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Cheers & Tiers: Design Leadership Tales Retold020: Kevin Berger & Aaron Shurts of AIGA SeattleTwo longtime friends turned co-leaders share how they built AIGA Seattle like a business—and kept the fun alive with hot dogs, karaoke, and pyramids. Kevin Berger and Aaron Shurts recount their journey from board interviews and budget struggles to building sustainable programming and epic conferences. Along the way, they reveal the bonds that leadership retreats created (and the legendary late-night antics that made them unforgettable).Key TakeawaysRun chapters like businesses: Sustainable structure beats constant one-off burnout.Financial stewardship matters: Turning deficits into reserves made big programs possible.Retreats are culture accelerators: They forged in...
2025-09-1348 min
Navigating Growth PodcastBuilding Digital Success: Aaron Shurts on Navigating Creative ChallengesIntroduction: Host: Joel Calkins Guest: Aaron Shurts, Owner and Founder of Mentor Creative Group Duration:37:15 [00:00:19 - 00:14:00] Understanding the Landscape: Aaron introduces himself and his company, Mentor Creative Group, based in Seattle, Washington. The company specializes in digital design, including website and mobile app development, digital marketing, and campaign design. Aaron discusses the evolution of Mentor Creative Group from a one-person venture to a team of 15-20 professionals. He highlights the challenges faced in larger agencies and how those experiences shaped the company's structure and approach. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding client needs and offering tailored solutions...
2024-06-1137 min