The journal

Notes worth keeping.

Essays on craft, field notes from assignments, and the occasional opinion. First person, unhurried.

Amberjack Shoe Reviews: I Wore the Lineup, Here's My Honest Take

Lifestyle

Amberjack Shoe Reviews: I Wore the Lineup, Here's My Honest Take

Honest video reviews of five Amberjack shoes: the Low-Top, Drift, Axis, Chukka and Regent. Who each pair is for, who should skip it, and where to buy.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
October 2, 2026
I Built a Whatnot Inventory Tracker, Because My Own Shelf Got Out of Hand

Business

I Built a Whatnot Inventory Tracker, Because My Own Shelf Got Out of Hand

WhatInStock logs every Whatnot win, reads your receipts, and tracks what your collection is worth. Why I built it, what the beta does today, and what is coming next.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
September 29, 2026
Timing Is Everything

Business

Timing Is Everything

A hummingbird at rest, an orphanage in Ecuador, and a $250 bottle of champagne. Post three of Blake Wisz's Founder series on building Chasing Creative, and why timing decides almost everything.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
September 3, 2026
Slow Is a Strategy

Business

Slow Is a Strategy

Just back from three weeks in Hawaii, Blake Wisz reflects on hitting Chasing Creative's highest MRR yet, and why slow, intentional growth beats the rush.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
July 1, 2026
Starting Is Easy. Growing Is the Hard Part.

Business

Starting Is Easy. Growing Is the Hard Part.

Two years after a layoff, Blake Wisz shares what building Chasing Creative actually looks like. The founder series on entrepreneurship, growth, and why smooth is fast.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
June 25, 2026
Travel as a Growth Strategy: How Work Trips Fueled My Business (and Life)

General

Travel as a Growth Strategy: How Work Trips Fueled My Business (and Life)

Travel is not just an expense. It is a business strategy. How mixing work trips with personal experiences built my agency and my life.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
May 21, 2026
Build With Intention

Lifestyle

Build With Intention

Building a business is about more than cash flow and exits. It's about intention, purpose, and enjoying the process. Here's what I've learned about balancing work, family, and faith while building Chasing Creative.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
May 20, 2026
A Spring in Your Step as an Entrepreneur

Business

A Spring in Your Step as an Entrepreneur

Growing a marketing agency in an AI-driven world. Blake Wisz shares what Chasing Creative actually does, the tools they are building, and the hard truths about client work on the road to $1M ARR.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
May 15, 2026
Blake Wisz — Creator Media Kit

Marketing

Blake Wisz — Creator Media Kit

350M+ views on Unsplash. Content creator and photographer based in Florida. UGC, video, and photography for brands in health, wellness, travel, lifestyle, and tech.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
April 7, 2026
The Complete Guide to UGC Content Creation for Brands

Marketing

The Complete Guide to UGC Content Creation for Brands

Everything brands need to know about user-generated content creation. Learn what UGC is, why it works, how to work with creators, and real examples from successful brand partnerships.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
April 2, 2026
How to Build a Personal Brand as a Creative Professional

Business

How to Build a Personal Brand as a Creative Professional

Learn how to build a powerful personal brand as a creative professional. Discover strategies for content creation, audience building, and turning your creative skills into business opportunities.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
April 1, 2026
Webflow vs WordPress: Which Platform is Right for Your Business?

Business

Webflow vs WordPress: Which Platform is Right for Your Business?

A comprehensive comparison of Webflow and WordPress for business websites. Learn about design flexibility, SEO capabilities, speed, maintenance costs, and which platform fits your specific business needs.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
April 1, 2026
Why Every B2B Tech Company Needs Video Production

Marketing

Why Every B2B Tech Company Needs Video Production

Discover why video production is essential for B2B tech companies. Learn about ROI, types of effective B2B video content, production strategies, and how to get started with corporate video marketing.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
April 1, 2026
B2B Marketing for Data Centers and Critical Infrastructure

Marketing

B2B Marketing for Data Centers and Critical Infrastructure

Discover the unique challenges and proven strategies for marketing data centers and critical infrastructure. Learn why traditional B2B tactics fall short and what actually drives results in this specialized industry.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
April 1, 2026
How I'm Using an AI Agent to Run My Marketing Agency

Business

How I'm Using an AI Agent to Run My Marketing Agency

I'm not a developer. I'm a marketing agency founder who set up an AI agent to handle outreach, scheduling, team coordination, and more. Here's what's working, what I learned the hard way, and how to get started.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
April 1, 2026
Learning in Public: From Marketing Roles to Building an Agency

Business

Learning in Public: From Marketing Roles to Building an Agency

From marketing roles in West Michigan to founding an agency in Palm Coast in 2024 — the career reps, lessons, and learnings from 2010–2024, shared in public.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
January 4, 2026
The Intersection of Work and Why

Business

The Intersection of Work and Why

I’ve relaunched my personal site with a return to writing. Years ago, blogging was my way to connect and reflect on travel, photography, faith, and goals. Over time, that gave way to family and career—but the need to pause, think, and share never left.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
August 26, 2025
Your Wardrobe Is a Business Decision

Lifestyle

Your Wardrobe Is a Business Decision

Your wardrobe is the most visible part of your personal brand. How I rebuilt mine around perception, personality, and the occasions I actually show up for, and let AI do the hours of work.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
I Built a Whatnot Inventory Tracker, Because My Own Shelf Got Out of Hand

Business

I Built a Whatnot Inventory Tracker, Because My Own Shelf Got Out of Hand

WhatInStock logs every Whatnot win, reads your receipts, and tracks what your collection is worth. Why I built it, what the beta does today, and what is coming next.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
September 29, 2026
Timing Is Everything

Business

Timing Is Everything

A hummingbird at rest, an orphanage in Ecuador, and a $250 bottle of champagne. Post three of Blake Wisz's Founder series on building Chasing Creative, and why timing decides almost everything.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
September 3, 2026
Slow Is a Strategy

Business

Slow Is a Strategy

Just back from three weeks in Hawaii, Blake Wisz reflects on hitting Chasing Creative's highest MRR yet, and why slow, intentional growth beats the rush.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
July 1, 2026
Starting Is Easy. Growing Is the Hard Part.

Business

Starting Is Easy. Growing Is the Hard Part.

Two years after a layoff, Blake Wisz shares what building Chasing Creative actually looks like. The founder series on entrepreneurship, growth, and why smooth is fast.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
June 25, 2026
A Spring in Your Step as an Entrepreneur

Business

A Spring in Your Step as an Entrepreneur

Growing a marketing agency in an AI-driven world. Blake Wisz shares what Chasing Creative actually does, the tools they are building, and the hard truths about client work on the road to $1M ARR.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
May 15, 2026
How to Build a Personal Brand as a Creative Professional

Business

How to Build a Personal Brand as a Creative Professional

Learn how to build a powerful personal brand as a creative professional. Discover strategies for content creation, audience building, and turning your creative skills into business opportunities.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
April 1, 2026
Webflow vs WordPress: Which Platform is Right for Your Business?

Business

Webflow vs WordPress: Which Platform is Right for Your Business?

A comprehensive comparison of Webflow and WordPress for business websites. Learn about design flexibility, SEO capabilities, speed, maintenance costs, and which platform fits your specific business needs.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
April 1, 2026
How I'm Using an AI Agent to Run My Marketing Agency

Business

How I'm Using an AI Agent to Run My Marketing Agency

I'm not a developer. I'm a marketing agency founder who set up an AI agent to handle outreach, scheduling, team coordination, and more. Here's what's working, what I learned the hard way, and how to get started.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
April 1, 2026
Learning in Public: From Marketing Roles to Building an Agency

Business

Learning in Public: From Marketing Roles to Building an Agency

From marketing roles in West Michigan to founding an agency in Palm Coast in 2024 — the career reps, lessons, and learnings from 2010–2024, shared in public.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
January 4, 2026
The Intersection of Work and Why

Business

The Intersection of Work and Why

I’ve relaunched my personal site with a return to writing. Years ago, blogging was my way to connect and reflect on travel, photography, faith, and goals. Over time, that gave way to family and career—but the need to pause, think, and share never left.

Blake Wisz
Blake Wisz
August 26, 2025
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