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The Hard Truth About Becoming a Creative Director

The Hard Truth About Becoming a Creative Director Most creatives think the creative director title is the ultimate creative job. It's usually the opposite. The higher yo

Building a Personal Brand Won't Fix Everything

Building a Personal Brand Won't Fix Everything There's a dangerous idea floating around right now: that you can just "build a personal brand" and skip the hard part of a

7 Skills Designers Need in the Age of AI

7 Skills Designers Need in the Age of AI AI can generate a hundred logo concepts in thirty seconds. It still can't tell you which one is right for the brand, the market,

Erik Evans: Creativity is an Act of Rebellion

What does it take to stay creative through decades of career pivots, industry disruption, and personal reinvention? In this episode of the Brand Design Masters Podcast,

AI Without the Hype: with Mitali Deypurkaystha

AI is in the midst of changing the landscape of business, careers and humanity as a whole. And if you're like most creative professionals or business owners, you're proba

ReDesigning Your Creative Career After 50

ReDesigning Your Creative Career After 50 with Philip VanDusen If you’re a creative professional over 50, redesigning your creative career after 50 isn’t about starting

Most Small Businesses Are Using AI Wrong - Here’s How to Fix It

Most Small Businesses Are Using AI Wrong - Here’s How to Fix It with Philip VanDusen Most small businesses are using AI wrong, and in this episode I break down exactly

How to Stop Wasting Time - 7 Time Management Hacks That Actually Work

How to Stop Wasting Time - 7 Time Management Hacks That Actually Work with Philip VanDusen Many creative professionals feel constantly busy but still end the day wonder

Navigating Career Transitions and Inflection Points - with Kathy Oneto

Navigating Career Transitions and Inflection Points Careers rarely unfold in straight lines. In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation I originally recorded with stra

How to Stay Relevant as a Creative Professional

How To Stay Relevant as a Creative Professional In this episode, I break down how you can stay relevant as a creative pro in a fast-changing industry where ageism, AI, a

How to Get Promoted When You Work Remotely

How To Get Promoted When You Work Remotely If you want to get promoted when working remotely, this episode breaks down what actually drives career advancement when you’r

10 Ways Small Business and Can Use AI Now - and Why It Matters

10 Ways Small Business Can Use AI Now - and Why It Matters Brand Design Masters Podcast EP163 with Philip VanDusen Leveraging AI should be the top priority this year fo

Design Project Planning Step by Step: How to Plan the Work and Avoid Creative Chaos

Episode Overview In this episode, Philip breaks down the complete process of design project planning step by step and explains why creative projects fail long before des

Unlocking Your Potential as a Creative Professional

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LinkedIn Just Got Much More Important - AI is Changing Everything

EP 160: LinkedIn Just Got Much More Important Brand Design Masters Podcast with Philip VanDusen LinkedIn just became one of the most powerful platforms for personal bra

How to Get More Clients Without Working Harder

How to Get More Clients Without Working Harder with Philip VanDusen Brand Design Masters Podcast – EP 158 BONFIRE https://philipvandusen.com/bonfire TUBEBUDDY (affilia

How to Transform Your Career: A 5-Stage Framework for Creative Professionals

Career transformation isn’t a one-time decision. It’s a process. BONFIRE: https://philipvandusen.com/bonfire PERSONAL BRAND WHEEL: https://philipvandusen.com/pbw In th

Personal Branding Power Tips

Personal Branding Power Tips In this episode of the Brand Design Masters podcast, Philip delves into an advanced perspective on personal branding, which he dubs 'Persona

The Best LinkedIn Video Strategy for 2025

The Best LinkedIn Video Strategy for 2025 In this episode of the Brand Design Masters podcast, Philip addresses the often-overlooked potential of LinkedIn for video mark

10 Mistakes Small Businesses Will Make This Year

10 Mistakes Small Businesses Will Make This Year If you’re a small business owner, agency, or freelancer working with small businesses, this episode is a must-listen. I’