In this episode of Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods, host Corey Nathan welcomes two industry powerhouses: Brett Winn, owner and CEO of RAVE Collective, and partner, Ben Andron, Head of Creative Advertising. Brett returns to the show, while Ben is taking his maiden voyage on the TG&TG cruise ship. From humble beginnings to big screen brilliance, this episode traces their unique career paths, shared philosophies, and the launch of their exciting new venture.

What We Discuss:

• The unexpected origin stories of two trailer industry leaders
• How early career decisions shape creative leadership
• The importance of culture and kindness in a creative agency
• Why now was the right time to launch RAVE
• The role of humility, mentorship, and tenacity in business growth

Episode Highlights:

• [00:02:00] Brett recalls the early days of starting Refinery AV and feeling unsure about the leap
• [00:05:00] Ben shares his unconventional journey from Florida to LA, and how a teaching connection got him his first gig
• [00:08:00] Serendipitous paths: Ben and Brett worked at the same place (Trailer Park) without knowing it
• [00:11:00] Ben’s evolution from copywriting to producing, and eventually, writing a successful Off-Broadway play
• [00:21:00] Brett’s leap into trailer editing and reflections on early leadership roles at Trailer Park
• [00:33:00] The pivotal moment of recognizing that leadership is about cultivating culture
• [00:40:00] The inside story of how Brett and Ben decided to partner
• [00:45:00] How their aligned values made the transition smooth and created a new, exciting chapter for their team

Featured Quotes:

• “I remember we had margaritas every Friday… because I was like, we made it another week.” – Brett Winn
• “Having other creative outlets—writing, running, martial arts—makes me better at my job.” – Ben Andron
• “What are people going to say to my kids about me? That’s always been my moral compass.” – Brett Winn
• “Happy people are creative people. You can’t do this job if you’re not having fun.” – Ben Andron

Our Sponsors: 

• Make It Universal and Rotten Tomatoes presents SEEN on the SCREEN: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuq_rgCzEP_Ne0W0nk6R66sYFGr1Jrzqe 
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• Check out RAVE Collective: www.ravecollective.com
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