Aug 19, 2020
Matt Antrim is the owner and CEO of 88 Keys Media, a reality-based digital media and production company headquartered in Kansas City. He has more than 15 years of experience as a casting director and producer of reality television, and he is currently the Executive Producer and Director of Bargain Mansions, a reality TV show. Bargain Mansions features Tamara Day, a Kansas City local, and how she buys and overhauls neglected properties in Kansas City and incorporates modern amenities that attract buyers.
In this episode…
When Matt Antrim returned to Kansas City 9 years ago to support his ailing dad, he never wanted to stay longer than two months. But life can make unexpected turns and his supposedly short trip back home led to the beginning of a new phase in his television career. In fact, it gave birth to his company, 88 Keys Media. So what happened in those two months that made Matt decide to stay in Kansas City?
Matt says that all it took was family. He says that while others may struggle with family relations, that wasn’t the case for him. His family has rooted and supported him throughout his career. They have allowed him to flourish and hone his craft which was instrumental to his success as a reality TV producer and director.
Find out more about Matt Antrim of 88 Keys Media as he shares his journey in reality TV show productions in this episode of the I Am Home podcast with hosts, Tyler Wisecup, Becca Sudbeck, and Hilary Woltemath. Tune in as Matt talks about the behind-the-scenes of reality TV production, the things you need to do if you want to start a career in television production, and how his work as an executive producer for Bargain Mansions has helped him turn his house into a home.