EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 42 MIN
Episode 003 – Matt Holmes – 221B Studios
from Listen LowCo · host Matt Holmes and Patrick Malone
In this episode of Listen LowCo, Patrick turns the mic around and interviews Matt Holmes, founder of 221B Studios, about his journey from corporate creative work to building a video production company and podcast studio in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Matt shares how a career in media production, nonprofit storytelling, healthcare marketing, and corporate communications eventually led him to step away from corporate life and bet on entrepreneurship. From working Olympic broadcasts and nonprofit media teams to navigating mergers inside the healthcare industry, Matt opens up about burnout, career pivots, uncertainty, and the challenges of building something from scratch. The conversation dives into: Leaving corporate healthcare marketing Starting a creative business after severance The evolution of 221B Studios Why storytelling matters in business Building a podcast studio inside The Grind in Bluffton Entrepreneurship, fear, and growth The realities of freelancing and creative work Video marketing for small businesses Scaling a business while staying creative Why authenticity beats polished marketing Matt and Patrick also discuss the power of community, networking through BNI, the future of video content, and why local businesses need authentic storytelling now more than ever. 🎙️ Listen LowCo is a podcast highlighting entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners across the South Carolina Lowcountry — sharing real stories, lessons learned, and the journey behind building a business.
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In this episode of Listen LowCo, Patrick turns the mic around and interviews Matt Holmes, founder of 221B Studios, about his journey from corporate creative work to building a video production company and podcast studio in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Matt shares how a career in media production, nonprofit storytelling, healthcare marketing, and corporate communications eventually led him to step away from corporate life and bet on entrepreneurship. From working Olympic broadcasts and nonprofit media teams to navigating mergers inside the healthcare industry, Matt opens up about burnout, career pivots, uncertainty, and the challenges of building something from scratch. The conversation dives into: Leaving corporate healthcare marketing Starting a creative business after severance The evolution of 221B Studios Why storytelling matters in business Building a podcast studio inside The Grind in Bluffton Entrepreneurship, fear, and growth The realities of freelancing and creative work Video marketing for small businesses Scaling a business while staying creative Why authenticity beats polished marketing Matt and Patrick also discuss the power of community, networking through BNI, the future of video content, and why local businesses need authentic storytelling now more than ever. 🎙️ Listen LowCo is a podcast highlighting entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners across the South Carolina Lowcountry — sharing real stories, lessons learned, and the journey behind building a business.
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