280. Smart Scaling, with Austin Dandridge

In this episode of The Innovative Agency Podcast Sharon Torek welcomes Founder of Cobble Hill Digital, Austin Dandridge. He discusses the essential strategies for adding value in service-based businesses and the unique challenges faced when onboarding new clients. 

Austin outlines the differences in advising small or early-stage startups versus growth-stage businesses and shares his perspective on the importance of aligning with client needs and goals. He also delves into the transformative role of AI and automation in advertising and how agencies can adapt to maintain a strategic advantage.

What you will learn in this episode: 

• The critical importance of adding value during the onboarding process for new clients.

• How to tailor marketing strategies for small businesses versus growth-stage enterprises.

• Strategies for managing advertising budgets while leaving room for experimental channels.

• The role of AI and automation in reducing manual tasks in advertising, allowing agencies to focus on creativity and strategy.

• How to navigate the blurred lines between direct-to-consumer brands and legacy brands in today's market.

• The evolving importance of specialized service offerings in modern agencies and how they can provide a competitive edge.

Austin Dandridge is the visionary CEO of Cobble Hill and a seasoned digital marketing expert. For over 12 years, Cobble Hill has provided award-winning digital marketing for e-commerce and hospitality clients such as Draper James, Frances Valentine, Cynthia Rowley, Freda Salvador, Marysia, Lake Pajamas and more..

Resources:

• Website: https://cobblehilldigital.com/

• LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-dandridge-47593016/

• LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cobble-hill/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cobblehilldigital

• X: https://x.com/austindandridge

• The Marketing Factor Podcast: https://www.themarketingfactor.tv/