Your Agency Growth Depends On Who You Hire - Cam Brown - Marketing Agency Power Hour - Episode #012

Hiring self-starters and leveraging generative AI are key to scaling a modern agency. In this episode, the host sits down with Cam Brown, Founder and CEO of KingFish + Partners.

Cam shares how building a team of self-motivated individuals and empowering them without micromanagement has been central to his firm’s success. He dives into how he evaluates talent rigorously, balances full-time and contract roles, and integrates emerging MarTech tools to future-proof the agency. From performance management and subject matter expertise to town governance and outdoor passions, Cam offers a transparent look at how he balances strategic growth with personal fulfillment.

Whether you're managing a hybrid team, evaluating new technologies, or refining your leadership style, Cam’s insights provide a thoughtful, forward-looking approach to agency building.

Takeaways:

• Hire self-starting individuals and empower them without micromanagement
• Implement structured performance management to drive accountability and growth
• Integrate generative AI and MarTech tools to scale content and stay competitive
• Balance internal staff and contractors strategically to meet evolving business needs

Connect with Cam:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cambrown1/
• KingFish: http://www.kingfishandpartners.com:
• Wetware AI Studio: https://www.wetwarestudio.ai

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