Adventures In Design

Adventures In Design" is a podcast hosted by Mark Brickey and co-hosted by Sean Mort. Join these two best friends each week as they share their experiences and insights on design, business, and the challenges of freelancing. In this episode titled "LAP STOP", Sean Mort faces a dilemma when his former employer asks for the return of the company-provided laptop. Despite several months of unpaid compensation, Sean is torn between giving back the laptop and never getting paid or holding on to it as a negotiating tool. Mark and Sean debate the moral, ethical, and practical considerations of the situation, providing listeners with a thought-provoking discussion on professional ethics and negotiations. Tune in to "Adventures In Design" for inspiring stories, practical advice, and engaging conversations on the world of design and freelance entrepreneurship. Join us most Tuesdays and Thursdays for new episodes of Adventures In Design, where we'll help you turn your daydreams into your day job! Subscribe To Adventures

The DKNG SHOW is a podcast that addresses a common concern among freelancers and small business owners - today's episode covers the fear of hiring someone to take on a primary task due to the perceived additional work it would take to find and train the right person. This episode of the DKNG SHOW is aimed at helping listeners overcome this obstacle and decide to bring on additional help to delegate and ultimately grow their business and put their focus back into their talents, not low-level tasks holding them back.  To hear part two of today’s episode and 1600 other episodes, join the Circle of Trust today at https://aid.network/

When Ambition Becomes Counterproductive an episode that explores Brickey's personal downsides of excessive ambition and how he's trying to strike a balance between setting goals and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. To hear the daily exclusive podcast Black Book, join the Circle of Trust today at https://aid.network/

Welcome to Adventures In Design, where we explore the ever-changing landscape of the modern workforce and its challenges. In this episode, we're diving into being unprepared for a layoff from your job and caught off guard. Brickey and Mort also discuss the trend of job hopping as a way to move up the corporate ladder and the pros and cons of this approach. We will also address the question of the point of having a full-time job if you still need to freelance to make enough money or feel protected from losing your job. Join us as we explore these topics and offer practical advice for anyone facing job insecurity in today's job market. To hear part two of today’s episode and 1600 other episodes, join the Circle of Trust today at https://aid.network/  

In this episode of Adventures In Design, Mark Brickey sits down with the artist Jermaine Rogers to discuss his career trajectory and how he has dealt with the ups and downs of success in the art world. Jermaine talks about how his focus has always been on the work itself and how financial success was just a bonus. He also delves into the importance of making artwork that is accessible to a wide audience and how understanding technology and the web3 world is crucial in today's art industry. Jermaine also talks about the importance of world-building and storytelling with your artwork and shares insights on how he uses it in his own work. He also highlights how Generation Z understands technology and the Web3 world like no other generation does. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the art industry and anyone interested in learning more about Jermaine Rogers and his unique perspective on creating art.

In today’s episode of Adventures In Design with Sean Mort, the importance of having projects and clients already established before quitting your job and going full-time freelance is discussed. Sean emphasizes the need for a steady stream of work and a reliable client base to provide financial stability and security in the unpredictable world of freelancing. Sean also shares the benefits of having a diverse range of projects and clients and allowing for the opportunity to explore different areas of his career. Sean concludes by stressing the importance of building a strong foundation of projects and clients before transitioning to full-time freelance work to set yourself up for long-term success and ensure that you have the resources and support you need to thrive in your career. Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays for new episodes of Adventures In Design where we'll help you turn your daydreams into your day job! Subscribe To Adventures In Design Today!  Are you tired of missing out on the full conversations and

Notable changes that took place at Designercon 2022 with DCON founder Ben Goretsky. Brickey breaks down how to how to take your business and customers into web3 and should your studio do dcon next year? To hear part two of today’s episode and 1600 other episodes, join the Circle of Trust today at https://aid.network/ 

DKNG STUDIOS Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman join us for their monthly episode. Today’s talking points in the DKNG Show Episode 45: • The Death Of Black Friday • Creating Campaigns And Trying To Keep Your Community On The Adventure With You In Part Two For Circle of Trust Members Only: • Has DKNG Outgrown The Tradeshow Booth, Or Is The Better Concept For Them In This Space • Can Brickey Talk DKNG Into Taking Their First Steps Into Web3 • Is There A Phygital Experience Awaiting Them And Their Community  To hear part two of today’s episode and 1600 other episodes, join the Circle of Trust today at https://aid.network/

Kevin Cao of Designer Con gives us a look at The Vincents, the official Designer Con Collectible, and an exciting business model of merging your real-world offerings with digital goods. Say Hello To Kevin Cao And Tell Him You Enjoyed Today's Conversation: https://www.instagram.com/_life_of_kai/  To Find Out More About The Vincents: https://www.vincents.app/vincent  To Find Out More About Designer Con: https://www.designercon.com/  Join the Circle of Trust to hear part two of today's episode with Guillermo Martinez and 1600 other episodes at: https://aid.network