice

Dec 30th, 2016 47m 6s

Craig Ward (@MrCraigWard) is a designer, art director, typographic artist, and author currently living in Brooklyn, NY. A UK native, he came to New York in 2009 shortly after being selected as an ADC Young Gun. As a solo act, Craig created proj

Going Hollywood, How Brittany Cormack Thrives as a Costume Designer Amid the Madness of Show Biz

Dec 13th, 2016 44m 4s

Brittany Cormack is a costume designer for film and television. Following her training in fashion and dance, Brittany arrived in Los Angeles without a clue how to work in the movie business, but has since found her groove. She works primarily o

B-SIDE: Announcements from The Busy Creator as we approach 100 episodes

Dec 12th, 2016 5m 49s

B-SIDE: Announcements from The Busy Creator as we approach 100 episodes

Practical Typographic Advice and Building an Education Business Alongside a Design Firm with Michael Stinson

Nov 28th, 2016 52m 40s

Michael Stinson (@MWStinson) is a veteran designer, educator, and business owner. In addition to his work as a professor of graphic design, he also runs Ramp Creative, a branding studio in Los Angeles, as well as Type Ed, a dedicated typographi

Becoming a Multi-Faceted Creative, and The Movie-Making Process with Filmmaker & Podcaster David Power

Nov 14th, 2016 44m 1s

David Power is a multi-purpose creative pro based in Brooklyn, NY. Since moving to New York, he’s worked in music recording & production, written several business books, penned screenplays, and helped write and perform in comedy films. His late

Business Lessons for Creative Entrepreneurs & How to Launch an Online Community with Designer, Writer, and Podcaster Kathleen Shannon

Oct 31st, 2016 52m 25s

Kathleen Shannon (@AndKathleen) is a graphic designer and brand strategist, and co-founder of Being Boss, a podcast and community for creative entrepreneurs. Kathleen began as a staff art director, but learned entrepreneurial habits working on

Bonus

B-SIDE: Planning A Modern WordPress Website, with guest Avery Swartz

Oct 23rd, 2016 1h 8m

Avery Swartz (@AverySwartz) joins Prescott to discuss the possibilities for the next version of BusyCreator.com. Together, the two discuss the capabilities of WordPress, best practices which Prescott is adopting (and should start), and the shor

Methods and Mindsets for Successful Web Design Projects with Agency Boss Ben Seigel

Oct 19th, 2016 54m 50s

Ben Seigel (@versastudiollc) is a web designer and developer, and head of Versa Studio. In addition to managing projects and writing the necessary code for client sites, Ben has examined and written about the underlaying value of design, how sm

Exploring Business Issues Faced by Creative Pros with Author & Professor Douglas Davis

Oct 3rd, 2016 1h

Douglas Davis (@DouglasQDavis) is a graphic designer, professor, consultant, and author of the new book Creative Strategy and the Business of Design. The book, which follows his recent talks and workshops, explores business issues that face cre

Balancing a Design Practice and Co-Working Space in New York City, with Jessi Arrington & Creighton Mershon

Sep 19th, 2016 59m 17s

Jessi Arrington (@JessiArrington) and Creighton Mershon (@Cr8tonMershon) are the founders of Workshop, a Brooklyn-based creative agency, as well as the proprietors of Small City, a new co-working space and home to dozens of independent creative

Joining an Established Agency to Build Workflow & Culture, with Nick Spriggs

Sep 5th, 2016 53m 3s

Nick Spriggs (@ncsfoo) is a partner at Vector Media Group in New York City. Though he wasn’t one of the original founders, Nick’s role at Vector has been to grow the design and branding offerings to complement the development and marketing capa

Building Community and Finding Personality Strengths as a Creative Introvert, with Designer Cat Rose

Aug 22nd, 2016

Cat Rose (@CreativeIntro) is an independent graphic designer and founder of The Creative Introvert, a website and community for creative professions who share introverted personality types. In this conversation, we discuss the oddities of life

Wearing Many Hats as a Designer for a Software Startup with Andrew Berkowitz

Aug 8th, 2016

Andrew Berkowitz (@TheWitzCarlton) is the Head of Product for Tradeversity, a buying-and-selling platform for university students. After gaining experience in a large corporate setting, Andrew has jumped in to startup life, enjoying the struggl

Striving for Excellence After Losing All Sense of Sight, with Author & Entrepreneur Tanner Gers

Jul 25th, 2016

Tanner Gers (@TannerGers) is an author, entrepreneur, and paralympic athlete. Blinded in a car crash at age 21, Tanner has learned entirely new methods of communication and working. In this conversation, Tanner discusses some of the technology

Bonus

B-SIDE: How to Speak with Confidence On The Mic and In Person, with Christina Canters

Jul 18th, 2016 52m 2s

Christina Canters (@CJCanters) is the founder of The C-Method and host of the Stand Out Get Noticedpodcast. Her work as a speaking and confidence coach has taken her around the world, including recent appearances in Chicago, Florida, and New Yo

The Tools I Use to Run Starship Design, a look at Software and Services for a Solo Design Practice

Jul 11th, 2016

Show Notes & Links Prepare to Share Places to Learn Business Skills Online The Previous Episode with Sally Hogshead The full catalogue of The Busy Creator Podcast episodes The Busy Creator Podcast 80 — The April Fool's Episode Starship Design,

Bonus

B-SIDE: Marie Poulin & Prescott Perez-Fox Discuss "Deep Work" by Cal Newport

Jun 27th, 2016

In this Bonus episode, Marie & Prescott sit down to discuss the book "Deep Work" by Cal Newport. Together with the live audience consisting mainly of Marie's students from Digital Strategy School, the two dive into the book's topics and themes,

What Sally Hogshead Learned Working in America’s Top Ad Agencies, and How That Shaped Her Work as an Author

Jun 20th, 2016

Sally Hogshead (@SallyHogshead) is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Following a career in advertising, she evolved her career and reoriented toward building significance for other professionals and creatives. In this conversation, Sally di

How Victor Yocco Uses Everyday Psychology in User Research, Testing, and Design

Jun 6th, 2016

Victor Yocco, PhD (@VictorYocco) is a writer and researcher, working in the field of digital design. His background in psychology gives him unique insight into how people interact with websites and applications, which in turn helps his design t

Taking Risks and Leaving NYC to Build a Family Business, with Bryony Gomez-Palacio

May 23rd, 2016 40m 46s

Bryony Gomez-Palacio (@BryonyGP) is a co-founder of UnderConsideration, an all-purpose publishing and design business based in Austin, TX. Along with husband Armin Vit, Bryony publishes several blogs including Brand New, Quipsologies, and FPO,