Raisin' Brand

We may be a year into the pandemic and there may be light at the end of the tunnel, but the behavior changes of consumers will forever be changed. It's up to businesses to pay attention and adjust their advertising accordingly.

We all have movies we loved growing up. They shaped us into who we are today and taught us very important lessons. This begs the question, should we remake them? Many people have strong opinions on both sides.  Tristan and Noah explore the argument of remakes and reboots to figure out what might be going too far or not far enough. 

In a world where negativity is around every corner, there is a human being like Nia Wilder who radiates positivity. Her thoughts and perspective on life are rooted in her past and have evolved to help her grow in the future. Now, we're not saying there is more negativity than positivity in the world, we are just saying that it's about time that positivity gets a little bit louder, and Nia is here...

Life can be filled with twists and turns. Are you someone who will accept defeat or will you forge your own way? Tristan sits down with Lauren McDowell, an actress based out of Des Moines, to learn more about her journey as an actress. From self-doubt to making the most out of a tricky situation, Lauren has found ways to persevere and follow her dream. 

Alright, it's not what it sounds like, but when you get through this episode, you might understand what we mean.

Life-altering events tend to influence the type of media being produced. Who knew it would be this quick? Tristan and Noah sit down to talk about how movies and television have been affected by the Covid-19. 

You can't just build a community for the sake of building a community. There needs to be a reason it exists. For Ben Hagarty, he was seeing a massive need to create a place where creatives could come together and share experiences and knowledge, so he created Black With No Cream.

The answer to life? 42. Just kidding, it's balance; determining priorities, holding accountability, and understanding how you work best. Zach sits down with Aaron, a repeat podcast offender, to talk about balance and how critical it is to productivity and being intentional with those you live and work with. What are your habits to stay balanced throughout your days and weeks?

People in sales often get a bad reputation. They're known to be pushy, abrasive, and dishonest, but this doesn't reflect everyone in sales. Zach sits down with Shawn Diddy and listens to her experience selling products on network television and the internet. Shawn explains how sales and marketing are evolving, as well as ways to spot good honest sales.

A business is much more than a good idea. You not only need to be sure the product or service is useful but that people can resonate with your branding. Noah sits down with our in house graphic designer, Tyler Black, to discuss our rebrand and what goes into branding a company.

When people start a business they want it to be successful. Most of the time people try to make it look flashy in order to get noticed. However, in most cases, the more successful start up businesses focus on keeping it simple. Michelle Stricker, a local photographer, and owner of S.M.A.C.K. did just that. Hear how she started a new business during a time when most businesses struggled and how she...

In a digital world, you'd think people would have virtual events down to a science. However, until recently people rarely needed a fully virtual event. Now Zoom is booming and everyone is scrambling to Facebook and Instagram Live to reach their audiences. These platforms can be great, but offer very little when it comes to larger events and personal branding. Noah and Zach sit down for an in-depth...

This week, Zach sits down with Aaron and Trinity to talk about the new documentary, The Social Dilemma. Have you seen it? What's your take? Is there a problem, or is this all part of the human evolution and how we interact with people and brands?

A movie is not just about the camera work. It's filled with lots of moving parts, a big part of every production is lighting. This week Noah sits down with Ty Bellfy, a local lighting designer and photographer, to talk about the craft of lighting. Ty discusses how he's built his equipment on a budget and his side passion for sirens. This episode is filled with lots of helpful tips and tricks that...

In the thrilling conclusion of the 48 Hour Film Project, Tristan and Noah sit down to reflect on the experience. Things didn't always go according to plan, but the film must go on. The event even inspired us to incorporate what we learned into our daily work.

Creativity has no limits. Except when you enter a 48-hour film contest. Tristan and Noah sit down and talk about this year's 48 Hour Film Project. Hoping to get a genre that allows for a great story and maybe a little audience controversy.

A business can come from anywhere. A lemonade stand as a kid could spark an idea for a food truck, repairing your bike could lead to fixing cars, and some socks could lead to a unique business adventure. Zach sits down with Sami Schupanitz of Sami's Sock Monkeys to talk about branding and marketing. Filled with lots of insight from a young entrepreneur this is an episode you will not want to miss!

It's not just a donut, it's an experience.  Zach sits down with Robert Sales of Rob's Mini Donuts to discuss how something as simple as a donut can impact customers. Reminding us that a product is just a product, it's up to you to make it something more.

This week the Pixel Team sits down for their first round table podcast discussion. Joined by Aaron Jarnagin, the discussion revolves around "what is a film?" and whether there's a difference between film and movies.

Many creatives aspire to be their own boss and enter the world of freelancing. Though this can be filled with travel and unique clients, it can also be a road of struggles. Zach sits down with professional freelancer, Josh Berendes, to get an in-depth look at the business side of this creative field. 

Taking a leap of faith can be scary. Rejection can hurt, but not trying at all can hurt more. Tristan sit's down with independent filmmaker, Kazek Israni-Winger, to talk about how Kazek keeps taking steps into the film world through his writing.

Details are important in any line of work. Those who pay attention to even the tiniest things can show true passion and dedication. Tristan hops in the booth with videographer and lighting designer, Jon Van Allen, to discuss how thinking ahead can take you the extra mile on any crew.

Every idea is a valuable one. Though not every idea you have may get used in the end result, those thoughts still contribute to the final outcome. Tristan sits down with our graphic designer, Tyler Black, to discuss how she's been able to come up with creative ideas for both design and marketing through her student organizations.

Previously on Raisin' Brand, Tristan sits down with local filmmaker Tarrell Christie and talks about his fan-film, Miles. After months of editing, Miles has been released and taken the internet by storm! This week we swing back into action and find out how Tarrell was able to market his fan-film to such a large audience.

Never be afraid to pitch your big idea. Zach connects with a fellow entrepreneur, Eric Braley, to discuss how he went from student broadcaster to host of his own college sports show. Eric shares how he formed his company Around The Corner Productions and how they continue to thrive in the Cedar Valley.