CMD Q

CMD Q

Hosted by: John Pelphrey and Maari Casey

The CMDQ Podcast is all about exploring what it’s like to leave things behind — jobs, habits, limiting beliefs, and anything else that is no longer serving you. Quitting is always an option, and sometimes it’s the...

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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.  Command Q Podcast To learn more about Command Q...
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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.  Command Q Podcast To learn more about...
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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.  Command Q Podcast To...
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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.  Command Q Podcast To...
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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.  Command Q...
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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.  Command Q...
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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.  Command Q...
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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.  Command Q...
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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.  Command Q Podcast To learn more about...
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