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Brent Feldman
How do I successfully market my business online? What goes into building a custom website? Which digital tools are actually worth it? If you’ve found yourself asking any of these questions, then you’ve come to the right place! The Mix & Matchbox podcast explores innovative digital tools, dissects complicated marketing strategies, and offers pro tips on how to grow your business online. Join podcast host Brent Feldman, Cofounder of Matchbox Design Group, in interviews with members of the Matchbox team, industry partners, and other marketing specialists. We’ll break down complex marketing topics into bite-sized pieces to help you hone your marketing skills and thrive online. We realize that our mission to “make the web better” is bigger than just us. So we’re passing the torch to you and hoping that you’ll join us in making the internet a more responsive, user-friendly, and accessible place for all.
In this episode Brent Feldman sits down with Corey Quinn, the agency‑growth advisor behind Anyone, Not Everyone. Corey walks us through his journey from a 1999 streaming‑media startup to a Morgan Stanley sales trainee, a top‑performing business‑development rep, and then CMO of Scorpion. He shares hard‑won lessons on:
The generalist trap vs. vertical specialization
Building founder‑led sales systems you can hand off
How to scale culture and values during hyper‑growth (the Scorpion “Pantone swatch” story)
Why email newsletters are his single most powerful acquisition channel today
The pros & cons of multiple brand umbrellas (Scorpion Healthcare case study)
A quick preview of his new book “Anyone, Not Everyone” – plus a free audiobook link!
00:00 🎙️ Intro – Meet Brent & Corey
01:45 📜 Corey’s early days: 1999 streaming‑media startup & $6 M raise
04:20 💡 Lesson learned: missing mentorship & “wisdom” gap
06:05 🏦 From startup to Morgan Stanley – elite sales training experience
08:30 🚀 Jump back to the internet: business‑development & becoming #1 salesperson for 19 quarters
11:10 📈 Rise to CMO at Scorpion – scaling from 100 → 1,000 employees
13:45 🌟 How Scorpion built a values‑first culture (Pantone swatch & Disney Leadership Institute)
16:30 🏥 The Scorpion Healthcare brand decision – why a separate vertical mattered
18:55 🤔 Multi‑brand vs. single‑brand strategy – when to consolidate
21:20 📧 Corey’s email‑first marketing philosophy – owning your audience
24:00 📚 The rise of celebrity newsletters (Lil Jon, McConaughey, Huberman…)
26:15 🔍 The Generalist Trap – why agencies get stuck and how to escape
30:40 🎯 Vertical specialization vs. platform specialization in the AI era
34:10 🛠️ Building a founder‑independent sales process – productizing deals
38:05 ⚔️ Real‑world founder‑sales case study (law‑firm agency)
42:00 🚀 First actionable step for burned‑out owners – go niche
44:20 📣 The big catalyst that forces agencies to change (over‑reliance on inbound & referrals)
46:55 📘 Book promo: Anyone, Not Everyone – free audiobook & workbook link
48:30 🎉 Closing thoughts & thank‑yous
49:30 📢 Outro – Like, subscribe & stay tuned for the next episode
📚 Resources Mentioned
Corey’s Book: Anyone, Not Everyone – 5‑step system to move from founder‑led sales to vertical specialization.
Free audiobook + workbook: https://anyonenoteveryone.com
Amazon / Audible: Search “Anyone, Not Everyone Corey Quinn”
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Ready to turn AI into your personal animation studio?
In this episode of Mix & Matchbox, host Brent Feldman sits down with Carl Reed, CEO of Composition Media and lead instructor of the AI Animation Bootcamp at Savvy Coders. Carl shares how the animation industry has already survived two massive tech shifts—hand‑drawn ➜ digital, and now AI—and why crafting a style is the key to standing out in a sea of “cookie‑cutter” output.
We break down:
• The analog‑to‑digital lessons we can apply to AI today
• Why precise, cinematographer‑style prompting matters
• Open‑source tools (Base 2.2, Nano Banana, C‑Dream 4, Comfy UI) that keep you in control
• How AI democratizes production, gives creators full ownership, and makes St. Louis the next animation hub
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🌐 Learn more about Composition Media → https://compositionmedia.com/
Timestamps
Time Topic
00:00 Intro – Meet Carl Reed, CEO of Composition Media
02:12 From analog pencil‑on‑pegboard to Flash/Toon Boom – the first tech shift
04:45 Parallels to today’s AI boom – fear, hype & industry impact
07:30 Why owning a style matters in AI (no cookie‑cutter output)
10:05 Prompting like a DP – using cinematography terms for AI
13:20 Example: “pan‑in” vs. “push‑in” – getting consistent shots
15:50 Tools we love: Base 2.2, Nano Banana, C‑Dream 4, Comfy UI
18:30 Open‑source advantage: custom pipelines & licensing safety
21:10 Democratization of creation & distribution – “green‑light yourself”
24:00 St. Louis as a low‑cost, high‑quality animation hub
26:45 Skills for the future – traditional fundamentals + AI fluency
29:20 How to join the next AI Animation Bootcamp cohort
31:00 Closing thoughts – balancing art direction & tech execution
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AIAnimation #AnimationBootcamp #CompositionMedia #SavvyCoders #AIArt #DigitalArt #PromptEngineering #OpenSourceAI #CreativeTech #FutureOfAnimation #StLouisCreators
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Join host Brent Feldman with George Swetlitz, co‑founder of RightResponse AI, as they break down the hidden power of online reviews and how AI is turning reputation management from a “task” into a massive growth engine.
🔹 From George’s “central‑Europe‑post‑Berlin‑Wall” story to building a AI‑driven platform that helps 220+ audiology clinics, banks, credit unions and other multi‑location brands win customers at the bottom of the funnel.
🔹 Learn why reviews are more important than your website, how to personalize responses at scale, and the secret to keeping compliance while sounding authentic.
🔹 Get a sneak peek at the roadmap: automated AI onboarding, competitor‑analysis dashboards, and a single‑pane view of reviews, surveys, chat logs, and NPS.
💡 Takeaway: If you ignore your reviews, you’re leaving money on the table.
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🔗 Learn more about RightResponse AI: https://www.rightresponseai.com/
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Timestamps
Time Topic
00:00 Intro – Meet Brent & George
00:45 George’s career path: McKinsey → Sara Lee → Central‑Europe startup
02:56 Scaling 220+ audiology clinics – the seed for RightResponse
04:04 ChatGPT breakthrough & founding RightResponse AI
05:23 Review management: Opportunity vs. “just a task”
07:24 Reviews sit at the bottom of the funnel – why they matter
10:31 Building trust for banks & credit unions with AI‑driven reviews
12:05 Personalizing at scale: global facts + hyper‑local details
14:43 What “personalization at scale” looks like for a national bank
16:48 People read reviews more than websites – bring your brand to them
18:44 Generic AI vs. brand‑trained AI – the right voice matters
20:02 Hidden insights in short review text – sub‑topic scoring
22:33 Location‑level scorecards & actionable insights for managers
24:27 Why surveys fall short vs. real‑world reviews
26:14 Roadmap: AI onboarding, auto‑analysis, cost‑driven scaling
28:26 Competitor analysis through review sentiment – next‑level intel
31:44 Compliance + authenticity: PHI tracker & regulated‑industry use‑cases
34:35 Aggregating reviews, surveys, NPS & chat logs into one platform
38:12 One‑sentence CEO advice for reputation in the AI era
39:35 Where to learn more – RightResponse.com & sign‑up details
40:28 Outro & next episode tease
AI #ReputationManagement #OnlineReviews #Banking #CreditUnions #RightResponseAI #MarketingStrategy #CustomerExperience #AIResponses #DigitalMarketing #GrowthHacking #MultiLocationBrands #ComplianceTech #DataInsights #Podcast
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Welcome to the Mix & Matchbox podcast episode that pulls back the curtain on the newest AI‑driven SEO acronyms, strategies, and tools that marketers need to know right now. Your host Brent Feldman sits down with the whole digital‑marketing crew—Lead Strategist James McMinn, Content Manager Rachel Jurina, Account Manager Amber Alessi, and Strategist Ellis Hayakawa—to break down what AEO, GEO, LLM‑SEO, and other buzzwords actually mean for your website, how they differ from traditional SEO, and what you should be doing today to stay ahead of the curve.
🎙️ What We Cover (Timestamps)
0:00 Intro & Meet the Team – Brent introduces James, Rachel, Amber, and Ellis.
1:02 AI‑SEO Acronyms Explained – AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) vs. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization).
2:07 Classic SEO Still Rules – Technical health, backlinks, and high‑quality content remain the foundation.
3:36 Your Site Is Still the Hub – Why the website is the primary data source for AI assistants.
4:34 Search Volume Reality Check – Google handles ~15 B searches vs. ChatGPT’s ~1 B – why both matter.
5:24 How AI Pulls Data – The role of backlinks, schema, and on‑page content in AI answers.
6:30 Content Chunking – Structuring articles into clear, entity‑rich sections for AI snippets.
7:58 Based Writing – Moving beyond keyword stuffing to include brands, people, places.
9:00 Repurposing Content – Turning a blog post into LinkedIn posts, YouTube Shorts, Reddit threads, etc., and pointing back to the original page.
10:07 Schema Essentials – FAQ schema, TL;DR blocks, tables, infographics, and how they boost AI visibility.
11:30 Query Fan‑Out – How LLMs expand a single question into 40‑50 related searches.
13:15 B2B vs. B2C Language – Adapting natural‑language models for different buyer journeys.
15:42 Bias in AI Answers – Real‑world examples of bias and simple tests to ensure neutrality.
18:30 From AI Answer to Click‑Through – Why you still need a strong site to capture conversions.
20:13 Smart Brevity – Using bullet points, bold headings, and skimmable copy for both humans and machines.
22:59 Human Voice vs. Machine Structure – Balancing personality with SEO‑friendly markup.
24:50 Top‑10 List Tactics – Testing brand‑centric listicles while preserving integrity.
27:13 The Wild West of AI‑SEO Services – Spotting “snake‑oil” offers and protecting your budget.
30:37 Realistic Adoption Timeline – Why search habits won’t flip overnight and how to set client expectations.
33:24 Schema Markup Debate – Recent research that questions its impact—our take.
35:57 AI as an Intern – Using generative tools to augment research, not replace it.
38:36 Quality vs. Quantity – Why AI‑generated mass content still needs authority and expertise.
41:10 When to Trust ChatGPT vs. Google – Dealing with outdated info and the need for timely data.
44:23 Attribution Challenges – AI impressions vs. organic clicks and how to explain them to clients.
46:00 Emerging Measurement Tools – What’s on the horizon for LLM performance tracking.
48:16 Google Search Console Hacks – Monitoring AI traffic even when it’s bundled with regular data.
50:03 Prompt‑Based Keyword Research – Early tactics for discovering high‑intent prompts.
52:22 Soundbite: “Google is no longer the only front door.”
53:19 Off‑Page AI SEO – Leveraging Reddit, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other “side doors” for brand signals.
53:39 Final Takeaway – AI can scale content, but only humans can scale trust.
54:09 Wrap‑Up & Thank You – Closing remarks and where to find more resources.
📌 Key Takeaways (Quick‑Read)
AEO & GEO are the hot acronyms, but they sit on top of core SEO fundamentals.
Chunk your content – Break articles into distinct, labeled sections; use H1‑H3 hierarchy, tables, and bullet points.
Schema isn’t dead – FAQ, How‑To, and TL;DR schema still help LLMs surface your answers.
Repurpose aggressively – Every blog = LinkedIn post + YouTube short + Reddit thread + TikTok clip → each pointing back to the original page.
Test, test, test – Run “bias” experiments, try top‑10 list tactics, and measure with both traditional and emerging tools.
Trust is still human‑driven – AI can amplify traffic, but only reputable, well‑written content converts.
Take away a ready‑to‑use checklist – Use our GPT based audit tool for a cursory scan - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68a5e1da04848191912ad3d8fe773634-ai-seo-content-auditor
📣 Call‑to‑Action
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What does it look like when a 100‑person development team shrinks to ten human overseers plus a fleet of AI agents that do the heavy lifting? How can a healthcare system finally unlock the value hidden in its massive data stores? And can the same technology we use to write code also help clean up a polluted bay? In this power‑packed episode of Mix & Matchbox, host Brent Feldman sits down with Kevin Dean, President & CEO of Manobyte, to explore the fast‑emerging world of AI‑agents and how they’re already reshaping businesses, industries, and even our planet. If you’re a founder, senior leader, or data‑enthusiast curious about turning raw data into actionable intelligence, this conversation is a must‑listen.
Kevin walks us through his eclectic educational background—from WGU, Villanova, Harvard, and MIT—to his early fascination with AI and data science. He explains why the healthcare sector, despite sitting on enormous data reserves, still struggles to turn that data into value, sharing the story of the Prometheus project that used AI to score risk, automate claims and strip away unnecessary policy clauses. From there, Kevin reveals how Manobyte has spent the past 18 months building AI agents for other businesses, making it one of the few true “AI‑agent‑building” firms on the market.
A central theme of the episode is the AI‑first mindset: start by designing what an AI agent can do before you think about hiring people. Kevin stresses the importance of a data‑readiness checklist—knowing what data you have, where it lives, and evaluating its quality in terms of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and duplication. Without clean, unique data, AI delivers no value. He also argues that deep domain expertise now outweighs generic AI knowledge—“the riches are in the niches.” Companies that combine specialized industry insight with AI agents will create real competitive advantage.
The conversation ties classic Lean, Six‑Sigma, and Kaizen principles to AI, describing how “currents” of financial, operational, human, and internal perspectives must align while AI models evolve on three‑month sprint cycles. Rather than flashy demos, Kevin’s approach is to solve a concrete business problem within 30 days, then scale. Typical quick wins start with customer‑service automation or closing internal knowledge gaps.
Kevin gives vivid examples of AI‑driven workforce transformation: a 100‑developer shop is projected to shrink to ten human managers who oversee a fleet of AI agents, and HR leader Workday has already rolled out an “Agent of Record” to automate onboarding and role provisioning. These stories demonstrate how AI agents are becoming a new layer of the employee hierarchy, complete with job descriptions, access controls, and training—just like any human employee.
On the personal side, Kevin shares how he’s using AI to research and implement bay‑clean‑up techniques in Tampa, showing that AI can empower everyday people to take concrete, planet‑positive actions.
⏱️ Timestamped Highlights
Time Topic
0:00 Intro – Meet Kevin Dean, the tech‑junkie‑turned‑AI‑agent pioneer
1:30 Education & early AI curiosity (WGU, Villanova, Harvard, MIT)
3:45 Healthcare’s data paradox & the Prometheus AI risk‑scoring project
6:15 Birth of Manobyte’s AI‑agent practice – 18 months of building agents
9:05 Why every company needs an AI‑First strategy
11:30 “Riches are in the niches” – the power of deep industry expertise
13:45 Data‑Readiness Checklist – what, where, quality
16:20 Lean, Six‑Sigma, Kaizen applied to AI “currents”
19:00 Moving beyond demos: solving a real problem in 30 days
21:15 AI‑driven workforce transformation – developers to agents
24:00 Workday’s “Agent of Record” – AI for HR onboarding
26:10 Personal conservation mission: AI‑powered bay cleanup
28:00 Call to Action – join the “Swimming with Sharks” boat‑podcast & explore Manobyte.com
29:30 Closing thoughts & thanks
📌 Quick Action Steps
Audit your data using the 3‑point checklist (what‑where‑quality).
Identify a 30‑day win (e.g., automate ticket triage, knowledge‑gap bridging).
Reach out to a specialist—Manobyte is one of the few companies that actually builds AI agents for other businesses.
Stay Lean – adopt short AI sprint cycles and keep improving (Kaizen).
🔗 Useful Links
Manobyte – AI Agent Solutions: https://manobyte.com
Kevin Dean on “Swimming with Sharks” (boat‑based AI podcast): [Link]
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Title: Exploring Marketing Strategies for Financial Institutions with Chris Bates | Mix and Matchbox Podcast
Description:
Join host Brent Feldman in this insightful episode of Mix and Matchbox as he sits down with Chris Bates, CEO of Agora Eversole Marketing Agency. Discover how Chris's background in psychology and counseling has influenced his approach to marketing, particularly in the financial sector. Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities in marketing for banks and credit unions, and why WordPress is a preferred platform for their digital presence.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Chris Bates, CEO of Agora Eversole Marketing Agency
00:28 - Chris's background in psychology and its impact on his marketing career
02:48 - The role of marketing in helping people and organizations
03:50 - Why Agora Eversole focuses on financial institutions
06:27 - The community impact of banks and the importance of storytelling
08:23 - The benefits of using WordPress for financial institutions
12:35 - Addressing myths and compliance in bank marketing
15:32 - Gaps in marketing strategy for bank websites
19:50 - Communicating marketing value to non-marketing professionals
23:02 - Providing comprehensive marketing services to banks
26:03 - Differentiating marketing strategies for banks and credit unions
30:30 - The importance of specialization in banking
34:49 - Desired changes in the financial services industry
39:27 - Closing thoughts and how to connect with Chris Bates
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Connect with Chris Bates:
Website: AgoraEversole.com
LinkedIn: Chris Bates
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BankMarketing #FinservAI #CustomerLoyalty #MarketingStrategy #PodcastRec
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In this episode Dan Novalis of 2Novas joins Brent to talk all things bank marketing—why a data and engineering mindset changes everything, how simple segmentation wins more loyalty than big incentives, and how banks can (finally) unlock their website’s potential. Plus: smart ways to use AI without risking compliance.
📌 HOW TO CONNECT
Dan Novalis – LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannovalis
2Novas (Dan Novalis’s company website)
http://www.2novas.com
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BankMarketing #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #BankingInnovation #AIinBanking #CustomerLoyalty #CRMstrategy #MixAndMatchbox
00:09: Introduction and guest introduction
00:45: Dan Novalis's career background
03:50: Marketing strategy and engineering background
07:28: Under-leveraged data in banks
11:10: CRM issues in banks
17:43: Incentive and loyalty programs
22:51: Brand and marketing strategy
29:21: Importance of websites for banks
33:05: AI in banking and security concerns
39:18: AI in customer service
45:41: Closing remarks and contact information
Key Takeaways:
Engineering mindset helps prioritize impact and iterate quickly.
Simple segmentation can significantly improve campaign performance.
Culture often blocks CRM success before tech does.
Incentives need onboarding and storytelling to drive loyalty.
Focused brand strategy enables marketing consistency and clarity.
A website is your 6th branch—story matters.
AI has practical, low-risk applications—particularly in chat automation.
BankMarketing #FinservAI #CustomerLoyalty #MarketingStrategy #PodcastRec
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🎙️ Mix & Matchbox Podcast | Episode: Autumn Jose on Human-Centered Marketing & Social Stars at Civista Bank
Join host Brent Feldman as he welcomes Autumn Jose, AVP & Brand Marketing Specialist at Civista Bank, for a conversation on employee-driven content, internal podcasting, and how banks can engage communities through authentic marketing. For any bank or credit union that has had trouble with engagement, social content or new ways to shape culture - this one's for you.
Timestamps:
00:07 - Introduction to the episode and guest, Autumn Jose
00:24 - Autumn's journey into the banking world
01:14 - The fulfilling work at a community bank
01:35 - Launching the ambassador program at Civista Bank
02:44 - Success and impact of the Social Stars program
03:36 - Why employees want to participate in the program
04:31 - Positive effects on the community
06:13 - Bridging the gap between marketing and community engagement
07:36 - Skills learned by Social Stars participants
09:17 - Future plans for the Social Stars program
10:44 - Internal podcast for meeting recaps
11:54 - Revamping the internal podcast
13:13 - The importance of podcasts and other media formats
14:19 - The role of AI in modern communication
14:54 - Advice for banks on human-centered marketing
16:02 - Closing remarks and invitation to connect
🔗 Visit: https://civista.bank
💼 Connect with Autumn on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnjose/
MarketingStrategy #EmployeeAdvocacy #BankingInnovation #Toastmasters #SocialMediaMarketing #InternalComms #Podcasting #BrandStorytelling #MixAndMatchbox
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In this episode of Mix & Matchbox, we sit down with David Carlson from MANTL to explore the future of digital transformation in banking. David shares insights on bridging the gap between digital and in-branch experiences, the evolving landscape of account origination, and the role of human interaction in tech-driven financial services.
🚀 Key Moments:
00:00 - MANTL's Market Share and Client Base
02:12 - Biggest Changes in the Financial Industry
04:20 - Urgency of Streamlined Account Origination
07:13 - Essentials of Modern Bank Marketing
10:56 - Bridging Digital and In-Branch Services
13:54 - Importance of the Human Element
17:09 - Digital Transformation Strategies
21:57 - Enhancing Customer Experience Digitally
23:47 - Assets and Threats for Small Institutions
27:35 - MANTL's Future: Loans and Maintenance
31:15 - Alkami Synergy and Anticipatory Banking
MixAndMatchbox #BankingInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Fintech #MANTL #CreditUnions #BankMarketing #CustomerExperience #FinancialServices
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Join us in this episode of Mix and Matchbox as Brent Feldman talks with Justin Lawrie, CEO of Grey Duck Studios. From working as a Disney cast member to pioneering virtual events before they were mainstream, Justin shares a behind-the-scenes look at how smart, data-driven events can generate revenue, track engagement, and cut costs.
🎯 Learn why virtual events aren’t just a Plan B — they can be your top-performing growth tool.
🧠 Topics Covered:
How Disney's leadership values shaped a virtual event company
The surprising Minnesota origin of Grey Duck Studios
Building a pandemic-proof business with data and CRM integration
Revenue strategies that boost event performance by 50%+
Real-world advice for anyone considering virtual events
📅 Don’t miss Justin’s upcoming Virtual Event Blueprint (June 19–21)
👇 Episode Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction and Justin's unique background (Disney + Grey Duck Studios)
2:15 – The origin of the 'Grey Duck' name and its Minnesota roots
4:30 – Applying Disney’s 'Five Keys' to business leadership
6:20 – How Justin pioneered virtual events before the pandemic
9:00 – Using dashboards and data to power smarter virtual events
12:00 – Monetizing virtual events with VIP tiers and offers
16:30 – Industry use cases and surprising revenue potential
20:00 – Upcoming event: Virtual Event Blueprint
22:30 – Final takeaways and advice from Justin Lawrie
🔗 Learn more: https://greyduckstudios.com
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In the latest episode of the Mix and Matchbox podcast, host Brent Feldman sits down with Sam Mallikarjunan, General Manager at Agent AI, to explore the fascinating world of AI agents. As AI continues to evolve, it is reshaping industries and everyday tasks. This blog post delves into the key insights from their conversation, highlighting the transformative potential of AI agents.
https://agent.ai/
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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
00:31 Exploring the Evolution of AI
02:24 Trust and Confidence in AI Systems
03:39 Sales and AI: Bridging the Gap
04:47 Understanding Agentic AI
06:29 The Role of AI Agents in Business
09:16 AI Talent vs. Human Talent
11:39 Democratization of AI Technology
13:36 Customizing AI for Specific Needs
15:09 Sales and Marketing: Early AI Adopters
18:06 Empathy and AI Communication
20:44 Future Scope and Team Dynamics in AI
24:42 Management Skills in the Age of AI
26:03 Personal Use of AI Agents
28:29 Encouragement for Embracing AI
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In this episode of Mix and Matchbox, host Brent Feldman sits down with Emeric Ernoult, the founder and CEO of Agorapulse, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, bootstrapping a SaaS company, and the evolving role of AI in social media.
Emeric shares insights on:
✅ How his early social media platform predated Facebook
✅ The key differences between launching a business in the U.S. vs. France
✅ The challenges of hiring, firing, and navigating labor laws
✅ Why bootstrapping is the best path for most entrepreneurs
✅ How AI will revolutionize social media management
✅ The importance of ratings and reviews in SaaS success
✅ Measuring social media ROI effectively
✅ The potential impact of a TikTok ban
Timestamps:
📌 00:00 – Introduction to the episode and guest
📌 02:15 – Emeric’s journey: From early social media to Agorapulse
📌 06:30 – U.S. vs. France: Cultural differences in entrepreneurship
📌 10:45 – The challenges of hiring and firing in different markets
📌 15:30 – Why bootstrapping works (and when to raise capital)
📌 21:00 – The role of luck in business success
📌 25:45 – Staying lean and making smarter financial decisions
📌 30:10 – How ratings and reviews drive SaaS success
📌 35:20 – AI’s impact on social media and future integrations
📌 40:00 – Measuring social media ROI: The iceberg analogy
📌 45:00 – The potential impact of a TikTok ban
📌 50:00 – Closing thoughts and final takeaways
💡 If you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or startup founder, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you grow your business.
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🌍 Agorapulse: https://www.agorapulse.com
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In this episode of Mix and Matchbox, we sit down with Adam Nathan, CEO of Blaze, to discuss how AI is transforming digital marketing for small businesses. Adam shares his journey from positions at Apple and Lyft to building Blaze, a platform that helps business owners create compelling content without needing marketing expertise.
We dive into:
✅ How AI democratizes marketing for small businesses
✅ Adam’s family business background and its influence on Blaze
✅ The gap in digital marketing tools for non-experts
✅ The future of AI regulation and responsible tech development
✅ Blaze’s superhero branding and pop culture inspiration
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ArtificialIntelligence #AIForBusiness #SmallBusinessGrowth #MarketingAutomation #DigitalMarketing
00:00 - Introduction: Meet Adam Nathan, CEO of Blaze
02:00 - Adam’s background: From Apple & Lyft to launching Blaze
04:30 - How Adam’s parents inspired Blaze’s mission
06:00 - The digital marketing struggle for small businesses
08:30 - Why AI is the game-changer for content creation
10:00 - The role of regulation in AI and responsible tech growth
12:30 - Blaze vs. ChatGPT: What makes Blaze different?
15:00 - The superhero branding behind Blaze and its pop culture influence
18:00 - Advice for small businesses: How to start using AI for marketing
21:00 - The future of AI-powered marketing and content creation
24:00 - Final thoughts: Why AI will increase creativity, not kill it
28:00 - Closing remarks and where to find Blaze
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Jenn Whitmer discusses how to create a joyful workplace that boosts productivity and enhances relationships among team members.
In this episode Brent and Jenn explore the crucial role of joy in the workplace and how it can significantly impact employee satisfaction and overall performance. Topics covered include: the importance of embracing conflict as part of growth, understanding individual personalities using frameworks like the Enneagram, and practical strategies for fostering joy and emotional intelligence within teams. Learn why prioritizing joy leads to better performance outcomes, a more engaged workforce, and a healthier company culture.
Links for Jenn:
https://jennwhitmer.com/spark-call
http://jennwhitmer.com/joyosity-explorer
http://jennwhitmer.com/freebies
http://jennwhitmer.com/enneagram
https://www.youtube.com/@jenn_whitmer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennwhitmer
https://www.instagram.com/jenn_whitmer/
https://jennwhitmer.com/joyosity-podcast
WorkplaceJoy #TeamCulture #EmotionalIntelligence #ConflictResolution #EmployeeEngagement
0:00 - Understanding Joy as a Workplace Goal
2:12 - The Importance of Conflict in Relationships
9:12 - Exploring the Connection Between Joy and Productivity
10:43 - Researching Joy as a KPI
12:04 - Creating a Productive Company Culture
27:48 - Approaching Conflict with Understanding
33:27 - Recognizing Different Conflict Postures
35:22 - Guidelines for Addressing Conflict Early
39:55 - Prioritizing Care for Employees
46:18 - Transforming Workplace Culture for Joy
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Discover the secrets behind building a successful business from the ground up. This episode explores fundamental concepts that every entrepreneur should know to thrive in their journey.
Gain insights into the seven essential parts of every business, the importance of knowing your ideal client, and tips on crafting effective marketing strategies. Learn how to differentiate your services in a crowded marketplace and understand the human buying process to convert leads into loyal customers. This discussion offers simple yet profound advice that can reshape your approach to business and marketing.
Links for James Brown:
https://businessaccelerator.institute/mixmatchbox
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Relevant Hashtags
BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #MarketingStrategies #ClientEngagement #successmindset
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Implementing behavioral science strategies in the workplace is not just about enhancing employee satisfaction; it’s about driving organizational success. By reducing friction, offering timely rewards, and fostering a culture of appreciation, organizations can build a supportive and productive work environment.
Chris Dornfeld of Whistle Rewards chats with Brent about behavior science and its impact on their product. Cultivating a workplace that values behavioral considerations is not merely a trend; it's an essential investment in the future of any organization. Embracing these principles can lead to a more engaged workforce ready to drive innovation and succeed in today’s competitive environment. Let’s work towards creating workplaces that prioritize the human experience, leading to successful outcomes for both employees and organizations alike.
https://wewhistle.com/
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There's a million things to do but you don't have to be the person that does all of them. Business owners, entrepreneurs and busy people sometimes think that they aren't ready for an executive assistant but hold themselves back from what bigger things they could be accomplishing by getting the smaller stuff of their own plate. Shannon Waller is a passionate expert in entrepreneurial teamwork who has dedicated over three decades to helping entrepreneurs and their teams thrive. She chats about how she coaches her clients and reveals the power of the position of "executive assistant".
Check out Shannon's book, Superpowered - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D393MMGY
Check out Shannon's website Superpowers HQ - https://superpowershq.com/
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Brent chats with Andy Culligan, Founder, Fractional CMO, about the importance of integrating sales and marketing, and navigating privacy regulations like GDPR. Learn how to identify your ideal customers and leverage first-party data for better outreach. Andy emphasizes the role of personalization in marketing and explores the impact of AI on customer interactions. Gain valuable tips on prioritizing sales efforts over marketing in the early stages and how to prepare your go-to-market strategy for success.
https://andyculligan.com
Marketing #Podcasting #SalesStrategies #AI #customerdata
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We chat with Andrew Howlett about his advice on running a marketing agency as well as a nearshore talent agency, avoiding the RFP process, and keeping AI human. Andrew provides valuable insights about bringing incredible talent to the table without being on a coast and a recent experience reviving the CHIA brand.
https://www.struck.com/
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This marks our 50th episode of Mix & Matchbox! We're proud to have had so many great guests and interesting things to chat about. We've got plenty more coming soon as well.
In this episode we chat with Jessica Embree of Tulip Media based in New Brunswick, Canada. Tulip helps dig deep into client issues as well as campaigns in order to improve their efficacy and lower CAC (customer acquisition cost).
https://tulipmediagroup.com/
Contact Matchbox:
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Brent chats with Katie Smith of Wild Path Consulting where she helps organizations as a Fractional CMO. Being a Fractional CMO helps give a business owner the level of a high ranking position without the overhead of hiring one internally. Katie helps bring visibility, opportunities and direction by digging in deep.
Contact Matchbox:
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On this episode of Mix & Matchbox we're joined by our own Business Development Director, Rhonda Gray. Her career spans both for and nonprofit roles but with a throughline of relationships. With both the knowledge and experience of being a therapist among many other things, Rhonda helps bring people and opportunities together.
Contact Matchbox:
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Jon Morris grew his agency Rise Interactive to nearly $40 million in revenue with solid bottom line profit as well. His background in school wasn't marketing but finance. He's now sharing some of the metrics though his software, Engine BI and his consulting group, Fiscal Advocate to help other agencies grow and keep their eye on the numbers that matter.
https://enginebi.net/
https://fiscaladvocate.com/
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We speak with Blair Bryant Nichols of BBN Creative Management about helping coach and guide and place speaking talent. From his education in entertainment management, through incredible internships and career roles, Blair has earned a name for helping speakers find their niche and channel what they are best at.
https://www.bbncreativemanagement.com/
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Our first government official to join us on the podcast, Clay Staires is an American politician who has served as the Oklahoma House of Representatives member from the 66th district since November 16, 2022. He is also the Authority Expert at The Leadership Initiative and the first person to give out their direct line to contact him on the podcast. A great chat about leading and a simple lessons like "Just Don't Suck", which is also a book he wrote by the same name.
https://claystaires.com/
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We chat with Kyle Mau about his journey from being an engineer to hiring them. Kyle owns HireUA which helps to "Hire In 5 Days". HireUA sources talent from Ukraine to pair with Western companies to help deliver high quality, skilled talent at lower costs.
https://hire-ua.com/mix/
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It's something I'm sure everyone has heard that people are going back to the office, sometimes by desire and sometimes, well, not. Matchbox Design Group has made it a point to stay remote. Brent Feldman, CEO, and Cullen Whitmore, COO, chat about what it means to be remote, how to retain culture and relationships and what it looks like long term.
Contact Matchbox:
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Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
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We speak with Dr. Jonathan Baktari, CEO of eNational Testing and e7 Health. We chat about his experience in the medical field, what medical testing means to healthcare and also what it's like to help other organizations through leadership coaching.
www.e7health.com
https://jonathanbaktarimd.com/
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Lately there's been a lot of buzz on social media from 7th Level, creators of the NEPQ method of selling. We chat with Anthony Vizzari, CRO for 7th Level about how this method is setting out to change how people sell goods, services or basically anything.
https://7thlevelhq.com/
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Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
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We talk with Zach Parcell, Owner at Powergrip USA, about his experience starting his company and what it's like to work with a Finnish ownership group. We also discuss his former experience in a marketing role in higher ed and his 168 system for brass tacks steps to get more done and not worry so much.
https://powergripusa.com/
https://168system.com/
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We chat with Greg Brooks, CMO & Partner at SearchTides. We dig in deep on the future of SEO, AI and its implications for how people are still important to the equation.
https://searchtides.com/
Contact Matchbox:
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Dive deep into the world of user experience with Jon MacDonald, CEO of The Good, as he shares his extensive knowledge and practical tips for applying better UX thinking. In this episode, hosted by Brent Feldman, Jon discusses the evolution of UX, its current trends, and the critical role of user-centric design in digital products.
Video Highlights & Timestamps:
00:01:00 - Introductions
00:05:01 - UX Basics
00:12:02 - Transition from Flash to Modern UX
00:20:00 - Behavioral Targeting and Personalization
00:30:00 - The Future of UX
00:40:00 - Q&A Session
Whether you’re a UX professional seeking to hone your skills or a business owner aiming to improve your website’s usability, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice.
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UserExperience #UXDesign #DigitalMarketing #JonMacDonald #MandMPodcast
https://thegood.com/btc-podcasts/ - a link to purchase Behind the Click with a discount code for listeners.
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Mary Ann Pruitt, CEO/President at Mosaic Media, joins us to chat about paid media, the nuances of targeting and audience segmentation and tactics to make and impact.
https://mosaic.agency/
Contact Matchbox:
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In this episode we chat with Nathan Hawkes again but this time it is an open conversation centered around digital marketing, strategy and targeting in a cookieless world.
https://www.arcanemarketing.com/
Contact Matchbox:
Phone: 314-849-6969
Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
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Rachel Hernandez is the Director of Marketing at Next Net Media. Rachel discusses her experience in SEO, writing and how good storytelling can bring any content to life.
https://nextnetmedia.com/
Contact Matchbox:
Phone: 314-849-6969
Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
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We chat with Nathan Hawkes, President of Arcane Marketing about his career in SEO, being a VP at Netmark and then running his own agency.
https://www.arcanemarketing.com/
Contact Matchbox:
Phone: 314-849-6969
Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
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Mickie Kennedy, founded eReleases 24 years ago to help small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through tier-1 press release distribution. He lives in the Baltimore area.
Mickie has created a free video Master Class on how to create a winning PR strategy, based on the PR campaigns of his most successful clients: https://www.ereleases.com/plan/
Links:
https://www.ereleases.com
https://www.ereleases.com/plan
https://twitter.com/ereleases
https://www.facebook.com/ereleases.press.release.distribution
https://www.instagram.com/ereleasespr/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/publicity/
https://mixandmatchbox.com
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Brent chats with fellow Matchboxer, Tim Stone. Tim is not only a developer at Matchbox but also a host of Things I Learned Last Night. Tim talks about how he got into development and has advice and recommendations for growing an audience for a podcast.
https://www.youtube.com/@TILLNPodcast and https://tilln.com/
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This week we chat with Joe Wurm with GOLI (Gifts of Love International). Joe shares what it has been like to go from roles leading at other organizations, to product innovation to now the non-profit arena.
Contact Matchbox:
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Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
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We chat with Tom Schwab, Founder/Chief Evangelist Officer at Interview Valet about his experience as a marketer, Hubspot believer and why podcasts are so important.
https://InterviewValet.com/
Contact Matchbox:
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Charles Howe, Vice President of Client Development for True Media delivers some sound advice and feedback for business development and sales roles within an agency. He shares his career experience and lessons he's learned along the way.
Contact Matchbox:
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Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
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We chat with Raul Hernandez Ochoa about his consultancy and how he approaches growth. Sometimes this comes in the form of figuring out where business owners are stuck and helping them see through the issues. We also discuss if there's still room for more agencies and why they are important to large corporations.
To learn more about Raul and Do Good Work: https://dogoodwork.io/mm
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We chat with Amy Yan, Owner of C Three Business Consultants about her experience starting her own consultancy, how she deals with managing vendors and government contracts as well as her experience pursuing certifications as a woman and minority owned business.
Contact Matchbox:
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Today we chat with John Freeborn, Director of Design at Art of Problem Solving and Editor at Tails Of... Zine. We chat about skateboarding, design and even meeting the Beastie Boys. From his start with an internship at a streetwear brand in the 90's, John shares his career stories.
John's Personal Site
https://johnfreeborn.com/2023/
Instagram/Threads: @jfx1026
Tails Of...
http://tailsof.org/
Instagram: @tailsofskateboarding
Weekly Links and Notes
https://johnfreeborn.com/words/
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We sit down with Alex Kinkade, Marketing Manager for StreamTech Engineering to chat about his experience working in internal marketing positions. He shares some important advice for people working in the marketing department as well as the people that interact with them.
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Brent talks with Matchbox Design Group's Accounts Director, Jamye Mann about how she works to develop client relationships.
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We chat with Mark Cantor about Cantor Injury Law and his experience marketing his firm.
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We're celebrating not only International Women's Day but also Women's History Month with a special podcast episode.
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Brent chats with Doug Belleville the owner of STL Beds about what makes a great customer service experience. Doug "delivers dreams" nationwide and has an amazing record of Google Reviews.
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Brent speaks with Noah Besheer about leading his family's multigenerational business, his transition from a marketing career and vision for the future.
Contact Matchbox:
Phone: 314-849-6969
Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
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Brent chats with Eliot Frick, founder of bigwidesky. They discuss how Eliot approaches thinking about client issues, what futurists do for the company and their clients and answers the question of why the world needs more designers.
Contact Matchbox:
Phone: 314-849-6969
Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
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We chat with Derek Mabie, founder of ClickScore, about the product and what it means for clients and agencies when it comes to analyzing digital marketing performance. We dig into Derek's roots in the industry and how his experience led him to creating the product.
Contact Matchbox:
Phone: 314-849-6969
Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
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As is the season, we talk with Keisheia Smith, Operations Manager at Matchbox Design Group, about gratitude. Keisheia consistently helps the Matchbox team with valuable insight and perspective on a range items and she shares her thoughts on how she stays grateful and shares this with people.
Contact Matchbox: Phone: 314-849-6969 Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
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Brent and Cullen talk about what it was like to win the St. Louis Small Business Monthly Winning Workplace award and what it means to them.
Contact Matchbox: Phone: 314-849-6969 Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/ Visit Our Podcast Page: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/about/mix-matchbox-podcast-digital-marketing/
Brent chats with Noriko Yuasa, Department Chair of Art Design and Art History at Webster University, about her start in the design field, how she views success in the field and what students should know beforehand.
Contact Matchbox: Phone: 314-849-6969 Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
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Brent chats with Eric Thomas of Electric Oak about his former businesses that he grew and sold in various different ways. There's plenty of lessons to be aware of and things to think about throughout the process.
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Brent Feldman chats with Al Marcella, President of Business Automation Consultants. Al discusses the history of his company and experience in the cyber security field, common threats and where the field may be headed in the future.
Contact Matchbox: Phone: 314-849-6969 Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/ Visit Our Podcast Page: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/about/mix-matchbox-podcast-digital-marketing/
Brent Feldman chats with Maggie Holper, Makerspace Coordinator for the Moberly Area Community College Columbia Higher Education Center. Better known as the MACC Lab, this makerspace helps bring in business owners, artists and craftspeople so they are able to execute their vision on a wide variety of technical equipment.
Check out the MACC Lab website
Check out the MACC Lab website - https://macclab.com/
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Brent Feldman sits down for an in-person interview with Mary Asher from the Instagram account of mary.eats.stl. Mary is a transplant recipient and the curator of content for her account. In this episode they discuss influencer marketing, how Mary got started down this path and even shares some recommendations for food around St. Louis.
Contact us:
Phone: 314-849-6969
Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
Brent chats with James McMinn, Senior Digital Strategist at Matchbox Design Group about SEO, it's nuances and following instincts. They also talk about how to make the most of a relationship with your SEO vendor and what SEO myths just won't go away.
Contact us:
Phone: 314-849-6969
Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/
Brent talks with Tyler Doyle of TBD Naming to discuss what brought Tyler into this type of career, what are some of the best brand names out there and what methods are used to come up with a great name.
Contact us: Phone: 314-849-6969 Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com
Brent talks with Laurie Wilson, Director of Partnership Outreach at Savvy Coders. During this episode they chat about how Laurie got to Savvy Coders, what changes she’s seen in workforce development, what sets Savvy Coders apart from other boot camps and how they prep candidates for interviews.
Contact us: Phone: 314-849-6969
Website: Matchbox Design Group
Brent Feldman and Cullen Whitmore sit down with Kyle Pellegrino-Hartman, Partnerships Consultant from eSSENTIAL Accessibility to talk about what accessibility really means, why it matters and how the pandemic made companies start caring about web accessibility more than ever.
Transcript available here: Transcript Link
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Brent Feldman chats with Jill Gainer, Director of Marketing at AAO and board member at 314 Digital. They discuss the bridge between digital and traditional ads, myths about traditional advertising, her role at 314 Digital and what they love about advertising and marketing in St. Louis.
Contact us: Phone: 314-849-6969
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This Product Helps With Self-Sufficiency - Episode 5 - Mix & Matchbox
Brent Feldman, Cofounder at Matchbox Design Group, and Myke Bates, Cofounder at Hearo sit down to talk about the product Myke and his team have created. Brent and Myke discuss how their product came to be and how they maneuver challenges such as privacy, accessibility and many others. All while creating a product that helps people who need care or are living with disabilities live without full-time in-person supervision.
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Brent Feldman, Cofounder and Rachel Jurina, Content Strategy Lead at Matchbox Design Group sit down to talk about the best practices for creating a sitemap for websites.
Brent and Rachel discuss the dos and don'ts of site mapping, why it matters when dealing with search engine optimization and where to start when you’re trying to migrate five or more websites into one site map.
Brent Feldman, Cofounder at Matchbox Design Group, and Tim Leon of Geile/Leon Marketing Communications sit down to peer into Tim's vision behind trademarking the term "Return on empathy". Brent and Tim discuss why empathy is overall important in marketing, how different brands such as Pepsi and Nike use empathy to connect more to their consumers and whether or not these marketing campaigns have failed. Is philanthropy more than just donating money to organizations? Tim and Brent take a deep dive into this topic and many more.
Brent Feldman, Cofounder at Matchbox Design Group, and Graphite Lab’s Founder & Studio Director, Matt Raithel chat over Google Meet about Matt’s background, and how his full-service game development studio works.
Matt and Brent discuss advice for getting into the industry, their approach to projects, lessons about client relationships, and even dig into fee structure and how they bill for their work. We reveal some news about a new title they will be producing with Atari and some of the goals that as a game development shop, they still are looking to achieve.
Brent Feldman, Cofounder at Matchbox Design Group and UI/UX Designer, Alex Shaw chat over Google Meet about why our agency uses Figma for designing websites and digital assets.