Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Branding isn’t just about looks, it’s about trust, credibility, and making your business stand out. In this episode, Marielle Balogh, Founder of Tributary Design Studio, discusses branding and the tough challenge to stand out to your best customers. Ins…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! In this episode of An Agency Story, Russel Dubree sits down with Erik Reagan, co-founder of Focus Lab, to discuss how intentional culture isn’t just a feel-good concept, it’s a key driver of business success. Erik shares how Focus Lab went from an unstr…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Most agency acquisitions are long, strategic, and carefully planned—but what if a growth opportunity landed in your inbox out of nowhere? That’s exactly what happened to Alex Schupp, founder of Crowd Digital Marketing. One day, an unexpected email led t…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! What happens when your biggest client vanishes overnight? Or when you realize—too late—that avoiding sales is holding your agency back? In this episode of An Agency Story, Matt Regenie of Prospect Future shares the raw truth about the challenges of scal…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Do 80% of Agency Goals Fail Before February? Most agency owners start the year with ambitious goals but many start slipping by February. Why? Because setting a goal isn’t enough. You need the right strategy. In this episode, I break down: The biggest mi…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! What happens when you take over a business you didn’t start? In this episode of An Agency Story, Nora Schlesinger, CEO of Growth Machine, shares her unexpected journey from first employee to agency leader. From working with Slipknot’s manager to running…

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, Kevin Watkins of Farewell shares his journey from long term side hustle to full-time agency owner, right as the world shut down in 2020. Faced with a make-or-break decision, he c…

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 Vin Thomas, the visionary founder of Fixel, based in Salem, Oregon. Vin shares his journey from aspiring magician to agency owner, carving out a niche in the cyb…

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. On this episode, we have Hans Skillrud, Co-founder of Termageddon. Termageddon creates and automatically updates all things privacy policies based out of Saint Charles, IL. Hans faced a tough cal…

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 Mark Labriola II, the dynamic founder of Brand Viva Media, based in Centennial, Colorado. Mark shares his journey from touring as a musician to building a podcast…

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 Taylor Hill, co-founder of FutureNow Marketing, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Taylor shares his journey from a successful career as a songwriter to co-creating a…

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 Kris Skavish and Nico Brooks, co-founders of Two Octobers, a forward-thinking marketing agency based in Denver, Colorado. Kris and Nico share theior journey from …

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Atomic Idea Owners: Duane Ciacco Year Started: 2005 Employees: 1-10 (Emerging) Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel. In this episode, we’re joined by Duane Ciacco, co-founder of Atomic Idea, a brand marketing agency based in…

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 Eric Elkins, the dynamic founder of WideFoc.us, a social media agency based in Denver, Colorado. Eric’s journey is anything but conventional, spanning from bioch…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: HVH Media & Marketing Owners: Hayden Van Hulzen Year Started: 2013 Employees: 1-10 (Emerging) Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel. In this episode, we’re joined by Hayden Van Hulzen, the engaging and innovative founder of H…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Phaser Marketing Owners: Luke Eggebraaten Year Started: 2019 Employees: 1-10 (Emerging) Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel. In this episode we meet Luke Eggebraaten of Phaser Marketing, based near Phoenix, Arizona. A longt…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Winger Marketing Owners: Karolyn Raphael Year Started: 1986 Employees: 1-10 (Emerging) 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 C…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Indigo Collective Group Owners: Mandy Idol Year Started: 2023 Employees: 1-10 (Emerging) 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 Cha…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Agency H5 Owners: Kathleen Sarpy Year Started: 2001 Employees: 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 t…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Jolly Creative Agency Owners: Sarah Jolly Year Started: 2012 Employees: 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 r…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Tagline Media Owners: Jonathan Shepley Year Started: 2001 Employees: 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 …

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: All Terrain Owners: Brook Jay Year Started: 1998 Employees: 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 age…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: ColorWord Creative Owners: Amanda Garcia Year Started: 2016 Employees: 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 …

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Alder & Co. Owners: Mal Alder Year Started: 2018 Employees: 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 sha…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Creative Direct Marketing Group Owners: Craig Huey Year Started: 1985 Employees: 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 Grou…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Coconspirator Owners: Shane Needham Year Started: 2018 Employees: 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, F…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Solid Digital Owners: Jesse McCabe Year Started: 2007 Employees: 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, Illin…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Lifeblue Founders: Phillip Blackmon & Russel Dubree Year Started: 2006 Employees: 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 jo…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Cascade Communications Owners: Jennifer Fortney Year Started: 2001 Employees: 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, bas…

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 Spoerl Year Started: 2016 Employees: 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 …

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Engenius Owners: Chris Manley Year Started: 2008 Employees: 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 C…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: CMOco Owners: Lori Asbury Year Started: 2011 Employees: 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. L…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Honey Creative Owners: Andi Dunn Year Started: 2015 Employees: 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, Ten…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Monarch Social Media Owners: Holly Medwid Year Started: 2021 Employees: 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, base…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Boro Business Lab Owners: Dean Heasley Year Started: 2020 Employees: 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…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Upframe Creative Owners: Shay Vandendriessche, Carrie Kuhl, and Hannah Merritt Year Started: 2019 Employees: 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, H…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Wax Eloquent Owners: Weston Wax Year Started: 2017 Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate) Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel. In this episode we're joined by Weston Wax, the third generation owner of Wax Eloquent, based in Murfre…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Pinstripe Marketing Owners: Ginger Reichl Year Started: 1998 Employees: 1-10 (Emerging) Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel. In this episode, we're joined by Ginger Reichl, the inspiring founder of Pinstripe Marketing, base…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Solinity Marketing Owners: Sara Mitchell Year Started: 2020 Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate) Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel. In this episode we're joined by Sara Mitchell, the dynamic founder of Solinity Marketing, base…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Knowmad Digital Marketing Owners: Diona Kidd Year Started: 2002 Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate) Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel. In this episode we're joined by Diona Kidd, the innovative co-founder of Knowmad Digital M…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Bright Marketing Owners: Jennifer Sutton Year Started: 2013 Employees: 1-10 (Emerging) Welcome to An Agency Story Podcast, I’m your host Russel. In this episode we're joined by Jennifer Sutton, the innovative founder of Bright Marketing, based …

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Morgan & Co. Owners: Eric Morgan Year Started: 1997 Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate) Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel. In this episode we're joined by Eric Morgan, the innovative founder of Morgan & Co., based in New Orle…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Fortibus Marketing Owners: Michael Paul Year Started: 2005 Employees: 1-10 (Emerging) In this episode of "An Agency Story," we're joined by Michael Paul, the dynamic co-founder of Fortibus Marketing, based in Charleston, South Carolina. Michael…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Lawsome Digital Owners: Chris Majernik Year Started: 2013 Employees: 1-10 (Emerging) Welcome to An Agency Story Podcast, I’m your host Russel. In this episode we explore the vibrant world of marketing with Chris Majernik, founder of Lawsome Dig…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Citizen Advertising Owners: C.J. Ogle and Brent Matthews Year Started: 2008 Employees: 1-10 (Emerging) Welcome to "An Agency Story" podcast, I'm your host Russel. In today's episode, we're joined by C.J. Ogle and Brent Matthews, the creative mi…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: Monomoy Social Media Owners: Nicole Porter Year Started: 2017 Employees: 1-10 (Emerging) 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 Med…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! 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 dig…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! 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 b…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! 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, lead…

Were you inspired by this story? Got an idea, thought or otherwise? Let us know, send us a text! Company: AgencyAgile Owner: Jack Skeels Year Started: 2012 Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate) Additional links and resources: Get more insights from Jack on Medium Purchase a discounted copy of “Unmanaged: :Master the Magic of Creating Empowered and Happy …