Being forced to work from home doesn’t mean you’ve embraced remote work. — Right now, many organizations and teams are being forced to work from home for the first time. …

A couple month ago we lost our first client. What became clear throughout the process is that we didn’t do enough visual check-ins to make… — A couple month ago we lost our first client. What became clear throughout the process is that we didn’t do enough visual check-ins to make sure the consensus we had in words would translate into visuals. We always start our exploration on an identity design project with a brand workshop…

This past month I got a small office space down the road from my house for me to work at day-to-day. Don’t get me wrong, working from home… — This past month I got a small office space down the road from my house for me to work at day-to-day. Don’t get me wrong, working from home is amazing but like anything else it comes with some drawbacks. …

Who are you trying to reach? — Who are you trying to reach? It’s a simple question that has become increasingly complicated by the possibilities of digital engagement. I remember writing letters to a penpal from Michigan when I was 12 years old and having to consider variables such as international postage and increased length of time…

It’s 2018 and your business isn’t on Facebook?! You’re doomed. — It’s 2018 and your business isn’t on Facebook?! You’re doomed. There is a common belief that to compete in the digital age, a business needs to be active on the various social media platforms. …

Here’s a quick test: if I were to ask you if you wanted to join a competitive hike on the Inca Trail next spring what would your response… — Here’s a quick test: if I were to ask you if you wanted to join a competitive hike on the Inca Trail next spring what would your response be? How about if I offered you tickets to the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival next year? Or what if told you I…

When you are about to start a business you need to establish your brand which will set the tone for many different aspects of the business… — When you are about to start a business you need to establish your brand which will set the tone for many different aspects of the business. In business school and in countless books and articles you are encouraged to start with the question “who is your target market?” This is…

Originally posted at jaredhenriques.com on March 20, 2017 — Originally posted at jaredhenriques.com on March 20, 2017 Today is a big day, normally this would be because it is the first day of spring and that means winter is finally over which is just lovely, but that is not all. It is also a big day because it is…

Fear. — Fear. I never felt that fear of failing was truly the answer and it wasn’t until earlier this year when I went back and watched some old #AskGaryVee episodes did one of his answers really hit home with me. Gary mentioned that it is not necessarily the fear of failing…