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See differently. Decide better.

Notice the pattern

The Preflight™ series names the patterns shaping your business—and the founder your next stage requires.

See it lived

The Fabulist™ explores how remarkable founders navigated consequential decisions through changing conditions.

Decide what comes next

Better judgment begins long before better decisions. Start by seeing the situation clearly.

Fabulist Episodes

0 hr 50 m

Bravely Making "Brave The Dark" with Derek Dienner

Derek Dienner shares how he built Make Films and transitioned into feature filmmaking, navigating COVID, raising funds, and launching Brave the Dark—a story of grit, vision, and creative resilience.

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0 hr 46 min

Building Your Brand to Elevate Your Company with Simon Dixon, Mitch Monson, and Carson Hood

Joel Pilger hosts top creative leaders in a candid discussion on reputation, trust, collaboration, and authenticity—redefining leadership and how creatives can thrive in a changing industry.

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31 min 15 sec

The Nash Stash: Current & Creative Business Strategies with Joe Nash

In this episode, I sit down with Joe Nash to unpack the complexities of running a creative studio in today's ever-evolving market.

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48 min 41 sec

Your Client Called—They’re Doing It Themselves: Surviving Motion Design’s In-House Insurgence with Justin Cone

In this episode of The Fabulist, I – your host Joel Pilger – am joined by industry veteran Justin Cone at BUCK to tackle some of the biggest shifts currently shaping the motion design world.

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45 min 48 sec

Originality is the Template with Dominic DiMaria

In this episode of The Fabulist, Joel Pilger talks with artist and entrepreneur Dominic DiMaria, co-founder of Das Audie.

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