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.

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Promotional graphic for the podcast An Agency Story, hosted by Russel Dubree, featuring guest Maryann Pfeiffer of 108 Degrees Digital Marketing. The episode is titled “From Laid Off While Pregnant to Leading a Top Email Agency.” The design includes the podcast logo, episode title, and a headshot of Maryann Pfeiffer smiling in the bottom left corner.
Summary: What does it take to go from an unexpected layoff to building a top rated email-focused agency? In this episode of An Agency Story, Maryann Pfeiffer of 108 Degrees shares how a defining career moment shaped her future and how narrowing her agency’s focus led to greater credibility, stronger partnerships, and more qualified leads.
Podcast cover art for "An Agency Story" featuring the episode titled "The Seatmate Stranger Who Propelled Her Business." Host Russel Dubree is joined by guest Michelle Abdow, President/CEO of Market Mentors. The design includes bold text and a photo of Michelle Abdow in the lower left corner.
Summary: What happens when a stranger on a plane becomes the spark that propels your agency forward? In this episode of An Agency Story, Michelle Abdow, founder of Market Mentors, shares how one unexpected conversation, and launching a business with newborn twins, shaped her path to building a resilient, people-first agency.
Promotional image for the podcast An Agency Story, hosted by Russel Dubree. The episode features guest Jessica Munday, CEO and Founder of Trio Solutions. The headline at the top reads “New Episode: How Employee Turnover Is a Growth Strategy,” highlighting the episode’s main theme. The image includes a headshot of Jessica Munday in the bottom left corner, with bold text in the center displaying the podcast name, “An Agency Story,” and episode details beneath it. The overall design uses a clean white background with black and teal text.
Summary: Is employee turnover hurting your agency or helping it grow? In this episode of An Agency Story, Jessica Munday, founder of Trio Solutions, shares how she's built a thriving agency culture where mentorship matters more than retention. Discover how empowering employees, even when they leave, can open doors to unexpected growth, long-term loyalty, and even future partnerships.
Promotional graphic for the podcast "An Agency Story," hosted by Russel Dubree. The episode is titled "The Ice Cream Trick That Funded an Emmy-Winning Agency" and features guest Ralitsa Carter, Co-Owner of Twelve Legs Marketing. The image includes the podcast logo with bold typography and a headshot of Ralitsa Carter wearing a white shirt with the Twelve Legs Marketing logo.
Summary: In this episode of An Agency Story, Ralitsa Carter shares how she and her partner built Twelve Legs Marketing into an Emmy-winning agency with financial discipline and following creative passions. From monthly ice cream rituals to passion-driven storytelling, her approach proves that financial discipline and creativity can go hand in hand.
Podcast cover art for "An Agency Story" featuring the episode titled The Ballad of the Reluctant Agency Owner. The graphic includes host Russel Dubree and guest Stacey McCormack, CEO of Musimack Marketing. Stacey’s headshot appears in the bottom left corner, with bold text highlighting the episode title and podcast branding.
Summary: When Stacey McCormick was laid off from her media job, she didn’t plan to start a business, she just needed a next step. What followed was the unexpected launch of Musimack Marketing, a digital agency built on purpose, strategy, and resilience. In this episode of An Agency Story, Stacey shares what it means to be a reluctant entrepreneur and how that mindset shaped the way she leads today.
Podcast cover for An Agency Story featuring guest Kateryna Quinn, Founder of aStash. Episode title: "An Agency Built by a Daughter’s Love." Hosted by Russel Dubree.
Summary: What do tennis, immigration hurdles, and a drop-shipping side hustle have in common? For Kateryna Quinn, they were the stepping stones to building a thriving agency from scratch...fueled by grit, purpose, and a deep love for family. This episode is a raw, inspiring look at what it really takes to turn rejection into a remarkable entrepreneurial journey.
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