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April 3, 2025 37 mins
On this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Bill O'Dowd, the CEO and founder of Dolphin Entertainment. Recently named the agency of the year, Bill shares the incredible journey of how he transitioned from a failed attorney to a successful entrepreneur in the entertainment industry.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Agency of the Year Award
01:02 - Founding Dolphin Entertainment
01:55 - Early Days and First Productions
03:35 - First Big Accomplishment
04:46 - English Language Telenovela
06:08 - Evolution of Movies and TV
08:30 - Marketing and Promoting Movies
10:10 - Consumer Product Launches and Influencer Marketing
16:08 - Crowdfunding and Angel Studios
18:43 - Influencer Marketing vs. Traditional Ads
20:53 - AI in Marketing and Production
27:43 - Role of Traditional Media in PR
30:49 - Future of Content Distribution
32:44 - Lessons on Leadership and Integrity
34:31 - The Importance of Optimism
34:44 - Who Gave Bill a Chance
37:21 - Conclusion and Gratitude
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