Matt Dawson’s Creative Grind: The Unfiltered Journey of CropCon’s Founder

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Think juggling a full-time Graphic Design job, a side gig, and a family is tough? Try doing all that while building one of the hottest Graphic design conferences in the U.S.!
This week, on The Angry Designer Podcast, we sit down with Matt Dawson—founder of CropCon, Austin’s badass Graphic Design event, and the creative mastermind behind StayGray Ponyboy. From the gritty world of landscape architecture to the highs and lows of Graphic Design, Matt’s journey is all about hustle, passion, and refusing to settle for anything less than authentic success.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• No-bull strategies for keeping your cool while growing multiple creative brands
• Secrets to carving out a brand identity that actually cuts through the BS in a crowded industry
• Real talk on how the design landscape is evolving and what it means for building brands that last
• How to unleash creativity without burning out—even when you're scaling your business to the next level

If you’re a Graphic Designer tired of the usual industry BS and ready to build a career that actually excites you, this episode is a must-listen! Stick around for the rapid-fire round at the end—Matt drops some seriously fun, unfiltered insights you won’t want to miss.

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