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How Black Spades Became a Culture Brand with E. Mackey
On this episode of Butternomics, our host, Brandon Butler, dives into the story of how Black Spades turned a classic card game into a thriving culture brand. From learning manufacturing lessons in Shenzhen to testing product demand through Kickstarter, this episode shows what it takes to build a business rooted in authenticity. Mackey breaks down the power of sampling before scaling, the grind of overseas trips, and why cultural trust beats big budgets every time.
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Brandon Butler is the creator and host of Butternomics: The Business of Culture, a podcast that gets real about how culture gets built and who’s building it. He’s also the founder of Butter.ATL, Atlanta’s culture channel, and a trusted strategist at the intersection of marketing, media, and community.
Through Butternomics, Brandon brings entrepreneurs, execs, and culture shapers to the mic for conversations that cut through the fluff and get to the heart of how business really gets done. From celebrity creatives to low-key legends, he’s spotlighting the people shaping culture on purpose.