In this episode of the Mix & Matchbox Podcast, host Brent Feldman sits down with community banking veteran and digital pioneer Eric Cook (CEO of Cook Technology Solutions & partner at WSI). Eric made history in 1995 by launching MarshallSavings.com—one of the very first community bank websites on the planet. Today, he’s helping community bankers navigate the next massive frontier: artificial intelligence and adaptive search optimization (AEO/SEO).

Together, they dive deep into the practicalities of digital strategy, breaking down how community banks can leverage AI safely, collaborate across internal silos, and adopt a brand-first mindset to stand out in a crowded market. Whether you’re trying to build better content, implement compliance tools, or figure out where AI fits into your institution's future, this episode is packed with real-world, actionable insights.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

The Digital Equalizer: How community banks can use their size and personal touch to go toe-to-toe with national players online.

Overcoming the Content Bottleneck: Why "commodity content" fails and how to easily pull rich, local stories out of busy Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) using simple audio recordings and AI polishing.

"Marketing the Marketing Function": How internal Lunch & Learns and empathetic communication build critical alignment between credit-focused executives and marketing teams.

The Human in the Loop: Why AI should be treated as a "genius-level intern" or thought partner—and why bankers must learn to push back on its drafts instead of accepting them blindly.

The Agent-to-Agent Economy: Preparing for a future where AI agents (not just humans) are doing the research to find the best local mortgages and financial services.

Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank: Discovering your true "Why" to create an online presence that is impossible to replicate.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Welcome Eric Cook, Chief Digital Strategist & CEO of Cook Technology Solutions

02:15 – A Trip Down Memory Lane: Launching one of the world's first community bank websites in 1995

05:40 – The Digital Equalizer: How small banks can leverage UX to compete with national giants

07:50 – Building & Hosting Secure Websites: The WSI Ecosystem and Azure hosting

10:15 – The Shift from Digital Brochures to Strategic Content Engines (AEO & Adaptive SEO)

13:00 – Resolving the Content Bottleneck: Capturing SME passion using audio transcribing & AI

16:30 – Marketing the Marketing Function: Using Lunch & Learns to build internal empathy

19:45 – Modern Bank Website Ecosystems: Bios, Scheduling Integrations, and local Google Maps SEO

22:50 – Auditing the Digital Experience: Aligning Analytics Tracking with Strategic Goals

25:15 – Staying Compliant: Accessibility (Audio Eye) & Cookie and Data Privacy Consent (Cookie Bot)

27:30 – Safe AI Strategies: Addressing "Shadow AI" and setting realistic internal guardrails

31:10 – Real-Time Convenience: Deploying custom trained Chatbots for after-hours support

33:45 – The 3-to-5 Year Outlook: Navigating the upcoming "Agent-to-Agent" Economy

36:20 – Overcoming Resistance: Prompting AI as an interactive, conversational thought partner

39:00 – "If AI Can Do Your Job...": Transitioning administrative tasks to high-value human relationships

41:30 – Allison Netzer’s "Think Like a Brand, Not Like a Bank" & Finding Your true "Why"

45:15 – Outro: Where to connect with Eric Cook & subscribe to the show

Connect with Us

Guest: Eric Cook

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcookmba/

The Linked Banker Mastermind: https://thelinkedbanker.com

Community Banking AI: https://communitybanking.ai

Host & Agency: Brent Feldman / Matchbox Design Group

Website: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com

Podcast: Mix & Matchbox Podcast

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In this episode Brent Feldman sits down with Jim Perry, the longtime “strategic futurist” behind Market Insights. Jim explains what a bank strategist actually does, how his nonprofit‑fundraising roots gave him a data‑first mindset, and why he prefers the word strategist to banker.

The conversation drifts into the world of architecture—how living in a Frank Lloyd Wright community shapes Jim’s approach to building tailor‑made strategies for banks, rather than handing out cookie‑cutter playbooks.

We then explore why Market Insights deliberately stays independent from execution partners, the shift from branch expansion to branch consolidation, and what that means for community banks today. Jim breaks down the current state of AI adoption, the danger of “pilot purgatory,” and the emerging concept of agentic AI—the point at which AI agents become the customers’ decision‑makers.

Finally, Jim shares the biggest cultural hurdle that stops banks from transforming, why leadership (not budget) is the true bottleneck, and the single, actionable insight every community‑bank leader should take away: don’t mistake today’s success for tomorrow’s readiness.

Whether you’re a bank executive, credit‑union manager, fintech partner, or simply curious about the future of banking, this episode gives you a roadmap to stay ahead of the rapid digital‑and‑AI‑driven change reshaping the industry.

Time‑Stamped Highlights

Time Segment Key Takeaways

0:00 – 3:30 Intro & Guest Background Jim’s 21‑year journey from nonprofit fundraising to Market Insights; why he calls himself a strategist.

3:30 – 9:45 What a Bank Strategist Does Military‑style analogy; positioning banks for any future; data‑driven pattern recognition.

9:45 – 15:20 Architecture Analogy Living in a Frank Lloyd Wright community informs his “site‑specific” strategy design; no one‑size‑fits‑all.

15:20 – 21:00 Staying Independent Why Market Insights refuses to sell implementation; the value of impartial advice.

21:00 – 26:40 Branch Expansion → Branch Consolidation From “where do we add?” to “where do we subtract?”; capital redeployment to tech and digital presence.

26:40 – 33:30 AI Adoption Reality Check Current AI maturity in community banks; honest inventory before buying tools; costly mistake of buying first, planning later.

33:30 – 38:45 Agentic AI & Discoverability AI as the new “customer” that searches for banks; why being invisible to LLMs hurts growth.

38:45 – 44:10 Cultural vs. Budget Barriers Culture and leadership as the real roadblocks; why change is harder than technology upgrades.

44:10 – 48:55 Consolidation, Mergers & the Future Landscape Risks of losing local expertise; how banks can stay independent while investing in tech.

48:55 – 53:30 FinTech Book Club & “The Intelligent Bank” Data analytics as a core competency; the rails‑vs‑front‑face business model debate.

53:30 – 57:45 One Actionable Insight “Don’t confuse today’s success with tomorrow’s readiness”—the single habit leaders must adopt.

57:45 – End Wrap‑Up & Where to Find Jim LinkedIn, Market Insights website, and the Bank Forward newsletter.

Suggested Hashtags

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🔹 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 creative agencies. From protecting ideas in pitch decks to building AI‑safe workflows, Sharon shares the exact contracts, clauses, and processes every agency should have in place to safeguard— and grow— their bottom line.

Key take‑aways

Why legal affairs can be a profit center rather than a cost center.

The two biggest IP mistakes agencies make (over‑sharing ideas & not documenting processes).

The three contract clauses that protect margin: crystal‑clear payment terms, scoped statements of work, and smart IP‑transfer language.

AI‑related risks: inadvertent infringement, data‑privacy breaches, and ownership of machine‑generated content.

Quick compliance steps: policy creation, contract language updates, and platform T&C reviews.

How to position your agency for a future sale— contract audits & IP documentation.

Resources

💼 Learn more about Sharon’s practice: https://legalandcreative.com

🤝 Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon‑toerek

Subscribe for more agency‑focused insights and hit the bell 🔔 to never miss an episode!

⏱️ Timestamps

Time Topic

0:00 Intro – Mix & Matchbox & guest welcome

0:13 Who is Sharon Toerek? (IP attorney for agencies)

1:11 How the niche practice was built

2:09 Law firms vs. agency‑focused legal support

2:41 Turning legal into a profit engine

4:27 How many agencies have “all‑in” legal ops 

5:18 Top IP mistake: giving away ideas in pitches

7:00 Documenting methodologies & building IP assets

9:28 Contract pitfalls – rushed/templated agreements

10:19 Payment‑term clarity & scope definitions

11:31 IP‑transfer language – work‑for‑hire vs. retention

13:03 Managing scope in web‑design projects

15:05 AI’s impact on billing models & value‑based pricing

16:25 AI workflow risks – IP infringement & data privacy

19:47 5 practical steps to AI governance (policy, contracts, T&C)

22:38 Ownership of AI‑generated content & human contribution

27:03 Right‑of‑publicity risks with AI‑generated likenesses

28:41 Influencer/UGC compliance – FTC disclosure mistakes

33:30 Preparing for agency acquisition – contract audit & IP inventory

37:14 When a scrappy agency becomes a legal liability

40:13 One high‑leverage action this week: create/refresh your client contract

41:20 How to find Sharon Toerek & her podcast “The Innovative Agency”

42:00 Wrap‑up & call to like/subscribe

(Jump to the segment that matters most to you!)

#AgencyLaw #IP #IntellectualProperty #MarketingLaw #LegalTips #AICompliance #CreativeAgency #ContractManagement #BusinessGrowth #LegalStrategy #InfluencerMarketing #FTC #RightOfPublicity #AgencyAcquisition #ToerekLaw #LegalAndCreative #MixAndMatchbox

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 communities (Joomla, Drupal, Concrete 5).

Client‑admin templates – A practical technique for simplifying the back‑end for bank staff who aren’t marketers.

Common agency pitfalls – Treating hosting as a commodity, weak backup strategies, and insecure form handling.

Security best practices – Two‑factor authentication (YubiKey), encrypted forms, and layered protection (WAF, server‑level scanning, Monarch AR security).

Choosing a host for regulated industries – What banks should ask (certifications, SLA, data‑sovereignty, failover).

What good incident response looks like – Public status pages, proactive communication, and human‑centric support.

Margin pressure & AI – How agencies are navigating price increases, AI hype, and the push to add value beyond basic hosting.

Future of hosting (2026‑2028) – Shift toward “do‑it‑for‑me” services, managed‑service‑provider (MSP) evolution, and the role of hosting.com in the next wave of value‑added offerings.

💡 Whether you’re an agency partner, a banking IT manager, or a WordPress/Drupal enthusiast, this conversation offers actionable insights for building secure, reliable, and user‑friendly web experiences in the financial sector.

👉 Want to learn more? Visit hosting.com/agency for agency‑focused training webinars, resources, and a free trial.

📧 Get in touch with Mike:

X (Twitter) – @MikeDemo (private account)

Email – mike@hosting.com

Timestamps

Time Segment

00:00 Intro – Brent welcomes Mike Demo

01:00 Early CMS story: PHP Nuke → Mambo → Joomla

02:45 Transition to Bold Grid & WordPress focus

03:48 Open‑source passion & “not married to a CMS” quote

04:50 Community‑bank & credit‑union client insights

06:35 The “Client Admin Template” (CAT) concept

08:30 Simplifying back‑end for non‑marketing staff

10:32 Moving from agency work to hosting partnership

12:08 Perception vs. reality – how provider experiences shape loyalty

13:55 Value‑add services: agency webinars & community support

15:18 Human‑centric gestures (pasta, Tide pens) that stick

17:45 Top agency mistakes: treating hosting as a commodity

19:20 Asking the right questions – niche hosting (green, LGBTQ‑focused, etc.)

20:40 Backup strategies – on‑site + cold‑storage (Amazon Glacier)

21:44 Two‑factor authentication – SMS vs. Authenticator vs. YubiKey

23:14 Forum & form security – encryption, HIPAA compliance

24:58 Hosting security layering – app, server, infrastructure, WAF

28:14 Reputation risk vs. technical security

30:14 Host evaluation checklist for banks/credit unions

31:48 What good incident response looks like (status page, SLA)

35:13 “Not my problem” attitude – going the extra mile for clients

37:05 Multi‑layered security strategy – best practices

40:49 Plugin overload – core‑first philosophy

44:17 Margin pressure & AI concerns for agencies

46:14 AI hype vs. long‑term value – pivot & niche expertise

49:02 Future hosting outlook (2026‑2028) – service‑centric growth

52:15 MSP vs. hosting – where the market is heading

54:29 Closing – where to find Mike & how to get help

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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‑Reality Gap – Why bank leaders often struggle to execute the digital experiences they promise.

🔹 Hot Take on AI Hype – The problem with “AI solves everything” messaging and how to focus on real use‑cases.

🔹 Where AI Is Gaining Traction – Internal ops, support bots, and the untapped potential of front‑line customer experiences.

🔹 Risk, Compliance & Adoption Barriers – Real‑world anecdotes (including a $20 M lawsuit) and how to overcome them.

🔹 Straight‑Forward Implementation Blueprint – From stakeholder interviews to a phased pilot and full production rollout.

🔹 Guardrails & Governance – Narrow data scopes, business‑rule controls, and human‑in‑the‑loop review.

🔹 UX & Conversion – Why static forms kill conversions and how conversational AI can boost deposit & loan take‑up.

🔹 Strategic Advice for Community Institutions – The first AI‑powered journey to modernize and the KPI that matters most.

🌐 Learn more about Insait IO – https://insait.io

👍 If you found value, like, comment, and subscribe for more fintech and AI insights!

⏰ Timestamps

Time Topic

0:00 Intro – Meet Keivan Mohammadi

1:45 How Keivan got into fintech (college internship → Finastra → EnCino → Insait)

4:10 Biggest gap: what banks say they want vs. what they can actually deliver

6:30 Hot take: AI solution fatigue & why the hype is hurting the industry

9:05 Where AI is gaining traction today – ops vs. customer‑facing use cases

11:40 Real blockers: risk, compliance, procurement, and a $20 M lawsuit story

14:20 Ideal evaluation process – mini‑POC, non‑PII data, phased traffic rollout

17:10 First three steps from concept → pilot → production without chaos

20:00 Stakeholder alignment & avoiding abrupt workflow changes for customers

22:45 Guardrails for financial‑service AI agents – data scope, business rules, human review

25:30 UX failures that kill conversions – static forms, abandoned applications

28:00 Conversational AI as the cure – boosting deposit & loan conversions

30:45 Advice for a $500 M‑$5 B community institution – target younger customers, start with auto‑loan/deposit journey, KPI: New Account Conversion Rate

34:00 Closing thoughts & resources

📣 Hashtags

#AI #FinTech #BankingInnovation #CommunityBanking #DigitalTransformation #Insait #MixAndMatchbox #CustomerExperience #FinancialServices #ArtificialIntelligence #BankTech #AIImplementation #Compliance #RiskManagement #UXDesign #BankingFuture

Ready to modernize your institution? Visit Insait IO → https://insait.io and discover how a narrow, results‑focused AI agent can accelerate your digital journey.

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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 hidden limits of the limbic (survival) brain and how to engage the pre‑frontal cortex for better decisions.

Why “sure‑thing” beliefs aren’t true and how to break the habit of steam‑rolling others.

The three pillars of Mitch’s Mind‑Shifting framework: Resourcefulness, Resilience, Collaboration.

How joy, dopamine, and other “happy hormones” can both motivate and trap us.

Practical tools you can apply now—from re‑framing procrastination to building mental fluencies like a top salesperson.

Real‑world examples: the Niger workshop, the Noom app analogy, and a traffic‑jam storytelling lesson.

💡 Whether you’re a founder, manager, educator, or simply someone looking to upgrade your mental operating system, this episode offers bite‑size, actionable insights you can start using today.

👉 Get Mitch’s Mind‑Shifting resources:

Buy the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cF1FjOR 

View the MindShifting Educators Newsletter https://mindshiftingwithmitch.blog/ 

Learn about MindShifting on my website: https://www.mindshiftingwithmitch.com/ 

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mweisburgh/ 

👍 If you enjoyed the episode, please:

Like the video

Subscribe & hit the 🔔 so you never miss a new episode

Drop a comment with your biggest “mind‑shifting” takeaway

Timestamps

Time Segment

00:00 Intro – Brent welcomes Mitch

00:13 Meet Mitch: EdTech background & author

00:45 Why education isn’t moving the needle

01:30 The Niger university invitation that sparked change

02:15 From doubt to a two‑day “sense‑making” workshop

03:00 12 books, 5 disciplines → the birth of Mind‑Shifting

04:09 The 3 core elements: Resourcefulness, Resilience, Collaboration

04:31 Workshop impact: the “aha!” moment for 60‑70 students

05:21 Key insights: truth isn’t guaranteed by certainty

06:04 Transition to full‑time Mind‑Shifting work

07:18 The Limbic (survival) brain – why we default to safety

08:38 Pre‑frontal cortex: the “slow‑thinking” power‑house

09:21 How high‑performers train their limbic habits

10:20 Curiosity & playfulness as the antidote to steam‑rolling

11:36 Joy vs. pure success – happiness as a barometer

12:30 Short‑ vs. long‑term happiness, dopamine traps

13:19 Procrastination as a signal, turning it into a game

14:47 The four “happy hormones” & why they can addict us

15:50 Shifting focus from fleeting joy to lasting meaning

16:33 Resilience: bouncing back & the myth of “pinnacle” mastery

18:30 Resourceful mindset: “part X” warnings without misery

19:05 Flow, curiosity, wonder – the Sage mindset

20:14 Noom app example – rehearsing choices to rewire habits

23:13 Improving limbic reactions: habit building & simulation

24:31 Sales fluencies – pre‑loading responses for better focus

25:38 Metacognition & humility – pausing the limbic alarm

26:05 Stoic triggers & self‑analysis – are we the problem?

27:50 Antifragility: learning to notice when we’re just reacting

28:32 Sources of Mind‑Shifting – mentors, lectures, research

29:34 Traffic‑jam story – controlling our reaction in real time

31:15 Teaching Mind‑Shifting – you can’t change others, only prompt

32:58 Community support – the power of a shared vocabulary

34:55 “Too much is not enough” – balancing ambition & focus

36:18 One‑or‑two‑change rule – building habits that stick

38:10 Celebrating trials & wins – why rewards matter

39:48 Applying Mind‑Shifting to work, family, friends

40:06 Call to action – visit Mindshiftingwithmitch.com

40:27 Outro – thanks & reminder to like & subscribe

Enjoy the episode and start shifting your mind today! 🎙️✨

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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 challenges women face in negotiations, and the four “ask categories” (money, influence, authority, balance) that drive real growth. Listeners walk away with concrete tactics—how to set a reserve, build a post‑ask game plan, and start thinking like an auctioneer in everyday high‑stakes conversations.

Check out Ask Like an Auctioneer here:

https://www.asklikeanauctioneer.com/

00:00Intro & Welcome – Brent introduces Dia Bondi and the premise of the show.

02:15From Auctioneer to Coach – Dia’s sabbatical, The Artist’s Way, and how a bucket‑list auction school sparked the “ask like an auctioneer” idea.

05:40The ZoFO (Zone of Freaking Out) – What it is, why discomfort is essential, and how to recognize you’re in the right zone.

09:30Reframing “No” – Coaching execs to treat a no as data, not a credibility crisis.

13:10Price vs. Worth – Separating market price from personal worth; why the ask isn’t a self‑valuation.

17:00Women & Negotiation – Patterns of underselling, why it happens, and strategies to shift outcomes.

21:25Setting Your Reserve – How to define a minimum acceptable outcome and plan for both win and loss scenarios.

25:50Four Types of Asks – Money, Influence, Authority, Balance – with a real‑world example of a non‑financial ask that generated $10 M of value.

31:15Practical Auctioneer Tactics – Asking for more than you think you can get, using “what would get a no?” to calibrate.

36:40Leadership Voice & Conviction – Speaking from authenticity, building credibility, and leveraging your unique perspective.

42:00Closing Resources – Dia’s LinkedIn, newsletter “The Shift,” Transformational Voice Intensive, and where to grab her book.

45:00Wrap‑up & Call‑to‑Action – Final takeaways and invitation to subscribe.Ready to level‑up your asks? Press play and start auctioneering your way to bigger, bolder outcomes! 

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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 systems you can hand off

How to scale culture and values during hyper‑growth (the Scorpion “Pantone swatch” story)

Why email newsletters are his single most powerful acquisition channel today

The pros & cons of multiple brand umbrellas (Scorpion Healthcare case study)

A quick preview of his new book “Anyone, Not Everyone” – plus a free audiobook link!

00:00 🎙️ Intro – Meet Brent & Corey

01:45 📜 Corey’s early days: 1999 streaming‑media startup & $6 M raise

04:20 💡 Lesson learned: missing mentorship & “wisdom” gap

06:05 🏦 From startup to Morgan Stanley – elite sales training experience

08:30 🚀 Jump back to the internet: business‑development & becoming #1 salesperson for 19 quarters

11:10 📈 Rise to CMO at Scorpion – scaling from 100 → 1,000 employees

13:45 🌟 How Scorpion built a values‑first culture (Pantone swatch & Disney Leadership Institute)

16:30 🏥 The Scorpion Healthcare brand decision – why a separate vertical mattered

18:55 🤔 Multi‑brand vs. single‑brand strategy – when to consolidate

21:20 📧 Corey’s email‑first marketing philosophy – owning your audience

24:00 📚 The rise of celebrity newsletters (Lil Jon, McConaughey, Huberman…)

26:15 🔍 The Generalist Trap – why agencies get stuck and how to escape

30:40 🎯 Vertical specialization vs. platform specialization in the AI era

34:10 🛠️ Building a founder‑independent sales process – productizing deals

38:05 ⚔️ Real‑world founder‑sales case study (law‑firm agency)

42:00 🚀 First actionable step for burned‑out owners – go niche

44:20 📣 The big catalyst that forces agencies to change (over‑reliance on inbound & referrals)

46:55 📘 Book promo: Anyone, Not Everyone – free audiobook & workbook link

48:30 🎉 Closing thoughts & thank‑yous

49:30 📢 Outro – Like, subscribe & stay tuned for the next episode

📚 Resources Mentioned

Corey’s Book: Anyone, Not Everyone – 5‑step system to move from founder‑led sales to vertical specialization.

Free audiobook + workbook: https://anyonenoteveryone.com

Amazon / Audible: Search “Anyone, Not Everyone Corey Quinn”

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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 a sea of “cookie‑cutter” output.

We break down:

• The analog‑to‑digital lessons we can apply to AI today

• Why precise, cinematographer‑style prompting matters

• Open‑source tools (Base 2.2, Nano Banana, C‑Dream 4, Comfy UI) that keep you in control

• How AI democratizes production, gives creators full ownership, and makes St. Louis the next animation hub

🎓 Want to fast‑track your AI‑animation career? Join the next cohort (starts Oct 20) → https://savvycoders.com/dataanalyticspython-2/

🌐 Learn more about Composition Media → https://compositionmedia.com/

Timestamps

Time Topic

00:00 Intro – Meet Carl Reed, CEO of Composition Media

02:12 From analog pencil‑on‑pegboard to Flash/Toon Boom – the first tech shift

04:45 Parallels to today’s AI boom – fear, hype & industry impact

07:30 Why owning a style matters in AI (no cookie‑cutter output)

10:05 Prompting like a DP – using cinematography terms for AI

13:20 Example: “pan‑in” vs. “push‑in” – getting consistent shots

15:50 Tools we love: Base 2.2, Nano Banana, C‑Dream 4, Comfy UI

18:30 Open‑source advantage: custom pipelines & licensing safety

21:10 Democratization of creation & distribution – “green‑light yourself”

24:00 St. Louis as a low‑cost, high‑quality animation hub

26:45 Skills for the future – traditional fundamentals + AI fluency

29:20 How to join the next AI Animation Bootcamp cohort

31:00 Closing thoughts – balancing art direction & tech execution

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#AIAnimation #AnimationBootcamp #CompositionMedia #SavvyCoders #AIArt #DigitalArt #PromptEngineering #OpenSourceAI #CreativeTech #FutureOfAnimation #StLouisCreators

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 win customers at the bottom of the funnel.

🔹 Learn why reviews are more important than your website, how to personalize responses at scale, and the secret to keeping compliance while sounding authentic.

🔹 Get a sneak peek at the roadmap: automated AI onboarding, competitor‑analysis dashboards, and a single‑pane view of reviews, surveys, chat logs, and NPS.

💡 Takeaway: If you ignore your reviews, you’re leaving money on the table.

👀 Watch next:

🔗 Learn more about RightResponse AI: https://www.rightresponseai.com/

👍 Like, comment, and SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives on AI, marketing, and growth strategies!

Timestamps

Time Topic

00:00 Intro – Meet Brent & George

00:45 George’s career path: McKinsey → Sara Lee → Central‑Europe startup

02:56 Scaling 220+ audiology clinics – the seed for RightResponse

04:04 ChatGPT breakthrough & founding RightResponse AI

05:23 Review management: Opportunity vs. “just a task”

07:24 Reviews sit at the bottom of the funnel – why they matter

10:31 Building trust for banks & credit unions with AI‑driven reviews

12:05 Personalizing at scale: global facts + hyper‑local details

14:43 What “personalization at scale” looks like for a national bank

16:48 People read reviews more than websites – bring your brand to them

18:44 Generic AI vs. brand‑trained AI – the right voice matters

20:02 Hidden insights in short review text – sub‑topic scoring

22:33 Location‑level scorecards & actionable insights for managers

24:27 Why surveys fall short vs. real‑world reviews

26:14 Roadmap: AI onboarding, auto‑analysis, cost‑driven scaling

28:26 Competitor analysis through review sentiment – next‑level intel

31:44 Compliance + authenticity: PHI tracker & regulated‑industry use‑cases

34:35 Aggregating reviews, surveys, NPS & chat logs into one platform

38:12 One‑sentence CEO advice for reputation in the AI era

39:35 Where to learn more – RightResponse.com & sign‑up details

40:28 Outro & next episode tease

#AI #ReputationManagement #OnlineReviews #Banking #CreditUnions #RightResponseAI #MarketingStrategy #CustomerExperience #AIResponses #DigitalMarketing #GrowthHacking #MultiLocationBrands #ComplianceTech #DataInsights #Podcast

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, LLM‑SEO, and other buzzwords actually mean for your website, how they differ from traditional SEO, and what you should be doing today to stay ahead of the curve.

🎙️ What We Cover (Timestamps)

0:00 Intro & Meet the Team – Brent introduces James, Rachel, Amber, and Ellis.

1:02 AI‑SEO Acronyms Explained – AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) vs. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization).

2:07 Classic SEO Still Rules – Technical health, backlinks, and high‑quality content remain the foundation.

3:36 Your Site Is Still the Hub – Why the website is the primary data source for AI assistants.

4:34 Search Volume Reality Check – Google handles ~15 B searches vs. ChatGPT’s ~1 B – why both matter.

5:24 How AI Pulls Data – The role of backlinks, schema, and on‑page content in AI answers.

6:30 Content Chunking – Structuring articles into clear, entity‑rich sections for AI snippets.

7:58 Based Writing – Moving beyond keyword stuffing to include brands, people, places.

9:00 Repurposing Content – Turning a blog post into LinkedIn posts, YouTube Shorts, Reddit threads, etc., and pointing back to the original page.

10:07 Schema Essentials – FAQ schema, TL;DR blocks, tables, infographics, and how they boost AI visibility.

11:30 Query Fan‑Out – How LLMs expand a single question into 40‑50 related searches.

13:15 B2B vs. B2C Language – Adapting natural‑language models for different buyer journeys.

15:42 Bias in AI Answers – Real‑world examples of bias and simple tests to ensure neutrality.

18:30 From AI Answer to Click‑Through – Why you still need a strong site to capture conversions.

20:13 Smart Brevity – Using bullet points, bold headings, and skimmable copy for both humans and machines.

22:59 Human Voice vs. Machine Structure – Balancing personality with SEO‑friendly markup.

24:50 Top‑10 List Tactics – Testing brand‑centric listicles while preserving integrity.

27:13 The Wild West of AI‑SEO Services – Spotting “snake‑oil” offers and protecting your budget.

30:37 Realistic Adoption Timeline – Why search habits won’t flip overnight and how to set client expectations.

33:24 Schema Markup Debate – Recent research that questions its impact—our take.

35:57 AI as an Intern – Using generative tools to augment research, not replace it.

38:36 Quality vs. Quantity – Why AI‑generated mass content still needs authority and expertise.

41:10 When to Trust ChatGPT vs. Google – Dealing with outdated info and the need for timely data.

44:23 Attribution Challenges – AI impressions vs. organic clicks and how to explain them to clients.

46:00 Emerging Measurement Tools – What’s on the horizon for LLM performance tracking.

48:16 Google Search Console Hacks – Monitoring AI traffic even when it’s bundled with regular data.

50:03 Prompt‑Based Keyword Research – Early tactics for discovering high‑intent prompts.

52:22 Soundbite: “Google is no longer the only front door.”

53:19 Off‑Page AI SEO – Leveraging Reddit, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other “side doors” for brand signals.

53:39 Final Takeaway – AI can scale content, but only humans can scale trust.

54:09 Wrap‑Up & Thank You – Closing remarks and where to find more resources.

📌 Key Takeaways (Quick‑Read)

AEO & GEO are the hot acronyms, but they sit on top of core SEO fundamentals.

Chunk your content – Break articles into distinct, labeled sections; use H1‑H3 hierarchy, tables, and bullet points.

Schema isn’t dead – FAQ, How‑To, and TL;DR schema still help LLMs surface your answers.

Repurpose aggressively – Every blog = LinkedIn post + YouTube short + Reddit thread + TikTok clip → each pointing back to the original page.

Test, test, test – Run “bias” experiments, try top‑10 list tactics, and measure with both traditional and emerging tools.

Trust is still human‑driven – AI can amplify traffic, but only reputable, well‑written content converts.

Take away a ready‑to‑use checklist – Use our GPT based audit tool for a cursory scan - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68a5e1da04848191912ad3d8fe773634-ai-seo-content-auditor

📣 Call‑to‑Action

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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 Kevin Dean, President & CEO of Manobyte, to explore the fast‑emerging world of AI‑agents and how they’re already reshaping businesses, industries, and even our planet. If you’re a founder, senior leader, or data‑enthusiast curious about turning raw data into actionable intelligence, this conversation is a must‑listen.

Kevin walks us through his eclectic educational background—from WGU, Villanova, Harvard, and MIT—to his early fascination with AI and data science. He explains why the healthcare sector, despite sitting on enormous data reserves, still struggles to turn that data into value, sharing the story of the Prometheus project that used AI to score risk, automate claims and strip away unnecessary policy clauses. From there, Kevin reveals how Manobyte has spent the past 18 months building AI agents for other businesses, making it one of the few true “AI‑agent‑building” firms on the market.

A central theme of the episode is the AI‑first mindset: start by designing what an AI agent can do before you think about hiring people. Kevin stresses the importance of a data‑readiness checklist—knowing what data you have, where it lives, and evaluating its quality in terms of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and duplication. Without clean, unique data, AI delivers no value. He also argues that deep domain expertise now outweighs generic AI knowledge—“the riches are in the niches.” Companies that combine specialized industry insight with AI agents will create real competitive advantage.

The conversation ties classic Lean, Six‑Sigma, and Kaizen principles to AI, describing how “currents” of financial, operational, human, and internal perspectives must align while AI models evolve on three‑month sprint cycles. Rather than flashy demos, Kevin’s approach is to solve a concrete business problem within 30 days, then scale. Typical quick wins start with customer‑service automation or closing internal knowledge gaps.

Kevin gives vivid examples of AI‑driven workforce transformation: a 100‑developer shop is projected to shrink to ten human managers who oversee a fleet of AI agents, and HR leader Workday has already rolled out an “Agent of Record” to automate onboarding and role provisioning. These stories demonstrate how AI agents are becoming a new layer of the employee hierarchy, complete with job descriptions, access controls, and training—just like any human employee.

On the personal side, Kevin shares how he’s using AI to research and implement bay‑clean‑up techniques in Tampa, showing that AI can empower everyday people to take concrete, planet‑positive actions.

⏱️ Timestamped Highlights

Time Topic

0:00 Intro – Meet Kevin Dean, the tech‑junkie‑turned‑AI‑agent pioneer

1:30 Education & early AI curiosity (WGU, Villanova, Harvard, MIT)

3:45 Healthcare’s data paradox & the Prometheus AI risk‑scoring project

6:15 Birth of Manobyte’s AI‑agent practice – 18 months of building agents

9:05 Why every company needs an AI‑First strategy

11:30 “Riches are in the niches” – the power of deep industry expertise

13:45 Data‑Readiness Checklist – what, where, quality

16:20 Lean, Six‑Sigma, Kaizen applied to AI “currents”

19:00 Moving beyond demos: solving a real problem in 30 days

21:15 AI‑driven workforce transformation – developers to agents

24:00 Workday’s “Agent of Record” – AI for HR onboarding

26:10 Personal conservation mission: AI‑powered bay cleanup

28:00 Call to Action – join the “Swimming with Sharks” boat‑podcast & explore Manobyte.com

29:30 Closing thoughts & thanks

📌 Quick Action Steps

Audit your data using the 3‑point checklist (what‑where‑quality).

Identify a 30‑day win (e.g., automate ticket triage, knowledge‑gap bridging).

Reach out to a specialist—Manobyte is one of the few companies that actually builds AI agents for other businesses.

Stay Lean – adopt short AI sprint cycles and keep improving (Kaizen).

🔗 Useful Links

Manobyte – AI Agent Solutions: https://manobyte.com

Kevin Dean on “Swimming with Sharks” (boat‑based AI podcast): [Link]

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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 financial sector. Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities in marketing for banks and credit unions, and why WordPress is a preferred platform for their digital presence.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Chris Bates, CEO of Agora Eversole Marketing Agency

00:28 - Chris's background in psychology and its impact on his marketing career

02:48 - The role of marketing in helping people and organizations

03:50 - Why Agora Eversole focuses on financial institutions

06:27 - The community impact of banks and the importance of storytelling

08:23 - The benefits of using WordPress for financial institutions

12:35 - Addressing myths and compliance in bank marketing

15:32 - Gaps in marketing strategy for bank websites

19:50 - Communicating marketing value to non-marketing professionals

23:02 - Providing comprehensive marketing services to banks

26:03 - Differentiating marketing strategies for banks and credit unions

30:30 - The importance of specialization in banking

34:49 - Desired changes in the financial services industry

39:27 - Closing thoughts and how to connect with Chris Bates

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Connect with Chris Bates:

Website: AgoraEversole.com

LinkedIn: Chris Bates

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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 

2Novas (Dan Novalis’s company website)

http://www.2novas.com 

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#BankMarketing #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #BankingInnovation #AIinBanking #CustomerLoyalty #CRMstrategy #MixAndMatchbox

00:09: Introduction and guest introduction

00:45: Dan Novalis's career background

03:50: Marketing strategy and engineering background

07:28: Under-leveraged data in banks

11:10: CRM issues in banks

17:43: Incentive and loyalty programs

22:51: Brand and marketing strategy

29:21: Importance of websites for banks

33:05: AI in banking and security concerns

39:18: AI in customer service

45:41: Closing remarks and contact information

Key Takeaways:

Engineering mindset helps prioritize impact and iterate quickly.

Simple segmentation can significantly improve campaign performance.

Culture often blocks CRM success before tech does.

Incentives need onboarding and storytelling to drive loyalty.

Focused brand strategy enables marketing consistency and clarity.

A website is your 6th branch—story matters.

AI has practical, low-risk applications—particularly in chat automation.

#BankMarketing #FinservAI #CustomerLoyalty #MarketingStrategy #PodcastRec

🎙️ 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 trouble with engagement, social content or new ways to shape culture - this one's for you.

Timestamps:

00:07 - Introduction to the episode and guest, Autumn Jose

00:24 - Autumn's journey into the banking world

01:14 - The fulfilling work at a community bank

01:35 - Launching the ambassador program at Civista Bank

02:44 - Success and impact of the Social Stars program

03:36 - Why employees want to participate in the program

04:31 - Positive effects on the community

06:13 - Bridging the gap between marketing and community engagement

07:36 - Skills learned by Social Stars participants

09:17 - Future plans for the Social Stars program

10:44 - Internal podcast for meeting recaps

11:54 - Revamping the internal podcast

13:13 - The importance of podcasts and other media formats

14:19 - The role of AI in modern communication

14:54 - Advice for banks on human-centered marketing

16:02 - Closing remarks and invitation to connect

🔗 Visit: https://civista.bank

💼 Connect with Autumn on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnjose/

#MarketingStrategy #EmployeeAdvocacy #BankingInnovation #Toastmasters #SocialMediaMarketing #InternalComms #Podcasting #BrandStorytelling #MixAndMatchbox

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 Client Base

02:12 - Biggest Changes in the Financial Industry

04:20 - Urgency of Streamlined Account Origination

07:13 - Essentials of Modern Bank Marketing

10:56 - Bridging Digital and In-Branch Services

13:54 - Importance of the Human Element

17:09 - Digital Transformation Strategies

21:57 - Enhancing Customer Experience Digitally

23:47 - Assets and Threats for Small Institutions

27:35 - MANTL's Future: Loans and Maintenance

31:15 - Alkami Synergy and Anticipatory Banking

#MixAndMatchbox #BankingInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Fintech #MANTL #CreditUnions #BankMarketing #CustomerExperience #FinancialServices

🎧 Listen now and discover how banks and credit unions can stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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 your top-performing growth tool.

🧠 Topics Covered:

How Disney's leadership values shaped a virtual event company

The surprising Minnesota origin of Grey Duck Studios

Building a pandemic-proof business with data and CRM integration

Revenue strategies that boost event performance by 50%+

Real-world advice for anyone considering virtual events

📅 Don’t miss Justin’s upcoming Virtual Event Blueprint (June 19–21)

👇 Episode Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and Justin's unique background (Disney + Grey Duck Studios)  

2:15 – The origin of the 'Grey Duck' name and its Minnesota roots  

4:30 – Applying Disney’s 'Five Keys' to business leadership  

6:20 – How Justin pioneered virtual events before the pandemic  

9:00 – Using dashboards and data to power smarter virtual events  

12:00 – Monetizing virtual events with VIP tiers and offers  

16:30 – Industry use cases and surprising revenue potential  

20:00 – Upcoming event: Virtual Event Blueprint  

22:30 – Final takeaways and advice from Justin Lawrie  

🔗 Learn more: https://greyduckstudios.com

🎧 More episodes: https://matchboxdesigngroup.com/podcast

#VirtualEvents #EventMarketing #DigitalStrategy #MixAndMatchbox #GreyDuckStudios #Leadership #DataDriven #DisneyInspired #MarketingTips

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/

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:31 Exploring the Evolution of AI

02:24 Trust and Confidence in AI Systems

03:39 Sales and AI: Bridging the Gap

04:47 Understanding Agentic AI

06:29 The Role of AI Agents in Business

09:16 AI Talent vs. Human Talent

11:39 Democratization of AI Technology

13:36 Customizing AI for Specific Needs

15:09 Sales and Marketing: Early AI Adopters

18:06 Empathy and AI Communication

20:44 Future Scope and Team Dynamics in AI

24:42 Management Skills in the Age of AI

26:03 Personal Use of AI Agents

28:29 Encouragement for Embracing 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

✅ The challenges of hiring, firing, and navigating labor laws

✅ Why bootstrapping is the best path for most entrepreneurs

✅ How AI will revolutionize social media management

✅ The importance of ratings and reviews in SaaS success

✅ Measuring social media ROI effectively

✅ The potential impact of a TikTok ban

Timestamps:

📌 00:00 – Introduction to the episode and guest

📌 02:15 – Emeric’s journey: From early social media to Agorapulse

📌 06:30 – U.S. vs. France: Cultural differences in entrepreneurship

📌 10:45 – The challenges of hiring and firing in different markets

📌 15:30 – Why bootstrapping works (and when to raise capital)

📌 21:00 – The role of luck in business success

📌 25:45 – Staying lean and making smarter financial decisions

📌 30:10 – How ratings and reviews drive SaaS success

📌 35:20 – AI’s impact on social media and future integrations

📌 40:00 – Measuring social media ROI: The iceberg analogy

📌 45:00 – The potential impact of a TikTok ban

📌 50:00 – Closing thoughts and final takeaways

💡 If you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or startup founder, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you grow your business.

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🔗 Follow Emeric Ernoult & Agorapulse:

🌍 Agorapulse: https://www.agorapulse.com

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#Entrepreneurship #SaaS #Startups #Bootstrapping #SocialMediaMarketing #BusinessGrowth #AI #TechStartups #DigitalMarketing #Leadership #Agorapulse #MixAndMatchbox

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

✅ Adam’s family business background and its influence on Blaze

✅ The gap in digital marketing tools for non-experts

✅ The future of AI regulation and responsible tech development

✅ Blaze’s superhero branding and pop culture inspiration

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Phone: 314-849-6969 

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#ArtificialIntelligence #AIForBusiness #SmallBusinessGrowth #MarketingAutomation #DigitalMarketing

00:00 - Introduction: Meet Adam Nathan, CEO of Blaze

02:00 - Adam’s background: From Apple & Lyft to launching Blaze

04:30 - How Adam’s parents inspired Blaze’s mission

06:00 - The digital marketing struggle for small businesses

08:30 - Why AI is the game-changer for content creation

10:00 - The role of regulation in AI and responsible tech growth

12:30 - Blaze vs. ChatGPT: What makes Blaze different?

15:00 - The superhero branding behind Blaze and its pop culture influence

18:00 - Advice for small businesses: How to start using AI for marketing

21:00 - The future of AI-powered marketing and content creation

24:00 - Final thoughts: Why AI will increase creativity, not kill it

28:00 - Closing remarks and where to find Blaze