Future Fuzz - The Digital Marketing Podcast

In this episode, Vince Quinn is joined by Chad De Lisle, VP of Marketing at Disruptive, to unpack what happens when you stop chasing more clients, and start working with the right ones. Chad shares the story of how Disruptive transformed its business during COVID, cutting its client base dramatically to focus only on brands they truly believe in. The conversation dives into the power of alignment,...

In this episode, Vince Quinn sits down with Jeff Perkins, CEO of Soundstripe, to explore how music shapes storytelling and why customer obsession is a true competitive advantage. Jeff explains how Soundstripe empowers creators with high-quality, human-made music and innovative tools like AI-powered editing and track customization. Beyond the product, Jeff shares his leadership philosophy as a CEO,...

In this episode of the Future Files Podcast powered by Silver Fox, Kathleen Stockham, Chief Marketing Officer at South College, shares how decades of experience in e-commerce shaped her approach to marketing in higher education. Kathleen explains how the fundamentals of digital marketing—meeting the right audience at the right time with the right message—apply just as much to education as they do...

In this episode of the Future Fuzz Podcast, Harry Duran speaks with Roy Alexander, Chief Revenue Officer at VisionNet , about leadership, infrastructure, and what it takes to build meaningful customer relationships in the telecommunications industry. Roy shares how stepping away from technology—through woodworking, hiking, and hands-on projects—helps him stay grounded and return to leadership with...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, host Harry Duran speaks with Rob Rankin, President of Clarity Coverdale Fury (CCF), about why emotional connection remains the most powerful force in marketing, even as technology and AI reshape the industry. Rob shares how CCF helps brands “throw a big rock” in crowded markets by creating creative communications that demand attention while building genuine emotiona...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Harry Duran sits down with Bianca Bruno, Associate VP of Paid Search at Good Apple, to unpack what marketing leadership actually looks like in the age of AI, automation, and rapidly evolving search behavior. Bianca explains why AI isn’t replacing marketers—but instead pushing them to become more analytical, strategic, and business-minded. The conversation dives into...

In this episode of the Future Fuzz Podcast, Michelle Brammer, Director of Growth Marketing at Lingo, shares what it’s like to step into a company with no formal marketing function and build the growth engine from scratch. Michelle explains how she approached the challenge of creating systems, defining the ideal customer profile, and prioritizing marketing initiatives in a small team environment. S...

Podcast Summary In this episode of the Future Fuzz Podcast, Vince Quinn sits down with Glenn S. Phillips, CEO of Lake Homes Realty, to explore the realities of qualifying leads and managing extremely long sales cycles. Glenn shares how his company has built a thriving niche real estate brokerage focused specifically on lakefront, beach, and mountain properties—markets where the buying process can...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn sits down with Kim Nguyen, Head of Marketing at TreeRing, to explore how storytelling and problem-solving can unlock entirely new business verticals. Kim shares the origin story of TreeRing, a company that disrupted the traditional yearbook industry with a print-on-demand model, eliminating waste, administrative burden, and unsold inventory for schools....

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn sits down with Dan Lowden, Chief Marketing Officer at Blackbird.ai, to unpack one of the fastest-growing threats facing organizations today: narrative attacks driven by disinformation, misinformation, and deepfakes. Dan explains how AI has dramatically lowered the barrier to creating convincing false content that can manipulate stock prices, damage brand...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn sits down with Erica Wiggins, Director of Marketing and Communications at George P. Johnson (GPJ), to unpack what it really takes to stand out at major global events like CES and South by Southwest. Erica shares how brands can move beyond surface-level activations and photo ops to create meaningful, measurable experiential marketing strategies. From sett...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn sits down with Nic Banting, CMO at Roselion, to explore how strong relationships and intentional service can scale trust in a digital-first world. While marketers obsess over tactics, attribution, and AI-driven performance, Nic makes the case that trust is the ultimate growth lever—and it doesn’t scale the way ads do. Nic shares his philosophy of “helpin...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn sits down with Sara Ceballos, Director of Marketing at Inspectiv, to explore how content can intentionally support every stage of the buyer journey. Sara breaks down why content isn’t just blogs and white papers—it’s a strategic system designed to move prospects from awareness to revenue. From mapping content to funnel stages, to identifying gaps through...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Harry Duran sits down with Kyle Shurtz, Fractional CMO at Avalaunch Media, to talk strategy, risk-taking, and why marketing is a lot like playing blackjack. Kyle shares how frameworks, not guesswork, drive better decisions in both cards and campaigns. From Google’s 70-20-10 “wild bets” philosophy to Avalanche’s structured Strategic Sprint process, the conversation e...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn sits down with Michelle Breyer, Chief Marketing Officer at SKU, to explore the powerful ecosystem at the center of a consumer product accelerator. Founded in Austin 15 years ago, SKU was built specifically to support emerging consumer product brands with education, mentorship, and meaningful connections. Michelle shares how the accelerator evolved from a...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn sits down with Mike Rotondo, Founder of RITC Cybersecurity, to unpack the growing cybersecurity risks facing modern marketing teams. From phishing scams and business email compromise to AI vulnerabilities and data leakage, Mike explains why marketers are prime targets for cybercriminals—and why being “in the cloud” doesn’t automatically mean you’re secur...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn sits down with Katie Morrow, Head of Marketing at Tire Tutor, to unpack what customer lifecycle marketing really looks like in a specialized B2B environment. Katie shares how Tire Tutor—the first AI-powered, all-in-one shop management system for independent tire dealers—supports customers from awareness to advocacy. She explains why lifecycle marketing m...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn is joined by Jaime Gastelle, Senior Director of Marketing at Landgate, for a deep dive into the rapidly shifting AI landscape. Together, they unpack the rise of AI browsers, the battle between Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity, and what these changes mean for digital marketers heading into 2026 and beyond. Jaime breaks down real usage data across...

In this episode, Vince talks with Ray Huang, VP of Marketing at Canopy Connect, about category creation, defining new market language, and building momentum around immaterial but critical processes like insurance intake. Ray explains how Canopy Connect simplifies insurance data intake, why establishing clear terminology matters for both customers and competitors, and the strategic mindset behind p...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Swann Co-Founder and CEO Amos Bar-Joseph joins Vince Quinn to unpack the power of narrative in a noisy, AI-native B2B world. Amos explains how Swann is building the world’s first autonomous business, designed from the ground up for human-AI collaboration, and how telling the right story can create instant credibility, virality, and trust with your audience. He break...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn sits down with Santiago Martinez, Partner and CMO at Nikos Media, to explore how physical environments influence creativity, productivity, and brand storytelling. They discuss why office design is a key element in reinforcing company culture, how subtle design cues affect human psychology, and the ROI of investing in spaces that align with your brand val...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, host Vince Quinn speaks with Kellie Walenciak, Head of Corporate Communications at Televerde — a global revenue creation partner with a bold mission: to deliver world-class marketing and sales results and transform lives. Kellie shares how Televerde’s unique workforce — made up of both incarcerated and non‑incarcerated professionals — builds revenue for leading B2B...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, host Vince Quinn dives deep with Zac Engler, author of Turning on Machines and Chief AI Officer at C4 Tech Services. Zac reveals how building virtual personas with AI can transform everything from sales calls to board presentations. Drawing on years of experience in AI implementation, Zac shares practical strategies for simulating target audiences, decision-makers,...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, host Vince Quinn talks with Heidi Howell, Director of Marketing at Core Medical Group, about building marketing departments from the ground up — especially in an industry like staffing, where marketing has historically been under‑developed. Heidi shares her unique journey from early beginnings in recruitment and staffing marketing to leading teams, her philosophy on...

In this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn chats with Conner Gossel, Director of Marketing for Broken Yolk Cafe, about bridging the gap between grassroots local engagement and national brand recognition. Conner shares how the breakfast chain grew from a single San Diego location into a 41-store regional powerhouse—all while preserving its community-first roots. From egg shortages to earned media...