Create. Change. Collaborate.
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThoughts from a creative strategist, consultant, speaker and mentor making a positive impact. On this casual podcast, I've shared tips, observations, opportunities, and occasional discussions with inspiring individuals.
Hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist: http://DanielDoes.co
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Should Your Business Have a Social Purpose?
July 21, 2020 16:19 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBThere have been discussions lately about corporate social responsibility, businesses responding to the current economic climate and social situation. One of the very first things you have to ask yourself as an entrepreneur/founder or as an employer or manager is: What do we believe in here? What is the purpose of this company? Should all businesses have a social purpose? When it comes to making a choice about whether or not your company should be giving back, I believe the answer is yes — ...
The Current State of Entrepreneurship During COVID-19 | Daniel and Daniel Discuss Live
March 31, 2020 22:10 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBFor the third week of social distancing and self-quarantine, with much uncertainty and change, I decided to host a live discussion on the current state of entrepreneurship with fellow founder, Daniel Lewis. Daniel and I have always supported local small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs through our own events, workshops, and social media. We also have a YouTube series helping entrepreneurs start-up, The Daniel and Daniel Show, which we recorded a couple of years ago at http://DanielSho...
Pitch Tips & Funding the Future | Investing in Young Changemakers
January 26, 2020 21:37 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBWe’re inviting social impact projects and organizations to apply to pitch at the Bright Ideas Pitch for funding and mentorship. This year, we’re also raising funds to help support even more youth-led social impact projects. Here’s how you can take action or participate in all of this: Contribute to the crowdfunding campaign by February 26: https://nownet.me/2t4E0wE Attend the pitch event and ACCESS 14th anniversary celebration on March 4: https://nownet.me/2O2RSyu Apply to pitch your ide...
Marketing Panel: Perspectives on the Industry and Entrepreneurship | Tips for Students
January 22, 2020 06:06 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThe Advertising Project, a student group at Wilfred Laurier University in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, invited April and I from Now Creative Group to speak on a panel about careers and entrepreneurship in the marketing and advertising industry. This is a full audio recording of the panel discussion, followed by questions from the students.
The Year of the Personal Website | 2020 Personal Branding Process
January 07, 2020 03:48 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBTo kick off the new decade, I built and launched my full personal website at DanielDoes.co, complete with services. On this episode, I take you through the process and the content, and talk about everyone’s favourite topic (not really) personal branding. While I’ve had the domain since high school, I’ve only ever used it as a landing page — until now. Checkout http://DanielDoes.co and send me your site or questions!
Hustle Harder: An Interview
December 05, 2019 01:30 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOne of my favourite podcast interview experiences. Back in early 2019, before the show pivoted to a new format and relaunched (which coincidentally, Now Creative Group worked on the visual refresh), I was on the Hustle Harder podcast, interviewed by the awesome team at Origins Media Haus. The episode is no longer live on the original podcast feed, so it's living here as an archive. You can visit the new, totally rebranded version of the Hustle Harder podcast now, which is all about their ...
Building a Cloud Nine Life | TED Talk Tips, Productivity & Experimentation
July 16, 2019 21:56 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn this episode, I interviewed Jordan Gross as one of the 90 Podcast Interviews in 90 Days for a challenge he embarked on. We tall about his approach to productivity and experimentation, and he shares some tips on how to land your very own TEDx talk. Learn about Jordan and his journey at journeytocloudnine.com.
Entrepreneurship Panel: Lessons, Failure and Advice to Aspiring Founders
March 26, 2019 02:50 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBEntrepreneurship panel discussion at a Brampton Hackathon called #WolfHacks19 featuring speakers from Brampton Entrepreneur Centre, Bramptonist.com, Our Wave Hub and Now Creative Group. We answer some moderator questions and end with some Q & A. Recorded on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Bramalea City Centre. Questions or connections? Reach out to me @Francavilla on Twitter or on LinkedIn.
Agency Life: Q & A as a Creative Agency Founder
November 14, 2018 14:17 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBAnswering Questions about Agency Life! Topics covered in this Q & A episode include: Agency vs. In House vs. Freelance Switching Between Many Projects Using What I Learned in School What I Bring to Meetings Resources & Inspiration Natural Skill Staying Competitive http://DanielFrancavilla.com
The Messy Middle: Making it Through
October 03, 2018 13:50 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBCreating something from nothing is an unpredictable journey. The first mile births a new idea into existence, and the final mile is all about letting go. We love talking about starts and finishes, even though the middle stretch is the most important and often the most ignored and misunderstood. The Messy Middle: Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture Get the Book by Scott Belsky: https://amzn.to/2zPwmXz
How much is your time worth? Parking Problems
September 28, 2018 22:37 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBA short episode on convenience and valuing your time, recorded while looking for parking.
Stop Spending Everything on Building and None on Promoting
September 18, 2018 15:47 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBMy plea for you to not spend all your efforts on developing and no time launching. Invest in your marketing — why build if few will see it? Please don’t tell me you don’t need to put effort or invest in marketing, when you’ve invested in so much else. Why spend months developing your idea and only a few days on launching it publicly? • Send me your ideas or marketing challenges! Email [email protected] • http://DanielFrancavilla.com
Scaling a Creative Agency: Tips After 5 Years in Business
September 16, 2018 20:08 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBKey learnings and advice on scaling! Just over 5 years ago, in the spring of 2013, I went from a freelancer to the founder and creative director of Now Creative Group. Recently, I was interviewed about my journey as an agency owner. For this interview, I’ve adapted two topics to help anyone looking to start or grow their own agency, or just to get a feel for this career path. Starting with the 3 things I’ve learned about growing an agency. Five years in, I’m constantly learning. For more, ...
How to Take Care of Your Body as a Busy Entrepreneur
August 18, 2018 20:45 - 19 minutes - 18 MBYou can't be productive if your body or brain isn't working. By no means am I a health expert — often I don't even follow my own advice — but here are some practical tips from myself and Lindsey on how to take care of your most critical asset: your physical and mental self! Tips from entrepreneurs Lindsay Johnson and me, Daniel Francavilla, recorded in Toronto. Watch this as a video on YouTube: https://nownet.me/2qmCKjM For more content like this, you can subscribe to Facebook Live notif...
Innovation Is: Introducing a Series
August 14, 2018 22:17 - 50 seconds - 783 KBToday, innovation can mean so many different things, from various perspectives and industries. The #INNOVATIONis series takes a look at the different ways people think about innovation and how they’re making a difference. Join our guests as they explain their take on the word that is taking the world by storm. Innovation is... A new originals series from Now Creative Group. http://NowCreativeGroup.com Follow @NowCreates everywhere Email us anytime [email protected]
Making Time and Morning Routines
July 17, 2018 02:18 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWhile in Collingwood, David Ip Yam joins me as we both took some time out to focus on our priorities and goals, create content, and use the space of being in a different town without our every day routine to address anything that doesn’t get covered in our busy everyday lives. To learn more about David visit http://DavidIpYam.com and http://RelationshipZen.ca
What does innovation actually mean?
June 14, 2018 02:17 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBLive thoughts from the TakeOver Innovation Conference at Now Creative Group's demo booth. Recorded downtown Toronto on June 11, 2018.
The Time is Now and How to Spend Your Weekend
May 27, 2018 19:26 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBTalking weekends, the new "time is now" video, plus, a special guest at the very end.
Want to do more? Take a break.
April 04, 2018 01:23 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBAre we all going about productivity the wrong way? The key to getting more done is actually to rest. I share my personal experiences and refer to tips inspired by a book by David Hieatt. For my blog and businesses, visit http://DanielFrancavilla.com
Can you manage my social media?
March 19, 2018 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBThe 3 Components of Social Media
Don’t give up, just re-think.
March 02, 2018 14:52 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBAt some point along the journey, we all get discouraged. But don’t give-up, re-think the situation, recalibrate, and get going again.
When Something Goes Wrong
February 18, 2018 00:47 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBBeing Proactive in Communicating Problems • Advice from Neil Blumenthal, Warby Parker • DanielFrancavilla.com
Do Entrepreneurs Need Degrees?
February 05, 2018 03:05 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBOn stage we discuss whether or not post-secondary degrees are relevant for entrepreneurship, and answer some audience questions. This was recorded at a Debate with individuals at the Toronto LinkedIn Meetup in January 2018.
Branding & Business Building
January 17, 2018 14:57 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBHelpful advice from young entrepreneur Manu Goswami, while answering Q & A from the audience at our event at Now Creative Group in Toronto.
Creating a Business in Canada
December 23, 2017 17:47 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBAs the year of Canada’s 150th anniversary wraps up, I sit down with young serial entrepreneur Manu Goswami to talk about business here in Canada.
Casey Neistat on Influence
November 22, 2017 06:09 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBCasey Neistat believes in influence, but not the term “influencer”. Here on Toronto he answers questions on finding your voice, personal Privacy in the Public Eye, what he takes away from Malcom X and more.
Never Too Soon to Mentor
November 12, 2017 01:35 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBMy journey is far from over, but that doesn’t stop me from sharing my learnings today. I’m not a pro, but things I’ve learned — by actually doing — have made it possible to continue having an impact of some kind and growing, while on my entrepreneurial journey.
Inatagram Stories & Live Social Content
November 03, 2017 05:17 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBStories aren't just for selfies and funny filters. Daniel Lewis and I share our opinion on Snapchat vs. Instagram Stories for business. From Facebook Live to Instagram Live and Stories, we also talk Live Streaming for your business. Find out why Daniel says you are a TV channel.
It's Not All About Website Traffic
October 29, 2017 20:48 - 1 minute - 1.54 MBQuick tips on how to drive traffic to your website, as shared with the host of BEC Talks, Brampton Entrepreneur Centre’s show.
Unique Business Ideas & LinkedIn Advice (Live)
October 14, 2017 15:08 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBBetter Business Ideas with Bruce Poon Tip • Authenticity, Failure and Mistakes on LinkedIn • Optimizing Your Profile, Looking for New Opportunities • Brampton Business and #TelusPitch
Creators Collide: YouTubers, Marketers & Followers | Buffer Festival
October 02, 2017 01:43 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBLearnings from Buffer Festival for Online Content Creators • Better Together: Content Collaborations • Don't Wait, Click Publish • Workshop Clip • The Value of Other Creators • Twitter @Francavilla
From Selling Cell Phones to Creative Agency Sales
September 23, 2017 00:19 - 20 minutes - 19 MBBusiness Development Director Bryce Seto on opportunity, growth and learning as you go • Saskatoon to Toronto • Sales @ Now Creative Group • Training Tuesday • Play Your Way to Growth • @BryceSeto
Focus for Your First Food Business
September 12, 2017 04:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBMaking Tacos for Toronto • Accessible Healthy Food • Steps to Starting Up • Why Fake? • Focused Branding • The Process • FakeTaco.ca and @FakeTacoTO on IG
Starting as a Speaker and Leading on LinkedIn
September 07, 2017 14:39 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBConversation with Top 20 Under 20 Manu @GoSwish while he visited from New York, with Kim Parnell @KimBigK.
Ideas Need Space + Labour Day
September 04, 2017 17:28 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBIt's the very end of summer, talking about transitions, how ideas need space and Labour Day in Canada • http://medium.com/@francavilla
Internship Interview with Graphic Design Grad
August 30, 2017 05:35 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBRecent Graphic Design grad talks about her experience as an intern at a creative agency, and shares tips for students and new grads. Follow Emily's Instagram @EmilyGrievesDesign
Not Having a Great Day?
August 23, 2017 03:13 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBDaily Ups and Downs • Don't Bring Others Down • Should You Hide It? • Transition Tasks, Get Creative, Take a Break • "Shut Up and Work" • Follow @Francavilla
Moving Across the Country
August 20, 2017 16:42 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBOur Lead Designer (and my best friend) is Moving Across the Country • • Alexis talks Fireside Conference firesideconf.com
Living the Customer Experience: Teambuilding & Client Relationships
August 15, 2017 00:19 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBSeeing Social Media on Site • Clients Contributing & Collaboration • Creating Context • Capturing the Client Experience • Project Process • Partnering • The Team in Niagara Falls
Dive-In to Your Career: Advice from a First Year Agency Employee
August 10, 2017 20:02 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBInterviewing Mikhaila Leech • Getting Started in Ottawa • From Internship to First Job • Why Choose a Small Agency • Embrace Variety • Ask Questions • Apply Learnings Everywhere • IG @Mikhailaaanne
Study and Invention when Building Your Personal Brand
August 08, 2017 14:59 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBInterviewing Entrepreneur Daniel Lewis • Study and Invention in Personal Branding • The Pyramid of a Brand • Join is both at http://DYPB.ca (Conference August 11-12 in Toronto)
Multitasking is a Myth
August 07, 2017 00:35 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBMultitasking isn't more productive — I'll explain why. (Denzel Washington makes a great point about this). Is your memory full?
Hiring and Growth
August 04, 2017 22:20 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MBHow ready can you really be for growth? Agency experiences • Elon Musk's schedule is intense, running several massive businesses, here's some insight from Complex Hustle.
Applying to a Creative Agency
August 03, 2017 12:04 - 2 minutes - 1.89 MBApril shares some tips for working at our agency, Now Creative Group in Toronto. Find out what we're looking for in a job applicant.
Plain Text Posts on LinkedIn?
July 30, 2017 00:42 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBDiving into the use of plain text posts on LinkedIn getting thousands of views • Also touching on Internships and Experience, a future topic I'll cover, here with clip from Gary Vee • @Francavilla
Your Facebook Brand & Giving without Expectation
July 28, 2017 01:48 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBInterviewing Bobby Umar, a 4-time TEDx Speaker and Inc Magazine Leadership export. We ask, what's your Personal Facebook Brand? • I end with Giving without Expectation • @Francavilla Twitter
Small Business Survival and Storefront Expansion
July 26, 2017 22:19 - 5 minutes - 5.5 MBSharing Small Business Survival Skills and discussing the challenges of expansion for small local storefronts. Feel free to comment or share your thoughts @Francavilla on Twitter.
Switching Up the Content You Consume
July 24, 2017 22:42 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBSwitch up the content your consume — the sources, perspectives and mediums. (My Audio quality isn't the greatest on this episode, apologies)! Feel free to tweet @francavilla.
Personal Branding, Hawaii Hustle, Fellow Canadians
July 23, 2017 21:43 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBPersonal Branding: You are not your company • Hawaii Hustle • Canadians on Achor
Creating in Canada
June 30, 2017 04:25 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBYour very own podcast. Easy! • Pleasure to meet a fellow Canadian on Anchor • Canadians on Anchor • This weekend, Canada turns 150 years old. #Canada150 | Make your own podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-francavilla