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Optimism Always

Matt Hofherr

Booking Overview

This is a business and brand-growth interview show featuring founders, senior marketing and creative executives, operators, and designers discussing brand building, leadership, creativity, and momentum. Credible pitches include accomplished founders, CPG and marketing leaders, advertising executives, brand strategists, and recognized creative professionals; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally hold substantial leadership or subject-matter credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 19

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.9k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

newbiz@barretthof.com

jobs@barretthof.com

podcast@barretthof.com

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Host

Matt Hofherr - Advertising leader and partner at Optimism BH.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, senior marketing and creative executives, brand builders, operators, advisors, and recognized professionals with demonstrable experience creating business or brand momentum.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership at established companies, Building or scaling recognizable brands, Founding and operating successful businesses, Award-winning creative work, Expertise advising businesses or leading growth initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Mark D. Sikes - Design, Creativity, Inspiration, And Developing A Distinctive Point Of View

Xanthe Wells - Creativity, Leadership, Curiosity, And Helping Others Develop

Stacy Fritz - Wellness, Resilience, And Building A Purposeful Life And Business

Russell Barnett - Leadership, Brand Building, And Driving Meaningful Growth

Udi Ledergor - Creativity, Risk-taking, And Building A Standout Brand

Recent Topics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Optimism Always
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Mark D. Sikes, Interior Designer

September 04, 2026

If you love great design, beautiful spaces, and the stories behind them, you’re going to love this one. In this episode of Optimism Always, Matt Hofherr sits down with award-winning designer Mark D. Sikes to talk about design, creativity, inspiration and the power of having a point of view all your own. 

Xanthe Wells, VP of Global Creative, Pinterest

September 02, 2026

In this episode of Optimism Always, Matt sits down with Xanthe Wells, VP of Global Creative at Pinterest, to talk about creativity, leadership, curiosity, and the power of helping other people shine. It’s a conversation about staying hungry, staying human, and never losing the joy of making things.

Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist, Gong

May 01, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong, to explore creativity, risk-taking, and what it really takes to build a standout brand.

Frequently asked questions

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Optimism Always
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How do I get in touch with Optimism Always?

Optimism Always is hosted by Matt Hofherr. Its publicly listed emails are newbiz@barretthof.com, jobs@barretthof.com, and podcast@barretthof.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Optimism Always?

The publicly listed emails for Optimism Always: newbiz@barretthof.com, jobs@barretthof.com, and podcast@barretthof.com.

How many listeners does Optimism Always have?

Podseeker estimates Optimism Always reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Optimism Always?

Optimism Always typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, senior marketing and creative executives, brand builders, operators, advisors, and recognized professionals with demonstrable experience creating business or brand momentum. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership at established companies; Building or scaling recognizable brands; Founding and operating successful businesses. Recent guests include Mark D. Sikes, Xanthe Wells, and Stacy Fritz.

How hard is it to get booked on Optimism Always?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Optimism Always cover?

Recent episodes cover Branding, Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

newbiz@barretthof.com

jobs@barretthof.com

podcast@barretthof.com

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