Creativity comes from relentless curiosity and profound empathy. I build environments
for both to flourish.
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR ............... I prefer facilitator
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QUESTION ASKER ................... Constant curiosity wins the day
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PROBLEM SOLVER ................... Those dots won’t connect themselves
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FEAR DESTROYER .................... Get comfortable doing uncomfortable things
KEEP THINGS LIGHT
WHEN SHIT GET'S HEAVY
LAUGHTER CUTS THROUGH STRESS
LIKE A SAMURAI SWORD
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NO POINT OF DIFFERENCE
ONLY POINT OF VIEW
WHAT YOU SELL IS LESS IMPORTANT
THAN WHY YOU SELL IT
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TECHNOLOGICAL + EMOTIONAL
FEELINGS CUT THROUGH CODE
USE THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE TO TELL HUMAN STORIES
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PARTNER
NOT VENDOR
HOW WE TREAT EVERYONE
EXPAND YOUR TEAM & ENHANCE THE WORK
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MASTER THE MIND
BY TUGGING AT THE HEART
MAKE PEOPLE FEEL SOMETHING
AND YOU'LL GET PEOPLE TO DO SOMETHING​
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A LITTLE EMPATHY
GOES A LONG WAY
WANT TO GET IN THEIR HEAD
THEN WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES
MEANINGFUL BRANDS
TAKE STRONG STANDS
STAND FOR SOMETHING
AND OTHERS WILL STAND WITH YOU
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DIVERSIFY YOUR THINKING
TO ENHANCE YOUR CREATIVITY
DIVERSE CREATIVE TEAMS COVER MORE GROUND,
MORE EFFECTIVELY, IN LESS TIME
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COLLABORATE OR PERRISH
WITH CLIENTS, CREATORS, AND EACH OTHER,
SHARE EARLY, SHARE OFTEN
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FORGET YOUR SELL
EARN THEIR TRUST
IF YOU WANT PEOPLE TO BUY
GIVE THEM A REASON TO BELIEVE
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STAY GROUNDED IN STRATEGY
TO ELEVATE YOUR WORK
HARNESS A SINGLE HUMAN TRUTH
TO UNLEASH COUNTLESS POSSIBILITIES
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IF YOU DON'T GET LOST
YOU CAN'T FIND THE WAY
CREATIVITY DOESN’T COME WITH DIRECTIONS
IF IT DID, IT WOULDN’T BE VERY CREATIVE
My name is Matt. I've been a copywriter, creative director, client whisperer, ad hoc strategist, and meticulous
rule breaker for more than two decades. I’m a father of two phenomenal daughters, a dedicated dog lover,
a motorcycle-riding explorer, and a boisterous Oregon Duck. I fervently believe in the power of purpose.