app01 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:08:05 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Creavo Cast https://www.creavocast.com Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:04 -0400 Creative Conversations to Foster Collaboration en-us © 2026 Creavo Cast, Hosts Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis episodic Creative Conversations to Foster Collaboration Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis Creative Conversations to Foster Collaboration false Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis jake@graphicprecision.com Episode 9: AI Rescue Is Now a Real Design Service https://www.creavocast.com/episode-9-ai-rescue-is-now-a-real-design-service df7a1eed-8632-4f1d-a5af-0f7ce0c2c745 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:15:00 -0400 jake@graphicprecision.com (Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis) full 1 Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis AI-generated designs are flooding the market and clients are already regretting them. Carl shares how he's built a growing niche fixing AI design disasters, and why human creativity still has the upper hand. 33:04 false AI tools promised to make design easier, but for a lot of businesses they've created a new problem: designs that look generic, miss the mark, and sometimes even violate copyright. Carl has started calling the work that follows "AI rescue," and it's quickly becoming a real part of his business.
In this episode, Jake and Carl break down why AI-generated logos, brochures, and marketing materials are falling short in the real world. From healthcare brochures that aren't accessible to older audiences, to logos that consumers immediately recognize as AI-generated and reject, the gap between what AI produces and what clients actually need is wide open for skilled designers.

The conversation also covers what it's like to take on an intern for the first time as a solopreneur, the difference between teaching and coaching, and why mentoring the next generation of designers matters more than ever in an AI-saturated industry.

Plus, Jake and Carl talk honestly about their own use of AI tools, the real cost of replacing human workers with AI, how Google's shift to AI-first search is changing visibility for small businesses, and why sticking your head in the sand and refusing to engage with AI at all isn't the answer either.

A practical, honest conversation for designers, marketers, and small business owners trying to figure out where AI fits and where it falls flat.

]]> AI rescue, AI generated design, graphic design business, AI in marketing, AI slop, solopreneur tips, design internship, AI vs human design, freelance designer, AI tools for designers, Google Business Profile, accessible design, branding mistakes, AI logo design, Canva vs designer, AI ethics business, design podcast, creative entrepreneur, AI brochure fail, Creavo Cast AI tools promised to make design easier, but for a lot of businesses they've created a new problem: designs that look generic, miss the mark, and sometimes even violate copyright. Carl has started calling the work that follows "AI rescue," and it's quickly becoming a real part of his business.
In this episode, Jake and Carl break down why AI-generated logos, brochures, and marketing materials are falling short in the real world. From healthcare brochures that aren't accessible to older audiences, to logos that consumers immediately recognize as AI-generated and reject, the gap between what AI produces and what clients actually need is wide open for skilled designers.

The conversation also covers what it's like to take on an intern for the first time as a solopreneur, the difference between teaching and coaching, and why mentoring the next generation of designers matters more than ever in an AI-saturated industry.

Plus, Jake and Carl talk honestly about their own use of AI tools, the real cost of replacing human workers with AI, how Google's shift to AI-first search is changing visibility for small businesses, and why sticking your head in the sand and refusing to engage with AI at all isn't the answer either.

A practical, honest conversation for designers, marketers, and small business owners trying to figure out where AI fits and where it falls flat.

]]> AI tools promised to make design easier, but for a lot of businesses they've created a new problem: designs that look generic, miss the mark, and sometimes even violate copyright. Carl has started calling the work that follows "AI rescue," and it's quickly becoming a real part of his business.
In this episode, Jake and Carl break down why AI-generated logos, brochures, and marketing materials are falling short in the real world. From healthcare brochures that aren't accessible to older audiences, to logos that consumers immediately recognize as AI-generated and reject, the gap between what AI produces and what clients actually need is wide open for skilled designers.

The conversation also covers what it's like to take on an intern for the first time as a solopreneur, the difference between teaching and coaching, and why mentoring the next generation of designers matters more than ever in an AI-saturated industry.

Plus, Jake and Carl talk honestly about their own use of AI tools, the real cost of replacing human workers with AI, how Google's shift to AI-first search is changing visibility for small businesses, and why sticking your head in the sand and refusing to engage with AI at all isn't the answer either.

A practical, honest conversation for designers, marketers, and small business owners trying to figure out where AI fits and where it falls flat.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/z1rVtqMh+UKXVpQfr ]]> Carl Grivakis Jake Van Ness Episode 8: The Google Business Profile Fixes Most Small Businesses Ignore https://www.creavocast.com/eps8-the-google-business-profile-fixes-most-small-businesses-ignore 8c9df515-d618-42b8-a3a2-37f64c1f8298 Sat, 02 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 jake@graphicprecision.com (Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis) full 1 Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis summary In this episode, Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis discuss the importance of optimizing Google Business Pages for local SEO, especially for service-based and seasonal businesses. They share practical strategies for managing reviews, images, categories, and content updates to boost local visibility and attract more inquiries. 36:57 false Want more local clients from Google? In this episode of Creavo Cast, Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis talk about how small businesses, service businesses, trades, contractors, landscapers, designers and local professionals can use their Google Business Profile to rank higher in local search, show up in the Google Map Pack and generate more phone calls.

Carl shares what he recently taught during a local business networking presentation, including practical Google Business Profile strategies like getting more Google reviews, adding fresh photos, posting regular updates, optimizing categories and services, responding to reviews, using keywords naturally and keeping your profile active.

We also talk about why your Google Business Profile should work alongside your website, SEO, print marketing, direct mail and referral strategy. For local businesses, especially home service businesses, your Google Business Profile can be one of the most important tools for helping customers find you when they search for services near them.

In this episode, we cover:

How to optimize your Google Business Profile
Why Google reviews matter for local SEO
How many reviews and photos can help strengthen your profile
Why before-and-after photos work well for contractors and service businesses
How to use Google Business Profile posts and updates
Why seasonal businesses should update their profile regularly
How categories and services help Google understand your business
Why your website and Google Business Profile should work together
How local businesses can track where leads come from
Why YouTube, Shorts and AI search may matter more moving forward

If you run a small business, service business, contracting business, landscaping company, design business or local professional service, this episode will help you understand how to make your Google Business Profile work harder for you.

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Carl shares what he recently taught during a local business networking presentation, including practical Google Business Profile strategies like getting more Google reviews, adding fresh photos, posting regular updates, optimizing categories and services, responding to reviews, using keywords naturally and keeping your profile active.

We also talk about why your Google Business Profile should work alongside your website, SEO, print marketing, direct mail and referral strategy. For local businesses, especially home service businesses, your Google Business Profile can be one of the most important tools for helping customers find you when they search for services near them.

In this episode, we cover:

How to optimize your Google Business Profile
Why Google reviews matter for local SEO
How many reviews and photos can help strengthen your profile
Why before-and-after photos work well for contractors and service businesses
How to use Google Business Profile posts and updates
Why seasonal businesses should update their profile regularly
How categories and services help Google understand your business
Why your website and Google Business Profile should work together
How local businesses can track where leads come from
Why YouTube, Shorts and AI search may matter more moving forward

If you run a small business, service business, contracting business, landscaping company, design business or local professional service, this episode will help you understand how to make your Google Business Profile work harder for you.

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Carl shares what he recently taught during a local business networking presentation, including practical Google Business Profile strategies like getting more Google reviews, adding fresh photos, posting regular updates, optimizing categories and services, responding to reviews, using keywords naturally and keeping your profile active.

We also talk about why your Google Business Profile should work alongside your website, SEO, print marketing, direct mail and referral strategy. For local businesses, especially home service businesses, your Google Business Profile can be one of the most important tools for helping customers find you when they search for services near them.

In this episode, we cover:

How to optimize your Google Business Profile
Why Google reviews matter for local SEO
How many reviews and photos can help strengthen your profile
Why before-and-after photos work well for contractors and service businesses
How to use Google Business Profile posts and updates
Why seasonal businesses should update their profile regularly
How categories and services help Google understand your business
Why your website and Google Business Profile should work together
How local businesses can track where leads come from
Why YouTube, Shorts and AI search may matter more moving forward

If you run a small business, service business, contracting business, landscaping company, design business or local professional service, this episode will help you understand how to make your Google Business Profile work harder for you.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/z1rVtqMh+VAATy-La ]]> Carl Grivakis Jake Van Ness Episode 7: Stop Bleeding Money - How Creative Business Owners Should Audit Subscriptions + Expenses https://www.creavocast.com/eps7-stop-bleeding-money-how-creative-business-owners-should-audit-subscriptions-and-expenses 047d215f-f7d0-4e3f-bea2-39d49990f623 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 jake@graphicprecision.com (Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis) full 1 Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis talk about why solopreneurs need to regularly audit expenses, review subscriptions, and make smarter decisions about software, tools, and support so their business stays lean, profitable, and intentional. 26:20 false In this episode of CreavoCast, Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis dig into a topic every solopreneur and creative small business owner needs to pay attention to: auditing your business expenses.

From software subscriptions and email accounts to Zoom licenses, domain names, phone plans, storage platforms, bookkeeping, and debt, they unpack how easy it is for costs to quietly pile up when you are busy running a business. They also talk about why reviewing expenses should not be a once-a-year task, but an ongoing habit that helps protect profitability and keep your business running lean.

Jake and Carl also explore the bigger picture behind cost cutting. They discuss when it makes sense to save money, when it makes sense to keep paying for tools that truly deliver value, and when hiring help or bringing in contractors may actually be the smarter move. Along the way, they touch on pricing creative work, the difference between being seen as a vendor versus a consultant, and why staying visible with clients can help keep you from becoming an easy budget cut.

If you are a solopreneur trying to make better financial decisions, cut unnecessary business expenses, and build a more intentional business, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

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Shamayne Brown LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shamaynebrown_i-thought-i-knew-where-my-dollars-were-going-activity-7439720966542299136-qQoX?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAADAOKQBkMfoXw1lxrTaLVHRlPxJ1h9x9GI
WaveApps: https://www.waveapps.com
Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/
Affinity by Serif: https://affinity.serif.com
Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/
Marcus Brownlee Interview: https://youtu.be/Df10asLzwlY?si=LZdjIGTDfgkIIOe
Being Gordan Ramsey (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Being%20Gordan%20Ramsey&jbv=81901623
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]]> CreavoCast, solopreneur, small business, entrepreneurship, business expenses, expense audit, subscriptions, budgeting, business budgeting, financial habits, business tools, software costs, Adobe, Zoom, bookkeeping, accounting, profitability, cost cutting, business strategy, consultants, creative business, freelance business, marketing, graphic design, business ownership, self-employed, small business podcast, entrepreneur podcast, contractors, client relationships, business growth In this episode of CreavoCast, Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis dig into a topic every solopreneur and creative small business owner needs to pay attention to: auditing your business expenses.

From software subscriptions and email accounts to Zoom licenses, domain names, phone plans, storage platforms, bookkeeping, and debt, they unpack how easy it is for costs to quietly pile up when you are busy running a business. They also talk about why reviewing expenses should not be a once-a-year task, but an ongoing habit that helps protect profitability and keep your business running lean.

Jake and Carl also explore the bigger picture behind cost cutting. They discuss when it makes sense to save money, when it makes sense to keep paying for tools that truly deliver value, and when hiring help or bringing in contractors may actually be the smarter move. Along the way, they touch on pricing creative work, the difference between being seen as a vendor versus a consultant, and why staying visible with clients can help keep you from becoming an easy budget cut.

If you are a solopreneur trying to make better financial decisions, cut unnecessary business expenses, and build a more intentional business, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

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Show Links:
Shamayne Brown LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shamaynebrown_i-thought-i-knew-where-my-dollars-were-going-activity-7439720966542299136-qQoX?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAADAOKQBkMfoXw1lxrTaLVHRlPxJ1h9x9GI
WaveApps: https://www.waveapps.com
Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/
Affinity by Serif: https://affinity.serif.com
Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/
Marcus Brownlee Interview: https://youtu.be/Df10asLzwlY?si=LZdjIGTDfgkIIOe
Being Gordan Ramsey (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Being%20Gordan%20Ramsey&jbv=81901623
Poddecks: https://app.poddecks.com
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From software subscriptions and email accounts to Zoom licenses, domain names, phone plans, storage platforms, bookkeeping, and debt, they unpack how easy it is for costs to quietly pile up when you are busy running a business. They also talk about why reviewing expenses should not be a once-a-year task, but an ongoing habit that helps protect profitability and keep your business running lean.

Jake and Carl also explore the bigger picture behind cost cutting. They discuss when it makes sense to save money, when it makes sense to keep paying for tools that truly deliver value, and when hiring help or bringing in contractors may actually be the smarter move. Along the way, they touch on pricing creative work, the difference between being seen as a vendor versus a consultant, and why staying visible with clients can help keep you from becoming an easy budget cut.

If you are a solopreneur trying to make better financial decisions, cut unnecessary business expenses, and build a more intentional business, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

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Show Links:
Shamayne Brown LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shamaynebrown_i-thought-i-knew-where-my-dollars-were-going-activity-7439720966542299136-qQoX?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAADAOKQBkMfoXw1lxrTaLVHRlPxJ1h9x9GI
WaveApps: https://www.waveapps.com
Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/
Affinity by Serif: https://affinity.serif.com
Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/
Marcus Brownlee Interview: https://youtu.be/Df10asLzwlY?si=LZdjIGTDfgkIIOe
Being Gordan Ramsey (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Being%20Gordan%20Ramsey&jbv=81901623
Poddecks: https://app.poddecks.com
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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/z1rVtqMh+Q_l-LNH7 ]]> Carl Grivakis Jake Van Ness Episode 6: AI Can’t Replace Creatives | AI, Creativity, and the Human Edge https://www.creavocast.com/ep6-ai-cant-replace-creatives-ai-creativity-and-the-human-edge eca73ef1-9bcd-4a62-a2ce-45f9073699c8 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 jake@graphicprecision.com (Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis) full 1 Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis In this episode of CreavoCast, Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis explore how AI is changing creative work, from design and branding to writing, podcasting, and business workflows. They discuss the recent copyright decision around AI-generated art, share a real-world branding story where human design beat AI concepts, and talk through practical ways they use AI as a tool without losing the human element. It’s an honest conversation about creativity, efficiency, ethics, and where AI fits in the real world. 35:56 false In this episode of CreavoCast, Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis dig into the growing role of AI in creative work, business, and everyday life.

They start with the recent court decision that leaves AI-generated art without copyright protection under U.S. law, then unpack what that means for designers, branding, and the future of creative ownership. Carl shares a real-world story from a branding project where AI-generated ideas kept missing the mark, while human design instincts, strategy, and real-world application won out.

From there, the conversation shifts to the practical side of AI. Jake and Carl talk about how they’re actually using these tools in their own work, from research, proposals, and press release processing to podcast clips, transcripts, accessibility checks, and writing support. Rather than replacing creatives, they make the case that AI works best as a tool that speeds up workflow and supports better output when guided by experience.

They also touch on privacy concerns, government use of AI, and why it’s worth paying attention to the technology without living in fear of it.

This is a thoughtful, honest conversation for creatives, solopreneurs, and business owners trying to figure out where AI fits and where the human element still matters most.

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Show Links:
US Supreme Court - https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-supreme-court-declines-hear-dispute-over-copyrights-ai-generated-material-2026-03-02/
Jake's Substack - https://solopreneurfieldnotes.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips
Carl's New Website - https://holycarpdesign.com
Jake's Website - https://graphicprecision.com
PodDecks - https://app.poddecks.com
Unconference - https://www.theunconference.live/2026

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]]> AI, Artificial Intelligence, Supreme Court, Creativity, Design, Ethics, Technology, Future of AI, AI tools, Creative Industry, graphic design, designer In this episode of CreavoCast, Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis dig into the growing role of AI in creative work, business, and everyday life.

They start with the recent court decision that leaves AI-generated art without copyright protection under U.S. law, then unpack what that means for designers, branding, and the future of creative ownership. Carl shares a real-world story from a branding project where AI-generated ideas kept missing the mark, while human design instincts, strategy, and real-world application won out.

From there, the conversation shifts to the practical side of AI. Jake and Carl talk about how they’re actually using these tools in their own work, from research, proposals, and press release processing to podcast clips, transcripts, accessibility checks, and writing support. Rather than replacing creatives, they make the case that AI works best as a tool that speeds up workflow and supports better output when guided by experience.

They also touch on privacy concerns, government use of AI, and why it’s worth paying attention to the technology without living in fear of it.

This is a thoughtful, honest conversation for creatives, solopreneurs, and business owners trying to figure out where AI fits and where the human element still matters most.

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Show Links:
US Supreme Court - https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-supreme-court-declines-hear-dispute-over-copyrights-ai-generated-material-2026-03-02/
Jake's Substack - https://solopreneurfieldnotes.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips
Carl's New Website - https://holycarpdesign.com
Jake's Website - https://graphicprecision.com
PodDecks - https://app.poddecks.com
Unconference - https://www.theunconference.live/2026

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]]> In this episode of CreavoCast, Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis dig into the growing role of AI in creative work, business, and everyday life.

They start with the recent court decision that leaves AI-generated art without copyright protection under U.S. law, then unpack what that means for designers, branding, and the future of creative ownership. Carl shares a real-world story from a branding project where AI-generated ideas kept missing the mark, while human design instincts, strategy, and real-world application won out.

From there, the conversation shifts to the practical side of AI. Jake and Carl talk about how they’re actually using these tools in their own work, from research, proposals, and press release processing to podcast clips, transcripts, accessibility checks, and writing support. Rather than replacing creatives, they make the case that AI works best as a tool that speeds up workflow and supports better output when guided by experience.

They also touch on privacy concerns, government use of AI, and why it’s worth paying attention to the technology without living in fear of it.

This is a thoughtful, honest conversation for creatives, solopreneurs, and business owners trying to figure out where AI fits and where the human element still matters most.

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Show Links:
US Supreme Court - https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-supreme-court-declines-hear-dispute-over-copyrights-ai-generated-material-2026-03-02/
Jake's Substack - https://solopreneurfieldnotes.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips
Carl's New Website - https://holycarpdesign.com
Jake's Website - https://graphicprecision.com
PodDecks - https://app.poddecks.com
Unconference - https://www.theunconference.live/2026

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/z1rVtqMh+pnWZElAo ]]> Carl Grivakis Jake Van Ness Episode 5: Accessibility in Design - Make It Work for Everyone https://www.creavocast.com/ep5-accessibility-in-design-make-it-work-for-everyonee eda69c4d-a343-4f27-ae4c-d772613cd253 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 jake@graphicprecision.com (Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis) full 1 Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis In this episode of CrevoCast, Jake and Carl discuss the importance of accessibility in graphic design and communication. 26:06 false In this episode of Crevo Cast, Jake and Carl discuss the importance of accessibility in graphic design and communication. They explore how accessibility extends beyond just visual elements to include understanding and inclusivity for all audiences. The conversation also delves into client relationships, the significance of transparency, and best practices for virtual events. The hosts share personal experiences and insights on navigating client expectations and the importance of collaboration in achieving successful outcomes. The episode concludes with a light-hearted 'Would You Rather' segment.

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Show Links:
Presentation Accessibility: It’s Nothing New, Just Smart Design: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/presentation-accessibility-its-nothing-new-just-smart-carl-grivakis-orzle
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP): https://www.accessibilityassociation.org
See No Evil, Hear No Evil with Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzzvoOfXG9Etele
Send Jake a message to receive the Icebreakers PDF: https://elevatedvirtual.com/contact/
Pod Decks App: https://app.poddecks.com

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]]> accessibility, graphic design, communication, virtual events, client relationships, transparency, best practices, collaboration, design principles, inclusive design In this episode of Crevo Cast, Jake and Carl discuss the importance of accessibility in graphic design and communication. They explore how accessibility extends beyond just visual elements to include understanding and inclusivity for all audiences. The conversation also delves into client relationships, the significance of transparency, and best practices for virtual events. The hosts share personal experiences and insights on navigating client expectations and the importance of collaboration in achieving successful outcomes. The episode concludes with a light-hearted 'Would You Rather' segment.

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Show Links:
Presentation Accessibility: It’s Nothing New, Just Smart Design: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/presentation-accessibility-its-nothing-new-just-smart-carl-grivakis-orzle
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP): https://www.accessibilityassociation.org
See No Evil, Hear No Evil with Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzzvoOfXG9Etele
Send Jake a message to receive the Icebreakers PDF: https://elevatedvirtual.com/contact/
Pod Decks App: https://app.poddecks.com

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]]> In this episode of Crevo Cast, Jake and Carl discuss the importance of accessibility in graphic design and communication. They explore how accessibility extends beyond just visual elements to include understanding and inclusivity for all audiences. The conversation also delves into client relationships, the significance of transparency, and best practices for virtual events. The hosts share personal experiences and insights on navigating client expectations and the importance of collaboration in achieving successful outcomes. The episode concludes with a light-hearted 'Would You Rather' segment.

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Show Links:
Presentation Accessibility: It’s Nothing New, Just Smart Design: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/presentation-accessibility-its-nothing-new-just-smart-carl-grivakis-orzle
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP): https://www.accessibilityassociation.org
See No Evil, Hear No Evil with Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzzvoOfXG9Etele
Send Jake a message to receive the Icebreakers PDF: https://elevatedvirtual.com/contact/
Pod Decks App: https://app.poddecks.com

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/z1rVtqMh+_y0VIqVR ]]> Carl Grivakis Jake Van Ness Episode 4: Confronting Mindset Challenges https://www.creavocast.com/ep4-confronting-mindset-challenges e50533e3-5324-4c91-999c-ff8ea9e6d825 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 jake@graphicprecision.com (Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis) full 1 Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis Creavo Cast episode 4 hosts Jake and Carl discuss what they do to combat imposter syndrome and other mindset challenges. 27:12 false In this episode of Creavo Cast, Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis discuss the importance of using a CRM for managing client relationships, the challenges of mindset and imposter syndrome in the design industry, and the significance of finding one's purpose in business. They share personal experiences and insights on overcoming self-doubt, the value of collaboration, and the necessity of mentorship in navigating the creative landscape.

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Show Links:
Less Annoying CRM Referral Link: https://www.lessannoyingcrm.com/invite/C586E (affiliate)
Pod Decks App: https://app.poddecks.com

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]]> CRM, mindset, imposter syndrome, design, business, collaboration, mentorship, self-awareness, creativity, entrepreneurship In this episode of Creavo Cast, Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis discuss the importance of using a CRM for managing client relationships, the challenges of mindset and imposter syndrome in the design industry, and the significance of finding one's purpose in business. They share personal experiences and insights on overcoming self-doubt, the value of collaboration, and the necessity of mentorship in navigating the creative landscape.

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Show Links:
Less Annoying CRM Referral Link: https://www.lessannoyingcrm.com/invite/C586E (affiliate)
Pod Decks App: https://app.poddecks.com

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Show Links:
Less Annoying CRM Referral Link: https://www.lessannoyingcrm.com/invite/C586E (affiliate)
Pod Decks App: https://app.poddecks.com

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/z1rVtqMh+7Cn6jPQ5 ]]> Carl Grivakis Jake Van Ness Episode 3: LACRM and Email Marketing for Business Success https://www.creavocast.com/ep3-lacrm-and-email-marketing-for-business-success 7e9689e4-4906-4a8f-b9ee-303d26490196 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 jake@graphicprecision.com (Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis) full 1 Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis CREAVO Cast episode 3 hosts Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis talk about Jake settling on a simple CRM and the power of email marketing as any size. 28:27 false In this episode of CREAVO Cast, Jake and Carl discuss the importance of choosing the right CRM for managing client relationships, the essentials of email marketing, and the significance of data ownership. They share insights on networking, setting business goals, and leveraging social media effectively. The conversation also touches on the use of AI in marketing and concludes with a fun segment on hypothetical scenarios.

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Show Links:
Less Annoying CRM Referral Link: https://www.lessannoyingcrm.com/invite/C586E (affiliate)
Mailchimp by Intuit Referral Link: http://eepurl.com/iKVBHc (affiliate)
Carl's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/holycarpdesign
Jake's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/jakevanness
Pod Decks App: https://app.poddecks.com

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap
00:46 Simple CRM - Less Annoying CRM (LACRM)
02:25 LACRM Features
03:33 Does Carl use a CRM?
04:58 Networking and Client Management Strategies
07:15 LACRM Trial Extension with Our Link
08:14 Diving into Email Marketing
09:15 Jake uses Mailchimp
10:21 Building an Email List Without Spamming
11:37 Carl Has Email Marketing Questions
14:20 The Importance of Email Ownership
16:40 Email Open and Click Rates
18:46 Carl's Challenge From Last Week
20:17 Leveraging AI for Social Media Content
25:20 Closing Thoughts and Fun Segment

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Show Links:
Less Annoying CRM Referral Link: https://www.lessannoyingcrm.com/invite/C586E (affiliate)
Mailchimp by Intuit Referral Link: http://eepurl.com/iKVBHc (affiliate)
Carl's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/holycarpdesign
Jake's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/jakevanness
Pod Decks App: https://app.poddecks.com

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap
00:46 Simple CRM - Less Annoying CRM (LACRM)
02:25 LACRM Features
03:33 Does Carl use a CRM?
04:58 Networking and Client Management Strategies
07:15 LACRM Trial Extension with Our Link
08:14 Diving into Email Marketing
09:15 Jake uses Mailchimp
10:21 Building an Email List Without Spamming
11:37 Carl Has Email Marketing Questions
14:20 The Importance of Email Ownership
16:40 Email Open and Click Rates
18:46 Carl's Challenge From Last Week
20:17 Leveraging AI for Social Media Content
25:20 Closing Thoughts and Fun Segment

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]]> In this episode of CREAVO Cast, Jake and Carl discuss the importance of choosing the right CRM for managing client relationships, the essentials of email marketing, and the significance of data ownership. They share insights on networking, setting business goals, and leveraging social media effectively. The conversation also touches on the use of AI in marketing and concludes with a fun segment on hypothetical scenarios.

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Show Links:
Less Annoying CRM Referral Link: https://www.lessannoyingcrm.com/invite/C586E (affiliate)
Mailchimp by Intuit Referral Link: http://eepurl.com/iKVBHc (affiliate)
Carl's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/holycarpdesign
Jake's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/jakevanness
Pod Decks App: https://app.poddecks.com

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap
00:46 Simple CRM - Less Annoying CRM (LACRM)
02:25 LACRM Features
03:33 Does Carl use a CRM?
04:58 Networking and Client Management Strategies
07:15 LACRM Trial Extension with Our Link
08:14 Diving into Email Marketing
09:15 Jake uses Mailchimp
10:21 Building an Email List Without Spamming
11:37 Carl Has Email Marketing Questions
14:20 The Importance of Email Ownership
16:40 Email Open and Click Rates
18:46 Carl's Challenge From Last Week
20:17 Leveraging AI for Social Media Content
25:20 Closing Thoughts and Fun Segment

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/z1rVtqMh+HNhE3Bpb ]]> Carl Grivakis Jake Van Ness Episode 2: The Power of Accountability in Achieving Goals https://www.creavocast.com/ep2-the-power-of-accountability-in-achieving-goals 310a387a-e2d9-4a8d-903c-681f2546dd6c Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:45:00 -0500 jake@graphicprecision.com (Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis) full 1 Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis CREAVO Cast episode 2 hosts Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis talk about the importance of goals and why accountability helps with those goals. 30:56 false In this episode of CREAVO Cast, Jake and Carl discuss the significance of goal setting in business and personal life, especially at the start of the year. They share their experiences with various goal-setting techniques, tools for planning, and the importance of accountability in achieving goals. The conversation also touches on the idea of gamifying tasks to make them more engaging and the necessity of breaking down goals into manageable steps. As they look ahead, they emphasize the need for specificity and measurability in goal setting, while also encouraging listeners to surround themselves with supportive individuals to help elevate their ambitions.

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Show Links:
Rob Shauger and Blueprint Leadership Development
Trello: Manage Your Team's Projects From Anywhere
24 x 36 Dry Erase Calendar (affiliate)
Hero's Journal (affiliate)
Side Quest Deck (affiliate)
Are you interested in learning more about the TTT Planner? Message Jake at Graphic Precision
Ed Mylett's Podcast: Your Next Breakthrough Requires a New You
WhatsApp

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Chapters

00:00 Setting the Stage: New Year, New Goals
05:35 Tools for Success: Strategic Sprints
06:21 Tools for Success: Planners, Calendars, Trello
09:57 Gamifying Goals: The Hero's Journal and Creative Projects
12:55 Tactical Thinking Time Planner
16:36 The Importance of Specificity and Measurable Goals
18:56 Accountability and a podcast from Ed Mylett
20:31 Collaboration and Accountability: Building a Support System
24:54 Creavo Collaboration
28:17 Looking Ahead: Setting Goals for the Future

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]]> CREAVO, podcast, collaboration, creativity, virtual production, design, goals, goal setting, accountability, strategic planning, business goals, personal goals In this episode of CREAVO Cast, Jake and Carl discuss the significance of goal setting in business and personal life, especially at the start of the year. They share their experiences with various goal-setting techniques, tools for planning, and the importance of accountability in achieving goals. The conversation also touches on the idea of gamifying tasks to make them more engaging and the necessity of breaking down goals into manageable steps. As they look ahead, they emphasize the need for specificity and measurability in goal setting, while also encouraging listeners to surround themselves with supportive individuals to help elevate their ambitions.

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Show Links:
Rob Shauger and Blueprint Leadership Development
Trello: Manage Your Team's Projects From Anywhere
24 x 36 Dry Erase Calendar (affiliate)
Hero's Journal (affiliate)
Side Quest Deck (affiliate)
Are you interested in learning more about the TTT Planner? Message Jake at Graphic Precision
Ed Mylett's Podcast: Your Next Breakthrough Requires a New You
WhatsApp

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Chapters

00:00 Setting the Stage: New Year, New Goals
05:35 Tools for Success: Strategic Sprints
06:21 Tools for Success: Planners, Calendars, Trello
09:57 Gamifying Goals: The Hero's Journal and Creative Projects
12:55 Tactical Thinking Time Planner
16:36 The Importance of Specificity and Measurable Goals
18:56 Accountability and a podcast from Ed Mylett
20:31 Collaboration and Accountability: Building a Support System
24:54 Creavo Collaboration
28:17 Looking Ahead: Setting Goals for the Future

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]]> In this episode of CREAVO Cast, Jake and Carl discuss the significance of goal setting in business and personal life, especially at the start of the year. They share their experiences with various goal-setting techniques, tools for planning, and the importance of accountability in achieving goals. The conversation also touches on the idea of gamifying tasks to make them more engaging and the necessity of breaking down goals into manageable steps. As they look ahead, they emphasize the need for specificity and measurability in goal setting, while also encouraging listeners to surround themselves with supportive individuals to help elevate their ambitions.

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Show Links:
Rob Shauger and Blueprint Leadership Development
Trello: Manage Your Team's Projects From Anywhere
24 x 36 Dry Erase Calendar (affiliate)
Hero's Journal (affiliate)
Side Quest Deck (affiliate)
Are you interested in learning more about the TTT Planner? Message Jake at Graphic Precision
Ed Mylett's Podcast: Your Next Breakthrough Requires a New You
WhatsApp

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Chapters

00:00 Setting the Stage: New Year, New Goals
05:35 Tools for Success: Strategic Sprints
06:21 Tools for Success: Planners, Calendars, Trello
09:57 Gamifying Goals: The Hero's Journal and Creative Projects
12:55 Tactical Thinking Time Planner
16:36 The Importance of Specificity and Measurable Goals
18:56 Accountability and a podcast from Ed Mylett
20:31 Collaboration and Accountability: Building a Support System
24:54 Creavo Collaboration
28:17 Looking Ahead: Setting Goals for the Future

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/z1rVtqMh+hyAYbb7T ]]> Carl Grivakis Jake Van Ness Episode 1: We are Back! (with a new brand) https://www.creavocast.com/ep1-we-are-back bdc64614-2c88-473e-ad58-52dcf6cc64bb Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 jake@graphicprecision.com (Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis) full 1 Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis CREAVO Cast is now available and hosts Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis reconnect after a six-year hiatus from their previous podcast, Rookie Designer. 28:00 false In this inaugural episode of CREAVO Cast, hosts Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis reconnect after a six-year hiatus from their previous podcast, Rookie Designer. They discuss their personal and professional journeys during the pandemic, the evolution of their businesses, and the impact of COVID-19 on the creative industry. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration and creativity in their work, the rebranding to Creavo, and their vision for future episodes that will explore various aspects of creativity and collaboration across different industries.

Scroll down to view this episode on YouTube.

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Carl's Businesses
HolyCarp Design - www.holycarpdesign.com
321and We're Live - www.321andwere.live

Jake's Businesses
Graphic Precision - www.graphicprecision.com
Elevated Virtual - www.elevatedvirtual.com

Rookie Design Podcast - www.rookiedesigner.com
Episodes are still available from Episode 1 all the way up to episode 183.

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Chapters
00:00 We are back!
02:26 321 and We're Live - Virtual Production Company
02:50 COVID effects Car's Businesses
04:23 Jake adjusts to the COVID business world
05:43 Jake makes a pivot into the virtual producer world
08:14 Shifts in the Training Industry Post-COVID
09:27 Carl's favorite parts of producing during COVID
09:56 Jake's favorite parts of producing during COVID
11:11 Fostering Collaboration Through Creativity
14:56 The Birth of Creavo: A New Brand Identity
18:12 Transitioning from Rookie Designer to Creavo
22:11 Looking Ahead: Future Topics and Conversations

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]]> CREAVO, podcast, collaboration, creativity, virtual production, design, business evolution, branding, e-learning In this inaugural episode of CREAVO Cast, hosts Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis reconnect after a six-year hiatus from their previous podcast, Rookie Designer. They discuss their personal and professional journeys during the pandemic, the evolution of their businesses, and the impact of COVID-19 on the creative industry. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration and creativity in their work, the rebranding to Creavo, and their vision for future episodes that will explore various aspects of creativity and collaboration across different industries.

Scroll down to view this episode on YouTube.

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Carl's Businesses
HolyCarp Design - www.holycarpdesign.com
321and We're Live - www.321andwere.live

Jake's Businesses
Graphic Precision - www.graphicprecision.com
Elevated Virtual - www.elevatedvirtual.com

Rookie Design Podcast - www.rookiedesigner.com
Episodes are still available from Episode 1 all the way up to episode 183.

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Chapters
00:00 We are back!
02:26 321 and We're Live - Virtual Production Company
02:50 COVID effects Car's Businesses
04:23 Jake adjusts to the COVID business world
05:43 Jake makes a pivot into the virtual producer world
08:14 Shifts in the Training Industry Post-COVID
09:27 Carl's favorite parts of producing during COVID
09:56 Jake's favorite parts of producing during COVID
11:11 Fostering Collaboration Through Creativity
14:56 The Birth of Creavo: A New Brand Identity
18:12 Transitioning from Rookie Designer to Creavo
22:11 Looking Ahead: Future Topics and Conversations

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]]> In this inaugural episode of CREAVO Cast, hosts Jake Van Ness and Carl Grivakis reconnect after a six-year hiatus from their previous podcast, Rookie Designer. They discuss their personal and professional journeys during the pandemic, the evolution of their businesses, and the impact of COVID-19 on the creative industry. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration and creativity in their work, the rebranding to Creavo, and their vision for future episodes that will explore various aspects of creativity and collaboration across different industries.

Scroll down to view this episode on YouTube.

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Carl's Businesses
HolyCarp Design - www.holycarpdesign.com
321and We're Live - www.321andwere.live

Jake's Businesses
Graphic Precision - www.graphicprecision.com
Elevated Virtual - www.elevatedvirtual.com

Rookie Design Podcast - www.rookiedesigner.com
Episodes are still available from Episode 1 all the way up to episode 183.

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Chapters
00:00 We are back!
02:26 321 and We're Live - Virtual Production Company
02:50 COVID effects Car's Businesses
04:23 Jake adjusts to the COVID business world
05:43 Jake makes a pivot into the virtual producer world
08:14 Shifts in the Training Industry Post-COVID
09:27 Carl's favorite parts of producing during COVID
09:56 Jake's favorite parts of producing during COVID
11:11 Fostering Collaboration Through Creativity
14:56 The Birth of Creavo: A New Brand Identity
18:12 Transitioning from Rookie Designer to Creavo
22:11 Looking Ahead: Future Topics and Conversations

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