Quick, Nimble and AI-Powered: The Future of Boutique Agencies with Dust LeBlanc
In this podcast episode, creative director Dust LeBlanc of Locomotive discusses the evolving landscape of digital agencies, highlighting how AI tools have helped streamline strategy development and content creation. He shares insights on why smaller, agile agencies are becoming the future, as they can pivot quickly and collaborate efficiently. Dust also walks us through Locomotive's rapid website development for an electric RV startup, showcasing how a lean team adapted to tight deadlines and evolving brand elements. He emphasizes the importance of content in web design and how strategic partnerships with content-focused agencies enhance Locomotive’s capabilities.
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Profitability Unpacked: Transforming Agency Success with Marcel Petitpas
In this episode of the Pixel Perfect Podcast, Adam Weil interviews Marcel Petitpas, CEO and co-founder of Parakeeto, about agency profitability. Marcel shares his journey from running a small agency in 2015-2016 with low margins in real estate virtual tours to founding Parakeeto to help agencies improve profitability. He explains that many agencies struggle due to outdated views treating profitability as solely a finance issue. Marcel highlights the importance of four key data sets: finance, people, project, and time tracking. Marcel concludes by emphasizing specialization, collaboration, and proper sequencing in profitability management.
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Mastering Lead Gen: Insights on Growth and Strategy with Karl Sakas
This time, Adam chats with Karl Sakas, an executive coach who’s worked with hundreds of agencies worldwide to help them grow without the stress. Karl shares straightforward tips on lead generation, using AI effectively, and making events actually work for your agency. Whether you’re scaling up or just looking for ways to run things smoother, there’s a ton of practical advice in this episode.
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Beyond the Pitch: Scaling Your Agency with Jason Swenk
Join Adam as he sits down with Jason Swank, who turned his digital agency into a $30 million success. Jason opens up about the ups and downs of agency life, from starting out by accident to mastering the art of growth. He'll share actionable strategies for scaling your business effectively, the importance of building a solid team, and some surprising lessons from his pilot training.
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Beyond Design: Building a Team and Culture for Success with Bill Kenney - Founder of Focus Lab
Join Adam Weil as he chats with Bill Kenney, CEO of Focus Lab, about the real-world magic of branding. They touch on everything from starting out in Georgia to nailing big-name clients, building a team that clicks, and how AI is shaking up the design scene. Bill brings a down-to-earth take on why branding isn't just business—it's personal.
Welcome to The Pixel Perfect Podcast, presented by White Rabbit Group. Join us for engaging discussions with leading creatives and entrepreneurs. We delve into their experiences in design and business, offering you meaningful insights and advice.
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