Sticky Notes with CJ Cawley and Jack Chitty
Cj Cawley / Jack ChittySticky Notes is the podcast hosted by CJ Cawley and Jack Chitty. Two brand designers sit down each week and unpack the reality of running a creative business. No fluff, no gatekeeping, no pretending they've got it all figured out. We talk about the wins, the failures, and everything in between. From niching (or not), finding clients, pricing your work, and building a brand… to creative blocks, sel... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DesignArts | |||
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This week, we’re asking each other the awkward questions others might not usually answer, from money and self-worth to creative process, client mistakes and whether either of us could actually be replaced on Sticky Notes.
Do you actually need a degree to become a good designer? Or can you teach yourself everything you need to know?
We get into:
0:00, Introduction05:42, Do you need a degree to become a designer?14:52, Was university actually worth it?18:23, Can you ... more
This week, we’re doing something a little different.
No big topic or case study. Just an honest conversation about why running a creative business feels really hard sometimes.
We’ve both had a few turbulent weeks recently, so we wanted to go proper... more
This week, we’re going behind the scenes of one of CJ’s favourite brand identity projects to date: the complete rebrand of Mike Lane.
Mike has spent the last 10 years building an incredible business creating highly detailed modifications for scale m... more
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- Brilliant podcast
These guys are the essence of design - talking about passion! Talking about what they love and why the hard stuff is worth it. The types of conversations that we all want to have. Not preachy but enthusiastic, genuine advice - the best design podcast I've found. Also loving the recs on new designers to follow!
Apple Podcasts5Robaroo94
United Kingdom5 months ago - Y’all should co-host more often (just saying)!
I just enjoy how well you guys play off each other with Jack’s love for business structure and CJ’s spontaneous passion for design. You can consider this your first official question if you’d like, but as a fellow brand and graphic designer on THE spectrum 🧠🧩, what advice would y’all give to first time entrepreneurs like me trying to attract clients and build brain friendly systems without overwhelming the nervous system? Thanx!
Apple Podcasts5S27A19J23
United States7 months ago - Great Start
I’ve followed CJ on social media for a bit and now will be following Jack as well. Nice mix of discussion on graphic design and life in general. Jack’s story is inspiring to hear and I’m happy I took the plunge with podcast. Good luck from Texas gents!
Apple Podcasts5AnsbroUnited Statesa year ago - Great honest and insightful podcast show for creatives trying to navigate the freelance world.
I’ve been following both CJ and Jack for a while over various social media’s and they are both fantastic designers so when I heard CJ was producing a podcast I knew I was going to love it.
Just as the description states this is a no fluff, no over exaggerated success story, it is just an honest chat about how Jack got to where he was. It was truly insightful and I can’t wait to hear more chats with guests CJ has on.
If your a freelance designer who is tired and sick of hearing and seeing peo... more
Apple Podcasts5IamchrisjamesUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Absolutely phenomenal
Love the podcast already, and it’s just getting started.
Apple Podcasts5Josh ClingmanUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #250 | United States/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United Kingdom/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  Canada/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #163 | United Kingdom/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #38 |  Germany/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Italy/Arts/Design |
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What is Sticky Notes about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two design entrepreneurs swap candid stories about running a creative business, covering pricing, client relationships, niching, personal growth, burnout, and the messy realities of freelancing. Episodes emphasize practicality over hype, with open discussions about margins, project scopes, and the emotional side of design work. Notably, the show often centers on authentic experiments in business structure, branding decisions, and sustaining momentum without losing creative identity, making it a go-to for freelancers and small-studio designers seeking grounded, actionable insights.
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1. Creative Confessions
2. The Angry Designer Graphic Design, Freelancing, Branding & Creative Business Podcast
3. Uncanny
4. The Futur with Chris Do
5. Building your Brand
How many episodes of Sticky Notes are there?
Sticky Notes launched 2 years ago and published 28 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Abi Connick
2. Jack Chitty
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