Practical Rebels

Send us Fan Mail From humble beginnings to a full-service powerhouse, Chloe Sexton's Supposey is a testament to resilience and creativity. Alongside her husband, Nick, Chloe navigated the challenges of a growing business, weathering storms like COVID-19 and natural disasters. Their unwavering determination led to the creation of one of the most celebrated event spaces in Florida, transforming...

Send us Fan Mail Pam and Carlos Garcia: Building a Legacy Around Love and Leadership.   Their journey from teenage sweethearts to successful entrepreneurs is a testament to the power of perseverance and family. Learn how they've built a thriving business while raising six kids, fostering a strong team culture, and making a positive impact on their community.

Send us Fan Mail Do you know how to choose a branding agency?  The branding process is often a long road. It’s not as easy as just changing out some colors and tweaking a logo. It’s a deep dive into the inner workings of your company. Peeling back the curtain to see what it is that actually makes you tick. When it’s done the right way, branding is a lot of hard work.  That means that finding the r...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone will remember at least three things from any wedding or event: a really bad speech, the food, and the drinks.  Tap the Coast is a mobile beverage service based in our hometown of Pensacola, Florida. Founded by Dannon Byrd, the idea was born out of the perfectly shaken mix of a well-timed Pinterest photo, a noticeable demand in the region, and a post-pandemic wedding rush....

Send us Fan Mail Much of entrepreneurship, leadership, and life is learning, listening, and gaining experiences that guide your path. This week’s guest is a perfect example of someone who’s done just that. We were lucky enough to get an exclusive hour with our (very busy) hometown Mayor, @dcreevesmayor.  Our discussion ranged from his beginnings as a sports writer and his professional mentorship t...

Send us Fan Mail They say never work with your friends, but we don’t agree with that. Over the years, HatchMark Studio has developed a reputation of being a team that is…a little close. Maybe too close at times. But what we’ve found is that working closely with friends can have a profound impact on workplace happiness and success.  Whether it’s bringing someone on the team you already trust or pri...

Send us Fan Mail THE SULTANS OF SMASH ARE ON THE POD 🧡 THEY DON’T NEED AN INTRODUCTION, BUT WE’RE GOING TO GIVE THEM ONE. ALDEN AND HYLENE GARCIA OF @MISU_STREETFOOD JOINED THE PRACTICAL REBELS PODCAST TO TALK ABOUT HOW THEY GOT STARTED IN THE FOOD TRUCK WORLD, LESSONS THEY LEARNED ALONG THE WAY, AND WHERE THEY’RE HEADED NEXT. THAT’S RIGHT! THEY DROPPED SOME EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS DURING OUR CHA...

Send us Fan Mail Logan is on the podcast?! 🤯 Traveling all the way from his desk to the back of the office where we record these episodes, Logan joined us on the Practical Rebels podcast to talk about all things inbound marketing. As our content and marketing strategist, Logan assists many of our clients with their inbound marketing strategy and execution. We talked to him about what it is, the d...

Send us Fan Mail Lights, camera, comedy. 📽️ Chris Jadallah is the owner and director of @filmsbycalliope, a Pensacola-based film company. He turned his childhood passion for film and directing into a business, opening his doors in 2015. A love for film was coupled by Chris’ adoration for comedy. He took his skill behind the lens and developed @kittygetajob, a local sketch comedy troupe that has re...

Send us Fan Mail Do you need to be advertising on social media? 🤔 The answer is “yes.” But we know it’s not that simple for every business. You need to know how much you should expect to spend, what content needs to be created, and how to know whether or not it’s working.  For better or worse, social media platforms like Meta have switched their business model to encourage content creators to pay...

Send us Fan Mail “The human game is a team sport.”  That’s what Destyn Patera, owner of @lenseafilm, says. We spoke with him about building a film agency from the ground up, how putting people before profits shaped their growth, pushing the boundaries with a team, finding the perfect fit for a client, and a whole lot more. Destyn’s people-first philosophy of business and quest to surround himself...

Send us Fan Mail In a highly competitive landscape where attention is currency, it's more important than ever to stand out in a sea of white noise. Brands like Liquid Death, Pit Viper, and even Wendy's have made names for themselves with wit, edge, and by being LOUD, but how do you make a mark when your culture and industry isn't built to push the envelope to such an extreme?  This...

Send us Fan Mail It's said that necessity is the mother of invention, and we've seen no greater example of that than what Bryant (B.B.) Liggett has built with The Fertility Resort. With 15 years in the marketing world, B.B.'s experience spans food and beverage, beauty, healthcare, and media production. She has built a career and name through her expertise in social media strategy, b...

Send us Fan Mail Stress and burnout in the workplace is an ongoing challenge for any business, especially during a phase of heavy growth. How do you balance the positive impacts of growth and expansion with team satisfaction, to develop a supportive, nurturing culture along the way? April is Stress Awareness Month, and on this week's podcast, we're joined by Felipe Muñoz of Empathic Prac...

Send us Fan Mail From concessions to COVID to food trucks to...you'll have to find out! This week's episode of Practical Rebels features Stelios and Cristin, the power couple behind Greek's Catering and Events. They sat down with us to share their secret sauce for building an expanding business empire that kept their marriage, family, and community at the center of everything. Even...

Send us Fan Mail Ever considered building a business around the life you want to live? This is the episode for you. Sean Mullins of Pensacola Vibes drops into the pod to talk about his path from graphic designer to running multiple businesses, each purposefully honed to lean into skills he's learned along the way, and to give him the freedom to do the work that bring him happiness and continu...

Send us Fan Mail Veronique is back from @synapseflorida and came back with her top tips for navigating conferences like a pro!  From breaking out of comfort zones to conference-specific networking tactics to sharing your day and post-conference follow-up, we share our playbook for turning events into opportunities. Ready to make every connection count? Tune in now!  #NetworkingTips #ConferenceHack...

Send us Fan Mail Kelly and Veronique are headed to speak at the Synapse Summit in Tampa next week! But first, they give a peek into what they'll be covering on the latest episode of the Practical Rebels podcast! The world of startups and brand go hand in hand - and Kelly Reeser of TechFarms Capital joins us to talk about what they look for when considering an investment. Listen in to hear mor...

Send us Fan Mail It's award season...and ADDY time! Hannah Pennell of AAF joins us to talk about the big show taking place February 16th. Learn more about what AAF does for the creative and marketing community as a whole. This includes everything from representing our region on a national level to supporting professional and student development, as well as being the voice for legislative chan...

Send us Fan Mail The world of digital marketing is always evolving and the tactics available can seem completely overwhelming. Omnichannel what? What is OTT vs Pre-Roll? How do digital and traditional ad buy strategies work together? How much should I be spending on my ads - and how much of my overall marketing budget should be dedicated to digital? Don't know where to start? We've got y...

Send us Fan Mail Branding - and rebranding - is a process that can take up to a year. You've invested a lot of time, money, and hard work into it. It's ready to go. How do you share it with the world? A successful rebrand rollout can breathe new life into a brand, sparking renewed interest from both current and prospective customers. It provides an exciting opportunity to redefine the br...

Send us Fan Mail The social media game is played on a landscape that is constantly changing and evolving. Whether you’re running an account for a big corporation or slinging content for your food truck, you need to stay ahead of the curve to keep your audience engaged and growing. Veronique, Ramsey, and Savannah jumped on the mics in this episode of Practical Rebels to share their six tips for soc...

Send us Fan Mail Embracing change and leaning into uncertainty can be a scary proposition for any business owner or professional. How do you know when it’s time to bring new people in? Can letting go of certain things be the catalyst for growth? We invited the entire team here at HatchMark studio to join us for this episode of Practical Rebels to discuss how using change and uncertainty has made a...

Send us Fan Mail Can purposeful and impactful branding & marketing be the catalyst for lead generation and a key component to your sales funnel? On this episode of Practical Rebels, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jerold Hall, the Vice President of Sales and Dealer Development at AmCoat Industries.  He takes a deep dive into the success story of Rhino Shield and the role he played in...

Send us Fan Mail Daniela de Castro is rare blend of left and right brain on steroids. Merging a passion for science and puzzles, a background in fine art, a degree in design, and a love of branding, she has grown a name for herself in the international mural community. Episode 4 is a deep dive into her journey from pharmacy student to mural and installation work that spans hospitality, food &...