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Carl Smith
Founder of The Bureau, a 1,400-member community for marketing agency leaders. Spent decades inside agencies mentoring others and pushing the boundaries on how teams grow, price their work, and deliver their services.
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Aug 15, 2025
• 48min
Episode 50: Clients Don’t Want to Drive
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In this conversation, Carl Smith, Founder of The Bureau and a seasoned mentor in agency leadership, discusses the evolving role of account managers. He emphasizes transforming from reactive liaisons to proactive strategists, fostering deep client relationships through empathy-driven solutions. Carl introduces 'Jellyfish Management,' a refreshing team structure that encourages ownership. With insights on radical transparency and the benefits of solving larger client challenges, he provides a playbook for agencies aiming to cultivate trust and drive substantial growth.
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