67 episodes

The Copy and Design Brew is the podcast where we drink craft beer and talk about the exciting world of freelance copy and design. We're here to help you unwind at the end of a long week of hermit-like devotion to your craft, with a jaunty Friday afternoon beercast! Every week we settle into a delicious craft beer (or two) and discuss a different topic related to freelancing, copywriting and graphic design.

The Copy and Design Brew James E. Turner and Chris Tompkins

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

The Copy and Design Brew is the podcast where we drink craft beer and talk about the exciting world of freelance copy and design. We're here to help you unwind at the end of a long week of hermit-like devotion to your craft, with a jaunty Friday afternoon beercast! Every week we settle into a delicious craft beer (or two) and discuss a different topic related to freelancing, copywriting and graphic design.

    CDB 067: Building Businesses with Ed Gandia from High-Income Business Writing

    CDB 067: Building Businesses with Ed Gandia from High-Income Business Writing

    Ed Gandia is a business building coach who helps writers and copywriters earn more, in less time, doing work they love, for clients they love working with. When it comes right down to it, what more could a freelance writer ask for?

    • 31 min
    CDB 066: The Power of Observation with Stephen Henderson of The Habit of Seeing

    CDB 066: The Power of Observation with Stephen Henderson of The Habit of Seeing

    The Habit of Seeing is Stephen Henderson's aptly named Austin-based film and videography company. Borne out of a love of story telling and an interest in observational drawing, the mission is to always start with "story listening" as the prime directive.

    • 44 min
    CDB 065: Marketing Health with Dr. Marie and Dr. Graham of East Coast Chiropractic

    CDB 065: Marketing Health with Dr. Marie and Dr. Graham of East Coast Chiropractic

    Blending modern online strategies with traditional local techniques, Marie and Graham have managed to grow an impressive community with their company East Coast Chiropractic. But marketing chiropractic care can be an uphill battle.

    • 46 min
    CDB 064: Sweat and Tears with Ryan Jacobson of Yanky Sports International

    CDB 064: Sweat and Tears with Ryan Jacobson of Yanky Sports International

    Pocketless running shorts and crowded marathons led to Ryan Jacobson's innovative breakthrough. He takes us through his journey taking his Yanky, The Original Sports Hanky, from idea to product to distribution and success.

    • 31 min
    CDB 063: Pain, Suffering and Failure with Gene Fowler of Loogaroo

    CDB 063: Pain, Suffering and Failure with Gene Fowler of Loogaroo

    Visible success is usually the result of exponentially more invisible (and sometimes very visible) failure. Gene Fowler of Loogaroo has had his fair share of both. He talks about the importance of your people, and the need for slow growth.

    • 41 min
    CDB 062: Growing the Beard of Your Dreams with Matt White of Sussex Beard Oil Merchants

    CDB 062: Growing the Beard of Your Dreams with Matt White of Sussex Beard Oil Merchants

    When Matt White realized growing the beard of his dreams didn't necessarily mean growing it on his own face, he founded the Sussex Beard Oil Merchants. His journey from 80's mustache to the Dragon's Den is an inspiration to shavers and non-shavers alike.

    • 53 min

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A behind the scenes look at creativity

Copywriter and designer, James and Chris, rif about their processes, clients and work—while drinking copious amounts of IPAs, lagers, and ale. The combination creates an honest look at the creative work so many freelancers do today.

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It's like James' and Chris' Excellent Adventure

I love listening to these two Canadians riff on online marketing, freelancing, and life. Witty, fun, and insightful. Plus it involves beer. How can you not love it?

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