Dear Art Producer

Today’s episode marks a first in the coming expansion of the Dear Art Producer podcast’s format to include different roles in the creative process.   Jim Carlton joins the show to share his experience on a breadth of subjects from his perspective on the changes the industry has seen, to how to establish company culture, as well as some interesting tips and what he’s currently involved in.   Key Takeaways [:31] Heather introduces Jim Carlton and shares how they met years ago. [2:25] Jim is the perfect person to talk to about the creative process, but before diving into that, Heather asks where he finds his inspiration daily. [7:09] What is the one thing Jim does that surprises people? He shares the story of one lunch he shared with colleagues who floored him with their own surprising secrets! [10:29] Perseverance, self-knowledge, and fear of unhappiness drove Jim to forego one path and jump on the one that took him to his first job in advertising. [17:21] Jim and Heather touch on the changes they’ve seen since