Tellwell: The Podcast

In this episode of Tellwell the Podcast , hosts Duncan and Max sit down with Matt Oye, VP of Sales at Brandfolk and owner of Locals Love Us. They talk about the importance of strategic branding, the impact of promotional products, and how trust and personalization can make all the difference in marketing. Plus, Max shares a fascinating story of how a simple branded pen helped land a million-dollar...

🎙️ In this episode of Tellwell the Podcast, Max and Duncan sit down with Ashton Hauff, Strategy Director and Co-Founder of Good Kids, a design studio based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Ashton shares her journey from startup life at CoSchedule to leading one of the Midwest's most innovative branding studios. 🔑 Episode Highlights: The origin story of Good Kids and their rise as a branding powerh...

🎙️ Ready to elevate your leadership and transform your business or nonprofit? In this episode of Tellwell the Podcast , we’re joined by John T. Meyer, founder and head coach of Leadmore, a transformative coaching initiative for small business owners and nonprofit leaders. From co-founding Lemonly to scaling impactful organizations, John shares his journey of innovation, leadership, and the art of...

In this episode of Tellwell the Podcast , we dive into the power of brainstorming and creative thinking with Janese Evans, founder of Strategic Toolbox. Janese shares her 24 years of experience helping nonprofits, mission-driven organizations, and global brands tackle challenges through innovative problem-solving and storytelling. From embracing the messy “shitty first drafts” to uncovering creati...

In this episode of Tellwell the Podcast , we welcome Taylor Larsen, Market Vice President at Thrivent Financial, for an inspiring conversation about the power of storytelling in leadership, community building, and nonprofit marketing. Taylor shares his unique journey from hospitality and ministry to financial services, emphasizing how storytelling has become a cornerstone of his work in serving co...

Welcome to Tellwell The Podcast! In this episode, we’re exploring the power of curiosity and storytelling with Annie Wood, Tellwell’s Chief of Staff. Annie shares how Tellwell’s “Year of Curiosity” has transformed the way they work, from experimenting with new creative projects to redefining internal processes. We’ll dive into Annie’s “welcome mat” analogy for clear communication, the Business Mad...

Hey, Community Builders! Welcome to Tellwell: The Podcast , where Duncan and I (Max) dive into the stories behind the communities we help create. This isn’t just any old podcast—it’s a space to explore how empathy, storytelling, and thoughtful design build powerful connections and inspire change. In today’s episode, we’re excited to chat with Jenny Sheets , an expert in startups, events, and commu...

Hey, Story Makers! Welcome back to Tellwell: The Podcast , where we uncover the amazing stories behind inspiring people. In today’s episode, we’re excited to chat with Vanessa Williamson, CEO and co-founder of Farmented. Vanessa transformed a class project into a successful business that focuses on local produce, sustainability, and delicious fermented foods. She shares how Farmented turns surplus...

Hey, Story Makers! Welcome to the first episode of Tellwell the Podcast , where Duncan and I (Max) bring you behind-the-scenes of the stories we love to tell every day. This isn’t just another podcast—it’s a space to explore the powerful ways that stories resonate, create connection, and inspire change. In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with Jill Christopher, the executive director of...