Agency Giants 20+ Years of Wisdom from a $3M a Year Agency Owner | Jon Harrison | #9
The Agency Giants Podcast - Episode 9 (Jon Harrison)
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Running an agency isn’t for the faint of heart.
But imagine doing it for 20+ years AND pulling in $3M annually...
That’s exactly what Jon Harrison, co-founder of One Black Bear, has achieved!
If you’re ready to level up your agency game and learn from someone who’s been in the trenches for over two decades, this episode is for you.
Jon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millersjon/
One Black Bear: https://oneblackbear.com/
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0:00 - Finding Passion and Building a $3M Agency
2:14 - The Power of a Finance Director in Business Growth
5:11 - Overcoming Rejections, Setbacks, and Impostor Syndrome
9:47 - Lessons from 21 Years of Creative Partnership
14:10 - Starting Fresh: From Bad Names to Professionalism
19:04 - Hiring Smart: The Secret to Scaling an Agency
24:10 - Breaking Client Dependency for True Growth
29:05 - Creating Fun and Results in Client Campaigns
34:50 - Passion vs. Profit: Building a Thriving Culture
40:18 - How AI and Trends Are Changing Creative Work
46:12 - The Real Cost of High-Value Creative Campaigns
50:25 - Recovering from Toxic Partnerships and Rebuilding Trust
57:20 - Why Nice People Make the Best Teams
1:03:00 - Winning Big Clients and Thriving as a Creative Agency
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