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Future Driven

Future Driven

Podcast

Camano Voice

Episode 13

Russ Perry

Welcome to episode 13 of Future Driven! This week Adam talked with Russ Perry, CEO of Design Pickle, the #1 creative services platform in the world that offers flat rate ways to get graphic design every single day. From his first business at age eight convincing adults to pay him to read to them, Russ has been creative and business-driven.

Unable to find people with design talent in an easy, accessible way for his business, Russ launched Design Pickle which has expanded to 13 countries, 4,000 clients, and 700 team members since 2015. From personal coach to successful CEO, Russ is an innovator. In this episode, Russ offers insight into the importance of innovation, creativity, and personal investment as the cornerstones of a successful business.

Future Driven is hosted by Adam Kopp, CEO of the strategic marketing agency, Madak. In each episode, Adam talks to a different industry leader, discussing their careers, leadership styles, and goals for the future.

Show Notes

1:15: Adam introduces Russ Perry, CEO of Design Pickle.

1:55: Adam asks Russ what life looked like before he launched Design Pickle.

5:35: Russ explains what it means to have a business operating in 13 different countries.

7:47: Adam and Russ discuss the hidden values of Design Pickle, including the ability to access all of your design assets in one place.

9:24: The flat rate methodology or “queue service” offers clients the luxury of continuously circulating new ideas, instead of being worried about being billed by the hour/project.

10:43: Russ discusses the importance of creating a new way to buy; your business doesn’t have to be different or crazy, you just need to innovate the buying experience.

12:35: Russ explains the importance of personal development and how his coaching journey helped him seek out new lessons, information, and opportunities.

14:40: Russ discusses his personal development work with the Warrior organization and how leadership training has helped him on his journey to success.

17:00: How do you choose between personal coaching and running your own business?

19:33: How do you know when you’re ready to invest in yourself? The key is choosing challenge over comfort.

21:08: Adam asks Russ how he came up with Design Pickle.

23:04: People have an emotional response to pickles. That’s the key to good branding.

25:29: Russ breaks down Design Pickle’s success over the years, including celebrating 1,000,000 requests!

28:35: Where does Design Pickle go from here?

31:00: Adam and Russ discuss the value of the Design Pickle service and their various plan options for every business.

33:00: Any predictions or goals for the future?

36:09: Russ offers feedback on the Madak Guide and tips for success as the Guide begins beta testing.

Wrap Up

This week we heard from Russ Perry, an industry leader not only in business development but in personal growth and investment. In this episode, Russ offers tips for business success, tips for personal success, and shares his own stories about the journey that brought him to where he is today.

Future Driven

Podcast

Camano Voice

Episode 13: Russ Perry

Russ Perry

Welcome to episode 13 of Future Driven! This week Adam talked with Russ Perry, CEO of Design Pickle, the #1 creative services platform in the world that offers flat rate ways to get graphic design every single day. From his first business at age eight convincing adults to pay him to read to them, Russ has been creative and business-driven.

Unable to find people with design talent in an easy, accessible way for his business, Russ launched Design Pickle which has expanded to 13 countries, 4,000 clients, and 700 team members since 2015. From personal coach to successful CEO, Russ is an innovator. In this episode, Russ offers insight into the importance of innovation, creativity, and personal investment as the cornerstones of a successful business.

Future Driven is hosted by Adam Kopp, CEO of the strategic marketing agency, Madak. In each episode, Adam talks to a different industry leader, discussing their careers, leadership styles, and goals for the future.

Show Notes

1:15: Adam introduces Russ Perry, CEO of Design Pickle.

1:55: Adam asks Russ what life looked like before he launched Design Pickle.

5:35: Russ explains what it means to have a business operating in 13 different countries.

7:47: Adam and Russ discuss the hidden values of Design Pickle, including the ability to access all of your design assets in one place.

9:24: The flat rate methodology or “queue service” offers clients the luxury of continuously circulating new ideas, instead of being worried about being billed by the hour/project.

10:43: Russ discusses the importance of creating a new way to buy; your business doesn’t have to be different or crazy, you just need to innovate the buying experience.

12:35: Russ explains the importance of personal development and how his coaching journey helped him seek out new lessons, information, and opportunities.

14:40: Russ discusses his personal development work with the Warrior organization and how leadership training has helped him on his journey to success.

17:00: How do you choose between personal coaching and running your own business?

19:33: How do you know when you’re ready to invest in yourself? The key is choosing challenge over comfort.

21:08: Adam asks Russ how he came up with Design Pickle.

23:04: People have an emotional response to pickles. That’s the key to good branding.

25:29: Russ breaks down Design Pickle’s success over the years, including celebrating 1,000,000 requests!

28:35: Where does Design Pickle go from here?

31:00: Adam and Russ discuss the value of the Design Pickle service and their various plan options for every business.

33:00: Any predictions or goals for the future?

36:09: Russ offers feedback on the Madak Guide and tips for success as the Guide begins beta testing.

Wrap Up

This week we heard from Russ Perry, an industry leader not only in business development but in personal growth and investment. In this episode, Russ offers tips for business success, tips for personal success, and shares his own stories about the journey that brought him to where he is today.