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If you’ve listened to this podcast before, chances are you’ve already heard his name. Matt Anthony isn’t just a Kansas City advertising legend — he’s one of the foundational forces behind it. Trace almost any thread through the local marketing community, and sooner or later, it leads straight to him.

Over the years, Matt built a career full of milestones — culminating in his leadership of VML, which has grown into not just Kansas City’s largest agency, but the largest agency in the world. But his journey didn’t stop there.

When his time in advertising began to wind down, Matt turned a personal promise to his late brother into a powerful nonprofit that’s making a real impact. Today, he joins us to reflect on the path, the purpose, and the stories he and Sam share from their time in the trenches together.

This episode is packed with heart, insight, and a rare glimpse into a legacy that helped shape an entire industry.

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Deb Turpin didn’t just ride the waves of change in the design world — she helped shape them.

Back in 1985, Deb co-founded River City Studio and built it from the ground up into one of Kansas City’s most admired creative agencies. For 25 years, she led with guts and vision — guiding her team through industry changes, from the dawn of desktop publishing to the digital and social media boom.

In this episode, Deb pulls back the curtain on what it really took to build a business that lasted — and mattered. She shares the highs, the hard lessons, and how River City became known not just for killer design, but for a rock-solid culture and a fierce commitment to the community.

If you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or just someone who loves a good story about building something meaningful — you don’t want to miss this episode of KC Marketing Legends.

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Mike Goff is someone who’s left a lasting mark not just on Kansas City, but on the national and global stage. Mike’s career spans the agency world, the corporate world, and now the fast-growing space of fractional CMO services. He’s worked with some of the most iconic names in business and culture — Hallmark, the NFL, even the Rolling Stones — and played a key role in bringing the Sprint Center to life in the heart of downtown KC.

What makes Mike stand out is his relentless curiosity, his gift for building high-performing teams, and his ability to connect marketing to the bigger business picture. His career is packed with insights — a real roadmap for any marketer looking to grow and lead. And on top of all that, he’s simply one of the kindest people you’ll meet.

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