An Agency Story Podcast
Listen to first hand interviews of creative, digital, advertising, and marketing agency owners that have walked the talk of running an agency business. These are riveting stories of the thrill of starting up, hardships faced, and the keys to a successful business from agency owners around the world.
Latest Episode
Summary: In this episode, Derek Springston of Moxie Sozo shares his unconventional rise through the ranks and what he’s learned about leadership, culture, and figuring it out when nothing goes as planned.
Summary: Holly Bruns and Amber McDonald of Local Image share how daring action, trust in their instincts, and strategic growth fueled their agency’s success. Learn why betting on yourself before the perfect plan is ready can be the real key to building a thriving business.
Summary: What happens when you build an agency around purpose, energy, and genuine relationships? In this episode of An Agency Story, Suzanne Coriell of Growth Marketing Werks shares how defining your “why” and leading with intentionality can transform how you grow, hire, and connect with clients.
Summary: What do Jimmy Buffett, Foo Fighters, and The Lumineers have in common? They all trust BubbleUp to power their digital fan experiences. In this episode of An Agency Story, co-founder Lee Totten shares how his agency built a reputation for handling high-pressure, high-profile projects—without losing sight of the fundamentals. From fan-first thinking to scaling systems for massive traffic, this conversation is packed with lessons every agency owner needs to hear.
Summary: What started as a favor for his dad turned into a full fledged digital agency. In this episode of An Agency Story, Josiah Bussing shares how he built Mountaintop Web Design from scratch...balancing full-time work, launching a business, and learning how to scale with purpose.
Summary: What do a cross-country road trip in an old ambulance and global brand strategy have in common? Tracey Felicidade Jones, founder of Trace Brand Building, shares her wild entrepreneurial journey from escaping danger in South Africa to building a purpose-driven agency in the U.S.
