Our guest in this episode is Jamie Steel, founder and managing director of Squinty Pixels, a dynamic creative agency based in Glasgow. Jamie grew up in Paisley in the 80s and 90s and began his career in the structured world of corporate marketing. Over the years, he held leadership roles across construction, manufacturing, and engineering sectors — managing multimillion-pound marketing strategies and large cross-functional teams.

But in 2022, Jamie made a bold move.

With nothing more than a bedroom setup, a drone, and a vision, he walked away from the corporate ladder to launch Squinty Pixels — a full-service creative agency delivering web design, branding, video production, and aerial content across the UK.

In this episode, we unpack:

📈 Jamie’s early career journey from corporate marketing to creative entrepreneurship

🎯 Why he gave up a stable executive role to start Squinty Pixels from scratch

🚁 How becoming “the drone guy” opened unexpected doors in content production

🤝 The principles that drive his business today: transparency, collaboration, and adaptability

🎬 His creative process, real client stories, and how he’s grown a thriving team from the ground up

Whether you're a creative professional, a corporate employee dreaming of something more, or just curious about what it really takes to start your own agency — Jamie’s story is packed with insights, honesty, and inspiration.