Listen "From Intern to Industry Force — The Story of Producer WIGNZ"
Episode Synopsis
What happens when a trailer-park kid with a camcorder, relentless hustle, and a little weed-fueled ambition dares to chase greatness?In this episode, host Marisa Padilla flips the mic on her own producer — Jared Wigand, aka Producer WIGNZ — the creative force behind The MCP Project and a digital powerhouse who’s worked with Colorado’s biggest brands, gone viral more than once, and built not one, but two successful companies from scratch.They talk raw:Growing up broke and building anywayInterning his way into KS107.5’s #1 morning showLessons from South Park’s original film professorLosing everything — twice — and bouncing back strongerBuying “I’m From Denver” and scaling a media empireCo-founding Run Autopilot, a game-changing AI platform for creators and small businessesIt’s honest. It’s funny. It’s vulnerable. It’s everything The MCP Project stands for — mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.Whether you’re a content creator, entrepreneur, or just trying to make sense of your own journey, Jared’s story will remind you why you should never quit on yourself.00:00 Welcome to the MCP Project00:26 Meet Jared Wiggins: The Famous Producer02:05 Jared's Journey into Producing03:11 The College Experience and Early Career09:02 Struggles and Successes in the Industry12:30 The Importance of Hard Work and Perseverance14:38 Balancing Personal Life and Career21:42 Learning from Failures and Moving Forward28:07 The Struggles of Powerful Women29:12 Overcoming Business Failures31:19 Starting a New Digital Agency During COVID31:35 Innovative Ideas for Business Survival33:22 Building a Network and Business Growth38:28 Balancing Personal and Professional Life48:47 Embracing Failure and Positivity53:19 Conclusion and Future Plan
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