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Jay Grandin is a founding partner of GiantAnt— a film and animation studio. He didn’t set out to start a company. He didn’t even plan to pursue film and animation. But one thing lead to another and a quirky thing he did with his girlfriend eventually become a business and career.
Jay’s story has many twists and turns that resonated with me, from the uncertainty of a new endeavor, to the struggle with purpose as a creative as his business grew. As Jay faced the highs and lows of his journey, I couldn’t help but see reflections of my own experiences and those of many others, particularly millennials navigating adulthood challenges. His moments of self-doubt and triumph serve as a reminder that growth often comes from uncomfortable situations. Ultimately, Jay’s story is a testament to resilience and the importance of finding one’s voice amid the chaos.
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In this episode you’ll learn:
- What Jay does?- How long has his studio been around?- How he started his business?- What his previous career was?- How he found himself creating online content?- How his parents influenced his career path?- Where his practice of saying “Yes” took him?- What are the pivotal moments in this journey?- How he made decisions in those pivotal moments?- Has he ever wanted to go back to his office job?- How he keeps his business phone ringing?- Details about working together as a couple.- What kind of content is he is creating now?- Who are the clients his studio is working with?- What is the most meaningful part of what he does- How has his role shifted as his company has evolved?- How he handle his whole team and the company?- What words of wisdom he could offer for us listeners?
Where to find Jay Grandin online:
Jay’s Website
Jay’s Twitter
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