Chris’ll Deal With It

EP 21 - Live Interview: Jack Parra - Working With Artists

I sat down with Jack Parra at PhilCon 2022 for a live interview. It's part retrospective on working together on the Rainy River Bees series, part deep-dive into working with artists.
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EP 20 - 2022 Reading Review

What a year of reading it’s been. On today’s episode I’m going to recap what I read this year, in case anything piques your interest for 2023 reading. Check the show notes for images & links to all the titles mentioned on the show.
Sites Mentioned on the show:The Story GraphGoodreadsNotion
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EP 19 - Shaming A Suspicious Solicitor

Last month, while working from HQ, I spotted a solicitor dropping flyers off through my neighborhood. On this episode, I share this odd story and strategies you can use to better identify red flags around suspicious sales tactics to protect yourself and your neighbors. And if you’re a local business looking to drum up business door-to-door, heed the warnings within!
NOTE: On this episode I edited out any reference to the company or specific service - this isn’t intended to be a hit piece on this specific solicitor.
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EP 18 - Be A Blizzard Wizard

Here in the Northeast, winter slowly approaches. Over the years, I’ve witnessed many incidents due to poor planning. On today’s episode, I’ll share some tips that might help people experienced with blizzards to those who get the rare winter dusting. There’s plenty of actionable advice for dealing with all kinds of storms, so let’s unpack what it takes to be a Blizzard Wizard.
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EP 17 - On Trade Shows, Conventions & Local Events

Today’s episode is a deep dive on the many aspects of trade shows, conventions, and events. We’ll review the various types of events, and the impacts they can have on your business. This show will be relevant whether you’re looking to sell crafts at a local fair or aspiring to a major national convention.
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EP 16 - Thoughts On New York Comic Con

A few weeks ago I dealt with New York Comic Con. I’ve got some lingering thoughts that are worth a deeper dive on the show. If you’ve been interested in attending a large convention like NYCC, or create the kinds of content that would be embraced at a show like this, you’ll want to tune into today’s episode.
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EP 15 - 5 Insights From A Growing Writer

When I mention I’m a writer, I get either odd stares or curious questions. I’ve mentioned bits & pieces about my writing process and projects in various episodes of the show. I’ll often cite them as examples to illustrate concepts. But on today’s episode I’m going to focus on the insights I’ve gained thus far in my writing career.
Links mentioned on this episode:- Submit questions or view my books at ChrisKreuter.com- Masquerade Games - Jack Parra - Carlos Hernandez- Max Tegmark's Life 3.0- Ryan North's How To Invent Everything 
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EP 14 - If A Triangle Were A Lens

Today's question:
I’m a junior product designer for a consumer products company. This is my first job out of college and I’ve been happy here for over two years. But now we’ve got a new manager, who is pressuring us to rush our work out the door. I take pride in my work but this pressure is stressing me out to the point where I want to quit. What advice do you have on handling this situation?
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EP 13 - SEASONAL SUMMARY: Q3 - Summer 2022

I go over how I plan my years, quarters, weeks, and overall goals. Today’s episode covers:
Detail my quarterly review process
Yearly theme check-in
Q3 Reading Review
CDWI review
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EP 12 - Mentoring Entry-Levels While Achieving New Levels

Today’s question covers what’s often a difficult, and crucial early-career transition point:
My employer has hired several eager, entry-level employees for my department. Although I’m still early in my own career, they’ve assigned me to train and mentor them. I’ve been with the organization for four years, and have a reputation for getting things done effectively. What advice do you have on being an effective mentor, while not sacrificing my own development?
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