About this podcast
Join host Mike Kepka a.k.a. The Curious Create on an episodic journey with emerging businesses and marketing leaders as they uncover the hidden gems behind video strategies and analytics that propel brands to new heights.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- Tim Jarvis: The ACDC Funnel and the Science of Video ROI · 35 min · Episode 23In this episode, Mike Kepka kicks off an educational mini-series with his data analytics and video tracking partner, Tim Jarvis —founder of Film and Content— to demystify why…
- Sean Stipp: Visual Evidence and the Future of Trust in Journalism · 25 min · Episode 22In this episode, Mike Kepka sits down with Sean Stipp, 3× Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award-winning visual journalist and Director of Visuals at TribLive, to explore the critical role of…
- Seth Graye: Cracking the Code on Video Data and ROI · 28 min · Episode 21In this episode, Mike Kepka sits down with Seth Graye —VP of Business, Operation, and Technology at Mainstream Video Productions— to dive into the "nuts and bolts" of how data…
- Beth Klepper: How to Stop Being a "Frivolous Marketing Tool" · 37 min · Episode 20In this episode, Mike Kepka sits down with Beth Klepper—founder of Mainstream Video Productions, based in Littleton, Colorado—to discuss how she transformed her business from…
- Nick Szpara: How to Pivot from "Gun for Hire" to Strategic Video Partner · 20 min · Episode 19In this episode, Mike Kepka sits down with Nick Szpara—National Sports Emmy winner and owner of Freedom Digital Media—to discuss the pivotal shift from traditional video…
- Matt Fuller: How the ACDC Funnel Delivers Guaranteed ROI (Not Just Pretty Pictures) · 24 min · Episode 18In this episode, Mike Kepka sits down with Matt Fuller—filmmaker, founder of The Inside Picture Company, and Hollywood veteran—to unpack how the ACDC (Awareness, Consideration…
- Derrick Lorah: Beyond the Lens – The Agency Mindset in Video Production · 29 min · Episode 17In this episode, Mike Kepka sits down with Derrick Lorah —Flagship Visuals, Partner / Head of Client Experience & Director in Virginia Beach, Virginia— to unpack what it means…
- Bob Kelly Returns: New Wins & The Power of Perseverance in Video ROI · 13 min · Episode 16In this follow-up episode, Mike Kepka catches up with past guest Bob Kelly of KPG Creative to get an update on his latest results-driven video strategies and ROI models. Bob…
- Paul Jew: Proving ROI – The ACDC System for Video Marketing Success · 32 min · Episode 15In this episode, Mike Kepka sits down with Paul Jew —the driving force behind Moji Cinema in Albuquerque, New Mexico— to unpack a textbook example of results-driven video…
- TJ Packer: Beyond Metrics – The Soul of Results-Driven Filmmaking · 28 min · Episode 12In this episode, Mike Kepka sits down with TJ Packer —Founder and Creative Director at Crew Pictures — to unpack the true meaning of "results-driven, high-end film and video" for…
- Vinny Mwano: The 8-Second Video Formula for Captivating Your Audience · 29 min · Episode 13Welcome to a new half-hour chit-chat about what we love: Video strategies that promise real results for our clients! In this episode, we sat down with Vinny Mwano —digital…
- Andrew Swanson: The ROI‑Driven Video Playbook Every Marketer Needs in 2025 · 20 min · Episode 12In this episode, Mike Kepka sits down with Andrew Swanson —founder of Forerunner, a boutique video agency based near Nashville— to unpack how purpose-driven video strategy is…
- Creative Strategies with Daniel Cohen & Michael Arking from Social Motion · 33 min · Episode 11In this episode, Mike sits down with Daniel Cohen and Michael Arking — the innovative duo behind Social Motion— to reveal how blending authentic storytelling with data-driven…
- Matt Gustaferro: The Art & Strategy Behind Video Production · 41 min · Episode 10In this episode Mike sits down with Matt Gustaferro, the creative force behind Hugo Creative, a DC-based video production company. Mike shares his fascinating journey from his…
- Brooks Patton: Breaking the Mold in Military & Government Marketing · 33 min · Episode 9In this episode of The Curious Creative, host Mike Kepka sits down with Brooks Patton, founder of Mother Wit, a creative video and strategy company based in Anchorage, Alaska…
- Authentic Storytelling in Digital Marketing: Insights with Joe Wolfe · 39 min · Episode 8In this episode of The Curious Creative, host Mike Kepka engages with Joe Wolfe, Head of Paid Social at Optidge, a leading digital marketing agency specializing in…
- Ben Marcheski: From TV to Government Campaigns. Strategic Video Marketing · 34 min · Episode 7In this episode of The Curious Creative, host Mike Kepka sits down with Ben Marcheski, a seasoned video marketing professional whose career spans major media networks like…
- From Hollywood to Corporate: Bob Kelly on Results-Driven Video Strategy | The Curious Creative · 26 min · Episode 6In this episode of The Curious Creative, host Mike Kepka sits down with video marketing expert Bob Kelly, founder of CFG Creative. Bob shares his fascinating journey from the…
- Frank Siringo & Andres Rojas of Team Bubbly · 44 min · Episode 5Join us this week on *The Curious Creative* as host Mike Kepka sits down with the brilliant minds behind Team Bubbly, Frank Siringo and Andres Rojas. This dynamic duo has been…
- Avner Engel of Specialty Vision · 28 min · Episode 4Join Mike Kepka as he interviews Avner Engel about his new venture, Specialty Vision. Learn how Avner uses daily marketing videos to help specialty eye care doctors grow their…
