Creating Relationships that Lead to a Successful Digital Agency

<p>Do you view your digital agency clients as a means to an end? Are you and your team taking a real interest in your clients in order to understand them as a person first? Creating relationships is at the core of every successful agency. That's why today's guest finds his background in accounting a helpful skill in understanding what is important to his agency clients. Budgets and bottom line are one thing, but clients want to be treated like humans. He is on the show to share the insights he has learned about client relationships, how he weaves that into the interview process, and two pivotal moments that helped him have confidence and courage as an agency owner.</p> <p><strong>Spencer Hadelman</strong> is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.advantagemrkt.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Advantage Marketing</a>, a Chicago-based marketing firm that provides digital and traditional media solutions. His agency has served big brand clients like the University of Berkley and Hello Kitty and also invests in multiple companies with their recent e-commerce acquisitions.</p> <p>In this episode, we’ll discuss:</p> <ul> <li>Why creating relationships is at the core of every successful agency.</li> <li>One unique interview tactic that assesses agency employees.</li> <li>Why you need confidence and courage to be an agency owner.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2>Subscribe</h2> <p><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-agency-masterclass-jason-swenk-podcast-for-digital/id870206013" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple</a> | <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/0FiKuRTpkJ7OraCJBUIlr9" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> | <a href= "https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-smart-agency-master-28334260/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iHeart Radio</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-smart-agency-masterclass-marketing-business-strategist" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stitcher</a> | <a href= "https://player.fm/series/1499414" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Radio FM</a></p> <h2>Sponsors and R