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Fast Forward PodcastEp. 09 — Brand Viva Media w/ Mark Labriola IIIn this episode of Fast Forward, we sit down with Mark Labriola, founder and CEO of Brand Viva Media, to talk about the long road of building a creative business without shortcuts. Mark’s journey spans from touring as the lead singer of a band to teaching himself photography and video, grinding nights and weekends while working day jobs, and ultimately being laid off with no safety net before going all in on his own company. Nearly a decade later, Brand Viva has grown into a respected creative agency with a team, an office, and a reputation built on tr...
2025-12-2631 min
Fast Forward PodcastEp. 08 — High Beam Marketing Co w/ Chandler LylesIn this episode of Fast Forward, we sit down with Chandler Lyles, co founder of High Beam Marketing and a multi time entrepreneur who has built, crashed, rebuilt, and scaled businesses across food, marketing, and ecommerce. Chandler’s journey spans from running a barbecue restaurant that ultimately failed to building a high performance marketing agency serving hundreds of brands. This conversation is honest, tactical, and reflective, pulling back the curtain on what actually happens between ambition, failure, discipline, and long term growth. 🎙️ We dive into • Crashing a first business and rebuilding with hard earned lessons • The transition from operator to founder...
2025-12-2047 min
Fast Forward PodcastEp. 07 — Two Socks Co w/ Chase JolietIn this episode of Fast Forward, we sit down with Chase Joliet, co founder of Two Socks Creative and the writer, director, and lead actor of the feature film Grapefruit. Chase and I go way back, long before either of us stepped into creative careers. This conversation is personal, reflective, and wide ranging, touching on creativity, risk, failure, and what it really takes to build a life around making things. 🎙️ We dive into • Growing up together and how early experiences shape ambition • Leaving traditional paths to pursue creative work • Building Two Socks Creative during COVID with almost no overhead • The realities...
2025-12-1248 min
Fast Forward PodcastEp. 06 — Lexicon Legal Content w/ David AratoIn this episode of Fast Forward, we sit down with David Arato, founder of Lexicon Legal Content, a specialized content agency helping law firms navigate AI, SEO, and the changing world of digital marketing. 🎙️ We dive into • How Lexicon Legal Content started and why David left traditional practice • The real impact of AI on legal work, from hallucinations to malpractice risk • Why the verification paradox is reshaping how lawyers and marketers use AI • How AI is changing the associate model, billable hours, and legal careers • What makes legal content actually rank in 2025 instead of getting buried • The biggest myths attorneys still b...
2025-12-0532 min
Fast Forward PodcastEp. 05 — Lady Boss w/ Kaitlyn TalamanteIn this episode of Fast Forward, we sit down with Kaitlyn Talamante, CEO of LadyBoss, the mission driven wellness brand built for women who want to transform their health, confidence, and community. 🎙️ We dive into: • How Kaitlyn went from customer to CEO • Why community is the missing piece in most wellness journeys • The emotional and spiritual side of entrepreneurship • Reviving LadyBoss and leading a full scale comeback • The rise of women centric supplements and health education • How faith, integrity, and authenticity shape her leadership • The future of LadyBoss events, products, and community growth • Where AI fits into her day to day operations Hos...
2025-11-2828 min
Fast Forward PodcastEp. 04 — Purple Cow Brands w/ Kevin GaumitzIn this episode of Fast Forward, we sit down with Kevin Gaumitz, CEO and Creative Director of Purple Cow Brands, the agency helping companies stand out through story driven design, creative SEO, and high performing digital strategy. 🎙️ We dive into: • How Kevin left engineering to build a creative agency with global reach • Why Creative SEO is transforming how websites rank and convert • The hidden patterns behind high performing brand storytelling • How AI is reshaping the future of design, development, and content • What it takes to grow a team, build culture, and lead with clarity 👉 Learn more about Purple Cow Brands: https://ww...
2025-11-2135 min
Fast Forward PodcastEp. 03 — Nalo Seed w/ Paul JorgIn this episode of Fast Forward, we sit down with Paul Jorg, co founder of Nalo Seed, the creator partnership platform helping brands and creators build long term collaborations rooted in trust, alignment, and real performance. 🎙️ We dive into: • Why most creator partnerships collapse before they ever gain traction • How Nalo Seed empowers creators to win meaningful brand deals • What brands actually look for when choosing creators • Where AI fits into the future of matching and campaign execution • The mindset shift required to build a company inside a fast changing industry 👉 Learn more about Nalo Seed: https://www.naloseed.com 👉 Follow Paul...
2025-11-1429 min
Fast Forward PodcastEp. 02 — The Agency w/ Taylor AdamsIn this episode of Fast Forward, we sit down with Taylor Adams, co-founder of The Creative Agency, the content and influencer marketing firm helping brands scale through strategy, storytelling, and real audience connection. 🎙️ We dive into: • Why most brands fail at influencer marketing • How Taylor built an agency around creators instead of corporations • The real metrics that matter for social growth and engagement • Where AI fits into the future of content and brand strategy • The mindset shift from freelancer to agency owner and team leader 👉 Follow The Creative Agency on Instagram: @thecreativeagency 👉 Learn more about their work: https://thecreativeagency.com 👉 Follow Taylor...
2025-11-0725 min
Fast Forward PodcastEp. 01 — Ugly Sleep Club w/ Lance JunckIn this episode of Fast Forward, we sit down with Lance Junck, founder of Ugly Sleep Club — the sleepwear brand built for burnout, honesty, and unapologetic rest. 🎙️ We dive into: • The real reason most people struggle with sleep • How Ugly Sleep Club breaks the mold of “perfect wellness” • Lance’s journey from burnout to bold brand-builder • Where AI fits into the future of rest and recovery • Building a brand around authenticity, not aesthetics 👉 Follow Ugly Sleep Club on Instagram: @uglysleepclub 👉 Shop their gear: https://uglysleepclub.com If you’ve ever felt exhausted by the grind — or just want to sleep better and live louder — th...
2025-11-0630 min
Write You A Song PodcastWrite You A Song Episode 2 with guest Jeffrey SteeleCountry Songwriting Hall Of Famer Jeffrey Steele talks about his craft and how some of his biggest hits for artists like Rascal Flatts and Montgomery-Gentry came to be. He also discusses how he really became a songwriter after nearly losing his voice, and shares a few of the things he thinks are important for every aspiring songwriter to know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-10-3036 min