From Employees to Award Winning Ad Agency Owners

and then I did this

This episode we dive deep into the mental and emotional challenges of successfully launching and running an award winning performance marketing agency.

Todd and Kelly, co-founders of Vuja Dé Digital, share the lessons they’ve learned about maintaining integrity in a highly competitive industry.

From the psychological endurance needed to weather the ups and downs, to the importance of transparency and staying true to their values, they open up about what it really takes to build and sustain a multi-million-dollar agency.

Their story is one of resilience, risk-taking, and creating a premium service that defies industry norms.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - The Mental Fortitude Required to Succeed in Business
• 00:00:48 - Meet Vuja Dé Digital: A Unique Approach to Performance Marketing
• 00:01:42 - Kelly's Story: From Finance to the Early Days of Digital Media
• 00:03:58 - Todd's Journey: From Sponsored Athlete to Marketing Leader
• 00:06:09 - The Birth of Vuja Dé Digital: Building a Company That Defies Industry Norms
• 00:09:32 - Hard-Won Lessons in Building a Successful Agency
• 00:16:33 - The Hidden Rewards of Entrepreneurship: What Keeps Us Going
• 00:21:31 - Staying True to Integrity: Why Ethics Are Key to Long-Term Success
• 00:23:13 - Lessons from Starting a Business: What We Wish We Knew
• 00:24:52 - Navigating the Harsh Realities of the Service Industry
• 00:27:08 - Managing Client Relationships and the Risks Involved
• 00:30:37 - Essential Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• 00:31:48 - Balancing Creativity and Business Operations: How We Make It Work
• 00:36:15 - The Psychological Challenges of Running a Business
• 00:37:11 - The True Rewards of Owning and Growing Your Own Agency
• 00:41:11 - Closing Thoughts: Lessons, Success, and What’s Next

Links and Resources:

• Kelly Maguire on LinkedIn
• Todd Juneau on LinkedIn
• Vuja De Digital
• LuRae Lumpkin on LinkedIn
• You Can Be Free Newsletter
• You Can Be Free on YouTube

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