Today on Nordic & Baltic Talk we rewind to a cramped kitchen table where two creatives mapped a dream that would become an acclaimed marketing agency. We chart Blake Renda and Julie Koester’s leap from side‑gig freelancers to industry standouts, uncovering the savvy client‑first mindset, gutsy cold‑pitching, and values‑driven culture that fueled their rise. Along the way we pull out transferable playbooks—scaling without losing soul, winning awards without losing weekends, and cultivating partnerships that stick. Whether you’re bootstrapping a start‑up or re‑energizing an established shop, this origin story is packed with practical inspiration for your own table‑to‑topline journey. Original Article: From Kitchen Table to Award-Winning Agency: The Rise of Blake Renda and Julie Koester - The Northern Voices | Dragon Horse Ad Agency - Business Consulting, Marketing, Advertising
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