John Rougeux is a narrative designer and the founder of Flag & Frontier.
John shares the route he carved from mechanical engineer, to marketer, to category designer, to solopreneur.
(00:00) - Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey: A Personal Reflection
(00:55) - Discovering The Route
(01:10) - Networking and Learning in Business
(03:00) - The Solopreneur's Mindset
(07:48) - Finding Your Motivation and Defining Success
(11:48) - The Process of Becoming a Full-Time Consultant
(14:04) - The Turning Point
(20:35) - Navigating the Challenges
(23:22) - Overcoming Doubts
(25:55) - Embracing Failure
(27:21) - Overcoming Negative Thoughts
(28:06) - The Birth of Narrative Design
(33:27) - Navigating Challenges
(37:16) - Evolving Business Messaging and the Importance of Feedback
(43:05) - The Journey to Narrative Design and Its Impact
(50:21) - Looking Forward Aspirations
--
Subscribe to The Narrative Field Guide
--
Free blueprint for Solopreneurs - The Digital Consulting Blueprint: 5 Steps To Acquire New Clients, Stabilize Your Income, And Capture The Value You Create