On April 18th, I ordered a chair for Jennifer (our new Business Development Manager at Brian Joseph Studios) from OfficeMax.com for our offices. OfficeMax said it was shipped the evening of the 18th. On the 21st I called them and asked them for tracking information, to which they replied that they do not provide tracking [...]

I had a thought about CGI & the future of movies and movie stars years ago (and I’m sure I wasn’t the first) and today I was reminded of it…. So, what better way to archive my thoughts than right here where I can look back and see how incorrect my predictions were! Here are [...]

I’ve noticed a trend on freelancer’s websites lately where the designer presents viewers with their current “work availability” , or the months that they are “available for hire”. This goes against every bit of sales training I have ever had. This is not good business and here’s why: Numbers game Everyone wants leads. Everyone wants a [...]

After a few weeks of thought, I’ve decided to turn my PC hat in (not that I ever really wore it, nor was I proud of it and in it’s place I will be taking a big bite out of the Apple. I don’t for one second think that being a Windows or a Mac [...]

I was driving home earlier today from a client meeting, and I had a moment of a type of self-awareness that I’ve never had before. I realized that sometimes I allow myself to fear success. Even if it’s for only a few minutes. This might sound strange to some, but it is definitely something I [...]

Some of my most popular articles have been about my career, starting as a freelancer and then starting my own business, from 50 reasons why you won’t make it as a freelancer, to 3 reasons why clients don’t choose you, and 5 things clients say and what they really mean . I am always happy [...]

I will be running a new feature here on BrianYerkes.com where I will present some great designers under the age of 20 along with some samples of their work, and a little about them. If you would like to be included and are under 20 years of age, whether you are a graphic designer, web [...]

Earlier today, I appeared on WGCU radio, a local radio station here in Southwest Florida, on the Gulf Coast Live show. Michele, organizer of Twestival SWFL asked me to join her as a guest on the show to help to promote the local Twestival event starting September 10th 2009, and to discuss the power of [...]

I’m currently in Ireland on a work/pleasure trip, and just listened to a heated debate on RTE radio, Ireland’s national radio station. The topic of the conversation was Bulmer’s Cider, and their latest television commercial. Here are some details: Ireland is in a recession (obviously…as is the world…however, you wouldn’t think it when you see [...]

Working with all types of clients on a daily basis can be as challenging as the actual design or development work that they are hiring you for. As a freelancer or a project manager, you are on the front-line and even though there shouldn’t be war between you and your client, it can sometimes feel [...]