Dr. Brandon Guthrie is a director of international development for Dairy Queen. He has over 15 years of experience in international consumer retail, franchising, M&A, development, and finance.

Join Brett and Brandon as they continue their conversation about brand partnerships in the quick service restaurant industry, franchising strategy, when partnerships and product category expansions make sense for brands, Crumbl Cookies and more.

This is part 2 of a 2 part series.

Intro and outro music by Yari via bensound.com.

Dr. Brandon Guthrie is a director of international development for Dairy Queen. He has over 15 years of experience in international consumer retail, franchising, M&A, development, and finance.

Join Brett and Brandon as they dive deep into international brand building, brand partnerships in the quick service restaurant industry, international go-to-market strategy and utilizing local partners in international brand expansion.

This is part 1 of a 2 part series.

Intro and outro music by Yari via bensound.com.

Mercedes Castro is a marketing and brand strategist with over 10 years of experience in startups, luxury brands, hospitality, nonprofits and technology.

Join Brett and Mercedes for Part 2 of their discussion about partnerships between luxury and non-luxury brands, heritage brands using brand partnerships to remain relevant and the potential risks and rewards for partners in a "high-low" partnership.

Intro and outro music by Yari via bensound.com.

Mercedes Castro is a marketing and brand strategist with over 10 years of experience in startups, luxury brands, hospitality, nonprofits and technology.

Join Brett and Mercedes as they deep dive into "high-low" brand partnerships between luxury and non-luxury brands, discuss the difference between premium and luxury brands, and more.

Intro and outro music by Yari via bensound.com.

Hall Wang is a career business strategist who's worked at both Facebook and Accenture.

Join Brett and Hall as they dive into how companies can achieve key business outcomes via brand partnerships.

Intro and outro music by Yari via bensound.com.

Matt Darrington is the owner and operator of Teton Shaves, a luxury wet shaving brand that has successfully partnered with brands to grow his business.

Join Brett and Matt as they dive into how to source appropriate brand partners, how to make your brand an appealing partnership candidate and how small businesses can successfully leverage brand partnerships.

Intro and outro music by Yari via bensound.com.

Kyle Ahrendsen is a Director of Sports Marketing and Partnerships at FRITO LAY. He joins the Brand Together Podcast for a 2-part discussion on his favorite brand partnerships, the best way for brands to pursue partnership opportunities and to give us a behind-the-scenes look at some partnerships he's been involved in.

Kyle Ahrendsen is a Director of Sports Marketing and Partnerships at FRITO LAY. He joins the Brand Together Podcast for a 2-part discussion on his favorite brand partnerships, the best way for brands to pursue partnership opportunities and to give us a behind-the-scenes look at some partnerships he's been involved in.