Welcome to another fun and insightful episode of Two Pixels Off with Michael Janda and Brad Hussey! 🚀 Today, we’re diving into some hot topics that every freelancer and creative agency owner will relate to: handling tough clients, navigating mental health challenges, leveraging social media (or not), and how entrepreneurship is like playing the ultimate game. Whether you're a seasoned freelancer or just starting your creative business journey, this episode is packed with valuable lessons, laughter, and raw honesty. What’s in This Episode?👉 The best strategies for handling bully clients (and when to say goodbye).👉 Mental health struggles in the creative industry and how to address them.👉 Why social media is a tool—but not the whole game—for creative entrepreneurs.👉 Viewing business as a game: wins, losses, and the joy of staying in it. Episode Highlights:🔹 How to deal with demanding or rude clients (hot takes from Brad & Mike).🔹 The truth about mental health struggles in creative work—and why you’re not alone.🔹 Is social media essential for your creative business? Spoiler: It's not what you think.🔹 The ultimate analogy: Why business is the greatest game ever created. Key Takeaways for Freelancers & Agencies:✅ You don’t have to tolerate toxic clients—your time and mental health are invaluable.✅ Building real relationships (not just likes and follows) is the foundation of business success.✅ Social media is just one tool in the creative business toolkit—don’t let it dictate your strategy.✅ Enjoy the entrepreneurial journey, even the challenges—they’re where growth happens.   🔗 Additional Resources: About Two Pixels Off (Podcast)Learn how to run a successful creative business. Two Pixels Off hosts, Mike Janda and Brad Hussey, share actionable strategies and tips to help creative entrepreneurs market their services, sell effectively, execute projects, price profitability, and more. Get out your notepad! Listen to Two Pixels Off on your favorite podcast platform!Learn More: https://twopixelsoff.com *******Powered by Wix Studio. The ultimate no-code website platform built for agencies and enterprises.Learn More: https://wixstudio.com ******* Connect with Mike JandaWebsite: https://michaeljanda.comCommunity: https://morecreativeacademy.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/morejandaYouTube: https://youtube.com/morejandaLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/morejandaCourses: https://morejanda.teachable.com ******* Connect with Brad HusseyWebsite: https://www.bradhussey.ca/Community: https://creativecrewcommunity.com/X: https://twitter.com/bradhusseyFacebook: https://facebook.com/bradhusseyLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bradhusseyInstagram: https://instagram.com/bradhusseyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeCrewCommunity