Better: The Brand Designer Podcast

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S13 E22: Building a 7 Figure Creative Agency that Will Sell with Brooke Apffel

June 30, 2026

This week I chatted with Brooke Apffel about building her digital marketing business, Coastal Collective Marketing (CoCo), from the ground up, growing it into an agency with a team, and what the process looked like to eventually sell through an acquisition. We also talk about her social media masterclass, a course I took personally and highly recommend!Guest Name: Brooke ApffelGuest Website: coastalcollectivemarketing.comGuest Social: @coastalcollectivemarketingThe Course: The Social Media Ma...

S13 E21: Stationery as Storytelling: The Power of Tangible Design with Amanda DeWoody

June 23, 2026

In this weeks episode, I'm chatting with my friend Amanda, owner of Poised Avenue Studio, who specializes in stationery, print design, and design licensing.We talk about why print still matters in a world of digital noise and AI, how tactile collateral can strengthen a brand experience, and how to educate your clients on print and all the possibilities it opens up to elevate their brand presence beyond just digital.Guest Name: Amanda DeWoodyGuest Substack: amandadewoody.substack.comGuest...

S13 E20: Eat the Donkey: How (and Why) to Choose Discomfort in Your Business with Anthony Reeves

June 16, 2026

In this week's episode, I talk with brand leader and author Anthony Reeves, who has led the creative teams for major brands like Amazon, Airbnb, Kohler, and more. We talk about his book, Eat the Donkey, what inspired the title, and the idea of making hard short-term choices for long-term success. We also talk about AI and his take on how both small and large companies should be using it while still preserving that human element.Guest Name: Anthony ReevesGuest Website: anthonyreeves.coGue...