Connect w/ James Martin: Personal Website: https://themadebyjames.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/made.by.james/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-martin-3b594698/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/madebyjameslogos/ Agency Website: https://www.baby-giant.co.uk/​ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Made-James-Honest-Creativity-Design/dp/0760371490 Connect w/ Eric Elliott: Website: https://ericelliott.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericelliottspeaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamericelliott/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericmelliott/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricMElliott Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericmelliott Email: Eric@EricElliott.com Text: 843-279-5843 In this thought-provoking episode of The Going Forward Podcast, we had the privilege of sitting down with James Martin, the visionary founder of Baby Giant Design Co and Made By James. Prepare to be inspired as we dive deep into a wide array of topics that touch upon life, creativity, and the pursuit of greatness. James Martin, AKA Made By James, is the Nonconformulator of logo design and his rebellious creativity has allowed him to thrive in one of the most competitive markets on the planet. He has grown an engaged audience of hundreds of thousands online, he is a best-selling author of "Made by James: The Honest Guide to Creativity and Logo Design", a public speaker, creative coach, honest educator, and all-around good human in the design world. James focuses on building brand identity systems that pack a punch and he is not scared to push the boundaries. His work is full of personality which has allowed him to catch the eye of some of the coolest brands on the planet like TED, Gymshark, and The Chainsmokers. James’ mission is simple, he wants to bring a positive impact through the work he creates and empower other creative people to do the same. He is an honest voice for the new generation of up-and-coming designers, so when he is not hard at work building badass brands, he is traveling the world and sharing his own unique story. James also passionately shares his vision of providing free design education for the world. This conversation is not just for designers; it's for anyone looking to carve a path to success and happiness in their own way. Join us on this transformative journey with James Martin as we uncover the keys to going forward in your life, career, and creative endeavors.

Eric Elliott is a self-made entrepreneur and marketing expert with extensive experience crafting impactful brand narratives for clients across industries. He is the founder of VIP Marketing and Craft Creative. In 2009, Mr. Elliott started VIP Marketing with almost no resources. VIP now has a global team and is recognized as one of the top branding agencies in the USA by Clutch. co. He founded Craft Creative in 2015, a full-service video production company providing premium services to clients across the US. Mr. Elliott is the author of numerous articles and an active contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, and Medium. Recognized as a pillar of his community, the city of North Charleston established Eric Elliott Day to honor his name and legacy to inspire others to follow their dreams and positively impact the world. Brought to you by VIP Marketing. VIP Marketing is a digital advertising agency based in Charleston, SC. Our mission is to separate our clients from the crowd. We commit to serve and deliver their marketing and creative needs on time and within scope. So then, our goal is to partner with businesses to market to the right people, capture their attention. In brief, we get results with premium video production, social media marketing, graphic design, media planning, and media buying. Visit www.vipmarketing.com to learn more. Call: 843-760-0707 Message: https://www.facebook.com/VIPMarketingUSA