Listen "đ From Bedroom Startup to Creative Agency CEO: Jamie Steel on Risking It All for Squinty Pixels"
Episode Synopsis
Our guest in this episode is Jamie Steel, founder and managing director of Squinty Pixels, a dynamic creative agency based in Glasgow. Jamie grew up in Paisley in the 80s and 90s and began his career in the structured world of corporate marketing. Over the years, he held leadership roles across construction, manufacturing, and engineering sectors â managing multimillion-pound marketing strategies and large cross-functional teams.But in 2022, Jamie made a bold move.With nothing more than a bedroom setup, a drone, and a vision, he walked away from the corporate ladder to launch Squinty Pixels â a full-service creative agency delivering web design, branding, video production, and aerial content across the UK.In this episode, we unpack:đ Jamieâs early career journey from corporate marketing to creative entrepreneurshipđŻ Why he gave up a stable executive role to start Squinty Pixels from scratchđ How becoming âthe drone guyâ opened unexpected doors in content productionđ€ The principles that drive his business today: transparency, collaboration, and adaptabilityđŹ His creative process, real client stories, and how heâs grown a thriving team from the ground upWhether you're a creative professional, a corporate employee dreaming of something more, or just curious about what it really takes to start your own agency â Jamieâs story is packed with insights, honesty, and inspiration.
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