This week, Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit with Simon Matthews, President and CEO at Open Door Media Solutions, LLC. Open Door Media Solutions is a Faith-based Marketing and Creative agency headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Open Door Media Solutions is a network of marketers, designers, artists, writers, technologists, and an awesome group of people serving businesses looking for brand identity development and content creation. Watch this week’s episode to hear about Simon’s journey, how Open Door Media Solutions is innovative, working with ambitious and driven people, and much more!
Show notes:
(0:00) Introducing Simon Matthews + protecting client data
(6:31) Using AI for marketing
(9:53) What is Open Door Media Solutions, LLC?
(11:54) Does your business need to be marketed?
(21:05) The importance of brand association
(27:24) Having a genuine relationship with customers
(31:44) Educating customers with marketing
(42:00) Pursuing a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership
(46:56) Expanding + understanding your purpose
(59:50) Conclusion
About Simon Matthews & Open Door Media Solutions, LLC:
CEO and Founder Simon P. Matthews, adds over twenty years of leadership and management experience to Open Door Media Solutions, LLC. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Open Door Media Solutions is a network of marketers, designers, artists, writers, technologists, and an all around awesome group of people. They have helped companies in manufacturing, medical, cybersecurity, music, and in the arts and entertainment industries.
Like most marketing agencies, their network and service offerings are broad. However, Open Door Media Solutions’ core specializations lie in their creativity and branding services. They not only help with planning, they carry out the execution as well. They use animation, thoughtful design, and tailored communication strategies to help their clients resonate with their audience like no other marketing agency.
Learn more: https://opendoorms.com/
About the hosts:
Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow.
Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd.
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Social Media:
Simon Matthews
Instagram: @opendoorms.llc: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorms.llc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/opendoormediasolutions/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-door-media-solutions/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/opendoorms/
Tim Ryan
X (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)
X: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)
Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/
LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757
Zack Miller
https://www.zackmillersays.com
X: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Innovate Hampton Roads – https://www.innovate757.org/
Companies Mentioned:
Open Door Media Solutions, LLC: https://opendoorms.com/
Master Class Part II: Marketing and Pitching with Simon Matthews: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/master-class-part-ii-marketing-and-pitching-tickets-719562439627?aff=oddtdtcreator
Fervent Four Show Episode 143: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vn0CzZUK4M
Greg Tomchick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-tomchick/
Why Camouflaging in Business Will Ruin You | Zack Miller: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7107876867428257792/about/?originTrackingId=P99%2BG3PJQjSJXjEnY7aUGg%3D%3D
MGM Grand: https://mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en.html
Apple: https://www.apple.com/
Garmin: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/
GPT-4: https://openai.com/gpt-4
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Regent University: https://www.regent.edu/
Green Light Auto Auctions: https://greenlight-auctions.com/
Foo Fighters: https://foofighters.com/tour-dates/
Taylor Swift: https://www.taylorswift.com/
Katy Perry: https://www.katyperry.com/
ESPN: https://www.espn.com/
Taylor Swift: https://www.taylorswift.com/
Geico: https://www.geico.com/
Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/
McDonald’s: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html
Verizon: https://www.verizon.com/business/
This Week in Startups E1809 with Boll & Branch CEO Scott Tannen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C66b2GNgd74
Boll & Branch: https://www.bollandbranch.com/
Super Size Me 2: https://www.amazon.com/Super-Size-Me-Holy-Chicken/dp/B07X39WV38
Air Force: https://www.airforce.com/
