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Welcome to Practical Rebels: A Branding & Marketing Pod. Join the team at HatchMark Studio as we pull back the curtain and talk branding, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more with our friends, our partners, and our favorite industry experts.
From actionable tips for businesses to implement with the resources they have at hand to industry insights for seasoned pros, we discuss the latest in this ever-evolving world. We’re here to share, help, and give a peek into the agency world.
Through working with hundreds of clients at all phases of business development, we’re always learning, growing, and meeting incredible individuals. We’re excited to pass on that knowledge to you.
The goal? To empower you with practical advice that you can run with in a way that’s genuinely you. To encourage you to stand out, be bold, and make your mark on your industry, no matter your space.

Send us Fan MailWhy do some brands build loyal online communities while others struggle? The secret could be as simple as listening. 👂On this episode of Practical Rebels, we were joined by @ivyeveritt. She is a social media strategist and 10-year industry veteran. During our conversation, she explained how social listening–especially paying attention to critics–is a way to turn tough feedback into powerful content and forge strong connections with your customers.We also set the record straight on social trends. When you should do them, why you should do them, and why some brands should pass on certain trends. That’s right–you shouldn’t be doing all of them. If you’re a business owner or marketer who is wondering how to turn your customers’ feedback into positive actions, you won’t want to miss a second of this candid episode.

Send us Fan MailDiscover how a higher education leader teamed up with a mineral supplement company to create authentic, compelling marketing. Miranda Alvarez @creative.momster, Creative Director @beamminerals and @beamminerals.pets, shares her journey from diverse backgrounds to building a successful brand through storytelling rooted in truth and purpose. On this episode of Practical Rebels, Miranda spoke to us about how she blends science with human connection to build a truly collaborative content strategy. 👉 BEAMminerals.com

Send us a textGreat business ideas are often born from personal frustration. @snapsoccerofficial is a great example of that. Founder John Guidroz started it after facing chaos at youth soccer tournaments—unorganized fields, missing refs. What began as a side project turned into a company managing 50+ events annually, with a dedicated team and regional collaborations. Despite challenges like COVID-19, John’s resilience and focus on relationships helped him grow and improve youth sports. John joined the Practical Rebels podcast to share his story of turning frustration into opportunity and his unexpected advice for entrepreneurs.👉 snapsoccer.com👉 pbfcrush.com

Send us a textImagine getting paid every day you work instead of every two weeks. That's the idea behind @instant_financial. CEO Tal Clark joined the Practical Rebels podcast to share how this approach is transforming financial wellness for hourly workers across America, helping them avoid risky borrowing and payday loans.From its start in 2017 to partnering with major companies like Papa John’s, Instant Financial is innovating with daily pay, virtual cards, and new financial tools.If you’re a business owner with employees, you will want to listen to this episode to learn more about this game-changing financial technology.

Send us a textUnlock the hidden power of email marketing! Gavin Hewitson is the founder of In-box, an email and SMS marketing agency based in New Zealand. (That’s right. Practical Rebels is officially a global podcast!) Our team collaborates with Gavin on a regular basis to help take our clients’ email strategies and execution to the next level. “With email marketing, you can get to about 80% on your own,” says Gavin. “It’s that extra 20% where you can really start to make a difference.” We explored a wide range of topics, from must-have automation sequences to a list of reasons why you might not be seeing the conversions you want and tips on how to capture more emails on your website. Whether you’re just starting with email marketing or looking to optimize and improve on what you have, this is an episode marketers and business owners won’t want to miss out—now streaming on all of your favorite podcast platforms. **Everything you need to connect with Gavin and dive into his resources—all in one place! 🔗👇**Free resource - Designs: https://www.figma.com/design/bMFhlpJ58jRl9anf5KclgE/Templates-for-sale?node-id=0-1&p=f&t=gj7tuiMHCnd8AVUB-0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZGKyr6jSRjXZMfGaBz7b0ACase studies: https://in-box.co.nz/our-work/Free resource - Flows: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVN38tqxU=/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-hewitson-bb561685/Website: https://in-box.co.nz/Newsletter: https://in-box.co.nz/join-the-newsletter