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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Summary: Several factors drove Beth to establish her own agency, including a desire for increased flexibility and quality time with her family, a need for a creative platform, seeing a gap that needed to be filled, but most importantly, her profound passion for supporting small businesses. Beth and her agency are a group of individuals that thrive on taking chances on the people who have “the guts” and drive to pursue their own passions.
Summary: Flynn reveals that he started his business by offering consulting services to his previous employer, eventually transitioning into building a team. He highlights the significance of networking, reaching out to friends, family, and previous colleagues to acquire clients. He strives to create a happy and fulfilling workplace and believes that this mindset will contribute to the company's future success.
Summary: David and his team are known for their unique approach to problem-solving, often describing themselves as “critical thinking wildcards.” Throughout his entrepreneurial journey, David encountered a variety of situations that required him to turn abstract ideas into tangible realities. Whether it was his shoe resale endeavors or managing job placements for his fraternity, David consistently showcased an exceptional work ethic and unwavering determination.
Summary: From colorful dress socks to a southwestern fiesta in a box to mattress wars, this episode is all about dynamics, data, and diversity. At the core of this agency lies a team that Alex describes as passionately entrepreneurial and dedicated to propelling innovation.
Summary: Heather was introduced to the world of marketing at a young age, but she had no idea it would be a starting catapult for her career. She ended up leaving Colorado and headed for Dallas where she got a job at a small design studio that was part of a family office and executive suite. It was during this time that Heather’s willingness to help would lead to an unexpected opportunity.
Summary: Starting from his days as a furniture mover, progressing to fatherhood, then delving into extensive sales work, walking down the path of a merger, and ultimately evolving into the recognizable figure of a business owner – is there anything that remains untouched by Brad?
