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Monday Meeting is a weekly virtual gathering where motion designers, animators, and visual effects artists come together to discuss industry trends, share their experiences, and learn from one another. This creative community provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and skill development. By participating in Monday Meeting, motion design professionals can stay up-to-date on the latest techniques, tools, and software while also expanding their professional networks and growing their careers in this exciting and dynamic field.
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April 30, 2025
<p>In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Lee Smalt welcomes creative director Jason Jacobson to discuss the art of pitching unconventional ideas and finding the courage to present concepts that push boundaries.<br>This episode includes:</p><ul><li> Jason's 20-year journey from copywriter to creative director, and how his experience with improv comedy has shaped his approach to pitching creative concepts</li><li> The value of the "chicken wing construct" - presenting ideas in escalating levels of boldness to gradually build client comfort with more adventurous concepts</li><li>Why presenting multiple ideas is essential, with Jason noting "2/3 of my ideas are going to be cut, and that's okay" - creating resilience against rejection</li><li>Insights on psychology in pitching, including using premium options to make middle-tier options more appealing to clients</li><li>The power of creating interactive experiences that invite audience participation, like installations that turn passive viewers into active participants</li><li>Thought-provoking examples of successful bizarre pitches, including a concept featuring a pet camel that resonated surprisingly well with a technical college audience</li><li>The reminder that "no one remembers controversy after two years" - encouragement to take creative risks in a world of short attention spans<br>Next week kicks off the new theme of "Identity" with Kendall Hotchkiss hosting a discussion on how identity relates to illustration and branding in motion design.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Visit <a href="MondayMeeting.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MondayMeeting.org</a> for this episode and other resources from the motion design community, and sign up for the newsletter to stay connected with upcoming events and discussions.</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/Monday_Meeting">Monday Meeting Patreon</a></li><li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/2zDcj7PyB7">Monday Meeting Discord</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/monday-meeting-podcast/">MondayMeeting LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mondaymeetingpodcast/">MondayMeeting Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mondaymeeting.bsky.social">MondayMeeting Bluesky</a></li><li><a href="https://mondaymeeting.substack.com/%E2%81%A0">MondayMeeting Newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/448uI1G " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jason’s book: “Buried in Beige”</a></li><li><a href="https://www.giantsparrow.com/games/swan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Unfinished Swan Game</a></li></ul>
April 22, 2025
<p>In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Lee Smalt leads an open discussion about pitching creative ideas, with valuable insights on pricing strategies and client relationships that help motion designers win projects.</p><p>This episode includes:</p><ul><li>Practical strategies for setting price ranges rather than fixed rates, and how to effectively anchor pricing to shape client expectations</li><li>The psychology of tiered pricing options and why clients typically gravitate toward middle packages</li><li>Creative approaches to preventing scope creep with overage costs and deadline push fees</li><li>Candid conversations about the challenge of valuing your work appropriately and avoiding the common trap of underpricing</li><li>Insights on communicating the value of pre-production work when clients resist paying for this critical planning phase</li><li>Comparisons of project management tools like Google Slides, Miro, and Notion for enhancing client communication</li><li>Different perspectives on whether displaying pricing on websites helps filter leads or limits opportunities</li></ul><p><br></p><p>The Monday Meeting community is hosting a game night this Wednesday (event info below in our Discord), and next week Lee will be sharing crazy pitch stories with Creative Director Jason Jacobson. Listeners are encouraged to join and share their own experiences.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit <a href="MondayMeeting.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MondayMeeting.org</a> for this episode and other resources, including the newsletter that was recently launched. Tickets for <a href="https://www.campmograph.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Camp Mograph</a> are now available!</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/Monday_Meeting">Monday Meeting Patreon</a></li><li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/2zDcj7PyB7">Monday Meeting Discord</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/monday-meeting-podcast/">MondayMeeting LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mondaymeetingpodcast/">MondayMeeting Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mondaymeeting.bsky.social">MondayMeeting Bluesky</a></li><li><a href="https://mondaymeeting.substack.com/%E2%81%A0">MondayMeeting Newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/xUrJtNUhAR%E2%81%A0">MondayMeeting Game Night</a></li><li><br></li><li><a href="https://www.campmograph.com/%E2%81%A0">Camp Mograph</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87CPZdh6FIc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Chris Do’s Pricing Video</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://courses.shealord.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Shea Lord's course</a></li><li><a href="https://motionhatch.com/perfect-your-pricing-toolkit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Motion Hatch's Pricing Course</a></li><li><a href="https://www.deducers.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Deducers</a></li><li><a href="https://getwrightonit.com/animation-price-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Get Write On it Interactive Pricing Guide</a></li><li><a href="https://graphicartistsguild.org/the-graphic-artists-guild-handbook-pricing-ethical-guidelines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Illustration pricing guide book/Graphic</a></li><li><a href="https://graphicartistsguild.org/the-graphic-artists-guild-handbook-pricing-ethical-guidelines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Artists Guild Handbook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.notion.so/vishalvarghese/The-Freelance-Package-55de1c4aa23144e784a8cc44ddc3ff6c?pvs=4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Vishal’s Notion Project Template</a></li></ul>
April 15, 2025
<p>In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Lee Smalt talks with Juan Behrens, an Amsterdam-based creative director with 20 years of experience in the motion design industry, about the art of pitching creative ideas effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode includes:</p><ul><li> Juan's experience working with Buck's pitching department and how the casting of creative talent is crucial to successful pitches</li><li>The value of collaboration over the "big reveal" approach - how involving clients early in the creative process leads to better outcomes</li><li>How the diversity of creative perspectives strengthens ideas and helps them evolve beyond what any single person could envision</li><li> Insights on handling anxiety during pitches and the importance of setting realistic expectations with clients</li><li>The "guess who" problem - how asking the right questions early can prevent production obstacles and potentially lead to upselling opportunities</li><li>Juan's perspective on identifying and embracing your vulnerabilities as a creative, and using process as a protective framework</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Next week will feature an open discussion about pitching, so bring your questions and client stories to share with the community. </p><p><br></p><p>Don't miss out on our latest newsletter packed with creative resources and community highlights - our second edition just dropped! Sign up <a href="https://mondaymeeting.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">HERE</a> and stay connected with everything happening in the Monday Meeting community.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit <a href="MondayMeeting.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MondayMeeting.org</a> for this episode and other insightful conversations from the motion design community.</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/Monday_Meeting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Monday Meeting Patreon</a></li><li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/2zDcj7PyB7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Monday Meeting Discord</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/monday-meeting-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MondayMeeting LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mondaymeetingpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MondayMeeting Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mondaymeeting.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MondayMeeting Bluesky</a></li><li><a href="https://mondaymeeting.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MondayMeeting Newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/xUrJtNUhAR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MondayMeeting Game Night</a></li><li><br></li><li><a href="https://www.campmograph.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Camp Mograph</a></li><li><a href="https://juanbehrens.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Juan Behrens Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/juanbehrens/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Juan Behrens Instagram</a></li></ul>
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