An Agency Story
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.
Episodes
Welcome to an "An Agency Story" podcast, I’m your host Russel.
On this episode, we're joined by Nicole Porter, the innovative founder of Monomoy Social Media, based in the picturesque area Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Nicole's agency specializes in comprehensive, organic social media management and email marketing, serving a heartfelt clientele of small businesses and nonprofits.
In this episode, N...
Company: Meerkat Media Group
Owners: Kristin Chambers
Year Started: 2017
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)
Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I'm your host Russel.
In today's episode, we're joined by Kristin Chambers, the founder of Meerkat Media Group, a digital marketing agency based in St. Augustine, Florida.
Titled "Thankfulness," this segment explores Kristin’s accidental yet tri...
Company: Glo Creative Co.
Owners: Kelly Ghom
Year Started: 2022
Employees: 1 – 10
Welcome to "An Agency Story" podcast, I'm your host Russel.
In today's episode, we're joined by Kelly Ghom, the dynamic co-founder of Glo Creative Co., a creative agency based in Charleston, South Carolina.
This segment explores Kelly's unexpected shift from an English major to a marketing mav...
Company: PCF International Integrated Marketing & Technology
Owners: Ginger Peterson
Year Started: 1996
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)
Welcome to "An Agency Story" podcast, I'm your host Russel.
In today's episode, we're joined by Ginger Peterson, leader of PCF International, based in Sarasota, Florida.
Titled "Adaptation," this installment unfolds Ginger's c...
Company: AgencyAgile
Owner: Jack Skeels
Year Started: 2012
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)
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Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.
Dive into a ca...
Company: MKC Agency
Owners: Megan Killion
Year Started: 2017
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)
Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I'm your host Russel.
On this episode, we have Megan Killion, the visionary behind MKC Agency based out of Winter Park, Florida.Megan's journey is a compelling blend of resilience and innovation, marking her agency's unique stance on integrating sales representation with...
Company: Cobble Hill
Owners: Austin Dandridge
Year Started: 2012
Employees: 26-50 (Medium)
Welcome to "An Agency Story" podcast, I'm your host, Russel.
On this episode we're joined by Austin Dandridge, the visionary behind Cobble Hill, a digital marketing agency based out of Charleston, South Carolina.
Austin's journey is one of creativity and resilience, blending personal anecd...
Company: SpotOn Digital Media
Owners: Robyn Spoto
Year Started: 2015
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)
Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.
On this episode, we are joined by Robyn Spoto, the founder of SpotOn Digital Media, a digital marketing agency based in Tampa, Florida.
Robyn believes that finding entrepreneurs with the drive and determination to succeed in a collaborative enviro...
Company: Bolt from the Blue Copywriting
Owners: Rachel Allen
Year Started: 2009
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)
Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.
On this episode, we have Rachel Allen, owner of Bolt from the Blue Copywriting, a full-service copywriting agency with roots based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Words shape worlds, according to Rachel.From the limitless boundaries of full-s...
Company: Mighty Fine
Owners: Frank Rodriguez
Year Started: 2010
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)
Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.
On this episode, we have Frank Rodriguez, the Founder of Mighty Fine, creating meaningful brand experiences for today and tomorrow’s digital marketplace based out of Tampa, Florida.
Frank’s story is certainly one of trials and triumphs. Faking his way to a ...
Company: The Sway Effect
Owners: Jennifer Risi
Year Started: 2019
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)
Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.
On this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Risi, the Founder and President of The Sway Effect, a PR and marketing communications agency based out of New York, New York.
Starting out in the big agency world via Ogilvy, Jennifer passionately shares the...
Company: BKN Creative
Owners: Kevin Tydlaska–Dziedzic and Brandon Tydlaska-Dziedzic
Year Started: 2015
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)
Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.
On this episode, we have Kevin and Brandon Tydlaska-Dziedzic, CEO & Co-Founders of BKN Creative, a full-service boutique and Certified LGBTBE creative and marketing agency based out of Tampa, Florida.
Kevin an...
Company: The Weinbach Group
Owners: Dan Weinbach
Year Started: 1987
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)
Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.
On this episode, we are joined by Daniel Weinbach, the President & CEO of The Weinbach Group, a Miami-based agency focused on integrated marketing within the healthcare industry.
Daniel decided early in his career to give up his longtime dream ...
Company: Method and Metric SEO Agency
Owners: Jesse Ringer
Year Started: 2017
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)
Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.
On this episode, we have Jesse Ringer, Founder of Method and Metric and SEO agency based in Vancouver, Canada.
When asked about the one piece of advice he would give himself before starting the agency, Jesse said that he would focus on the po...
Company: eLuminate Marketing
Owners: Lyndsi Edgar
Year Started: 2014
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)
Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.
On this episode, we have Lyndsi Edgar, founder of eLuminate Marketing specializing in online storytelling based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Lyndsi got her start leaving the great blue ocean of the cruise industry into the open waters of entreprene...
Company: ATX The Brand
Owners: Daniel Griggs
Year Started: 2015
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)
Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.
On this episode, we have Daniel Griggs, CEO and Founder of ATX The Brand, a digital marketing agency based out of Austin, Texas.
Daniel’s story is definitely one of determination and grit. As a former professional athlete, Daniel learned to market himself t...
Company: Diaz & Cooper
Owners: Omi Diaz-Cooper
Year Started: 2001
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)
Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.
On this episode, we have Omi Diaz-Cooper, the CEO and Co-Founder of Diaz & Cooper, a HubSpot gold-certified Solutions Partner, growing from a creative boutique to one of Miami’s most respected digital marketing firms.
In addition to both her ...
Company: Zelen Communications
Owners: Terry Zelen
Year Started: 2005
Employees: 11 – 25
Welcome to An Agency Story Podcast, I'm your host Russel.
On this episode, we are joined by Terry Zelen, the President and Owner of Zelen Communications where he and his team help companies optimize their marketing and website to ensure desired outcomes based out of Tampa, Florida.
Terry’s 35 years as an agency ...
Company: Lform Design
Owners: Ian Loew
Year Started: 2005
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)
Welcome to Episode #64 of An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.
On this episode, we have Ian Loew, owner of Lform Design – a design and development firm specializing in building robust web applications and integrations based out of Montclair, New Jersey.
Ian has founded his career on the belief t...
Company: Loomis Agency
Owners: Mike Sullivan
Year Started: 1984
Employees: 51-100 (Large)
Welcome to episode #63 of An Agency Story podcast, hosted by Russel Dubree.
On this episode, we have Mike Sullivan, President & CEO of Loomis Agency – an award-winning full-service advertising agency focusing on challenger brands based out of Dallas, TX.
The value of complementary skills: See how "Staying ...
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