Success requires all of you. I'll make the introductions. I help businesses grow their brands and brands grow their business.
I share thoughts on the business of design and creative entrepreneurship in the changing design landscape.
31/05/2026
In my teens I worried what classmates thought.
In my twenties I worried what my clients thought.
In my thirties I worried what my team thought.
In my forties I let go of the worry and started to focus on what I thought.
In my fifties I wonder what took so long.
Whose opinion matters to you?
Have you let go of what others think of you?
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AI can help you make almost anything.
But the real opportunity is learning how to make better choices.
Better ideas.
Better references.
Better questions.
Better taste.
Taste isn’t something you’re born with.
It’s something you develop by paying attention.
Study great work.
Notice what moves you.
Build your visual library.
Train your eye one reference at a time.
Because the more you expose yourself to excellence, the easier it becomes to recognize it.
Your taste can be trained.
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You’re not underpaid because you’re unqualified.
You’re underpaid because you stopped investing in yourself.
fitnessofficial went from $150 an hour to $500, maybe $1,000.
Not by working harder.
By studying deeper.
Thousands of hours understanding people, communication, and how to transfer ideas.
That’s what separates a $150 expert from a $1,000 one.
Your competition isn’t more talented.
They just outlearned you.
The question is, what are you doing about it?
Why Charing by The Hour Doesn't Make Sense.
If you’re serious about growing your business, don’t miss this event.
I’ll be doing a 90 min keynote on how to Unbland Yourself and a 4 hour mastermind.
See you in May, at The Festival Of Modern Owners, Bucharest, Romania.
owners
Your personal brand isn’t what you say.
From the moment you were born,
people started forming opinions about you.
Your friends see one version.
Your coworkers see another.
And that inconsistency?
That’s the problem.
Because trust isn’t built through what you say.
It’s built through what people observe—consistently.
Every time you show up the same way,
you build equity.
Every time you don’t…
you reset it.
If you want people to trust you,
you don’t need more content.
You need to show up the same way,
again and again.
While at SXSW, everyone is competing for your attention—activations, house parties, panels, keynotes, mentorships, live music, and more.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed as you try to hit as many events as possible or as my friend Grace calls it “Eventmaxxing”.
Remarkably, Creator Hub drew the biggest line that never let up. They put together cool panels with an AMA format, provided much needed caffeine, libations, merch, music and cool vibes.
How will they top this next year?
Only one way to find out.
See ya in 2027 Austin.
BTW, if you’re curious how I’m able to respond to so many people, it’s because I get a little help from Manychat’s DM automation. Comment “CTA” and I’ll send you a link to try.
Got the mockup today of Unbland Yourself to see how it would feel in my hand.
Adjustments need to be made. Been staring at this on screen for too long.
Rule of thumb, always look at your designs at actual size and actually write in them. Use them. Then you will know what adjustments need to be made.
For now, digital only.
100+ pages.
Letter and A4 formats available
$99
Comment “Unbland” for link to purchase.
Personal branding workbook.
The countdown begins.
in Sydney is just around the corner.
I’m looking forward to returning to Australia after a couple years. See you at RTG.
Day 1 features my keynote, VIP experience
Day 2 exclusive mastermind
Don’t miss out. Get your ticket now.
Sydney
Feb 26-27
Let’s go
Why He Charges $8K a Project (and Gets It)
What happens when talent meets attention?
This Cuban designer mastered both.
With a unique style and 287K+ followers, he flipped the game.
Clients don’t question the price… they chase it.