Ep 037: Be a Square Peg with Nikki Takahashi

In this episode of Dissecting Success Theresa and Blair sit down with brand designer and strategist, Nikki Takahashi.  From practicing Karate to building a multiple 6 figure/year branding agency, Nikki had a rocky start.  However, her Karate studies with masters, taught her to work through the blood, sweat, and tears and gave her the dedication, grit, and willpower to succeed.  She believes that you need to be wake up excited to do your work and why every day should feel like a holiday.   Find that balance between polite vs acceptable so that you can become unapologetically yourself. About the Guest ​​Nikki Takahashi is a brand designer and strategist who has helped over 300 entrepreneurs embrace and amplify what makes them unique. Nikki is the founder and CEO of a multi-six-figure agency that gets clients noticed in person, online, and in print. She is the host of Square Peg Entrepreneur, a podcast featuring industry disruptors and mavericks in business. Nikki’s graphic and website design achievements earned her a Governor General’s Medal and the position of spokesperson for Tech 2000. With over twenty years in digital media, she has been featured on The 2A Street and Broken Open podcasts and in articles for marketing sites such as Jumping Elephant. Her keynotes on brand design and strategy have reached audiences around the globe. She’s also a StoryBrand Certified Guide and Business Made Simple Coach under New York Times best-selling author Donald Miller. Nikki’s an aspiring videographer and avid traveler who has spent over a quarter-century mastering and teaching the art of karate. Her most recent adventures include skydiving over the Canadian Rockies and flying to Berlin for a tattoo. She resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.   Website:      https://nikkitak.com (https://nikkitak.com) Agency:       https://fetchingfinn.com/ (https://fetchingfinn.com) LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkitakahashi/ (https://www.linkedin.c