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@Brady Patterson (From 49ers to Roofers) 🏈 → 🛠️
How to Out-Strategy as a Designer AI in 2026 🎬
In this episode, we sat with @Brady Patterson who went from working with top sport brands like 49ers, USC, Fox Sports, Apple, and Hulu to building cult‑like brands and high‑converting websites for roofers, garage door companies, and blue‑collar businesses.
We also unpack why “unsexy” trades might be the best niche designers are sleeping on, and how to turn creativity into consistent, lead‑driven income.
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The point about roofers and garage door companies being an underrated niche is real. Way less competition than going after another SaaS startup, and those business owners actually have budget to spend on a website that converts.
Great episode, really enjoyed recording it.
Wonderful design 🔥😍
Going from top sports brands to roofing sites is such a specific pivot, and probably the kind of range most designers claim to have but rarely get proof of. What carried over between those worlds, and what had to be relearned completely?
Great one 👌
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I'd launch with the right one.
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