The CMD-Z Show
Ever wish life had an undo button?
The CMD-Z Show, hosted by Matt Vojacek and Shelby Hagerdon, seeks to provide answers to the big questions that hound creative minds at night. With a new guest each week, hear unique perspectives from creatives on running a business, maintaining your mental health, finding your voice, and more. Presented by Made By Things — this is the CMD-Z Show.
Have a question you want us to discuss? Send us a message at [email protected]
Learn more about Matt and Shelby at madebythings.com
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
What is the Role of Technology in the Future of Creativity? (w/ CJ Casciotta)
At the heart of creativity sits the human urge to make things and tell stories in ways only we as individual creatives can. But, with the rise of Artificial Intelligence, will that all change? What h…
01:02:27 |
Mon 06 Mar 2023
How was Your Second Year of Freelance? (w/ Audrey Stemen)
Matt and Shelby catch up with Audrey Stemen to discuss her second year of freelancing. Check out last year's episode to hear more from Audrey!
01:03:54 |
Mon 27 Feb 2023
How Do You Give Effective Feedback to Help Your Employees Grow?
Matt and Shelby discuss what goes into effective feedback and how reviews should be constructed to help your team grow.
00:32:35 |
Mon 20 Feb 2023
How to Handle A Project After Saying "Yes," When You Should Have Said "No"?
Matt and Shelby discuss setting boundaries with projects, understanding red and green flags, and how to handle projects you've said "yes" to, when you probably should have said "no." If you're intere…
01:01:24 |
Mon 06 Feb 2023
End of Year Review: What Were Your Goals and Where are You Now?
Matt and Shelby discuss the goals Made By Things had for this year and where we are now. This is a great episode for anyone looking to reflect on their past year and looking for inspiration on where …
00:45:43 |
Mon 12 Dec 2022
What Does Being a "Creative Director" Mean?
Matt and Shelby discuss the meaning behind being a creative director and how one can effectively lead a creative team.
00:55:08 |
Mon 05 Dec 2022
Rapid Fire Questions - Business and Budgeting
Matt and Shelby answer questions about business and budgeting from young creatives, covering everything from social media, distributing work, buying and renting equipment and software, and handling f…
01:02:11 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
How Can Creatives Start a Business on a Budget?
Matt and Shelby discuss what goes into starting a business from scratch and how to accomplish your goals on a tight budget.
00:55:43 |
Mon 14 Nov 2022
How Can Small Creative Business Owners Create Better Financial Strategies?
Matt and Shelby discuss tax strategies for small creative businesses with accountant and tax advisor Eric Thiergartner.
01:03:56 |
Mon 07 Nov 2022
Does Creative Block Exist and Where Can You Find Inspiration?
Matt and Shelby discuss the existence of creative block, how creatives can break it, and how to find inspiration.
00:42:35 |
Mon 31 Oct 2022
How Do You Handle "Bad" Clients?
Matt and Shelby discuss how to handle "bad" clients.... and if bad clients even truly exist.
00:29:57 |
Mon 24 Oct 2022
How Do Creatives Handle Bad Days? (w/ Jeromy Laux)(Part 2)
Matt and Shelby discuss how to handle the bad (and good) days (or months) with Jeromy Laux from Laux Creative. This is a follow up to when Jeromy appeared on The CMD-Z Show in July 2022.
01:07:19 |
Tue 11 Oct 2022
How Can Young and New Creatives Stand Out? (Part Two)
Matt and Shelby discuss how creatives can get into the industry. This is part two of our last discussion.
00:55:05 |
Mon 03 Oct 2022
How Can Young and New Creatives Stand Out?
Matt and Shelby discuss how to stand out as a young or new creative just entering the industry as a freelancer or full-time artist.
01:04:55 |
Mon 26 Sep 2022
How Do You Build a Creative Team? (w/ Lacey Picazo)
Matt and Shelby discuss how to build a creative team and maintain a healthy workplace with Lacey Picazo of ZoCo Design.
01:02:35 |
Mon 19 Sep 2022
Is 10-Year-Old You Proud of You Now?
To celebrate Matt's birthday, Matt and Shelby discuss whether their ten-year-old selves would be proud of themselves now and the importance of self-reflection.
00:43:37 |
Mon 12 Sep 2022
How Can You Build a Creative Community?
Matt and Shelby discuss how to find and build creative communities and discuss their value.
00:55:01 |
Mon 05 Sep 2022
How Do You Come Up with Creative Ideas? (w/ Lisa Quine)
Matt and Shelby discuss how to come up with creative ideas with Lisa Quine!
00:57:12 |
Mon 29 Aug 2022
How Can Creatives Live Their Best Lives (w/ Jay Clouse)
Matt and Shelby discuss how creatives can live their most authentic, fulfilling lives with Jay Clouse from Creator Science.
00:58:47 |
Mon 22 Aug 2022
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