Working in Pods, Nurturing Talent, and Scaling a Full-Service Agency with Jesse Resnick
Description
"Small groups of highly skilled, highly motivated, well communicating people can just achieve more than you can at a large organization."
Jesse Resnick, co-founder of Ei Digital, a full-service digital agency, was our recent guest on Agency Journey.
This episode is a must-listen for agency owners and managers looking to build a high-performing team culture.
Episode Insights:
💡 Jesse's journey from working in larger agencies to establishing EI Digital.
💡 The journey of EI Digital from a modest start to a full-service agency
💡 How EI Digital's pod-based team structure enhances efficiency and client service
💡 Jesse's perspective on the intersection of brand and performance marketing in the digital age
💡 Strategies for nurturing and developing talent within a digital agency
💡 Utilizing strategic vision to maintain a high-quality user experience while scaling
💡 The importance of EBITDA and other financial metrics in agency decision-making
Resources Mentioned:
📚 Ei Digital: https://eidigital.com/
📚 Jesse’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseresnick/Â
📚 Principles by Ray Dalio: Jesse's recommended reading for agency principles
📚 Accrual Accounting: Understanding its importance in agency operations
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