I left Carlisle in my early twenties because talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t.

That belief has taken me across six continents, leading teams through crisis and transformation at some of the world’s largest organisations. From Switzerland to Korea, one lesson kept repeating: whether in global firms or small towns, people often miss the talent and opportunities right in front of them.

It’s why I founded the Purpose Made Podcast.

A podcast and platform exploring how challenge, change, and growth shape who we are. I sit down with athletes, entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders to uncover stories that inspire resilience and offer lessons worth sharing.

Because people don’t follow strategies, they follow stories.

Stories that connect, challenge, and create purpose.

Beyond the podcast, I work with governments, charities, Fortune 500s and entertainment bodies to help leaders navigate change via my consultancy Purpose Made. My roots in gaming and transmedia storytelling (from my EA days) continue to fuel this belief: narrative drives behaviour as much as strategy does.

Outside of work, three brilliant kids keep me honest about what really matters and why we do the things we do. 

Kids have a way of doing that, right?

Connect to explore more, I’d love to hear your story too.

#Leadership #Storytelling #Innovation #PurposeMade #Podcast

Peter George Bell

Marko Djurdjevic made 82 Marvel covers in a single year, held a seven-year exclusivity deal with Riot, and survived two heart surgeries mid-production. Now he's betting everything on the one story he's been carrying since he was 22.

#Before5onFriday ﻿#IndependentIP #Transmedia #GameDev #Orken

Purpose Made Founder & Think Tank Co-Founder Leadership & Crisis Management Expert | Gaming & Transmedia

After 30 years making billion-dollar franchises for other companies, Marko Djurdjevic is risking everything on one story of his own. Marko Djurdjevic 

Open article: You Make Them Billions….And You Get A Wet T-Shirt. by Peter George Bell • 6 min read

You Make Them Billions….And You Get A Wet T-Shirt.

At 47, after three decades servicing the biggest franchises on the planet, Marko Djurdjevic decided to finally build the one that was his.

82 Marvel covers in a single year. A seven-year exclusivity deal with Riot on
League of Legends. Concept art feeding the early MCU. His studio Sixmorevodka is one of the most respected in the industry.

But he's been carrying a story since he was 22. Tried to build it four times and
talked himself out of it every time. It sat in his desk for years until Russell Binder
saw it and told him it was the best thing he'd ever made.

Even then he hesitated.

Then one thought landed: "My time is running out."

1,400 pages written. 350+ original illustrations. A video game prototype by Demagog Studio. Six books going to print. 75 major pitches behind him. Two heart surgeries in the middle of production.

The Orken Kickstarter launches today with a free demo on Steam.

We discuss how he went from a kid with no books to one of Marvel's most prolific artists. Working with Marvel and Riot on some of the world's most established franchises. What he learned from giving away his previous IP for free. How his wife thinks he's lost his mind and his son suddenly became his biggest fan. And why at 47 he decided the window doesn't stay open forever.

Clients only ever get "one out of you," he said. "And never the full
package. The full package can only exist if you're doing it yourself."

So, he's doing it himself.

Listen or watch on the Purpose Made Podcast. Comment MARKO and I’ll DM you the links.

﻿#IndependentIP #Transmedia #GameDev #Orken

I wanted to share a bit more of the behind the scenes of the writing journey.

At the end of the day, the objective stays the same:

Create stories that truly resonate & stories that feel relevant to real people.

That’s exactly why the podcast exists.
To spark conversations.
To explore what makes IP truly relevant.
And to understand how the best minds in the industry approach that creative process.

If you’re curious about storytelling, relevance, and building ideas that last; check out the channel via the link in the comments.

Drawing for the World's Biggest Franchises | The Full Story.

Marko Djurdjevic is one of the most respected illustrators in the industry.

But where did it all start?

From drawing with just paper and pencil as a kid… to producing 10 covers a month for Marvel Comics.

What looks like an “overnight” viral moment was actually years of obsessive

In this episode, we go deep into: 

• The years before the viral breakthrough
• The reality of drawing covers for Marvel
• Working on the world’s biggest franchises
• Why he never stops reinventing himself
• And the launch of his latest project, Orken on Kickstarter

The full episode is now live on my YouTube channel. 

Comment "MARKO" and I'll send you the direct link.

23 years in the making.

The best projects aren’t rushed.
They grow through doubt, experience, and time.

And sometimes… all it takes is one conversation to reignite the flame that started it all.

I love discovering the behind-the-scenes stories in this podcast.

Comment MARKO and I’ll send you the full conversation.

Struggling to attract your dream clients on LinkedIn?

Most founders and creators do, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

I help creators and business owners stand out, build trust, and turn scrollers into paying clients through scroll-stopping profile revamps, carousels, cheatsheets, and content design.

With the right personal brand:

•People trust you instantly
•People notice your content
•People want to work with you

If you’re unsure how to:

→ Keep your profile consistent
→ Show your personality online
→ Use designs and visuals that convert
→ Write messages that actually get replies

You’re wasting time and missing out on opportunities.

I make your LinkedIn presence look professional, feel authentic, and deliver results.

Ready to turn your profile into a client magnet?

DM me and let’s make your content shine!

Mazhar Hussain

Ramadan Mubarak to all the Muslim Ummah.

I’m in Pakistan

But my heart is in Makkah / Madinah

May Allah invite you to His home this Ramadan or very soon.

I was blessed to be there in December, and I already miss those days so much.

LinkedIn Design Guy | Helping Founders & Creators with Profile Revamps & High-Impact Design

Just transformed my client’s LinkedIn Banner

& the difference a well-designed banner makes? Huge.

It’s not just decoration.

Your banner is your digital billboard.

It tells people who you are before they read a word.

Want yours to stand out too?

I’m just a DM away.

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