The Truth About Starting an Agency




Schmidt List - Inspiring Emerging Leaders show

Summary: Do you want to start your agency? <br><br>Creating an agency can be a great way to be your boss, control your workload, and bring in new clients. But there's a lot to think about before you leap.<br><br>In this video, Ian Lurie and I cover the pros and cons of agency life and offer some advice on what to consider before starting your shop.<br><br>Ian Lurie is a digital marketing consultant in Seattle, WA. He has a twenty-five-year intolerance of trendy concepts and nonsense.<br><br>Previously, Ian was CEO at Portent, a digital marketing agency he founded in 1995. He sold it to Clearlink in 2017. Now on his own, consulting for brands and speaking at conferences.<br><br>He's written three books about marketing and has sold over 20 copies.<br>Follow him on Twitter (@ianlurie), or reach out on LinkedIn (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianlurie/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianlurie/)</a>