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: Most agency acquisitions are long, strategic, and carefully planned. But what if a growth opportunity landed in your inbox out of nowhere? That’s exactly what happened to Alex Schupp, founder of Crowd Digital Marketing. One day, an unexpected email led to an opportunity to acquire another agency’s clients. At first, he almost dismissed it. But after looking closer, he realized he could scale his business overnight.
Summary: Starting a marketing agency takes grit, resilience, and a willingness to learn from every twist and turn. In this episode of *An Agency Story*, Matthew Regenie of Prospect Future shares how quick execution, client diversification, and a holistic approach to marketing have shaped his boutique agency’s success. Discover the lessons he’s learned from big wins, tough losses, and staying true to his values.
Summary: Struggling to hit your agency goals? Learn the biggest mistakes, how to reverse-engineer success, and set goals you’ll actually achieve without losing momentum.
Summary: Nora Schlesinger, CEO of Growth Machine, shares her unique journey to agency ownership. What’s surprising? Nora didn’t start the business—she took over when the Founder stepped away, proving leadership is about stepping up when the opportunity arises, not just building from scratch. From her unexpected career path in the music industry to becoming the first full-time hire at a startup with no website, Nora’s story is full of surprising twists. Tune in as she reveals the challenges of inheriting a business, the nightmare of rebuilding a sales process, and the balance of trust in a partnership.
Summary: Kevin Watkins, Founder of Fare•well, takes us through his journey from side hustle to agency leader during one of the most uncertain times in modern history. In this episode, Kevin shares how his methodical, system-first approach helped build a successful agency focused on websites for community-driven organizations. Tune in for insights on risk, resilience, and the power of embracing constant evolution in business.
Summary: Vin Thomas, founder of Fixel, shares his journey from creative beginnings to leading a niche-focused agency specializing in cybersecurity. Discover how intentional team building, strong client relationships, and a commitment to expertise have propelled Fixel’s success. Tune in for valuable lessons on growing an agency with purpose and precision.
