We wrap up the second work week of 2015 with Billy Baumann and James Flames stopping by for their usual Friday Shop Talk session. 

Talking Points You’ll Hear On Episode 115
• Billy gives an update on teaching his packaging class.
• We debate the talent pool of designers today versus Don Draper Times.
• Billy gives his 5 traits that are needed to become a successful designer.
• Motivation through proving others wrong. 
• How to define your job title as a designer.
• Billy and James make a project announcement.

In The Circle of Trust (Paid Subscriber Content)
• We check in James Flames and his time off to focus on his future.
• The growth of Delicious Design League and how Billy is handling the new stress of success.
• How the economy and changing of the political guard can effect our micro businesses. 
• Billy interviews Mark about the future of AID and some of his least favorite moments of the show.