In this episode of the 'Make Minutes Matter' podcast, host Karen Gilhooly interviews Matthew Jones, founder and executive producer of Rainbow Creative.
Matthew shares his career journey from studying film at USC and working at Disneyland and Apple, to overcoming the 2008 recession and entering the corporate world. He discusses the crucial lessons learned from his experiences at Disney and Apple, highlighting the importance of strong foundational knowledge and exceptional onboarding practices. Matthew reflects on journeying through various roles until discovering his true passion in creative marketing and entrepreneurship.
Matthew provides valuable advice on staying ready, finding mentorship, and being flexible with career shifts. His captivating narrative encourages listeners to follow their dreams, adapt to changes, and embrace mistakes as learning opportunities.
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00:00 Building a Strong Foundation
01:16 Matthew's Early Career Journey
10:47 Realizing Core Identity and Creativity
16:00 The Birth of Rainbow Creative
24:32 Believing in Your Dream
28:12 Investing Your Minutes Wisely
37:33 Learning from Mistakes
40:34 Advice for Making Your Minutes Matter
46:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Stephen Selnick as Senior Producer, Lauren Feighan as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.
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