How to Make the Leap from Employment to Media Innovation Featuring Jon Leland

Jon Leland has been a media innovator for over 40 years, including serving as the founding director of creative services for the USA cable TV network. He has led video production and creative services companies for over 30 years. 

Currently, Jon is the host and producer of the Video Mojo video podcast and the creative director of the boutique marketing agency ComBridges, which delivers content, social media, and video marketing services, as well as AI creativity consulting. Jon’s passion is supporting people in living more creatively and joyfully through his latest venture, the Creativity Sandbox Community.

In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn about the transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the critical role of community and networking in sustaining a business, and how AI can be harnessed to fuel creativity and innovation.

Jon and I discuss:

• His journey from an employee to a media innovator and entrepreneur [00:21]
• How community and networking supported his career transition [03:48]
• The critical role of AI in creativity and marketing today [06:36]
• The evolution of his business and the multiple pivots over the years [08:01]
• The concept of “following the juice” and finding your passion [18:04]
• How to harness AI effectively for creative processes [18:29]
• Advice for corporate refugees looking to start their own business [24:08]

Learn more about Jon at https://play.combridges.com.

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