S4 Ep18: Verb Founders Reveal How They Built a 7 Figure Agency From Scratch

<div>Make no mistake about it, I am in AWE of these two authentic leaders!! It's my honor and joy to shine light on the co-founders of verb, in this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths. <br> <br> Shannon Jones and Yadira Harrison are a force! Together they have created a dynamic consultancy and agency specializing in brand experiences, partnerships, campaigns, and proprietary platforms - and they just made the 2023 Inc 5000 list!!<br> <br> As Yadira recently posted, "5 years ago we set out to build something new: an output agnostic agency that could not be pigeonholed, where creativity knows no bounds. Fast forward to today, and #teamverb consists of 40 creatives spanning from coast to coast, making marketing waves around the globe. 🌎 As Inc. noted, we’ve seen 320% growth in the past 3 years, and we’re just getting started… 📈"<br> <br> IN THIS EPISODE<br> - Why Brands Turn to verb for Solutions<br> - The Scariest Yet Most Rewarding Move They Ever Made<br> - This is by Far The Biggest Challenge Black Female Entrepreneurs Face<br> - Why Building Authentic Communities Matters <br> - You Don't Have to be an A**hole to Be the Person at the Top <br> <br> EPISODE BY THE MINUTE<br> 00:00 - Teaser <br> 00:50- intro <br> 00:53- Guest intro<br> 02:11 - How Shauna met <br> 02:39 - What is verb ? <br> 06:24 - The Story Behind Verb’s Halloween Party Theme <br> 10:00 - How They Overcame Their Biggest Fears <br> 15:37 - How They Lead vs How They were Lead <br> 23:01 - History of Their Partnership <br> 26:27 - The Biggest Challenges Black Women Face in Business <br> 30:01 - The Importance of Building Communities in the Workplace <br> 48:19 - Lessons They’ve Learnt as Founders <br> 51:21 - What Trends To Expect in 2024<br> 53:01 - Key Takeaways<br> 53:57 - Wrap Up<br> <br> Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen &amp; Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency.<br> <br> #podcast #THIS #leadership #leaders #agency #authenticity #impact #blackfemalebusinessowners #womeninbusiness #slgimpact</div>