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Mix & Matchbox
by 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.
Episodes
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Why "Better" Is Garbage with Grant Gooding – Proof Positioning – Mix & Matchbox Podcast
In this episode of the Mix & Matchbox Podcast, host Brent Feldman sits down with Grant Gooding, founder of Proof Positioning, to unwrap the psychological realities of why customers actually buy. Drawing from his background in mergers and acquisitions, Grant explains why "your customers don't care...
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Uniting Marketing & SDRs for Global Growth with Daria Gîrju – Finastra – Mix & Matchbox Podcast
In this episode of the Mix & Matchbox Podcast, host Brent Feldman sits down with Daria Gîrju, Head of Demand Generation at Finastra. Daria shares her journey from digital paid media specialist to leading a global demand generation strategy across multiple regions. She breaks down the strategic...
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Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank with Eric Cook – Cook Technology Solutions – Mix & Matchbox Podcast
In this episode of the Mix & Matchbox Podcast, host Brent Feldman sits down with community banking veteran and digital pioneer Eric Cook (CEO of Cook Technology Solutions & partner at WSI). Eric made history in 1995 by launching MarshallSavings.com—one of the very first community bank websites on...
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Strategic Futurism for Community Banks with Jim Perry – Market Insights – Mix & Matchbox Podcast
In this episode Brent Feldman sits down with Jim Perry, the longtime “strategic futurist” behind Market Insights. Jim explains what a bank strategist actually does, how his nonprofit‑fundraising roots gave him a data‑first mindset, and why he prefers the word strategist to banker. The…
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Legal Strategies for Marketing Agencies with Sharon Toerek – Toerek Law – Mix & Matchbox Podcast
Display Picture YouTube Description 🔹 Episode: Mix & Matchbox – “Legal‑First Agency Growth with IP Attorney Sharon Toerek” 🔹 Host: Brent Feldman 🔹 Guest: Sharon Toerek, Founder & Managing Partner, Toerek Law (legalandcreative.com) – Marketing‑focused IP & business attorney In this episode…
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Secure Hosting for Community Bank Websites with Mike Demo – Mix & Matchbox Podcast
In this episode Brent sits down with Mike Demo to explore the evolving landscape of hosting, security, and open‑source CMS for community banks and credit unions. Mike shares his journey from early‑day Joomla & Mambo, through Bold Grid and WordPress, to leading open‑source initiatives at...
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The Future of AI in Community Banking with Keivan Mohammadi – Mix & Matchbox Podcast
In this episode of Mix & Matchbox, host Brent Feldman chats with Keivan Mohammadi, Director of Sales at Insait IO, about the biggest challenges and most promising opportunities for community banks and credit unions as they adopt AI‑driven technology. 🔹 Career Journey – From a college internship…
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Mind‑Shifting with Mitch Weisberg — Mix & Matchbox Podcast
In this deep‑dive conversation, host Brent Feldman sits down with Mitch Weisburgh—author of Mindshifting and former EdTech entrepreneur—to explore why traditional education isn’t delivering the outcomes we expect, how a two‑day workshop in Niger sparked a global mind‑shifting movement, and what…
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The Art of the Ask with Dia Bondi — Mix & Matchbox Podcast
Leadership‑communication guru Dia Bondi shares how she turned auctioneering into a practical framework for bold asking and negotiation. From the “Zone of Freaking Out” (ZoFO) to reframing “no,” the episode unpacks mental models that help founders, CEOs, and solo‑practitioners stretch their asks...
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Why Agencies Need To Vertically Specialize with Corey Quinn - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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Future‑Proofing Creative Careers with Carl Reed of Composition Media - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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Bank & Credit Union Online Reviews with George Swetlitz of RightResponse AI - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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AI‑SEO Deep Dive: Real‑World Tactics with Matchbox Digital Marketing Team - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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From Data to AI Agents with Kevin Dean of Manobyte - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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…
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Differentiation in Bank Marketing with Chris Bates of Agora Eversole - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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…
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Data First Bank Marketing with Dan Novalis of 2Novas - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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…
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Podcasting, AI & Human-Centered Marketing at Civista Bank with Autumn Jose - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
🎙️ 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...
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Transforming Banking: Digital Innovation with David Carlson of MANTL - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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Data Driven Events – Justin Lawrie of Grey Duck Studios | Mix and Matchbox
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...
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Agentic AI Future - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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Risk-Taking, Bootstrapping & SaaS Growth - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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Empowering Small Business With AI - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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Making A More Joyful Workplace - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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Building Multi Million Dollar Companies Through Challenges - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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…
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Using Behavior Science To Make A Better Work Environment - Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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…
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Unlocking The Power of Executive Assistants | Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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Synchronizing Sales and Marketing | Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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Brand Transformation and Nearshore Talent | Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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…
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SEO and Content Performance | Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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Gain Insight With A Fractional CMO | Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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…
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Building Nonprofit and For-profit Organizations Through Relationships | Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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…
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Agency Growth Through Financial Data | Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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Honing Public Speaking Talent | Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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…
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Simple Lessons in Coaching, Management and Leadership | Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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...
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Hiring Tech Talent In Ukraine | Mix & Matchbox Podcast
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/ Contact…
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Going Remote and Staying Remote
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…
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Growing and Managing Teams
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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NEPQ Method and Selling With Empathy
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/ Contact Matchbox:...
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Marketing For Higher Education
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...
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Humans Still Matter In AI SEO
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: Phone: 314-849-6969 Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/ Visit Our...
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Applying Better UX Thinking - Episode 38 - Mix & Matchbox
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...
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Targeting, Tactics and Budgets in Paid Media - Episode 37 - Mix & Matchbox
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: Phone: 314-849-6969 Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/ Visit Our Podcast...
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What Is Your Digital Marketing Strategy Missing? - Episode 36 - Mix & Matchbox
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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Storytelling in SEO - Episode 35 - Mix & Matchbox
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/ Visit Our...
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Longevity As An SEO Agency - Episode 34 - Mix & Matchbox
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/ Visit Our Podcast Page:...
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Media Coverage Can Improve Your Credibility and Visibility - Episode 33 - Mix & Matchbox
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,...
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Can You Be A Developer & Entertainer? - Episode 32 - Mix & Matchbox
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...
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From For-Profit to Non-Profit - Episode 31 - Mix & Matchbox
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: Phone: 314-849-6969 Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/...
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Podcast Marketing and Finding Your Audience - Episode 30 - Mix & Matchbox
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: Phone: 314-849-6969 Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/contact-us/ Visit Our...
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Lessons in Agency Business Development - Episode 29 - Mix & Matchbox
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: Phone: 314-849-6969 Website:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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Brent Feldman
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