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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
