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An Agency Story
Author: Russel Dubree
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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.
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Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode, we’re joined by Karolyn Raphael, the dynamic owner of Winger Marketing, based in Chicago, Illinois.Karolyn shares her journey from aspiring theater performer to PR guru, leveraging her storytelling skills as the backbone of her success. Hear how she transformed Winger Marketing from a small, family-owned traditional PR firm i...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode, we’re joined by Mandy Idol, the founder of Indigo Collective Group, based in Charlotte, North Carolina.Mandy shares her journey from a corporate marketing career, including launching new business lines at major companies, to taking the entrepreneurial leap and starting her own agency. Mandy reveals the story behind the agency...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: Agency H5Owners: Kathleen SarpyYear Started: 2001Employees: 51-100 (Large)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.On this episode we have Kathleen Sarpy, founder of Agency H5 based in Chicago, IL.Kathleen opens up about the drive and determination that shaped her path, from persistent job-seeking at top PR firms to stepping out on her own when she felt a disconnect between...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: Jolly Creative AgencyOwners: Sarah JollyYear Started: 2012Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast! I’m your host, Russel.In this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Sarah Jolly of Jolly Creative Agency a remote agency based out of California.In this episode, Sarah takes us through her agency’s unique path, from discovering a love for web design as a teenag...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: Tagline MediaOwners: Jonathan ShepleyYear Started: 2001Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)Welcome to *An Agency Story* podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode, we’re joined by Jonathan Shepley, owner by acquisition of Tagline Media, based in Tucson, Arizona.Jonathan takes us through his unique transition from leading his family’s archery equipment business to acquiring a marketing agency in 2...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: All TerrainOwners: Brook JayYear Started: 1998Employees: 101 - 250 (Very Large)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host, Russel.In this episode, we’re joined by Brooke Jay, the founder of All Terrain, an experiential marketing agency in the U.S., based in Chicago, Illinois.Brooke shares her incredible journey from an international finance career to pioneering the world of experien...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: ColorWord CreativeOwners: Amanda GarciaYear Started: 2016Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)Welcome to *An Agency Story* podcast, I’m your host, Russel.In this episode, we're joined by Amanda Garcia, the founder of ColorWord Creative, based in the Chicago area in Illinois.Amanda shares her journey from a career in nonprofit fundraising to launching her marketing agency focused on brand identity and...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: Alder & Co.Owners: Mal AlderYear Started: 2018Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode, we're joined by Mal Alder, the founder of Alder & Co., based in Knoxville, Tennessee.Mal shares her inspiring journey from creative writing and journalism to establishing a digital marketing agency dedicated to small businesses.You’ll cer...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: Creative Direct Marketing GroupOwners: Craig HueyYear Started: 1985Employees: 26-50 (Medium)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode, we're joined by Craig Huey, the founder of Creative Direct Marketing Group, based in Nashville, Tennessee.Craig shares his incredible journey from a teaching career to establishing a direct response ad agency. Discover how his...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: CoconspiratorOwners: Shane NeedhamYear Started: 2018Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode, we're joined by Shane Needham, the founder of Coconspirator, based in St. Petersburg, Florida.Shane shares his journey from journalism student to head of a brand and strategy agency, highlighting how his love for storytelling shaped his car...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: Solid DigitalOwners: Jesse McCabeYear Started: 2007Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode, we're joined by Jesse McCabe, the founder of Solid Digital, based in Chicago, Illinois.Jesse shares his inspiring journey from a young computer enthusiast to leading a successful digital agency, emphasizing their unique approach o...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: LifeblueFounders: Phillip Blackmon & Russel DubreeYear Started: 2006Employees: 26-50 (Medium)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this very special 100th episode of An Agency Story podcast, I’m very grateful to be joined by the one and only Phillip Blackmon, the Co-Founder and CEO of Lifeblue, based in Dallas, Texas.And for those that don’t know, Lifeblue is the ...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: Cascade CommunicationsOwners: Jennifer FortneyYear Started: 2001Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode we're joined by Jennifer Fortney, the founder of Cascade Communications, based in Chicago, Illinois.Jennifer shares her captivating journey from her early days in music and broadcast journalism to establishing an integrated digit...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: Bear Icebox Communications Owners: Bob Spoerl & DeAnna SpoerlYear Started: 2016Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode we're joined by Bob and DeAnna Spoerl, the dynamic duo behind Bear Icebox Communications, based in Chicago, Illinois.Bob and DeAnna share their inspiring journey from journalism and creative writing to founding...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: EngeniusOwners: Chris ManleyYear Started: 2008Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode we're joined by Chris Manley, the inspiring CEO of Engenius, based in Greenville, South Carolina.Chris shares his compelling journey from a history major with a passion for helping others to the innovative leader of a digital marketing agency...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: CMOcoOwners: Lori AsburyYear Started: 2011Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I'm your host Russel.In this episode we're joined by Lori Asbury, the inspiring founder of CMOco, based in Knoxville, Tennessee.Lori shares her remarkable transition from a high-flying executive career in television to establishing her own business after a job loss and a desire to p...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: Honey CreativeOwners: Andi DunnYear Started: 2015Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode we're joined by Andi Dunn, the inspiring founder of Honey Creative, based in Nashville, Tennessee.Andi shares her journey from a young girl with dreams of becoming a veterinarian and figure skater to leading a design studio that focuses on buil...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: Monarch Social MediaOwners: Holly MedwidYear Started: 2021Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode, we're joined by Holly Medwid, the inspiring founder of Monarch Social Media, based in Toronto, Canada.Holly shares her journey from aspiring novelist to social media strategist, revealing how the pandemic's challenges catalyzed the bi...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: Boro Business LabOwners: Dean HeasleyYear Started: 2020Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode we're joined by Dean Heasley, the insightful founder of Boro Business Lab, based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.Dean takes us through his fascinating journey from a philosophy student to a federal probation analyst, and eventually to an ...
Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text!Company: Upframe CreativeOwners: Shay Vandendriessche, Carrie Kuhl, and Hannah MerrittYear Started: 2019Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)Welcome to an Agency Story Podcast, I’m your host Russel.In this episode, we're joined by the fabulous trio of Shay, Hannah, and Carrie, the inspiring partners at Upframe Creative, based in Brookings, South Dakota.Tune in to the journey of Upframe Creative, highlighting ...
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