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Quit Rage Quitting
Rage quitting might feel right in the moment, but it rarely produces the intended result. In this episode of CMDQ, John and Maari discuss strategies for dealing with resentments that won’t land you on the evening...
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Quit Blending In with Ben Oliver from Monkey Budget
Don’t be afraid to lean into the things that make your business unique. Funnyman Ben Oliver tells the story behind Monkey Budget, his comedy-centric marketing agency.
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Adventures In Subcontracting w/ Sara Kauten
Learn about working with subs from a freelancer who has done it. Sara Kauten, owner of Luna Mae Creative, adds her perspective on how to approach your next phase of growth.
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Quit Not Covering Your Assets
Ready to start working with subcontractors? Protect your business as you grow. John and Maari share wisdom about creating effective subcontractor agreements that lead to fruitful relationships.
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Quit Sabotaging Your Subs
If you’re interested in working with subcontractors, thorough project scopes are a must-have. John and Maari discuss the essentials of a good scope and strategies for getting subs up to speed.
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Quit Ignoring The Endgame
You want to grow your business, but have you stopped to ask “why”? In this Quick Quit, John and Maari explore how to unpack big-picture goals and tailor scaling strategies to your specific priorities.
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Quit Being Afraid To Scale w/ Mack Garrison
Entrepreneur and Content Director Mack Garrison joins John and Maari to share the scaling story of Dash, his high-end animation and video production studio. Tune in for actionable growth pathways for freelancers, by...
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Quit Fearing Conflict w/ David Baldwin
Want to approach professional conflicts better? Agency founder (and Maari’s former employer) David Baldwin joins us with advice on reframing uncomfortable conversations — and a few juicy cautionary tales.
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Quit Not Owning Your Mistakes
When mistakes feel personal, it’s hard to learn from them and move forward. John and Maari talk candidly about recovering from misunderstandings and oversights in a way that prioritizes business goals and...
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Quit Your Analysis Paralysis w/ Brian Alvo
Leadership coach Brian Alvo returns with strategies that can help you stop agonizing over your next business decision. Learn how to put your options in perspective and stop letting fear drive your choices.
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Quit Treating Everything Like An Emergency
It’s logistically impossible to do everything ASAP. John and Maari explore how to triage an overwhelming to-do list and move deliberately even when the demands on your attention are numerous and loud.
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Quit Apologizing For Being Self Employed w/ Amy Burtch
John and Maari sit down with the founder of AMB Copy, Amy Burtch to talk about what it means to own your role as a business owner in a world with fixed ideas about employment.
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