In this episode of Marketing by Design, we sit down with Monique Jenkins, CEO and co-founder of Creative Circle Collective, to discuss the powerful intersection of design and business.

Monique shares her journey from graphic design to UX, the hard lessons learned from a $6 million mistake, and the importance of aligning marketing and design for maximum impact.

We also dive into how branding, storytelling, and personal networking play a crucial role in building successful businesses.

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⏳ Episode Timestamps:

[00:00:00] – Introduction & Episode Overview

[00:01:05] – Balancing Clients & Business Growth

[00:02:04] – A Big Business Shift: Splitting with a Partner

[00:06:38] – "All of This Stuff is Made Up!"

[00:07:47] – Failing Forward & The Power of "No"

[00:09:40] – Design vs. Marketing: Two Sides of the Same Coin

[00:14:12] – From Myspace Graphics to UX Design

[00:19:07] – The $6 Million Dollar Mistake That Changed Everything

[00:21:25] – Taking Accountability & Owning Design Choices

[00:24:24] – How Design Makes Companies More Money

[00:27:30] – The Business Case for Good UX

[00:34:06] – Why Networking is Essential for Business Success

[00:36:59] – Building a Personal Brand & Social Media Strategy

[00:38:13] – Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Monique

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