The Dead Pixels Society Podcast

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Ready to unlock the secrets of turning athletic discipline into entrepreneurial success? John Chan , the dynamic founder of 2X Growth Agency and a dedicated taekwondo athlete, takes us on his journey from Hong Kong to Canada. Discover how his immigrant background and sports discipline shaped his entrepreneurial spirit and career choices. Chan's transformat...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Have you wondered what it takes to break into and succeed in the competitive world of wedding photography? Join us as we sit down with Vitaly Glebichkin , a wedding photographer turned tech innovator, who shares his journey from capturing weddings to revolutionizing photo editing software. Learn about the nuances of the wedding photography market, the increasin...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! What happens when a challenging upbringing meets an indomitable spirit? Meet Tyler Copenhaver-Heath , whose extraordinary entrepreneurial journey is captivating and inspiring. From his early days balancing biochemistry studies and mastering powder coating to bootstrapping his first business with just $4,000, Copenhaver-Heath's story is a masterclass in res...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Curious about the rapid evolution of online storage and photography? Join us as Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society chats with Iz Shalom , the founder behind Ollie AI , an innovative AI photo assistant. As a former key player at Google and Dropbox, Shalom offers firsthand insights into the launch of Google One and witnessing its growth. Learn how the explosi...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Have you ever wondered what it takes to transition from an amateur photographer to capturing iconic moments in sports history? Join us as Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society welcomes Dave Stock, the mastermind behind Team DSP , who shares his captivating journey of over 40 years in the realm of sports photography. Starting with a borrowed Argus C3 camera in...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Ready to uncover the secrets behind Silicon Valley's success and learn from a global credibility expert? You won't want to miss this episode where we sit down with Mitchell Levy, a dynamic executive coach and prolific author who has spent years at the epicenter of tech innovation. From steering companies in Silicon Valley to serving on a public firm&a...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Ever wondered how a young event organizer could transform into a trailblazer in the print industry? Join Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society in a chat with Hans Scheffer, the visionary founder and CEO of HelloPrint . Hans takes us through his captivating journey from needing efficient printing solutions for events to creating FlyerZone and eventually revolut...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Discover the transformative journey of Bob Kenward from Fluvanna Sports Photography as he details his shift from action sports to mastering team and individual portraits. In a candid conversation, Kenward reveals the pivotal moments that turned his initial skepticism of team photos into a profitable niche focusing on smaller leagues, and how composite photograp...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Embark on a captivating journey with Joaquin Cuenca, the visionary CEO at the helm of Freepik , as he unveils the secrets behind transforming a simple image search tool into a behemoth of creativity visited by millions each month. Cuenca's narrative whisks us through a landscape where AI-driven innovation meets the demands of digital artists and designers....

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Embark on exploring the corporate world's natural progression with tech industry veteran Ben Gibson as he and host Gary Pageau navigate the "EMFL" model together. Gibson sheds light on how companies are born out of innovation and mature through marketing, financial acumen, and sometimes, legal restructuring. Anchored by Gibson's rich experie...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Embark with us on a journey to the heart of entrepreneurship as Richard Blank shares the vibrant tale of his rise to business success in Costa Rica . From his early days as a Spanish major, Blank's path diverged from family expectations, leading him to the lush tropics where he cultivated a top-tier bilingual call center. His story is one of embracing indi...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! When life threw curveballs at Michael Allison , he didn't just dodge; he caught them and threw them right back. Join us as the CEO of The Adversity Academy recounts a life marked by sheer resilience, from the sun-baked streets of Jamaica to the top tier of entrepreneurship. His candid narrative isn't just about the hardships but how they forged his pa...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Picture your business's voice echoing with unmistakable clarity across the digital expanse—this is the power of consistency in marketing that Kate McQuade , Senior Director of Marketing at P360 , unpacks in the latest Dead Pixels Society podcast conversation with Gary Pageau . With her extensive background, McQuade illustrates why a solid, unified brand me...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society sits down with JF Maion, the entrepreneurial mind behind the family-owned PhotoDeck . Learn firsthand about the company's transformative leap from a stock photography niche to a sanctuary for photographers. PhotoDeck has carved out a unique space in the world of photography, offering everything from proofing galleries...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Unlock the mysteries of marketing's impact on business success as Gee Ranasinha , CEO of Kexino , takes us on a revealing expedition into the heart of digital transformation and strategic branding. The conversation with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society travels from the early days of digital photography to the intricacies of crafting marketing strateg...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Discover the transformative journey of IMG.LY 's Eray Basar as we traverse the landscape of tech innovation and product development . In this candid conversation with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society, Basar shares the highs and lows of starting a tech-focused agency that launched a popular Twitter photo service and the subsequent pivot to a product d...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Have you ever found yourself at a career crossroads, yearning for creative liberation and the thrill of entrepreneurship? Drew Donaldson , founder of GroHaus , joins Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society to share his transformation from a film and television graduate to a marketing maven. Donaldson transports us through inspirations drawn from his parents&apos...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! There are moments when life throws a curveball that ignites a spark within us, reshaping our future in ways we never expected. Rachel Arbuckle is no stranger to such pivotal moments. On the podcast today, she recounts a harrowing experience that nearly cost her family's photographic legacy to fire, prompting her to start 2000 Paces Photo Organizing. She tr...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Venture with us into the future of work as visionary CEO Kyle Mau of Hire-UA.com sits down with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society to recount his transition from a Californian computer systems engineer to an entrepreneur in Eastern Europe. Tap into Mau's story as he navigates from the corporate world to found a remote work company based in Ukraine. His...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Unlock the secrets of SEO mastery with the guidance of Jesse Ringer , the founder of Method and Metric , based in British Columbia. This episode navigates the world of search engine optimization (SEO), with Ringer sharing his strategies that transform everyday websites into powerful customer magnets. He confront the outdated practices that plague the internet,...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! In this episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, Mike Vanelli , creative director of  Envy Creative illuminates the rapid evolution of the video marketing industry. Vanelli shares the trends and techniques for anyone looking to reach their audience on social platforms like TikTok and Instagram with videos that pack a punch in way less time than your morning...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Join us on a visual odyssey with Andy Marcus , the president of multigenerational NYC studio Fred Marcus Studio and president of the International Photographic Council (IPC) . In a heartfelt recount of his family's history, Marcus unveils poignant chapters from his father's flight from Germany to the establishment of a legendary photography business s...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Ever felt like you were meant for something different than the path you initially chose? Emma Alexander sure did. She joins Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society as the co-founder of Wisern and Mother Bran , to share her serendipitous transition from behind the lens to the logistics of the photography industry. She recounts the pivotal moments that led her awa...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! ImageQuix, a leading provider of software solutions for professional photographers, recently announced the acquisition of Fotomerchant, one of the most respected end-to-end workflow solutions for high-volume studios. In this special group interview episode, Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Tim McCain, president, of ImageQuix; Elmar Platzer, CEO...

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! Join the celebration as we hit 150 episodes! This time, Gary Pageau talks with long-time Dead Pixels Society member Andrew Laffoon , CEO and co-founder of Mixbook . Listen to the story of Mixbook's transformation from a simple yearbook concept to a pioneering force in photobook storytelling. Laffoon shares the story of how the company continually adapted t...