Values, Passion, and Mapping out your life with Elliot Beeson, co-founder of Aktual Design

I met today's guest on Linkedin and learned quickly that we have very similar values. After a brief conversation, I knew I wanted to learn more about him and his business. Elliot is in business with his wife and they started a company of their own in March of 2020 before we all knew how COVID-19 would impact everything.

We talk about the ups and downs of this and how they got through it– they even drove for UberEats! This story is very helpful to all of us as we have all experienced highs and lows. He and his wife have ten different values they use to help them make their decisions. They also have a two-year, a five-year, retirement, and a legacy plan.

These help them make decisions as well– what kind of risk are we going to take today to help better position ourselves down the road. He talks about how this can give him a better reason for his why. 

Elliot tells us a story between him and his grandfather where he shook his hand and looked Elliot in the eye and told him to “go get a job where you make a lot of money.” Elliot is pursuing his passion and believes going after his passion will lead to success and joy in life.

This episode is very helpful from a tactile standpoint to help each of us get better as we are leading at work and at home.

In this episode, you’ll discover… 

• What is the key train to win at home and at work (2:45)
• How do you and your wife work on communication to make it effective (3:30)
• How do you keep from always talking about work with your wife since you own a business together (5:30)
• When did you know it was time to hand over your story for a Greater Story (20:03)
• How do you elevate your mindset (24:20)
• How do you structure your life around your faith (30:47)

Elliot Beeson Bio

Elliot Beeson is the co-founder and creative director of Aktual Design and sets the vision and strategy for the company. In 2020, Haley and Elliot created a powerful and result-driven design process that solves real business problems. Since then, Elliot has overseen Aktual Design's growth to become a small team of 5 who have helped more than 50 companies diversify and grow.

A graduate with a degree in project management and a self-taught designer, Elliot has embedded his creative roots in Aktual Design's culture, products, and process. This design-driven approach has enabled a system of trust that allows businesses in all industries and stages to facilitate growth and recognition by their audience. 

When Elliot isn't working, you can find him in the mountains on his gravel bike, rock climbing at the local bouldering gym, and eating some yummy food. Elliot and Haley have a daughter and love traveling together as a family.

What's Next? 

Are you crushing it at work but struggling at home? If you want to learn how to win at home, then go to https://CoryMCarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of “10 Ways To Win At Home.”

If you're looking for a resource to help you with these times when your work is now in your home, check out my book Win At Home First on Amazon. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.