We’re wrapping up our LA interview series with a bang. Ty Randolph and Katie Soo join Chris Hill and Adhrucia Apana to talk brand leadership, creative growth, and what it really takes to stay ahead in a fast-changing world. Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:47 Meet the Guests: Katie…
Host Chris Hill talks with Adhrucia Apana and Charles Allen, co-founders of Curiosity Entertainment and Storyteller Publishing, about building brands through authentic storytelling. They explore why story is still king, how authenticity drives community, and what it takes to grow a creative brand in the age of AI. Listen now…
Join Chris Hill and Adhrucia as they sit down with Ted Schilowitz, a 40-year entertainment veteran who’s shaped the evolution of digital cinema, immersive experiences, and AI-driven storytelling. From his early days producing children’s TV in Florida to pioneering desktop video with Apple, co-founding Red Digital Cinema, and advising major…
Chris Hill and Adhrucia Apana sit down with Stacy Spikes, co-founder and CEO of MoviePass, to talk about disrupting Hollywood, rebuilding an iconic brand, and the launch of MoviePass’ new fantasy sports league for moviegoers. Stacy shares lessons from his incredible founder journey, what it takes to innovate in an…
In this episode, the crew visits one of the most unforgettable podcast episodes from Sasquatch Chronicles , a story so haunting you can feel the fear through your speakers. A thousand episodes deep, this show has covered it all, but this one stands out. A woman recounts an encounter that…
World champion triathlete turned Oscar-winning filmmaker Lesley Paterson joins Chris Hill and Adhrucia to talk about building Brave Art Entertainment, the power of resilience, and how great stories are born from grit. From All Quiet on the Western Front to new global projects with Idris Elba, Lesley shares what it…
Chris Hill sits down with Gwen Simpson of Phoenix Rising Consultants. Gwen shares her unique approach to human capital development, blending intuition, positive psychology, and conscious leadership to help individuals and businesses thrive. From startups to established companies, discover how human connection, mindfulness, and purpose-driven strategy can transform your brand…
In this episode of We Built This Brand, host Chris Hill and co-host Adhrucia Apana sit down with filmmaker and entrepreneur C. Craig Patterson, founder of Everyday Mischief, to explore the intersection of AI, filmmaking, and media innovation. Discover how cutting-edge tools like virtual production stages and clean AI models…
In this episode of We Built This Brand, Chris Hill and co-host Adhrucia Apana sit down in Los Angeles with realtor, author, and speaker Troy Palmquist. Troy shares his 23-year journey in real estate, from accidentally landing his first job at 20 to building multiple brokerages and helping shape the…
Big News from We Built This Brand! I’ve partnered with Equity Angels, an incredible org driving fair access to innovation and opportunity. They invited me to their Power Forward conference — and it was epic
The riskiest thing you can do is be ignorable. No matter how the landscape shifts, your focus is making sure clients feel empowered to take risks. Data can support bold ideas, but it should never replace them. If we let efficiency and scale take the lead, we lose our way.…
Award shows aren’t just about trophies, they’re about gamesmanship. And I’ll be honest: I’ve walked out of plenty of them jealous. But if you’re never jealous, maybe you’re not really competing. Maybe you’re not curious enough, inspired enough, or passionate enough. For me, jealousy wasn’t about envy, it was about…
Join Chris as he sits down with James, Executive Creative Director at Arnold, to explore the art of building unforgettable brands. Inspired at 14 by a single Nike ad, James went on to shape work at legendary agencies like DDB, Fallon, and Goodby Silverstein. In this episode, he shares the…
Hollywood just schooled us in branding 🎬 Greg Logan stared at the Hollywood sign and thought: This is the cheat code. Studios spend billions to make us care about a hero, ride every twist, and yes… even buy the toys. He took that formula and applied it to brands. The…
🎬 The secret to hooking your audience? Start with their greatest tension — the thing that makes them say, "Oh my God, yes. You get me. That’s my life." Then show how you solve it. And finally… end with their greatest love — no you, no pitch, just their happy…
In this episode of We Built This Brand, Joshua Kopac shares his unique journey, starting with being expelled from high school at 13 for hacking and building a million-dollar business by 16. After a life-changing car accident, he shifted his mindset and approach. Now the founder of Be Kept Up,…
In this episode of We Built This Brand, Joshua Kopac shares his unique journey, starting with being expelled from high school at 13 for hacking and building a million-dollar business by 16. After a life-changing car accident, he shifted his mindset and approach. Now the founder of Be Kept Up,…
Are you familiar with quiet luxury that meets chaos? Our guest, Patrick Collins shares his favorite branding trend right now where refined brands are introducing a bit of weirdness while staying polished. 🎧 Full conversation on We Built This Brand https://www.webuiltthisbrand.com/the-serendipitous-path-to-brand-strategy-with-patrick-collins/
While most strategists study business, Patrick Collins studied people, and it made all the difference. Patrick from Some Odd Pilot turned his unconventional background in women's studies into a superpower for understanding what makes people tick, and what makes brands stick. In this episode, Chris explores Patrick's journey from academic…
What happens when a creative team is given permission to break every rule in tourism marketing? You get one of the most iconic campaigns in advertising history. In this episode, Chris sits down with Arnie DiGeorge, Executive Vice President and “New Agency Animal” at R&R Partners, the agency behind Las…
Are you ready to join The Rebellion? On this episode, Chris talks to Dale Dupree. You may know him as The Copier Warrior, but today, he’s the Founder and leader of The Sales Rebellion. To say that Dale thinks outside of the box would be an understatement. Once the lead…
