Built to Convert

Building Better Brands With Brennan Gilbert

Brennan Gilbert is the Founder and Creative Director of Counterweight, a Denver-based design studio that provides brand design, art direction, and front-end development for startups, marketers, and growing teams. With more than a decade of experience on in-house marketing teams, Brennan brings a data-driven approach to creative leadership. Through Counterweight, he helps modern teams offset creative needs with clarity, speed, and expert-level care. About the Episode Brand is no longer just a logo, a color palette, or a polished website; it is the trust, consistency, and cultural relevance a company builds over time. In this episode, host Tyler Lane talks with Brennan Gilbert, Founder and Creative Director of Counterweight, about why growth-stage companies often misunderstand brand, how creative work connects to performance, and where AI is changing the economics of design. They discuss the value of strategic creative direction, the importance of owned digital channels, the role of front-end development in modern brand work, and why human taste still matters in a world where production tasks are increasingly automated.

Transforming SEO From Commodity To Competitive Advantage With Matt Green

Matt Green is the VP of Innovation at Juris Digital, a leading SEO and digital marketing agency specializing in helping law firms grow online. Under his leadership, Juris Digital has become one of the most established agencies in the legal space, earning a reputation for its expert, results-driven campaigns and insightful thought leadership. Matt brings over a decade of experience in legal technology and marketing and is widely known for his outspoken views on the evolution of SEO and the importance of authentic, non-commodity content. About the Episode SEO is changing, but Matt Green argues the fundamentals still come down to business impact, trust, and genuinely useful expertise. Tyler Lane hosts Matt, VP of Innovation at Juris Digital, as they discuss turning SEO from a tactical commodity into a competitive advantage through niching down, stronger positioning, non-commodity content, smarter AI strategy, and a clearer connection between search performance and revenue.

Turning Data Into Growth Opportunities With Tyler Lane

Tyler Lane is the CEO and Founder of Session Interactive, a Denver-based digital marketing consultancy specializing in SEO, analytics, paid search, and content strategy for mid-market and enterprise brands. With over 11 years of experience in digital marketing, Tyler leads a team of seasoned professionals who deliver data-driven solutions to help clients achieve measurable growth. Under his leadership, Session Interactive has become a trusted partner across industries such as finance, healthcare, technology, and travel, known for its strategic thinking and flawless execution. About the Episode Credit unions face a growing challenge: turning complex digital signals into practical growth strategies while competing with larger banks and changing search behavior. In this episode of Built to Convert, Tyler Lane speaks with Chad Franzen about how credit unions can use cleaner analytics, stronger local SEO, smarter paid media, and conversion-focused digital experiences to grow memberships, applications, branch visits, and long-term trust.

Making Credit Unions Matter: Brand, Emotion, and the Future of Member Relevance

Tyler Lane is the CEO and Founder of Session Interactive, a Denver-based digital marketing consultancy specializing in SEO, analytics, paid search, and content strategy for mid-market and enterprise brands. With over 11 years of experience in digital marketing, Tyler leads a team of seasoned professionals who deliver data-driven solutions to help clients achieve measurable growth. Under his leadership, Session Interactive has become a trusted partner across industries such as finance, healthcare, technology, and travel, known for its strategic thinking and flawless execution. About the Episode Credit unions have a powerful story to tell, but staying relevant means making that story clear, human, and consistent at every touchpoint. In this special compilation episode of Built to Convert, Tyler Lane reflects on standout conversations with Pam Piligian, Michael Murdoch, Melanie Draheim, and Tansley Stearns about what it takes to make credit unions matter in a crowded financial landscape. They explore how marketing can communicate member value, why emotional connection matters more than price alone, and how brand, digital, and experience must work together to build trust. From mission-driven messaging to stronger member relationships, these leaders share practical insights for creating lasting relevance.

Turning AI Hype Into Real Business Solutions With Ken McLoud

Ken McLoud is the Founder of Laconic Tech, LLC, a technology company focused on helping businesses harness the power of artificial intelligence and custom software to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and unlock growth. Drawing on his experience in AI engineering and strategic consulting, he partners with clients to design solutions that integrate smoothly with existing systems and deliver measurable business results. Ken previously worked as a Design Engineer at Ruger Firearms, where he leveraged his technical expertise to develop innovative products. About the Episode AI is everywhere — but most businesses are still struggling to turn hype into measurable results. In this episode, Tyler Lane sits down with Ken McLoud, Founder of Laconic Tech, to break down what it actually takes to operationalize AI inside real businesses. They explore why most AI projects fail to deliver ROI, how to identify the right use cases, and where AI can truly enhance (not replace) human teams. From lead generation systems to AI-powered data analysts, Ken shares practical frameworks for building AI solutions that drive revenue and efficiency without falling into common traps.