In The Thick of It

With 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Jim Taugher, founder of CI Design, Inc., offers advice on how to become a great founder in today’s episode. 

Raised in rural Wisconsin, Jim followed his creative passions for art, music, and design, attending college in Arizona before moving back home to launch CI Design, a branding and design agency, at the age of 25.

Today, CI Design employs over 40 people and is a leading design agency in Milwaukee. Tune in to hear why Jim stresses the importance of purposeful evolution, surrounding yourself with the right people, learning from failures, and caring deeply about company culture.

About Jim:
For more than 30 years, Jim has shared his passion for brand with hundreds of clients. In addition to leading us as CEO, Jim remains a creative force for CI Design as Executive Creative Director. His leadership and creative solutions are a foundation for CI Design’s culture and offerings. From our foundation as a Branding Company, Jim has helped to grow CI Design into a full-service strategic marketing force complete with marketing strategy, UX, enterprise-level Web and App products, compelling video storytelling, and tradeshow and event solutions.

About CI Design:
We are a Brand and Marketing Agency. CID pairs story and strategy to bring creative insights for B2B companies that deliver results. From branding and marketing strategy, to video production and web development, content marketing and SEO strategy, we help propel marketers toward their goals with Creative Intelligence™ and thoughtful executions. In partnership with our clients and their teams, we maximize the power of their brands to convert the curious to customers.

To learn more, visit cidesigninc.com

Creators and Guests

Host
Scott Hollrah
Founder & CEO of Venn Technology
Guest
Jim Taugher
CEO & Creative Director

What is In The Thick of It?

Join Scott Hollrah, founder of Venn Technology, as he takes you "In the Thick of It" with the real stories of founders who are actively navigating the challenges and triumphs of running their businesses. This podcast goes beyond the typical entrepreneurial success stories and delves into the messy, gritty, and sometimes chaotic world of building and growing a company. Get inspired, learn from the experiences of others, and gain insights into what it truly means to be in the thick of the entrepreneurial journey.