Episode Details

Tim Medina is the founder of Stump & Root Co., a marketing agency that serves local businesses in Lancaster, PA. In this episode, we talk about his background, his journey from corporate to founding his company, the 3 pillars of his work (branding, video, and photo), content systems, niches, marketing yourself as a creative, his role as a husband and father, and faith.

Follow Tim:
https://www.instagram.com/thecreativetim/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbmedina/

Stump & Root:
https://www.stumpandroot.co/
https://www.instagram.com/stumpandroot.co/

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

0:00 - Introduction
2:08 - Early creative background and family artistic influence
3:38 - Movie "Signs" inspiration and career awakening
4:35 - Discovering graphic design
6:52 - Corporate roles vs. founding Stump & Root Co.
7:53 - Importance of marketing education for creatives
22:52 - Working outside your niche and flexibility
24:49 - Pivoting niches and spec ad strategy
27:36 - Three pillars: video, photo, branding foundation
28:41 - Story/brand framework and holistic approach
38:25 - Personal branding and authenticity in work
40:33 - Family motivation and life priorities
46:44 - Collaborative mindset vs competition
47:14 - Abundance of local business opportunities
50:47 - Faith journey and background
52:00 - Trials, testing, and God's consistency
57:20 - Faith through difficult seasons and divine timing
1:01:31 - God's steadfast love and pursuit
1:06:19 - Website and LinkedIn for connecting

Recorded on February 17th, 2026 in Lancaster, PA.