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Meet Brian, Creative Thinker & Art Director
Brian joins us this episode to talk about his transition as a Creative Director for large corporations to running his own creative agency, Space Monkey Designs, for the last 7 years.
Brian talks about his early manual labor jobs and how he witnessed the output of his hard work and earning his check for the week. This strong work ethic has been key to Brian’s approach in his corporate work career and running his own business.
On this episode, we talk about:
- Brian’s initial foray into running his own company presented some challenges early on
- He talks about his “brand of you” approach to his career and how he presents himself from his work with clients, colleagues and how he presents himself on social media
- Work-cations he and his wife take as they combine offsite work assignments and mini vacations
If you want to connect with Brian, you can find him on LinkedIn or his website, spacemonkeydesigns.com.
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Q & A with Brian
Why did you want to Work From Home Forever?
- I wanted to be able to pick and choose the projects that I worked on without having to conform to the narrative of companies that I didn’t align with 100% of the time.
How long have you been Working From Home, Forever?
- Going into year 7 of being self employed.
What trade offs, if any, did you make in order to Work From Home Forever?
- A paycheck every two weeks, benefits, the all elusive ‘off button’, social interaction at an arm’s length.
How do you manage work/life balance Working From Home, Forever?
- All work, no life… honestly my kids are grown, it’s just my wife and I. We can work from the road, so we have redefined work life balance by going on ‘work-cations’.
What’s your best advice to others who want to Work From Home Forever?
- Get an accountant, track your taxes, and clearly define ‘the brand of you’ and stay true it.
What are your three must-haves to Work From Home, Forever?
- Designated work area, designated non-work zones, and comfortable chairs.
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