Agency Rocket Show

Ep 15: Freelance Vs. Agency - Who Wins?

This week on the Agency Rocket Show, join Liz and Chelsea as they tackle an important question for any growing business: should you utilize an agency or a freelancer for your projects? Uncover the benefits and drawbacks of each as we discuss cost, timeline, deliverables, and overall value, plus bonus anecdotes about basketball coaching and Liz’s old business partner, Bill. Don’t miss out– our aim is to equip you with the tools you need to make your next branding decision!
 
Show Notes: https://www.agency-rocket.com/post/freelance-vs-agency

Ep 14: How to Keep Clients Coming Back

This week on the Agency Rocket Show, hosts Liz and Chelsea discuss client retention strategies– how do you ensure they stick around for more? Spoiler alert: it’s not just about the final product. Join us as we reflect on our own experiences and discover how excellent customer service, tailored experiences, and effective communication throughout the design process can create lasting client relationships.
 
Show Notes: https://www.agency-rocket.com/post/how-to-keep-clients-coming-back

Ep 13: Expectations for Women in Leadership

Get ready for a stellar start to the new year with 2024’s first episode of the Agency Rocket Show! This week, Liz is joined by Megan and Kaitlyn, art director and executive admin at DayCloud. These accomplished colleagues and businesswomen dive into candid conversations about the expectations women face in leadership roles. From navigating the labyrinth of bias to dismantling stereotypes, the trio identifies the hurdles women experience in business and find solutions to shatter the narrative. Join us as we share stories of challenges, triumphs, and the transformative power of unity.
 
Show Notes: https://www.agency-rocket.com/post/expectations-for-women-in-leadership

Ep 12: Brand Reveal with Guest Brett Clarke

On this episode of the Agency Rocket Show, Chelsea and Liz host long-time friend Brett Clark, a multi-faceted entrepreneur leading home construction and retail ventures while facilitating independent interior design businesses. The trio delves into Brett’s journey as a repeat branding client at DayCloud Studios, offering personal insights into his experience with the brand discovery process. Tune in for mild, medium, and spicy conversations covering an array of topics; we explore the importance of personal branding in 2023, the realities of client authenticity, and quirkiness in the creative industry.
 
Show Notes: https://www.agency-rocket.com/post/valuable-insights-on-branding

Ep 11: Myth Busting Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Liz and Chelsea discuss what it means to be an entrepreneur. With their different backgrounds and experiences, they share what it is and is not when it comes to making it as a business owner. They explore the concept of executing versus ideas and how making customers is what truly makes you an entrepreneur.
Lean in. Take a listen. We hope you’ll find some insights from our experiences.
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Ep 10, Balancing Your Work & Personal Life

On this episode of the Agency Rocket Show, Chelsea and Liz fight it out over whether you can really have it all. When balancing life, work, hobbies, family, and friends the tightrope is often high and overwhelming. Chelsea and Liz debate the expectations vs. reality of it all and chat about how society can view women who try to accomplish the perfect balance.
Show Notes: https://www.agency-rocket.com/post/balancing-your-work-personal-life
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Ep 9: Working with People of Different Generations

On this episode of the Agency Rocket Show, we talk a little about our team dynamics and demographics. We pride ourselves on the amazing team we have built and want everyone to shine in their own power and strengths. Today’s topic focuses on generational gaps among coworkers. What’s the work environment like when the CEO is younger than their employee? Does life experience count over work experience? How to manage your team successfully, so that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued by your leadership.
 
Show Notes: https://www.agency-rocket.com/post/navigating-age-gaps-in-creative-work-culture

Ep 8: Handling Client Edits

Today on the Agency Rocket Show we tackle Client Edits. Client edits are a necessary push-and-pull part of the creative process. Being on the same page in terms of expectations, reality and expectations are critical. We are going to take on concepts such as too many cooks in the kitchen, gracefully taking feedback, and debriefing on our client edit process to show what we have learned over the past decade on what works and what doesn’t to build and develop a successful and stress-free collaborative strategy.
 
Show Notes: https://www.agency-rocket.com/post/how-can-agencies-effectively-manage-client-edits-and-feedback

Ep 7: Sports Marketing, the NIL, and Personal Branding for Athletes

On today’s episode of the Agency Rocket Show, Liz and Chelsea discuss the N.I.L., or name, image, and likeness. With her years of experience as a professional basketball player in the WNBA and providing captivating color commentary for ESPN, Chelsea shares her passion for cultivating a personal brand for yourself through athletic exposure. We explore putting out authentic, true content while also being appealing to larger audiences and brands who want to work with you. Taking ownership over your online presence is an important aspect of being in the public and Chelsea and Liz give you the inside scoop to take your image there.
 
Show Notes: https://www.agency-rocket.com/post/sports-marketing-the-nil-and-personal-branding-for-athletes

Ep. 6: Branding Series: Discovery Meeting

On this episode of the Agency Rocket Show, Liz and Chelsea guide everyone through our agency’s tried and true discovery process. A thorough, but client-loved process that guides dreams into the tangible. Through a 60-question process (and plenty of snacks!) Liz and Chelsea help you to see your brand through fresh eyes and funnel your ingenuity into inspiration. They speak on each step of our discovery workshop and how we developed this staple in our development process.
Show Notes: https://www.agency-rocket.com/post/importance-of-discovery-meetings-in-branding