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BRANDING MATTERS is one of the 40 Best Branding Podcasts worldwide. It's one of the 17 Branding Podcasts Worth Your Time in 2025. And it's one of the 20 Great Podcasts to Grow Your Brand.
Join me, as I bring you exclusive interviews with visionaries, game-changers, and industry titans. Discover what drives customer loyalty, ignites innovation, and skyrockets revenue. From capturing hearts and minds with their authentic stories, to providing BADASS branding tips, my guests reveal the secrets to success for building a strong brand. Get ready for a podcast that challenges the status quo and empowers you to revolutionize your own brand in ways you never imagined. Come to be inspired and changed. Real conversations. Incredible stories. Valuable branding tips. All here to help you build a brand that matters.
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Send a text This episode of Branding Matters is a little different. The conversation takes a bit of a detour away from branding and veers into more of a spiritual direction. The reason being is that just over 4 years ago, my guest was given one year to live. But against all odds, this unicorn is still here and living what he describes as “a life with purpose.” His name is Jim Button, and he is the Co-Founder of one of Calgary’s favourite breweries - Village Brewery. A true leader in ma...
Send a text Today I’m sitting down with a very special guest who is near and dear to my heart. His name is Aiden Lang, and he is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. He’s also one of Calgary’s most celebrated drag queens under the age of 18. And most important of all, Aiden is my son. Since the ripe old age of 14, Aiden (aka Crystal Guyser) has been performing at popular all ages drag venues around town; the most famous one being the main stage at Calgary Pride. I invited Aiden to be a gue...
Send a text I've got some exciting news - PPPC is officially rebranding! Jonathan Strauss, President & CEO of the Promotional Product Professionals of Canada, joins me to share what inspired this transformation and what it means for the future of our branded merch industry. During our fun conversation, Jonathan and I dive into one of the biggest questions any organization can face: how do you know when it’s time to rebrand? We talk about recognizing the signs of change, leadi...
Send a text Today, we’re diving into something every great business strives for: a thriving brand community. Whether you’re a marketer, a founder, or someone passionate about the power of connection, this episode is for you. I’m thrilled to introduce my guests - two women who are reshaping what community looks like in the branded merch industry. Natalie O’Leary and Savannah Dmytriw are the dynamic co-founders behind CCX CoCreative Exchange, an industry gathering place for creative minds who w...
Send a text Today’s episode is titled “How to Become a Better Leader,” and features someone who truly embodies this ideal. Jake Himelstein is the President of BAMKO, a company known for its rapid growth, vibrant organizational culture, and innovative approach to brand merchandising. It also happens to be where I work! With more than 20 years experience in finance and operations, Jake has led BAMKO through a period of incredible transformation - growing revenue nearly 300%, orchestrating a com...
Send a text Get ready for a super inspiring episode of BRANDING MATTERS! Today I'm sitting down with a close family friend - Bryan (Chad) Chadwick. Bryan’s story is wild: he’s done everything from making cool art and writing screenplays to helping global movements and winning a truckload of awards, including honours at Cannes, Clios, and more. Bryan knows what it takes to build a brand from scratch and stand out in the marketing and creative worlds, but what really sets him apart is how he li...
Send a text I'm baaaaack! After taking the summer off to recharge, I’m kicking off a brand new season of BRANDING MATTERS - and what better way to get things started than with my older brother, Scott Goodson, the co-founder of StrawberryFrog and the brains behind Movement Marketing. Scott’s helped global brands spark real change, won a ton of industry awards, and written the playbook on how to lead a movement instead of just another marketing campaign. If you’re looking to grow your brand, ig...
Send a text Today, I'm thrilled to welcome back my dear friend Charity Gibson, the Founder and CEO of Paper Plane Coaching Company. Charity is a true powerhouse in the world of branding and marketing. With her extensive experience as a tenured marketing professional, driven entrepreneur, mentor, social media expert, speaker, copywriter, and podcast host, she has become a go-to authority in helping individuals and professionals craft compelling brand stories across various mediums. In this epi...
Send a text Today, I’m thrilled to introduce two extraordinary guests: Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut. As teen co-founders of Small Bits of Happiness, Mercedes and Anastasia are on a mission to help people—especially teens—find joy in everyday moments, build happy habits, and foster stronger connections between parents and teens. Their work has captured attention across North America, from their uplifting podcast Hack Your Happiness, where they interview celebrities, Olympians, and changemake...
Send a text Welcome to the first NEW episode of 2025! Today, I'm sitting down with an extraordinary woman, Jenna Quaranta, also known as JQ. Before you tune in, I want to issue a trigger warning: this episode deals with the sensitive topic of the largest mass shooting in U.S. history. In our conversation, JQ shares her miraculous survival story from the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas. This horrific event not only changed the trajectory of her life, it also profoundly impacte...
Send a text Today I'm sitting down with Bill Neff, the Head of Marketing at YETI, to uncover the secrets behind building one of the world's most coveted brands. Bill, a seasoned marketing expert with a passion for adventure, shares invaluable insights on YETI's journey from a hunting and fishing-centric company to a household name. During our fun conversation, Bill emphasizes the critical importance of "finding the gap" in brand building. This strategy involves identifying untapped opportunit...
Send a text In this episode I'm sitting down Chantal Miyagishima, the founder of Knitatude. Chantal's remarkable blend of passion and expertise has helped her grow her Instagram account to nearly 250,000 followers - simply by sharing her love for knitting and consistently providing valuable content to her community. But her story doesn't stop there. With over 14 years of experience in advertising and media, including writing and creating commercials, Chantal brings a wealth of kno...
Send a text Today I’m thrilled to welcome back the amazing Bill Petrie, the founder and creative director of Brandivate - a purpose-driven agency that’s become a powerhouse in brand strategy, marketing, and sales innovation. With over 23 years of executive leadership in the promotional products industry, Bill is recognized for his ingenuity, generosity, and unwavering commitment to helping businesses grow and stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. Bill’s approach at Brandivate is all about...
Send a text Today, I'm thrilled to be sitting down with Kate Torrance - the VP and Head of Brand, Content & Communications at SickKids Foundation. With over two decades of experience in advertising and communications, Kate has been instrumental in shaping SickKids' brand strategy and maintaining its position as Canada's top charity brand. At SickKids Foundation, Kate leads the charge in driving awareness and raising funds for The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, ranked as the number...
Send a text In this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Brett Marz, the Co-Founder of BAMKO, a leading force in the world of promotional products and branded merch. Renowned for their full-service approach and creativity, BAMKO is the most award-winning agency globally in their field. I'm especially delighted to have this conversation because I recently joined the BAMKO team myself. So it's a unique opportunity for me to share the insights and strategies from a company that part...
Send a text Today I have the privilege of sitting down with a true innovator in the world of reality TV - the creative genius behind the global phenomenon "Survivor." Contrary to popular belief his name is not Mark Burnett, but rather he's a brilliant gent by the name of Charlie Parsons. With a keen eye for storytelling, a pioneering spirit, and a knack for capturing the essence of human dynamics under pressure, Charlie has redefined the landscape of TV as we know it. During our fun c...
Send a text This special edition of Branding Matters is dedicated to my beloved mother - Sylvia Goodson. Sylvia died suddenly on December 17, 2023, and losing her brought me to my knees in a way I still struggle to put into words. To honour her, I’m resharing one of the most vulnerable podcast episodes I’ve ever recorded - it’s the eulogy I gave at her funeral. In it, I talk about who she really was, what she stood for, and how she showed up in the world, in all her raw, imperfect, beautiful...
Send a text Today I’m sitting down with Ben Higgins - a former Bachelor who traded in his roses for roasters. You might know Ben from his time on The Bachelorette and The Bachelor, but his impact goes far beyond the glitz and glam of reality TV. What truly sets Ben apart is his unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in the world today. And the way he chooses to do that is with Generous Coffee - a purpose-driven brand he co-founded that empowers communities and changes lives, one ...
Send a text On this first “official” episode of 2024, I am beyond excited to be sitting down with a true powerhouse! Her name is Maz Farrelly, and she’s one of the brilliant minds behind some of the world’s most popular TV shows - including Dancing With The Stars, The X Factor, and Big Brother, to name a few. With her wealth of experience in producing compelling content, Maz knows better than anyone that standing out is key to becoming a successful brand. And one of the best ways to do that i...
Send a text Today I'm sitting down with Tracey Panek, the historian and archives manager at Levi Strauss & Company. With nearly 175 years of history behind it, Levi's is not just a brand; it's a cultural icon that has successfully connected with multiple generations. Tracey shares the "secret sauce" behind this enduring connection, revealing how Levi's has evolved while staying true to its roots. Through engaging storytelling and insights from her extensive experience, Tracey delv...
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