Mix & Matchbox

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 Brent sits down with Sharon Toerek to unpack the legal levers that turn risk into profit for cr...

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 hosting.com. Key takeaways: Why “open‑source relationships” matter – The importance of supporting niche CMS...

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 at Finastra to selling mortgage suites at EnCino and now leading AI sales at Insait. 🔹 Digital‑vs‑...

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 you can do today to become more resourceful, resilient, and collaborative. 🔑 What you’ll learn The hidd...

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 without losing credibility. Dia also dives into the difference between price and worth, the unique cha...

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 system...

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...

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 wi...

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, L...

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...

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 financ...

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 ...

🎙️ 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 tr...

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 Clien...

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 yo...

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/...

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 ✅ T...

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...

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 pers...

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 crowde...

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...

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 te...

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 prioritizin...

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/ Contact Matchbox:  Phone: 314-849-6969  Website: https://mat...

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 acqu...