I got my G2 drivers license only last Fall, so my recent trip to North Bay for a client meeting and to help out with Tim Lum’s presentation was a new record journey. Kristi was kinda worried and told me more than once to drive safe and take lots of breaks. It’s nothing short of beautiful irony then that I went ahead and got the car mashed up on the very first break. Luckily I was nowhere near the car at the time. It was the parking lot of a Tim Horton’s Peppermint tea stop when a cube van clipped me. I don’t think the damage is too bad for either vehicle, but still it was a bummer. Continue reading →

Every news outlet is talking about recession, but I’m thinking supersession: The last month has been the busiest time in my career!

I am in my third year of freelancing and contracting. I have never done any form of advertising; in fact I only just launched the beta version of the Debut Creative site that is more than just a business card. Yet somehow business keeps growing! Most of those approaching me for work I know, or have heard of my through word of mouth.

With this new growth I have even had to subcontract a couple projects. I have been careful to ensure that I am still involved in the process every step of the way to ensure my clients are getting the Arley-attention they came to me for, and do not feel outsourced. Working with subcontractors gives me the exciting opportunity to work as a creative director which is a new hat.

If recession has anything to do with this growth it is that companies are maybe avoiding the larger agencies to work with the small shops. These are certainly exciting times.

If I’m blogging less it’s only because I’m making hay during times when the weather man is calling for rain!