Top 5 tips for working in the creative sector

Episode 37 of the List Envy podcast, hosted by David Webb, Mark Steadman, titled "Top 5 tips for working in the creative sector" was published on February 16, 2021 and runs 82 minutes.

February 16, 2021 ·82m · List Envy

Summary

Mark is joined by the Creative Director at Worcester-based design, branding and development agency WeAreBeard, Dave Webb, to share his top tips for working in the kind of field that your mum told you you should have a backup for.Dave remembers the first day he was praised for drawing something good, instead of being made to feel like he was falling behind academically, which is where his affinity for creative work began.A creative person’s priorities often don’t fit in with a “professional” culture, which can lead to clashes, of which both Mark and Dave have experience.(00:00) - Introduction (06:32) - Dave's tip: Don't have a plan B (14:40) - Mark's tip: Be supportive (19:46) - Dave's tip: Be childlike, but not childish (22:58) - Mark's tip: Be stubborn (27:52) - Dave's tip: Be excited by your work (33:58) - Mark's tip: Run your own race (43:00) - Dave's tip: Failing is learning (49:42) - Mark's tip: Use what you have to hand (56:00) - Dave's tip: It's a numbers game (59:26) - Mark's tip: Take all advice with a pinch of salt (01:03:34) - Refer a friend (01:06:38) - Building the final list (01:09:00) - Honourable mentions (01:20:12) - More of Dave Webb Follow Dave on Instagram and @illustratteddave, and check out the wonderful WeAreBeard, of which he is Creative Director.LinksCompare the MeerkatMark’s meme thing@obscurestvinyl on Instagram

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