“I realized I had more control on my own than in any corporate job.”

In this episode of Love Gangster, host Adrian Boysel sits down with fellow creative, speaker, and agency founder Zach Coleman to unpack what it really takes to go from employee burnout to building a brand empire.

Zach shares his journey from art school to working for the Phoenix Suns, pivoting during the 2010 recession, and walking away from his dream job to pursue something even bigger.

They talk about the burn-the-ships moment, learning the science of marketing, building a multi-cultural team, becoming a full-time content creator, and balancing purpose with profit.

This episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom on:

✅ Leaving behind safety to follow your calling

✅ Reclaiming creativity after burnout

✅ How self-taught and college-trained creatives can thrive together

✅ Scaling an agency without losing your soul

✅ And why your identity is NOT your job title

00:00 - The Daily Challenge: Build 1 New Connection

05:00 - Meet Zach Coleman: Creative, Speaker, Agency Owner

10:00 - From Ohio to Phoenix to Purpose

15:00 - Burn the Ships: Walking Away from Corporate

20:00 - Marketing vs Branding: Finding the Right Clients

25:00 - Rebuilding After Losing It All

30:00 - Legacy, Leadership & Letting Go

35:00 - Creatives, Burnout & Rediscovering Purpose

40:00 - Design Mindset, Delegation & Becoming an Investor

45:00 - Emotional Triggers, Over-Serving & Boundaries

50:00 - Final Challenge: Be a Love Gangster, Make That Connection