Brown Dog Media

Just An Average Joe

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Hey, I’m Joe! Just an average guy chasing the creative grind. I run Brown Dog Media, where we create high-quality content for businesses, but this podcast? This is my space to keep it real. I talk about the wins, the struggles, and everything in between because the creator life isn’t always as perfect as it looks on Instagram. If you’ve ever hit burnout, obsessed over gear, or wondered if you’re good enough, you’re not alone. That’s why I started this show. Follow along as we dive into stories, lessons, and unfiltered conversations about what it really takes to create in today’s world.

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Episodes

The Paradox of Choice 13.08.2025 8:54

Ever found yourself staring at your camera bag or your to-do list completely frozen by too many options? In this episode of Just An Average Joe, I dive deep into the paradox of choice and how it kills momentum for creators. I share my own gear journey from the DJI Pocket 3 to the Action 5 to the Osmo 360 and how having more tools actually made me create less. We’ll talk about the “buffet problem,”...

I Quit 31.07.2025 10:16

The most irrational thing I’ve ever done? I quit my 9-to-5 with no plan, no savings, and no safety net. Just a dream to create. In this episode, I share the moment that pushed me over the edge, the struggles that followed, and the lessons I learned along the way. Plus, how finding an old hard drive 10 years later reignited my fire to push harder than ever. If you’ve ever felt stuck or afraid to ta...

Welcome to the Real Side of the Creator Life 28.07.2025 6:36

This isn’t about perfect feeds or expensive gear, it’s about the truth behind the creator grind. In this intro episode, I share my story, why this podcast exists, and how we’re figuring this out together.