The Dead Pixels Society Podcast

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What's the secret to taking five companies public and raising over $100 million? According to Jorge Olson , it all comes down to personal branding—a philosophy he's refined across decades as an executive marketer, brand expert, and serial entrepreneur. From his earliest days studying influence as a 12-year-old to becoming a VP of Marketing by 27, Olso...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What if the secret to unlocking extraordinary business performance isn't found in complex strategies, but in your approach to leadership? That's the compelling premise James Robbins , mountain climber turned leadership expert, explores in this thought-provoking conversation. Robbins takes us on a journey that begins in the Rocky Mountain foothills whe...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What if your greatest business opportunity isn't something new, but something you already possess? In this eye-opening conversation with business growth expert Ann Carden, we explore how entrepreneurs can transform their expertise into thriving, profitable businesses. Cardens journey from teaching neighborhood craft classes at age eight to building and sel...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Are you exhausted trying to keep up with endless social media demands while running your business? What if you could achieve better results with just four strategic posts? Katie Brinkley , founder of Next Step Social , author, and podcast host, reveals a game-changing approach to social media that's perfect for photo retailers, lab owners, and camera store...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What does true leadership look like in today's business landscape? Dr. Kevin Mays reveals it begins not with controlling others, but with mastering yourself. His journey from aerospace engineering student to leadership consultant offers profound insights on building organizations that thrive beyond their founders. Dr. Mays challenges conventional wisdom ab...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Celi Arias knows what it means to struggle as a creative entrepreneur. From sleeping on an air mattress on her factory floor to building and selling multi-seven-figure businesses, her journey has been anything but linear. Now, as the founder of Grown Ass Business , she's on a mission to help other creative entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses without...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Ever wondered if your "failing" memory cards might just need some TLC? Larry O'Connor , founder and CEO of OWC (Other World Computing) , shatters common misconceptions about technology lifespan while revealing game-changing approaches to extending the life of your digital gear. Since founding OWC in 1988, O'Connor has maintained a singular f...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Ever found yourself frantically scrolling through thousands of photos trying to find that one perfect shot you know exists somewhere? This frustration sparked the creation of MediaViz AI when founder Troy DeBraal 's business partner slammed his phone down in a restaurant after failing to locate a crucial photo of his son. "Why can't you build som...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! One unexpected phone call changed Jerry Grossman 's career path forever, moving him from advertising Charmin toilet paper to promoting Nikon cameras—a shift that would place him at ground zero of photography's most transformative era. The International Photographic Council (IPC) will host its annual IPC Hall of Fame and Professional Photographer Achie...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! After dedicating 30 years to school photography and rising to Head of Sales at the UK's largest school photography company, Ian Hatch found himself unexpectedly redundant at age 54. Rather than retiring or changing careers, he channeled what he candidly calls his "revenge" into something extraordinary – a thriving school photography business that...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Photography isn't just about capturing images—it can be a powerful tool for healing and presence. Joe Van Wyk 's journey from struggling graphic designer to mindful photographer reveals how smartphone photography transformed his mental health and creative expression. Growing up with artistic talent, Van Wyk initially took a conventional path, pursuing...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Tom Gledhill brings a powerful wake-up call to business owners with his revelation that a staggering 80% of small businesses that go to market never actually sell. Drawing from his unique perspective as both a former business owner who successfully sold his multi-million dollar company and a certified business broker, Gledhill shares invaluable insights into wh...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Step into the world of UV printing with Lon Riley , founder of DPI Laboratory , as he reveals how this rapidly evolving technology is transforming personalization across industries. Unlike traditional printing methods, UV printing instantly cures ink with ultraviolet light, making products immediately ready for handling or shipping—a game-changer for on-demand...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What separates thriving businesses from struggling ones? It's rarely the product or service quality alone. David Fastuca , CEO and co-founder of Growth Forum , reveals how effective sales frameworks create sustainable growth regardless of industry or size. From starting his first design business at 14 to achieving a $30 million exit with his tech company L...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What if the marketing strategies draining your budget could be transformed into systems that actually generate profit? In this eye-opening conversation with John Watson , founder of Accrue Marketing , we uncover the costly mistakes most businesses make with their marketing efforts and the straightforward solutions that can revolutionize your approach. Watson&ap...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Imagine transforming your workplace into a high-performing, cohesive team where every member contributes meaningfully to your organization's success. That's exactly what Brenda Neckvatal, with more than 30 years of Fortune 500 HR experience, helps business owners achieve through her "human results" approach. Neckvatal unpacks the delicate ba...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! In this episode, Matt Bailey, a digital marketing expert with more than 20 years of experience, takes us through his journey, starting from building websites in the '90s to now focusing on effective marketing education. He shares insights about the evolution of digital marketing and highlights why businesses must focus on their best customers. With a power...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Ever wondered what it takes to capture the essence of sailing on camera? Join us as we chat with Patrick Condy , the visionary behind PKC Media , who shares his transformative journey from Scotland to the Isle of Wight, fueled by a passion for photography and the ocean. As a water sports visual content creator, Condy offers a behind-the-scenes look at the thril...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Journey with us as Philippa Gamse from Websites that Win shares her captivating story of navigating the digital revolution. From the early days of CompuServe to the modern marvels of remote work technology, Gamse provides a window into the transformative power of online communication. Her experiences in ushering organizations from the era of fax machines to the...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Ever wondered how a CEO transitions from a world of molecular biology and tech startups to heading a thriving photography business? Join us as we uncover Jasmeet Singh's incredible journey from science to the shutter, where his teenage passion for photography evolved into a successful career as the CEO and chief photographer of 415 Headshots. You’ll hear f...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Ever wondered how a career in television and real estate can lead to entrepreneurial innovation? Join us as we sit down with Lorene Cowan , a dynamic entrepreneur whose fascinating journey from the PR department at Lifetime Television to creating the Experts Tribe will inspire anyone looking to pivot their career. Cowan takes us through her early days at MTV, t...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What if you could preserve the voices and stories of your loved ones for generations, just like hiring a top-notch biographer? Join us as we speak with Charlie Greene , the visionary co-founder and CEO of Remento , a startup revolutionizing how we capture and treasure personal narratives. Greene shares his deeply personal journey, sparked by a childhood of cher...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What if your possessions could tell stories as rich and vivid as your own memories? Join us as we explore this intriguing possibility with Ellen Goodwin , co-founder of Artifcts , a platform revolutionizing how we preserve sentimental value in our belongings. Goodwin shares her personal journey sparked by a poignant experience with inherited belongings, which l...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Discover how resilience and creativity blend in the world of photography with Lesli Lane , an inspiring third-generation photographer from Studio 13 in Indianapolis. Lane shares her journey from a family legacy in portrait and wedding photography to her unique niche in corporate and commercial photography. Her background as a national ice skating competitor has...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What if the journey to success meant reinventing yourself in an entirely new industry and a new country? Berti Skenderasi 's story begins in Albania and winds through a diverse career path, eventually landing him in the volume photography business in the United States. Through determination, resilience, and a touch of serendipity, Skenderasi shifted from p...