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Starting and running a business is hard. Starting and running a values-based business is even harder.

Doing so requires making decisions that put people before profits. That honor individuals as humans. That sacrifice short-term wins for long-term, sustainable growth.  

I’m Andi Graham, the CEO, and founder of a digital marketing agency called Big Sea.

I meet entrepreneurs all the time who are really good at talking the talk, but when the rubber meets the road, they cave. Their values are just a mural on a wall or a page on their website, and the decisions they make defy them in every way.  

Then, there are those of whom I stand in awe. Those with the murals and web pages who also walk the walk. Whose business practices and decisions align with the things they profess to hold dear. 

Walk the Walk is about those people. It is a podcast for entrepreneurs who make tough choices in the name of integrity every day, even when it’s hard.

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S2E4: Matthew Oliphant // How to Actually Listen to Your Customers

Sep 26, 2023

This week, UX researcher Matthew Oliphant joins Jon and Andi to talk about how better understanding can lead to better UX.

Matthew is the Head of Design and Research at Studio VO. He is an experienced design and research leader who has improved dozens of products and services in multiple industries, such as Healthcare, Financial Services, and Education. 

He cares deeply about empowering humans to live with less suffering and more dignity—and does his best to make sure technology supports that goal rather than its usual hindrance. He loves coffee, motorcycles, and long walks off short piers.