305: CRANK THE 3RD / How this corporate troublemaker stays fresh, curious & relevant - with Stanley Johnson [ ENCORE EPISODE ]

S11E305
52:21
November 7th 2025

This episode's featured track is CRANK THE 3RD - featuring conversations with inspiring midlife founders, solopreneurs and professionals who are turning decades of know-how into opportunity building meaningful ventures, shaping ideas and designing work that matters.

In this encore episode, host Trevor Young sits down with creative director and self-confessed corporate troublemaker, Stanley Johnson, for an inspiring conversation about creativity, curiosity, and the art of staying relevant in today's fast-changing world.

From humble beginnings as the child of factory workers in the UK to leading successful ventures both in agencies and his own consultancy, Stanley shares how his journey through trades, advertising, and entrepreneurship has shaped his approach to work and life.

He offers honest reflections on navigating career pivots, lessons learned from unlikely experiences, and the invaluable returns of long-term professional relationships.

The episode offers a candid look at the importance of curiosity, not just in creative industries, but in all facets of business and personal growth.

Stanley and Trevor unpack strategies for replenishing your creative toolbox, challenging yourself to explore new perspectives, and resisting the comfort of routine.

They explore the role of pop culture, social media, and technology in keeping ideas fresh and meaningful, touching on topics like echo chambers, algorithmic influence, and the value of serendipity in inspiration.

The discussion is packed with practical insights for anyone seeking to stay sharp and relevant, especially in the “third chapter” of their professional lives.

Hear about Stanley’s day-to-day work at his consultancy, the importance of writing and brevity in sharpening thought, and the routines that keep his creative fires burning.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional, solopreneur, or someone looking to reignite your passion and curiosity, this episode delivers actionable takeaways on how to keep learning, questioning, and making a meaningful impact well into your career journey.

Connect with Stanley on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/branddna/

EARN THE RIGHT with Trevor Young

EARN THE RIGHT is your audio platform for reputation-based authority building — turning credibility into recognition, and recognition into opportunity.

Hosted by Trevor Young, it’s for credible founders, experts, and solo practitioners who’ve earned their stripes and are ready to amplify their voice with integrity.

Across four distinct (but inter-related) tracks —

Crank The 3rd
Pocket PR Essentials
In The Arena
From The Trenches

— you’ll get the ideas, stories, and strategies that help you cut through the noise and build lasting authority.

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1️⃣ CRANK THE 3RD

CRANK THE 3RD celebrates the Wisdom Economy — a world where depth, perspective, and lived experience fuel what’s next. It features conversations with inspiring midlife founders and professionals who are turning decades of know-how into opportunity: building meaningful ventures, shaping ideas, and designing work that matters.

2️⃣ POCKET PR ESSENTIALS

POCKET PR ESSENTIALS delivers short, sharp coaching sessions on building visibility and recognition — without the hype. Presented by Trevor Young, this audio playbook helps credible founders and solo professionals master PR, content, and digital communication to raise their profile and grow authority in a way that’s strategic, sustainable, and respectful.

3️⃣ IN THE ARENA

IN THE ARENA is Trevor Young’s unfiltered take on earning authority in real time — sharp, strategic riffs on content, credibility, connection, and the courage to keep showing up. Essential listening for entrepreneurs and professionals navigating the intersection of creativity, communication, and personal brand authority.

4️⃣ FROM THE TRENCHES

FROM THE TRENCHES presents deep-dive interviews with PR practitioners, content strategists, and digital communications experts that explore how reputation and influence are built today. Hosted by Trevor Young, this track shares grounded insights, hard-won lessons, and practical wisdom from those shaping credible marketing communications in the modern reputation economy.

You've put in the hard yards, now it's time to capitalise!

Earn attention. Build authority. Stay human.

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