[Top Agency Series] Revolutionizing Brand Value Through Creativity With Mikey Richardson of Jacknife

Mikey Richardson is Co-founder of Jacknife, a Toronto-based creative powerhouse focused on helping organizations build value through brand and design. He is a seasoned entrepreneur with an educational background in art and a passion for creativity and graphic design. Mikey's entrepreneurial journey began by co-founding a company in 1996 that eventually merged to form Jacknife. Under his leadership, the agency has worked with notable clients like Nike and has undertaken various projects from branding to workspace design.

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In the competitive world of branding and design, finding your niche and standing out can seem daunting. But what if the secret to success is found not in what you present outwardly, but in the roots and core of your brand? Could an honest reflection on your company's identity yield the transformation you've been seeking?

Certified graphic designer Mikey Richardson talks about harnessing the true potential of brands through creative design. He shares the intriguing journey from starting a company fresh from art school to merging his passions into the renowned agency, Jacknife. Mikey delves into the pivotal moments that define Jacknife, including crucial client acquisitions and critical business decisions while maintaining a creative spirit at its core. His approach to branding is not about flashy presentations, but grounded in genuinely understanding and representing a brand's story and values.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Mikey Richardson, Co-founder of Jacknife, about the transformative power of brand creativity. Mikey talks about his transition from an art school graduate to a brand agency owner, the evolution of services offered by Jacknife, and insights into the thinking behind Jacknife's strategic, design, and content creation process.