An Agency Story

An Agency Story

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.

Episodes

March 24, 2024 25 mins

Company: Cobble Hill
Owners: Austin Dandridge
Year Started: 2012
Employees: 26-50 (Medium)

Welcome to "An Agency Story" podcast, I'm your host, Russel.

On this episode we're joined by Austin Dandridge, the visionary behind Cobble Hill, a digital marketing agency based out of Charleston, South Carolina.

Austin's journey is one of creativity and resilience, blending personal anecd...

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Company: SpotOn Digital Media
Owners: Robyn Spoto
Year Started: 2015
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)

Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.

On this episode, we are joined by Robyn Spoto, the founder of SpotOn Digital Media, a digital marketing agency based in Tampa, Florida.

Robyn believes that finding entrepreneurs with the drive and determination to succeed in a collaborative enviro...

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March 10, 2024 19 mins

Company: Bolt from the Blue Copywriting
Owners: Rachel Allen
Year Started: 2009
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)

Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.

On this episode, we have Rachel Allen, owner of Bolt from the Blue Copywriting, a full-service copywriting agency with roots based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Words shape worlds, according to Rachel.From the limitless boundaries of full-s...

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March 3, 2024 20 mins

Company: Mighty Fine
Owners: Frank Rodriguez
Year Started: 2010
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)

Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.

On this episode, we have Frank Rodriguez, the Founder of Mighty Fine, creating meaningful brand experiences for today and tomorrow’s digital marketplace based out of Tampa, Florida.

Frank’s story is certainly one of trials and triumphs. Faking his way to a ...

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February 25, 2024 20 mins

Company: The Sway Effect
Owners: Jennifer Risi
Year Started: 2019
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)

Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.

On this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Risi, the Founder and President of The Sway Effect, a PR and marketing communications agency based out of New York, New York.

Starting out in the big agency world via Ogilvy, Jennifer passionately shares the...

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February 18, 2024 27 mins

Company: BKN Creative
Owners: Kevin Tydlaska–Dziedzic and Brandon Tydlaska-Dziedzic
Year Started: 2015
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)

Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.

On this episode, we have Kevin and Brandon Tydlaska-Dziedzic, CEO & Co-Founders of BKN Creative, a full-service boutique and Certified LGBTBE creative and marketing agency based out of Tampa, Florida.

Kevin an...

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February 11, 2024 31 mins

Company: The Weinbach Group
Owners: Dan Weinbach
Year Started: 1987
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)

Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.

On this episode, we are joined by Daniel Weinbach, the President & CEO of The Weinbach Group, a Miami-based agency focused on integrated marketing within the healthcare industry.

Daniel decided early in his career to give up his longtime dream ...

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February 4, 2024 20 mins

Company: Method and Metric SEO Agency
Owners: Jesse Ringer
Year Started: 2017
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)

Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.

On this episode, we have Jesse Ringer, Founder of Method and Metric and SEO agency based in Vancouver, Canada.

When asked about the one piece of advice he would give himself before starting the agency, Jesse said that he would focus on the po...

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January 28, 2024 23 mins

Company: eLuminate Marketing
Owners: Lyndsi Edgar
Year Started: 2014
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)

Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.

On this episode, we have Lyndsi Edgar, founder of eLuminate Marketing specializing in online storytelling based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Lyndsi got her start leaving the great blue ocean of the cruise industry into the open waters of entreprene...

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January 21, 2024 23 mins

Company: ATX The Brand
Owners: Daniel Griggs
Year Started: 2015
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)

Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.

On this episode, we have Daniel Griggs, CEO and Founder of ATX The Brand, a digital marketing agency based out of Austin, Texas.

Daniel’s story is definitely one of determination and grit. As a former professional athlete, Daniel learned to market himself t...

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January 14, 2024 24 mins

Company: Diaz & Cooper
Owners: Omi Diaz-Cooper
Year Started: 2001
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)

Welcome to An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.

On this episode, we have Omi Diaz-Cooper, the CEO and Co-Founder of Diaz & Cooper, a HubSpot gold-certified Solutions Partner, growing from a creative boutique to one of Miami’s most respected digital marketing firms.

In addition to both her ...

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January 7, 2024 22 mins

Company: Zelen Communications
Owners: Terry Zelen
Year Started: 2005
Employees: 11 – 25

Welcome to An Agency Story Podcast, I'm your host Russel.

On this episode, we are joined by Terry Zelen, the President and Owner of Zelen Communications where he and his team help companies optimize their marketing and website to ensure desired outcomes based out of Tampa, Florida.

Terry’s 35 years as an agency ...

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December 31, 2023 21 mins

Company: Lform Design
Owners: Ian Loew
Year Started: 2005
Employees: 11-25 (Intermediate)

Welcome to Episode #64 of An Agency Story podcast, I’m your host Russel.

On this episode, we have Ian Loew, owner of Lform Design – a design and development firm specializing in building robust web applications and integrations based out of Montclair, New Jersey.

Ian has founded his career on the belief t...

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December 26, 2023 27 mins

Company: Loomis Agency
Owners: Mike Sullivan
Year Started: 1984
Employees: 51-100 (Large)

Welcome to episode #63 of An Agency Story podcast, hosted by Russel Dubree.

On this episode, we have Mike Sullivan, President & CEO of Loomis Agency – an award-winning full-service advertising agency focusing on challenger brands based out of Dallas, TX.

The value of complementary skills: See how "Staying ...

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December 17, 2023 23 mins

Company: Ebove & Beyond
Owners: Jennifer Myers-Ward
Year Started: 2003
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)

Welcome to episode #62 of An Agency Story Podcast, hosted by Russel Dubree.

On this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Myers-Ward, the Founder and CEO of Ebove & Beyond, a boutique agency that focuses on retail space based out of Satellite Beach, Florida.

Jennifer's story is all about building ...

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December 10, 2023 26 mins

Company:  Nifty Method Marketing & Events
Owners: Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey
Year Started: 2016
Employees: 26-50 (Medium)

On this episode, we have Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO of Nifty Method, a full-service boutique agency passionately focused on events and customer experiences based out of New York City. 

Lindsay’s story is certainly one of setting one’s sights on a path and going full speed ahead. In this epis...

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December 2, 2023 24 mins

Company: Insite
Owners: Nicki Purcell
Year Started: 1998
Employees: 26-50 (Medium)

On this episode, we have Nicki Purcell, the President of Insite, a digital agency based in Dallas, Texas that provides design and development services for technology platforms.

I’m not sure you could have more descriptors for my relationship with Nicki.  From client to co-worker, collaborator and friend, I’m very excited to have h...

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November 26, 2023 30 mins

Company: Hooked On Code
Owners: Torie Capistran
Year Started: 2014
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)

On this episode, we have Torie Capistran, the Owner and Lead Designer of Hooked On Code – a website and marketing consulting company that specializes in WordPress sites based out of Frisco, Texas.

Not many businesses are started on a sunny tropical beach as Torie shares her journey of setting up her own business. Despit...

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November 19, 2023 22 mins

Company: SAMA Labs
Owners: John Florey
Year Started: 2018
Employees: 26-50 (Medium)

On this episode, we have John Florey, Co-Founder & CEO of SAMA Labs – a Global Lifestyle e-Commerce company based out of Boca Raton, Florida.

In the beginning, John never imagined himself in the agency business. His passion for technology and people led him to sales, where he discovered his knack for engaging with customers. ...

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November 12, 2023 16 mins

Company: Distinction Agency
Owners: Alex Onaindia
Year Started: 2018
Employees: 1-10 (Emerging)

On this episode, we have Alex Onaindia, CEO and Co-Founder of Distinction Agency – a full-service marketing agency that specializes in athlete and influencer marketing based out of Orlando, Florida.

Alex shares how their approach to storytelling and authenticity helps separate them from other traditional forms of adve...

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