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HeyOrca PodcastStorytelling for social good: Scaling your sharingSocial media marketers and community managers are constantly balancing the need to create engaging, high-quality content while also keeping up with the latest trends and tools. When working with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, this challenge is even greater—how do you tell compelling stories that drive action and make an impact, without burning out?In this session, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist Daniel Francavilla will break down how you can leverage the power of storytelling to amplify your cause, organization, or social purpose business. You’ll learn how to craft a strong, values-driven narrative that connects with your audi...2025-05-2037 min
The MessageThought leadership, personal branding and AIEmma Johnston-Wheeler chats with marketing advisor, brand strategist, and founder of The Good Growth Company Daniel Francavilla, about teaching advertising courses, building a personal brand, and leveraging AI for thought leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-1522 min
Founders FutureWhere Creativity Meets Cause: Building Brands That MatterIn this episode of Founders, Future, host Michelle Saeed sits down with Daniel Francavilla, founder of Daniel Does Consulting, a strategic brand consultancy helping nonprofits and purpose-driven companies grow their impact. Based in Toronto and with a background in design and marketing, Daniel shares how he transitioned from agency life to founding his own firm in 2018—built on a mission to align creativity with social good. He unpacks how branding can be a vehicle for change, what early-stage orgs often miss in their growth strategy, and why mentorship plays a key role in his ecosystem. Wh...2025-04-1822 min
Agents of NonprofitUsing Authentic Content to Amplify Impact with Daniel FrancavillaIn this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I'm joined by Daniel Francavilla to explore the intersection of marketing, storytelling, and nonprofit success. We discuss the critical role of strategic messaging, thought leadership, and authentic storytelling in helping organizations connect with their audience and drive real change.Topics We Cover:How a high school nonprofit project sparked Daniel’s passion for social impactThe challenges of running a nonprofit and the lessons learned along the wayTransitioning from design and advertising to nonprofit marketing consultingThe importance of clear messaging and branding for nonprofitsWhy thought leadership matters and how nonprofit le...2025-04-0744 min
Nonprofit Mastermind PodcastWhat’s Next for Nonprofits: 2025 Predictions from Sector ExpertsI love this episode! Every year I ask a group of the most insightful, creative, on the ground, impact-driving social sector experts I know to share their predictions for this coming year. This year, we have a great compilation, covering everything from AI to corporate partnerships, to finance to personal development.Predictons are obviously just that - carefully considered insights into what we think is coming. But these folks are on the ground doing the real work of supporting nonprofits and nonprofit leaders - they’ve got their pulse on trends - what to pay attention to , wh...2025-01-2113 min
Startup TalkGuerrilla Marketing Tactics for 2025: Expert Strategies for Canadian StartupsGuerrilla Marketing Tactics for 2025: Expert Strategies for Canadian Startups In this episode of Startup Talk, we explore the exciting world of Guerrilla Marketing Tactics for 2025 with a focus on Canadian startups. Our esteemed panel of marketing experts, including Mark Evans, Daniel Francavilla, Nyima Sherpa, and Trevor Shorte, joins our host Craig, the Startup […]2024-10-3100 min
The Social ComplexEp 58 - Building Community and Scaling Content for Nonprofits with DanielIt's easy to crank out great content when you have an unlimited budget behind you. But what about nonprofits who are known for historically needing to create really impactful stories on very lean budgets and resources? Today, we are chatting with someone who knows a little bit about that and is an expert when it comes to supporting nonprofit marketing strategies, Daniel Francavilla. Daniel is a marketing advisor, strategist, founder and mentor making a positive impact. He is a Certified Brand Strategist, college educator, member of the Canadian Marketing Association and a recipient of a 40 Under 40 Award. A...2024-08-2042 min
The Cycling PodcastStage 11 | Foiano di Val Fortore - Francavilla al Mare | Giro d’Italia 2024Daniel Friebe & Brian Nygaard are following the Giro d’Italia from end to end, north to south, Turin to Rome, providing daily coverage - and today our dynamic duo report from stage 11 & Francavilla al Mare.
Our Girovagando podcasts feature race analysis, interviews and regular features such as Larranzando, our almost daily postcards from Italy with Décathlon-AG2r La Mondiale’s Larry Warbasse.
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MEANINGFUL: Marketing, Mentoring, MatteringHow SOCIAL MEDIA can power SOCIAL CHANGE | “Meaningful” Podcast Episode 11Today, I am joined by Daniel Francavilla, a founder, agency partner, brand strategist, college educator, and a recipient of Canada's "40 Under 40" award.
He has spoken at a variety of events, conferences, and workshops within the Toronto startup scene and local non-profit sector. He also teaches at Seneca within the School of Marketing and Media at Humber College within Continuous Professional Learning.
In 2023, he launched The Good Growth Company to empower organizations drive social change, offering training and advising that fosters growth while embodying inclusivity, diversity, and social responsibility.
In this episode, get a glimpse of how he uses his...2024-03-0442 min
The CanesInSight PodcastCanes OL Commit Nino Francavilla LIVE + Previewing The Upcoming Scrimmage (EPISODE 57)Peter Ariz previews the upcoming scrimmage and interviews recent Canes OL commit Nino Francavilla.
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Growth for GoodS2 E7 | Growing with Ryan O'Neil Knight, Afro-Caribbean Business Network & Detailing Knights
Ryan-O'Neil Knight is an entrepreneur living in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The founder of Detailing Knights and the current Chairman and President of the Afro-Caribbean Business Network. After founding one of the first social enterprise car cleaning companies he now uses ACBN Canada to promote more companies to become social Enterprises.
Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-oneil-knight-6534b134/
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Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist. The show is produced by CreatorClub for Daniel Does Consulting.
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Growth for GoodS2 E6 | Growing with Mike, EPIC Leadership & Unity Charity
Michael ‘Piecez’ Prosserman is a bestselling author, professional B-Boy (“breakdancer”), university instructor, and certified coach who specializes in scaling start-ups, team culture, fundraising, and succession. In Michael’s book Building Unity: Leading a Non-Profit From Spark to Succession, he shares practical tools and stories to launching, leading and leaving a sustainable organization. He scaled a grassroots organization from the ground up as the Founder of Unity Charity, an organization using Hip-Hop to improve youth mental health. Over 15 years Michael grew Unity from a volunteer group to employing 80 staff, raising $7 million, and having an impact on 250,000 youth. By high schoo...2023-07-1244 min
Growth for GoodS2 E5 | Growing with Kavita Dogra, Ontario Nonprofit Network
Kavita (she/her) has been in the nonprofit sector for over a decade and possesses a variety of communications skills. She is currently the Communications and Development Manager at Ontario Nonprofit Network. Kavita has spent years developing her digital engagement strategy skills and learning how to build and grow digital audiences. She is an intersectional feminist, an avid volunteer, passionate about equity and social justice, and a proud aunt. Kavita also co-chaired the committee that organized the Women’s March in Toronto (2017-2019).
Connect with Zhara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2023-06-2839 min
Growth for GoodS2 E4 | Growing with Zhara Ebrahim, Monumental
Zahra Ebrahim is the Co-Founder of Monumental. She is a public interest designer and strategist, and her work has focused on community-led approaches to policy, infrastructure, and service design. She is an established bridge builder across grassroots and institutional spaces, and is a leading practitioner in surfacing key stories and narratives that build trust and connect communities. Prior to this role, she built and led Doblin Canada, focusing on engaging diverse sets of stakeholders to use design-led approaches to address complex organizational and industry challenges. In her early career, Zahra led one of Canada’s first social de...2023-06-1435 min
Growth for GoodS2 E3 | Growing with Tonya Surman, Centre for Social Innovation (CSI)Tonya Surman is fuelled by her belief in the power of collaboration and belonging. She knows that putting the right people in a room is only the first step in creating real change, and that you need to build a culture where everyone knows they have value and a voice to radically redesign our futures. She did this with the Constellation Model, an entirely new take on governance. She did this with the Centre for Social Innovation, which re-invented the workplace by collecting social purpose organizations under one roof. She did this with Community Bonds, an innovation that allows...2023-05-3147 min
Growth for GoodS2 E2 | Growing with Jason Egbuna, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Jason Egbuna has over 16 years in direct marketing, and has worked in hospital-based fundraising for a decade, specializing in annual and leadership giving. He is currently the co-chair of the Canadian Marketing Association’s Not-for-Profit Council, and has served on the council for the past 6 years. Outside of his nonprofit career he has worked on the creative side of marketing and sales, generating virtual ads for NFL and PGA broadcasts.
Connect with Jason on Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/jasonegbuna/
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Growth for Good is hosted by Daniel Francavilla, Marketing Ad...2023-05-1737 min
Growth for GoodS2 E1 | Growing with Shannon Craig, CanadaHelpsA seasoned marketer with nearly 25+ years of experience, Shannon has led the marketing team at CanadaHelps for over seven years and brings experience from working at leading brands and technology innovators including eSight Eyewear, Kobo, WIND Mobile, FedEx, and LEGO. She is currently General Manager, Donor Services & Brand Marketing (formerly CMO) at CanadaHelps.
In this episode Shannon shares insights from the 2023 Giving Report, which details the concerning changes in how Canadians are giving and 10 challenges facing charities today; along with her career journey and recommendations for nonprofits and charities.
Co...2023-05-0332 min
Growth for GoodEpisode 6 | Rohit Mehta, DoGood Fundraising SolutionsRohit is the Founder and President of DoGood Fundraising. A University of Toronto graduate, Rohit has been active in the non-profit sector for 18 years. He was appointed to a five-year term with the Grant Review Team of the Ontario Trillium Foundation and served a two-year term with the Grant Review Committee of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services’ Youth Opportunities Fund. Rohit reviewed and assessed over 300 grant applications and distributed over $60 Million in funding to community-based non-profits, charities, and grassroots groups. Rohit has an extensive background in grant writing, prospect research, program development, and evaluation. He is a cr...2023-03-1526 min
Growth for GoodEpisode 5 | Growing with Louroz Mercader, Yonge + St. Clair BIALouroz is an experienced city builder and communications professional with a progressive career in the public and not-for-profit sectors. He is currently the Executive Director of the Yonge + St. Clair Business Improvement Area and is focused on supporting small businesses recover from the pandemic. As an active member of the community, he is a volunteer board member for several organizations. He is also the co-founder of RISE Tribe; a Filipino youth networking, mentorship and leadership program. Louroz is a recipient of the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers awarded by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, a 2009 Diverse City Fellow with C...2023-03-1345 min
Startup TalkCreatorClub on The Startup Talk PodcastI chat with the co-founders of CreatorClub Anthony Chiaravalloti and Daniel Francavilla, a company that makes content production simple. They share their insights on producing high-volume content at an efficient cost and converting long-form video into platform-specific micro content. Listen in to learn how they can help your brand boost its content production game. In […]2023-03-1300 min
Growth for GoodEpisode 4 | Growing with Carolin Taubensee, Aboriginal Peoples Television NetworkCarolin Taubensee is a strategic, results-oriented marketing, communication and sponsorship professional with a sharp eye and an unwavering work ethic. Currently that Executive Director of Marketing & Communications at Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, she graduated with an honours bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Manitoba and from the Executive Development Program from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has a wealth of experience in strategic marketing campaign programs, budget planning and oversight, and a knack for building strong partnerships. Carolin has spent a significant proportion of her career as the executive director of marketing and community support at...2023-02-1527 min
Growth for GoodEpisode 3 | Growing with Joy Robson, Data for GoodJoy Robson, MBA shares a strong sense of optimism about the "power of data to serve humanity". And, along with thousands of like-minded spirits within the global #dataforgood movement, she aspires to be a "data scientist with a conscience". In 2012, Joy sensed a shift in the force — the movement was about to take off — and the wind beneath its wings, Open Data, was reaching a crescendo of influence. The timing was right for Joy to build something unique within Canada and with the help of countless keen and talented volunteers, the National Not-for-Profit known as Data for Good (Canada) launc...2023-02-0122 min
Growth for GoodEpisode 2 | Growing with Rickesh Lakhani, Radiance AdvisoryRickesh Lakhani believes that we are all responsible for each other’s success, and that social impact organizations will do their best work when they are nurturing from within and grounded in truth and trust. He is now the Lead Consultant and Founder Radiance Advisory. He has over 15 years of experience in the social impact sector, including serving as the Executive Director at Future Possibilities for Kids, a community-based organization serving children, and as the Director, Campaign at United Way York Region, leading an $8M annual fundraising campaign. Rickesh is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), sits on the Global Co...2023-01-1841 min
Growth for GoodEpisode 1 | Growing with Cara Eaton, Volunteer TorontoCara Eaton is a senior leader and seasoned marketing and communications professional with a decade of experience working with corporate, non-profit, and post-secondary institutions to mobilize meaningful community engagement and public relations efforts. Over the past 6-years, Cara has held progressively senior communications roles with Volunteer Toronto, Canada’s largest volunteer centre. She is responsible for sustaining record digital engagement via VolunteerToronto.ca, securing frequent coverage in Canada’s most competitive media market, and increasing project funding to support COVID-19 response programs through successful grant applications. Cara is currently Interim Executive Director at Volunteer Toronto and is accountable to deli...2023-01-0628 min
Growth for GoodGrowth for Good: Podcast Season 1 Launches January 2022Introducing Growth for Good: Amplifying Impact for Non-Profits, Charities & Social Purpose Businesses. This show discusses challenges, wins and best-practices in communications, marketing, fundraising and impact. Marketing Advisor and Brand Strategist Daniel Francavilla interviews leaders at nonprofits and social enterprises, and the organizations that support them. Growth for Good is presented by Daniel Does and produced by CreatorClub.2022-12-1901 min
Comic Book ClubThe Stack: Spider-Man, Dark Ride, The Joker And MoreOn this week's packed Stack podcast:Spider-Man #1 MarvelWritten by Dan SlottArt by Mark BagleyDark Ride #1Image ComicsWritten by Joshua WilliamsonArt by Andrei BressanThe Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #1DC ComicsWritten by Matthew RosenbergArt by Carmine di Giandomenico, Francesco FrancavillaUnbreakable Red Sonja #1DynamiteWritten by Jim ZubArt by G...2022-10-051h 36
The StackThe Stack: Spider-Man, Dark Ride, The Joker And MoreOn this week's packed Stack podcast:Spider-Man #1 MarvelWritten by Dan SlottArt by Mark BagleyDark Ride #1Image ComicsWritten by Joshua WilliamsonArt by Andrei BressanThe Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #1DC ComicsWritten by Matthew RosenbergArt by Carmine di Giandomenico, Francesco FrancavillaUnbreakable Red Sonja #1DynamiteWritten by Jim ZubArt by G...2022-10-051h 36
When It WorkedCreating Impact & Growth On A Budget With Daniel FrancavillaIt’s All About Community Building
When it comes to organic content or paid advertising I think it’s worth looking at the fact that you can build a community online without paid advertising to start and there’s a lot of things you can do organically to get out there.
You can interact and comment on other places that your audience and your target audience will be likely to be. That’s free, apart from your time which is not always free but that doesn’t cost your business any money at the time.
This...2022-04-1419 min
The Makeshift CMO: Marketing, Growth & Business Podcast For Early Stage Founders & TeamsSocial Impact, Marketing and Brand Strategy and Merger Real Talk with Daniel F, King St MediaIn this episode, Bruce has on Daniel Francavilla, who is passionate about helping others to create social change. He's a Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist through his own practice, Daniel Does. After travelling to developing countries as a student, he formed a nonprofit to help children in the developing world receive an education and to empower local youth to become leaders. Today, ACCESS focuses on supporting youth who are creating their own projects and organizations for positive social change, and now offers micro-grants, hosting Bright Ideas Pitches. His main squeeze these days is at King Street Media, after the agency he...2022-02-1244 min
Splash Pages The Comic Book ClubBatman: The Black Mirror - Splash Pages Comic Book Club - Special Guest Mark Stancil and Daniel HancockBatman #ComicBooks #batmancomics
Tonight we talk with Mark Stancil of Terminus Media about his upcoming book Dominion.
We will also discuss Batman Black Mirror, The LAST storyline in the original run of Detective Comics before the New 52 reboot.
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The Unmasked PodcastMaximizing Social Impact ft. Daniel FrancavillaThis week, I sat down with Daniel Francavilla to discuss his journey through building a business, founding a nonprofit organization and using his experiences to empower others to do the same. I was intrigued by Daniel's commitment to maximizing social impact in all the ventures that he built.
Daniel's creative agency, Now Creative Group collaborates with creatives and strategists to provide marketing services to startups, businesses and non-profits. Now’s clients range from startups to TELUS and CIBC. Now has received a Social Good Design Award and a Business Excellence Award. Daniel is also a Partner at...2021-04-1853 min
Starting to KnowCustomer persona and value analysis: Daniel FrancavillaDaniel is a creative strategist and mentor making a positive impact. As the founder of Now Creative Group, Daniel leads a team of creatives and strategists to provide branding and marketing services to startups, nonprofits, and big brands. Daniel is passionate about helping others to create social change and founded the non-profit organization ACCESS in 2006, through which he supports youth who are building their own initiatives for social good. Daniel received both a 40 Under 40 Award and a Business Excellence Award in 2018. Daniel's Website: nowcreativegroup.com My Website: https://www.ishusingh.com/2020-10-1324 min
Create. Change. Collaborate.Should Your Business Have a Social Purpose?There have been discussions lately about corporate social responsibility, businesses responding to the current economic climate and social situation. One of the very first things you have to ask yourself as an entrepreneur/founder or as an employer or manager is: What do we believe in here? What is the purpose of this company?
Should all businesses have a social purpose?
When it comes to making a choice about whether or not your company should be giving back, I believe the answer is yes — and there are a number of ways to do that. You do...2020-07-2103 min
The Business DiscourseDiscourse With Daniel FrancavillaIn today's episode we are interviewing Brampton's very own, Daniel Francavilla. Serial CEO, boba tea enthusiast, humanitarian, but most of all, wildly interesting. Hop in and learn more about this top 40 under 40 award winner! 2020-06-2747 min
Climate ChangepreneursEp 041 - Face Masks with High Efficiency Replaceable Filters that give back (Maskwell)In this episode, we speak to Daniel Francavilla and Sal Chaudhry from the Maskwell Team. Maskwell builds re-usable masks that feature high-efficiency replaceable filters to help keep you healthy during uncertain times.
Launched as a result of the shortage of both personal protective masks and medical-grade masks globally, Maskwell provides locally designed, high-quality masks.
Every purchase also includes a donation to provide personal protection equipment to frontline workers in need (10% of all sales fund The Home Front).
To find out more about Maskwell, click on the links below:
Website - https://ge...2020-05-2419 min
The Quarantine LifeDaniel Francavilla - Create Change CollaborateYouth Mentor | Brand Storyteller | Entrepreneur
How To Connect with Daniel Instagram: @danielfrancavilla @nowcreates
Email: daniel@danielfrancavilla.com2020-05-1855 min
Now Common ConvosHow Communities and Organizations Can Thrive in Quarantine | Louroz MercaderTime is tough for organizations of all kinds and community-builders, with teams working remotely, meetings and events being cancelled. So on this episode, we talk about how communities and organizations can thrive in quarantine.
Our guest this week Louroz Mercader, an experienced city builder and communications professional with a progressive career in the public and not for profit sectors. He is currently the Manager of the York Eglinton Business Improvement Area. He is responsible for implementing the BIA's new strategic plan, leading the proposed streetscape projects and managing several key projects related to the Eglinton LRT Crosstown...2020-04-2050 minNow Common ConvosAvoiding Pandemic Panic & Making Smart Investments | Anthony ChiaravallotiOn this episode, we discuss how to avoid panicking during the current pandemic, and how to focus on making smart investments.
Our guest this week is Anthony Chiaravalloti, a Wealth and Tax Planning consultant at King Street Wealth Management and the co-host of The Wise Investor podcast. King Street Wealth specializes in corporate tax planning, business development, and wealth planning for individuals and families. Tax and wealth planning for entrepreneurs, high performing salespeople and executives. We are taught in school how to square a circle but not how to do our taxes, how to open a...2020-04-1454 minNow Common ConvosPodcast Monetization and Business Development | Fatima ZaidiIntroducing Now Common Convos — a series of insightful conversations with awesome individuals from Now's network, sharing tips and answering our community's questions.
Our first episode features Fatima Zaidi, the co-founder and CEO of Quill and the Listen In Podcasting Conference. Prior to Quill, she was VP of Business Development for a Toronto-based creative communications agency. Fatima is a frequent guest speaker, event host, and moderator for organizations including the American Marketing Association. In addition to being a commentator for BNN, she is a past contributor to Global News, and writes for publications including The Globe and Mail, Hu...2020-04-0731 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.The Current State of Entrepreneurship During COVID-19 | Daniel and Daniel Discuss LiveFor the third week of social distancing and self-quarantine, with much uncertainty and change, I decided to host a live discussion on the current state of entrepreneurship with fellow founder, Daniel Lewis.
Daniel and I have always supported local small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs through our own events, workshops, and social media. We also have a YouTube series helping entrepreneurs start-up, The Daniel and Daniel Show, which we recorded a couple of years ago at http://DanielShow.co.
Throughout this discussion, recorded live on Instagram, we took questions on anything related to business, branding, balance a...2020-04-011h 00
Purposeful Story Podcast#25 - The Now Creative Group Story (Rewind): Daniel Francavilla talks on how he helps create social change by working with passionate entrepreneursDaniel Francavilla has been deep in entrepreneurship since high school from the non-for-profit company ACCESS to building an empire in downtown Toronto with NOW Creates to help re-brand other businesses into their best potential. Follow Daniel's purposeful journey on www.nowcreativegroup.com and @nowcreates on Instagram. Don't forget to follow the purposeful journey on Instagram @iamkobitalks and www.iamkobi.com.2020-02-2541 minPurposeful Story Podcast#8 - The Now Creative Group Story: Daniel Francavilla talks about how he helps create social change by working with passionate entrepreneurs.Daniel Francavilla has been deep in entrepreneurship since high school from the non-for-profit company ACCESS to building an empire in downtown Toronto with NOW Creates to help re-brand other businesses into their best potential. Follow Daniel's purposeful journey on www.nowcreativegroup.com and @nowcreates on Instagram. Don't forget to follow the purposeful journey on Instagram @iamkobitalks and www.iamkobi.com. 2020-02-2541 min
Accounted For#73 - Daniel Francavilla, Founder & Creative Director of Now Creative Group. Freelancing to Building a Creative Agency to Create Social Change.Join in for a conversation with Daniel Francavilla, Founder and Creative Director of Now Creative Group. Now Creative Group is a creative agency based in Toronto the builds brands and tells stories through impactful design, digital, marketing and media. In our chat, we go through Daniel’s journey from a freelance graphic designer in high school to starting his own agency after graduating from OCAD. We talk about Access, his first entrepreneurial project he started in high school and is in its 13 year of operation to specific pricing and client-related tactics in running a creative agency and his process of fo...2020-01-291h 14Create. Change. Collaborate.Pitch Tips & Funding the Future | Investing in Young ChangemakersWe’re inviting social impact projects and organizations to apply to pitch at the Bright Ideas Pitch for funding and mentorship. This year, we’re also raising funds to help support even more youth-led social impact projects.
Here’s how you can take action or participate in all of this:
Contribute to the crowdfunding campaign by February 26: https://nownet.me/2t4E0wE
Attend the pitch event and ACCESS 14th anniversary celebration on March 4: https://nownet.me/2O2RSyu
Apply to pitch your idea by February 7 (if you’re under 30): https://nownet.m...2020-01-2612 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Marketing Panel: Perspectives on the Industry and Entrepreneurship | Tips for StudentsThe Advertising Project, a student group at Wilfred Laurier University in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, invited April and I from Now Creative Group to speak on a panel about careers and entrepreneurship in the marketing and advertising industry. This is a full audio recording of the panel discussion, followed by questions from the students.2020-01-221h 03
What They Did Not Teach You in School#021 - Now Creative Group - Building a Marketing Agency in Toronto, Robo Advisors, Financial Myths Debunked, Step by Step on Growing a Scalable Company as an EntrepreneurThe Wise Investor Team sits down with April Hossain and Daniel Francavilla from Now Creative Group. Topics that they did not teach us in school: how to manage a growing team as a leader, robo advisors vs financial planners, building your credit score, what to know when starting a business to avoid potential CRA, HR and legal problems.
@thewiseinvestor on Instagram2020-01-081h 02Create. Change. Collaborate.The Year of the Personal Website | 2020 Personal Branding ProcessTo kick off the new decade, I built and launched my full personal website at DanielDoes.co, complete with services. On this episode, I take you through the process and the content, and talk about everyone’s favourite topic (not really) personal branding. While I’ve had the domain since high school, I’ve only ever used it as a landing page — until now. Checkout http://DanielDoes.co and send me your site or questions!2020-01-0727 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Hustle Harder: An InterviewOne of my favourite podcast interview experiences.
Back in early 2019, before the show pivoted to a new format and relaunched (which coincidentally, Now Creative Group worked on the visual refresh), I was on the Hustle Harder podcast, interviewed by the awesome team at Origins Media Haus.
The episode is no longer live on the original podcast feed, so it's living here as an archive.
You can visit the new, totally rebranded version of the Hustle Harder podcast now, which is all about their entrepreneurial journey building Origins here.2019-12-0523 min
Create. Change. Collaborate.Building a Cloud Nine Life | TED Talk Tips, Productivity & ExperimentationOn this episode, I interviewed Jordan Gross as one of the 90 Podcast Interviews in 90 Days for a challenge he embarked on.
We tall about his approach to productivity and experimentation, and he shares some tips on how to land your very own TEDx talk.
Learn about Jordan and his journey at journeytocloudnine.com.2019-07-1628 min
Create. Change. Collaborate.Entrepreneurship Panel: Lessons, Failure and Advice to Aspiring FoundersEntrepreneurship panel discussion at a Brampton Hackathon called #WolfHacks19 featuring speakers from Brampton Entrepreneur Centre, Bramptonist.com, Our Wave Hub and Now Creative Group. We answer some moderator questions and end with some Q & A.
Recorded on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Bramalea City Centre.
Questions or connections? Reach out to me @Francavilla on Twitter or on LinkedIn. 2019-03-2641 min
Ideas Into Action#5 - Daniel FrancavillaDaniel Francavilla is the Founder and Creative Director of Now Creative Group, an award-winning full service agency. He leads a team of talented creatives and strategists to provide design, digital, marketing and media services to startups, businesses and nonprofits. He also produces content for their own media properties through the Now Digital Network. The agency’s clients range from fast-growing startups to behemoth corporations (and everything in between). Daniel is also the Founder of ACCESS, a youth-led non-profit organization. Originally founded to help students access education in developing countries, ACCESS has grown to focus on social innovation and youth soc...2019-02-201h 18
Create. Change. Collaborate.Agency Life: Q & A as a Creative Agency FounderAnswering Questions about Agency Life!
Topics covered in this Q & A episode include:
Agency vs. In House vs. Freelance
Switching Between Many Projects
Using What I Learned in School
What I Bring to Meetings
Resources & Inspiration
Natural Skill
Staying Competitive
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Purposeful Story Podcast#25 - The Now Creative Group Story (Rewind): Daniel Francavilla talks on how he helps create social change by working with passionate entrepreneursDaniel Francavilla has been deep in entrepreneurship since high school from the non-for-profit company ACCESS to building an empire in downtown Toronto with NOW Creates to help re-brand other businesses into their best potential. Follow Daniel's purposeful journey on www.nowcreativegroup.com and @nowcreates on Instagram. Don't forget to follow the purposeful journey on Instagram @iamkobitalks and www.iamkobi.com.2018-11-0841 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.The Messy Middle: Making it ThroughCreating something from nothing is an unpredictable journey. The first mile births a new idea into existence, and the final mile is all about letting go. We love talking about starts and finishes, even though the middle stretch is the most important and often the most ignored and misunderstood.
The Messy Middle: Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture
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Anatomy of a StrategyLiving the New Digital Agency LifeThis week Tara is away as Carlos sits down with Daniel Francavilla who is the founder and creative director at Now Creative Group, a branding and social agency in Toronto. During the podcast, Carlos and Daniel discuss explore some of the challenges facing agencies in the ever-evolving landscape of marketing and advertising agencies. Don't forget to stick around until the end for our truly social heroes picks. This week's Truly Social Heroes: Daniel's recommendation: Artist and author Adam J. Kurtz Carlos' recommendation: Community manager behind the @assassinscreed Twitter and other video game socia...2018-09-3000 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.How much is your time worth? Parking ProblemsA short episode on convenience and valuing your time, recorded while looking for parking.2018-09-2905 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Stop Spending Everything on Building and None on PromotingMy plea for you to not spend all your efforts on developing and no time launching. Invest in your marketing — why build if few will see it? Please don’t tell me you don’t need to put effort or invest in marketing, when you’ve invested in so much else. Why spend months developing your idea and only a few days on launching it publicly? • Send me your ideas or marketing challenges! Email daniel@nowcreativegroup.com • http://DanielFrancavilla.com2018-09-1803 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Scaling a Creative Agency: Tips After 5 Years in BusinessKey learnings and advice on scaling! Just over 5 years ago, in the spring of 2013, I went from a freelancer to the founder and creative director of Now Creative Group. Recently, I was interviewed about my journey as an agency owner. For this interview, I’ve adapted two topics to help anyone looking to start or grow their own agency, or just to get a feel for this career path. Starting with the 3 things I’ve learned about growing an agency. Five years in, I’m constantly learning. For more, visit: http://DanielFrancavilla.com http://NowCreativeGroup.com2018-09-1606 min
Create. Change. Collaborate.How to Take Care of Your Body as a Busy EntrepreneurYou can't be productive if your body or brain isn't working.
By no means am I a health expert — often I don't even follow my own advice — but here are some practical tips from myself and Lindsey on how to take care of your most critical asset: your physical and mental self!
Tips from entrepreneurs Lindsay Johnson and me, Daniel Francavilla, recorded in Toronto.
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#selfcare #healthtips #entrepreneurlife #mentalhealth2018-08-1819 min
Create. Change. Collaborate.Innovation Is: Introducing a SeriesToday, innovation can mean so many different things, from various perspectives and industries. The #INNOVATIONis series takes a look at the different ways people think about innovation and how they’re making a difference. Join our guests as they explain their take on the word that is taking the world by storm.
Innovation is...
A new originals series from Now Creative Group.
http://NowCreativeGroup.com
Follow @NowCreates everywhere
Email us anytime now@nowcreativegroup.com2018-08-1500 min
Create. Change. Collaborate.Making Time and Morning RoutinesWhile in Collingwood, David Ip Yam joins me as we both took some time out to focus on our priorities and goals, create content, and use the space of being in a different town without our every day routine to address anything that doesn’t get covered in our busy everyday lives. To learn more about David visit http://DavidIpYam.com and http://RelationshipZen.ca2018-07-1718 min
Purposeful Story Podcast#8 - The Now Creative Group Story: Daniel Francavilla talks about how he helps create social change by working with passionate entrepreneurs.Daniel Francavilla has been deep in entrepreneurship since high school from the non-for-profit company ACCESS to building an empire in downtown Toronto with NOW Creates to help re-brand other businesses into their best potential. Follow Daniel's purposeful journey on www.nowcreativegroup.com and @nowcreates on Instagram. Don't forget to follow the purposeful journey on Instagram @iamkobitalks and www.iamkobi.com2018-07-0441 min
Purposeful Story Podcast#8 - The Now Creative Group Story: Daniel Francavilla talks about how he helps create social change by working with passionate entrepreneurs. Daniel Francavilla has been deep in entrepreneurship since high school from the non-for-profit company ACCESS to building an empire in downtown Toronto with NOW Creates to help re-brand other businesses into their best potential. Follow Daniel's purposeful journey on www.nowcreativegroup.com and @nowcreates on Instagram. Don't forget to follow the purposeful journey on Instagram @iamkobitalks and www.iamkobi.com 2018-07-0442 min
Create. Change. Collaborate.What does innovation actually mean?Live thoughts from the TakeOver Innovation Conference at Now Creative Group's demo booth. Recorded downtown Toronto on June 11, 2018.2018-06-1406 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.The Time is Now and How to Spend Your WeekendTalking weekends, the new "time is now" video, plus, a special guest at the very end.2018-05-2706 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Want to do more? Take a break.Are we all going about productivity the wrong way? The key to getting more done is actually to rest. I share my personal experiences and refer to tips inspired by a book by David Hieatt. For my blog and businesses, visit http://DanielFrancavilla.com2018-04-0408 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Can you manage my social media?The 3 Components of Social Media2018-03-1904 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Don’t give up, just re-think.At some point along the journey, we all get discouraged. But don’t give-up, re-think the situation, recalibrate, and get going again.2018-03-0203 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.When Something Goes WrongBeing Proactive in Communicating Problems • Advice from Neil Blumenthal, Warby Parker • DanielFrancavilla.com2018-02-1806 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Do Entrepreneurs Need Degrees?On stage we discuss whether or not post-secondary degrees are relevant for entrepreneurship, and answer some audience questions. This was recorded at a Debate with individuals at the Toronto LinkedIn Meetup in January 2018.2018-02-0521 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Branding & Business BuildingHelpful advice from young entrepreneur Manu Goswami, while answering Q & A from the audience at our event at Now Creative Group in Toronto.2018-01-1717 min
Major Spoilers Comic Book PodcastMajor Spoilers Podcast #762: Cloak and DaggerThis week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: We explore the first appearances of Cloak and Dagger. We review Will Eisner’s The Spirit: The Corpse-Makers #5, Mister Miracle #6, Killer Instinct #4, and Damage #1. Plus, which cover is YOUR favorite?
NEWS
Conan returns to Marvel
http://majorspoilers.com/2018/01/14/solicitations-conan-returns-marvel/
REVIEWS
STEPHEN
Will Eisner’s The Spirit: The Corpse-Makers #5
Writer: Francesco Francavilla
Artist: Francesco Francavilla
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Cover Price: $3.99
INTRIGUE! ACTION! HORROR!
The PULP-tastic conclusion of one of THE SPIRIT’s most thrilling tales is here and has it all...2018-01-171h 18Create. Change. Collaborate.Creating a Business in CanadaAs the year of Canada’s 150th anniversary wraps up, I sit down with young serial entrepreneur Manu Goswami to talk about business here in Canada.2017-12-2305 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Casey Neistat on InfluenceCasey Neistat believes in influence, but not the term “influencer”. Here on Toronto he answers questions on finding your voice, personal Privacy in the Public Eye, what he takes away from Malcom X and more.2017-11-2204 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Never Too Soon to MentorMy journey is far from over, but that doesn’t stop me from sharing my learnings today.
I’m not a pro, but things I’ve learned — by actually doing — have made it possible to continue having an impact of some kind and growing, while on my entrepreneurial journey.2017-11-1203 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Inatagram Stories & Live Social ContentStories aren't just for selfies and funny filters. Daniel Lewis and I share our opinion on Snapchat vs. Instagram Stories for business. From Facebook Live to Instagram Live and Stories, we also talk Live Streaming for your business. Find out why Daniel says you are a TV channel.2017-11-0305 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.It's Not All About Website TrafficQuick tips on how to drive traffic to your website, as shared with the host of BEC Talks, Brampton Entrepreneur Centre’s show.2017-10-2901 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Unique Business Ideas & LinkedIn Advice (Live)Better Business Ideas with Bruce Poon Tip • Authenticity, Failure and Mistakes on LinkedIn • Optimizing Your Profile, Looking for New Opportunities • Brampton Business and #TelusPitch2017-10-1423 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Creators Collide: YouTubers, Marketers & Followers | Buffer FestivalLearnings from Buffer Festival for Online Content Creators • Better Together: Content Collaborations • Don't Wait, Click Publish • Workshop Clip • The Value of Other Creators • Twitter @Francavilla2017-10-0210 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.From Selling Cell Phones to Creative Agency SalesBusiness Development Director Bryce Seto on opportunity, growth and learning as you go • Saskatoon to Toronto • Sales @ Now Creative Group • Training Tuesday • Play Your Way to Growth • @BryceSeto2017-09-2320 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Focus for Your First Food BusinessMaking Tacos for Toronto • Accessible Healthy Food • Steps to Starting Up • Why Fake? • Focused Branding • The Process • FakeTaco.ca and @FakeTacoTO on IG2017-09-1210 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Starting as a Speaker and Leading on LinkedInConversation with Top 20 Under 20 Manu @GoSwish while he visited from New York, with Kim Parnell @KimBigK.2017-09-0707 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Ideas Need Space + Labour DayIt's the very end of summer, talking about transitions, how ideas need space and Labour Day in Canada • http://medium.com/@francavilla2017-09-0409 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Internship Interview with Graphic Design GradRecent Graphic Design grad talks about her experience as an intern at a creative agency, and shares tips for students and new grads. Follow Emily's Instagram @EmilyGrievesDesign2017-08-3012 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Not Having a Great Day?Daily Ups and Downs • Don't Bring Others Down • Should You Hide It? • Transition Tasks, Get Creative, Take a Break • "Shut Up and Work" • Follow @Francavilla2017-08-2309 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Moving Across the CountryOur Lead Designer (and my best friend) is Moving Across the Country • • Alexis talks Fireside Conference firesideconf.com2017-08-2007 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Living the Customer Experience: Teambuilding & Client RelationshipsSeeing Social Media on Site • Clients Contributing & Collaboration • Creating Context • Capturing the Client Experience • Project Process • Partnering • The Team in Niagara Falls2017-08-1515 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Dive-In to Your Career: Advice from a First Year Agency EmployeeInterviewing Mikhaila Leech • Getting Started in Ottawa • From Internship to First Job • Why Choose a Small Agency • Embrace Variety • Ask Questions • Apply Learnings Everywhere • IG @Mikhailaaanne2017-08-1012 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Study and Invention when Building Your Personal BrandInterviewing Entrepreneur Daniel Lewis • Study and Invention in Personal Branding • The Pyramid of a Brand • Join is both at http://DYPB.ca (Conference August 11-12 in Toronto)2017-08-0805 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Multitasking is a MythMultitasking isn't more productive — I'll explain why. (Denzel Washington makes a great point about this). Is your memory full?2017-08-0703 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Hiring and GrowthHow ready can you really be for growth? Agency experiences • Elon Musk's schedule is intense, running several massive businesses, here's some insight from Complex Hustle.2017-08-0507 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Applying to a Creative AgencyApril shares some tips for working at our agency, Now Creative Group in Toronto. Find out what we're looking for in a job applicant.2017-08-0302 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Plain Text Posts on LinkedIn?Diving into the use of plain text posts on LinkedIn getting thousands of views • Also touching on Internships and Experience, a future topic I'll cover, here with clip from Gary Vee • @Francavilla2017-07-3006 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Your Facebook Brand & Giving without ExpectationInterviewing Bobby Umar, a 4-time TEDx Speaker and Inc Magazine Leadership export. We ask, what's your Personal Facebook Brand? • I end with Giving without Expectation • @Francavilla Twitter2017-07-2805 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Small Business Survival and Storefront ExpansionSharing Small Business Survival Skills and discussing the challenges of expansion for small local storefronts. Feel free to comment or share your thoughts @Francavilla on Twitter.2017-07-2705 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Switching Up the Content You ConsumeSwitch up the content your consume — the sources, perspectives and mediums. (My Audio quality isn't the greatest on this episode, apologies)! Feel free to tweet @francavilla.2017-07-2505 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Personal Branding, Hawaii Hustle, Fellow CanadiansPersonal Branding: You are not your company • Hawaii Hustle • Canadians on Achor2017-07-2310 minCreate. Change. Collaborate.Creating in CanadaYour very own podcast. Easy! • Pleasure to meet a fellow Canadian on Anchor • Canadians on Anchor • This weekend, Canada turns 150 years old. #Canada150 | Make your own podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-francavilla2017-06-3005 min
Pitching PR005: Content Marketing For Agency Growth In this episode of the Pitching PR Podcast, we speak with Creative Director Daniel Francavilla and Sales Strategist Ali Hanif of Now Creative Group. The three of us discuss how to use content marketing to promote your PR business, define an Agency’s target audience and how to stay top-of-mind with potential clients. Now Creative Group was started three years ago by Daniel; he wanted to create a one-stop creative agency that helped businesses and entrepreneurs establish their brands and grow. Ali joined soon after, and leads their business development and creative sales, with a focus on con...2016-07-2031 min
11 O'Clock Comics Podcast11 O'Clock Comics Episode 3461976: New Rose by Daniel White, Savage Dragon #200 by Erik Larsen, Gary Carlson, Herb Trimpe, Chris Burnham, Nikos Koutsis, Frank Fosco, Travis Sengaus, Jack Kirby, and a whole mess more from Image, Zero Volume 2 by Ales Kot, Vanessa R. Del Rey, Matt Taylor, Jorge Coelho, Tonci Zonjic, Michael Gaydos, Jordie Bellaire, Clayton Cowles, Tom Muller, Francesco Francavilla, Nick Dragotta, Cameron Stewart, and Sean Phillips from Image, Deadly Class #9 by Rick Remender, Wes Craig, and Lee Loughridge, Bitch Planet #1 by Kelly Sue DeConnick, Valentine De Landro, Chris Peter, and Clayton Cowles from Image, Colder and Colder: Bad Seed by Paul Tobin...2014-12-102h 10