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StudioPress FM

19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

StudioPress FM is designed to help creative entrepreneurs build the foundation of a powerful digital business. Tune in weekly as StudioPress founder Brian Gardner, and Chris Garrett, share their expertise on web design, strategy, and building an online platform.

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Episodes

What's so hot about Gutenberg? - StudioPress.FM Season 2

October 26, 2018 16:45 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

In this second episode of season 2, Brian and Chris explain why they are so excited about the new WordPress editor (Gutenberg), and how this will help publishers, bloggers, marketers and readers get more out of WordPress

Changes! - StudioPress.FM Season 2

October 11, 2018 07:32 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MB

Brian Gardner, founder of StudioPress, and Chris Garrett, StudioPress Marketing Director at WP Engine, kick off the new season with the story behind all the changes that have taken place and are happening right now in the Genesis and WordPress communities.

The Season One Recap of StudioPress FM

November 23, 2016 16:00 - 25 minutes - 24.5 MB

On this week’s episode, Brian and Lauren discuss their favorite moments and guests that have appeared on the show during Season One of StudioPress FM. In this 25-minute episode Brian Gardner and Lauren Mancke discuss: Their favorite episodes of Season One The most downloaded shows Most memorable guests and topics What they’re looking forward to... Listen to episode

How to Stay Creative in a Distracted World

November 16, 2016 16:00 - 34 minutes - 32.8 MB

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Megan Gray, a passionate — probably one of the most passionate — freelance graphic designers I know. She lives on the edge of a canyon in Orange County, California, where she runs her business, House of Grays. In this 34-minute episode Brian Gardner, Lauren Mancke, and Megan Gray... Listen to episode

The Creative Entrepreneur: Living the Dream

November 09, 2016 16:00 - 36 minutes - 34.8 MB

On this week s episode, we re joined by Jason Schuller, a designer and maker of things for the web. His MO is always focusing on elegant simplicity, endlessly being inspired by awesome creative people, and relentlessly learning by making mistakes. In this episode Brian Gardner, Lauren Mancke, and Jason Schuller discuss: The creative career of Jason... Listen to episode

Leveraging Social Media to Build a Creative Brand

November 02, 2016 15:00 - 54 minutes - 51.1 MB

On this week s episode, we re joined by Bill Kenney. His unyielding passion for design began at a young age, but has been developed and honed over his decade in the industry. As a business owner, Bill has developed both the design acumen and business knowledge necessary for success. He s the co-founder and creative director of... Listen to episode

How to Be a Great Community Leader, with Chris Lema

October 26, 2016 15:00 - 38 minutes - 37.1 MB

This week we’re joined by Chris Lema. Chris is a Product Strategist, a people manager, a speaker, and a blogger. He also works with companies to help them build better software products, run better software development teams, improve their marketing messages, and bring their products to market. In this episode Brian Gardner, Lauren Mancke, and... Listen to episode

The One Thing That Can Make or Break Your Creative Business

October 19, 2016 15:00 - 32 minutes - 30.9 MB

This week we re joined by Seth Spears. Seth s company (Spears Marketing) helps small business owners and bloggers build a reliable and profitable web presence that works… even when you’re not working. His primary focus is on digital marketing strategy. Seth is a husband, a father, and fanatical about the Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati Bengals.... Listen to episode

How (and Why It s OK) to Make Money with WordPress, with Matt Mullenweg

October 12, 2016 15:00 - 54 minutes - 51.6 MB

This week, we have the very distinct pleasure of talking to a gentleman who is not only a talented member of the WordPress community … but the one responsible for it. Matt Mullenweg is the founding developer of WordPress, which currently powers over 26% of sites on the web. The WordPress website says it s “a... Listen to episode

The Importance of Entrepreneurial Mental Health

October 05, 2016 17:00 - 42 minutes - 40.8 MB

Today we’re joined by Cory Miller. Cory is a former newspaper journalist turned full-time entrepreneur. In 2008, he started iThemes, which builds web design software and offers cutting-edge web design training for thousands of customers around the globe. Cory is a passionate entrepreneur who believes in finding and maintaining work happiness (for himself and others)... Listen to episode

How to Sustain a Profitable Creative Agency

September 28, 2016 15:00 - 40 minutes - 38.2 MB

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Brian and Jennifer Bourn of Bourn Creative. They are a vibrant, creative studio that delivers purpose-driven design and engaging experiences for businesses who want to stand out and step into the spotlight. Brian and Jennifer love challenges and deadlines, and are brand building, WordPress wielding, Lego playing nerds... Listen to episode

How to Scale a Freelance Business

September 21, 2016 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.9 MB

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Bill Erickson. Bill is a WordPress Developer, an entrepreneur, a husband, a father, a skier, an avid reader, a gardener, and a winemaker living in Georgetown, TX. He s been developing with WordPress and contributing to the community since 2006. Bill has written 20 WordPress plugins, which have been... Listen to episode

Why Open-Source-Based Communities Are So Powerful

September 14, 2016 15:00 - 30 minutes - 29.6 MB

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Carrie Dils. Carrie has been around the Genesis community for a number of years. She s a WordPress developer, consultant, speaker, and teacher. She loves sharing what she s learned with others to help them be more successful in their business. She hosts a weekly WordPress podcast at OfficeHours.fm and... Listen to episode

How to Build an Online Education Business

September 07, 2016 15:00 - 32 minutes - 31.2 MB

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Tonya Mork of Know the Code. Tonya likes to rethink the way she does things to find a better path, one that is more efficient, effective, leads us forward, and is balanced with intent. She likes to share ideas, plant seeds, and inspire folks to consider a different... Listen to episode

The Business of Food Blogging: Is it Lucrative?

August 31, 2016 15:15 - 32 minutes - 31.6 MB

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Shay Bocks of Feast Design Company. Shay started hustlin’ in 2008 to connect her creative gifts and ravenous curiosity with the ambition of creative entrepreneurs. Nowadays, that dream has manifested into a full-time operation serving other dreamers just like herself. Within the Genesis community, Shay is best known... Listen to episode

A Beginner’s Guide to SEO that Works

August 24, 2016 15:15 - 39 minutes - 37.2 MB

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Rebecca Gill of Web Savvy Marketing. She is a WordPress developer, an SEO consultant, and a general business consultant. She s an active member of the WordPress community, participating as a WordCamp speaker, podcast guest, and SEO educator. Her company, Web Savvy Marketing, was founded in 2009 and is... Listen to episode

The Creative Process Behind the StudioPress.com Redesign

August 17, 2016 15:15 - 24 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this week’s episode, we discuss the creative process behind the latest StudioPress.com redesign … In this 29-minute episode Brian Gardner and Lauren Mancke discuss: The goals of the StudioPress redesign Changes to the existing logo Choices in typography and color Design of the Studicons font Styling and shooting the site’s photography Updates to functionality... Listen to episode

The Story of the VP of StudioPress Lauren Mancke

August 10, 2016 15:00 - 30 minutes - 29 MB

On this week’s episode, we’ll explore Lauren’s story and how she went from Principal and Creative Director at Northbound Design to Vice President of the seven-figure line of business we call StudioPress. In this 30-minute episode Brian Gardner and Lauren Mancke discuss: The start of Lauren’s career as a creative How a mix of formal... Listen to episode

The Story of StudioPress Founder Brian Gardner

August 03, 2016 15:00 - 29 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this inaugural episode of StudioPress FM, we focus on the story of the founder of StudioPress, Brian Gardner. Lauren Mancke and Brian discuss how he started the premium WordPress theme industry, StudioPress, and the Genesis Framework. In this 29-minute episode Brian Gardner and Lauren Mancke discuss: How Brian’s career began His start with blogging,... Listen to episode

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Chris Lema
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