Ep.150 Unlocking the Power of Visual Storytelling | Matthew Magain

The EO Business Podcast

Guest: Matthew Magain, Founder & Chief Doodler at Sketch Group, Member of EO Melbourne Accelerator Program since 2023
Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney Member since 2022 and Owner of Outsourcing Angel
How do you turn simple sketches into a powerful communication tool? In this episode, Matthew Magain, Founder & Chief Doodler at Sketch Group, shares his journey from software engineer to Visual Storytelling Pioneer, helping major brands like Telstra, NAB, and AFL simplify complex ideas with engaging visuals.
Matthew opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship—from dissolving a business partnership to mastering content marketing and reinventing traditional design processes through real-time collaboration.
🎯 Key takeaways from this episode:
✅ Why visuals are the ultimate communication tool
✅ How to turn creativity into a thriving business
✅ Lessons from navigating business challenges & partnerships
✅ The power of backing yourself & taking strategic risks
✅ How real-time sketching enhances business communication
If you’re an entrepreneur, creative professional, or business leader, this episode will inspire you to think visually and communicate with impact!
About Matthew Magain:
Matthew Magain is the Founder & Chief Doodler of Sketch Group, an art agency that transforms complex ideas into powerful visual stories using graphic recording, sketch videos, and strategic illustrations.
A leader in visual storytelling, Matthew has worked with top brands like Telstra, NAB, and the Royal Children's Hospital to communicate ideas more effectively. He’s also the co-author of The World of Visual Facilitation and was featured in The Sketchnote Handbook.
As a participant in the EO Accelerator Program, Matthew is focused on scaling his impact and hopes to qualify for EO in 2025.
Connect with Matthew:
🌎 Website: https://sketchgroup.com.au
📸 Instagram: @mattymcg
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattymcg/

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