Penji
Fully Managed
Fully Managed is the go-to podcast for agency owners and marketing professionals who want to stay ahead in the ever-evolving business landscape. Brought to you by Penji, each episode dives deep into the strategies, challenges, and success stories of industry leaders who have built and scaled impactful agencies. Join our candid conversations with founders, CEOs, and marketing innovators as they share actionable insights, expert tips, and personal experiences that can help you elevate your agency’s performance and navigate the complexities of modern business.
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Penji
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Oct 14, 2026
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Episodes
Personal Branding with Sam Winsbury 10.09.2025 34:19
Three Things You’ll Learn Why personal branding isn’t about ego—it’s about framing your expertise so others understand it. The real reason even the most successful people hesitate to post (and how to overcome it). Why not every post needs to change the world—and what actually makes content connect. Website: https://penji.co/pricing/ Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel: https://...
From the Circus to CMO with Christine Goos 08.09.2025 38:48
Three Things We Learned from Christine: The Power of Brand in B2B is Underestimated Long-term brand building is essential for sustainable growth—especially when targeting people who don’t yet know you. Christine emphasized that performance marketing has its limits, and brand is the only way to unlock fresh demand. Marketing to Marketers Requires a Higher Bar for Creativity When your audience is fu...
The Future of EdTech with Holly Owens 05.09.2025 39:05
Three Things You’ll Learn: How to Build Community in Education and Marketing Discover how Holly applies the same principles of building learning communities in classrooms to foster team trust, engagement, and collaboration in remote and global marketing teams. Why AI Isn’t Replacing Us—It’s Empowering Us Learn how generative AI, when used correctly, can serve as a sidekick—not a replacement—for cr...
“I Don’t Know” with Sam Torres 03.09.2025 36:59
Three Things You’ll Learn: Why Most SEO Advice is Situational—Not Universal Learn why concepts like keyword density, domain authority, and posting daily are no longer “golden rules”—and how context should shape your strategy. How to Build Trust Through Brutal (but Kind) Honesty Hear how Sam navigates difficult conversations with enterprise clients by setting expectations early, leading with empath...
The Art, Science, and Soul of Branding with Peter Dixon 01.09.2025 44:30
Three Things You’ll Learn: How to Balance Risk and Loyalty in Branding: Discover how iconic brands like Levi’s and Patagonia evolve without alienating legacy customers—and how other brands risk collapse when they abandon authenticity. Why Constraints Fuel Creativity, Not Stifle It: Learn how Peter uses structured limitations to generate bold ideas and why offering multiple creative options fosters...
Feminine Leadership, Creative Risk-Taking & AI Collaboration with Mila Golubov 31.08.2025 33:36
Three Things You’ll Learn: How to lead with empathy while still pushing creative boundaries Mila explains how she balances bold creative ideas with client comfort zones—and why thoughtful risk often leads to the most memorable results. Why now is the perfect time to rewrite the rules of leadership With traditional systems breaking down, Mila shares how women can seize the moment to design new mode...
Boundaries & Building a Human-Centered Business with Michael Levitt 31.08.2025 44:30
Three Things You’ll Learn: Why burnout happens—and how to prevent it Learn the root causes of burnout in agency and leadership roles, including lack of boundaries, over-reliance on tech, and unsustainable work habits. How to build a healthier relationship with work Discover the power of time-blocking, managing your energy peaks, and setting clear expectations with your team and clients—without sac...
From Burned to Believing with Kevin Daisey 30.08.2025 44:37
Three Things We Learned: Niching down isn’t optional—it’s survival. Kevin’s agency started by testing three categories (legal, medical, HVAC), eventually committing to law firms for Array Digital. This focus allowed them to build deeper expertise, create scalable processes, and differentiate in a saturated space. Most clients come burned and distrustful. Kevin shared that many new prospects have a...
Brand Therapy with Jose Alonso 29.08.2025 33:42
Three Things You’ll Learn: How to respond to a brand crisis without panicking —and the one thing every founder forgets to do first. Why empathy is your brand’s most powerful advantage —especially in an AI-driven world. How to create a brand that lives beyond the founder —and avoid the trap of “personal brand dependency.” Website: https://penji.co/pricing/ Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube...
Traffic ≠ Trust with Frank Olivo 29.08.2025 36:04
Three Things You’ll Learn: Why “What is meta pause?” won’t convert—and how to find content that actually drives business. How ChatGPT is quietly replacing Google for tutorials—and why that’s not always a bad thing. The real reason most agencies blog (and why it’s muddying your SEO results). Website: https://penji.co/pricing/ Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel: https://www.yout...
Filtering the Noise. Cutting Through the Chaos with Shamil Shamilov 28.08.2025 37:27
Three Things You’ll Learn: Why resisting AI adoption isn’t a viable option anymore—and how to make it work department by department. How to fight “informational paralysis” as an agency owner by doing less, thinking more, and filtering the noise. What makes most content indistinguishable—and why less flashy, more focused value will win in the long run. Website: https://penji.co/prici...
Building a Boutique Agency That Actually Scales with Lysa Miller 27.08.2025 37:46
Three Things You’ll Learn: Why treating your agency like a media company can boost credibility and build trust—without even trying. How a freelance-first model can fuel creativity, efficiency, and stronger client relationships. What it takes to build a boutique agency that clients remember—and stick with as they scale. Website: https://penji.co/pricing/ Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube Ch...
Co-Founder Chemistry: Switching Roles, Scaling Sales, and Staying Aligned at Belkins 27.08.2025 38:47
Three Things You’ll Learn: Why switching roles every few years can prevent burnout and spark innovation —and how Vlad and Michael use it as a strategy for long-term growth. The biggest mistake startups make with sales hiring —and how Belkins structures their pipeline for global scale. A creative (and hilarious) outbound strategy that increased cold email replies by mimicking internal assistant com...
Psychology of Design with Yonathan Persovski 26.08.2025 45:08
Three Things You’ll Learn: Why even small logo changes at major brands take millions of dollars and months of strategy —and why most changes are more psychological than visual. The line between trend awareness and originality —and why looking inward first is the most powerful design move. How brand loyalty is built through design —and how logos can become personal extensions of identity, fashion,...
Visa, Hot Dogs, and Holograms: The Business of Sponsorship with Robert Prazmark 25.08.2025 45:56
Three Things You’ll Learn: How Visa overtook American Express with a single campaign—and why emotional truth in branding is more powerful than a bigger budget. Why top-down support is critical for any successful sponsorship (and how failing to secure it can kill a campaign before it begins). How AI will transform education and brand engagement , including Rob’s current work on real-time, conversat...
Candles, Culture & Creating a Team That Lasts with Anna-Vija McClain 25.08.2025 38:06
Three Things You’ll Learn: How to build a people-first culture by centering core values like happiness, transparency, and growth—even if it means slower revenue growth. Why every employee will eventually leave —and how accepting this truth can help you lead with more clarity, compassion, and systems that scale. How to foster psychological safety in the workplace so team members feel empowered to g...
Growing Through Chaos with Amanda Patterson, Founder of Rocket Fuel Labs 24.08.2025 34:40
You’ll learn: The three key marketing lessons Amanda learned from helping MindBody grow from $30M to $250M , including the role of customer insight, the power of human-first messaging (even in B2B), and why marketing success is built on small wins—not silver bullets. How to market during an economic downturn , from focusing on bottom-of-funnel tactics to making strategic outsourcing decisions when...
Stop Marketing, Start Meaning with Geoff Desreumaux 23.08.2025 36:48
You’ll learn: Why chasing trends can backfire —and how to spot the difference between being a trendsetter and falling into a marketing trap. What it actually means to be audience-first —and how identifying and embedding into existing communities can unlock authentic growth. How taste and influence intersect , and why micro-influencers often deliver more value than high-follower creators in today’s...
Building Legacy Brands & Community Trust with Christopher Savage 23.08.2025 39:59
You’ll learn: How legacy brands can remain relevant by embracing authenticity, social proof, and community trust—especially in a digital-first world. What AI tools are actually worth your time , and how to avoid tech overload by integrating smart, efficient systems into your marketing stack. Why community engagement matters , and how Christopher’s roles across local boards, schools, and nonprofits...
Keeping Content Simple, Personal, and Profitable with Joe Amato 22.08.2025 40:15
We cover: The fall of traditional ad formats and how they failed to evolve What makes content go viral (and why that’s rarely the goal) How to walk the line between controversy and clarity What most agencies get wrong when communicating with clients Why every brand needs a face (or several) to stand out What happens when you try to expand your niche too fast The art of “telling it like you’re five...
How Chris Joyce Built 24 Companies Without Chasing Money 22.08.2025 33:46
Three Things You’ll Learn: Why taking bad clients (or bad investors) can cost you more than they pay. How knowing your value and saying no can actually speed up your growth. Why relationships—not revenue—are the real currency of early startups. Website: https://penji.co/pricing/ Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dotpenji Subscribe to Penji's Podcast...
Why Every Marketing Plan Needs a Customer Journey with Sara Nay 21.08.2025 33:38
Three Things You’ll Learn: Why you should stop chasing leads and start nurturing the ones you already have. How to use AI without losing the human touch—and what tools to start with. What the “hourglass customer journey” is and how to use it to boost referrals and repeat business. Website: https://penji.co/pricing/ Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@d...
How AI Can Personalize Communication at Scale with Dan Baird of Wrench AI 20.08.2025 33:54
Three Things You’ll Learn: How small language cues (like punctuation!) reveal big insights about your audience. Why personalized messaging doesn’t just boost conversions—it saves time and builds real trust. How AI can help even the most introverted inventors pitch like pros. Website: https://penji.co/pricing/ Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dotpenj...
Why Every Business Owner Should Write a Book with Michael DeLon 20.08.2025 35:41
Three Things You’ll Learn: Why your personal story matters more than your credentials when it comes to earning trust. How to write a book without actually “writing” anything—using the Speak-to-Write™ method. Why your book can be the cornerstone of a high-converting marketing strategy. Website: https://penji.co/pricing/ Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.co...
Just Try It — Marketing, Media, and Philly with Dan Whitzer 19.08.2025 35:55
Three Things You’ll Learn: Why trying something new—even when you’re afraid—is the only way to grow as a marketer (and human). How spontaneous creativity can lead to business success, especially when it comes from community. What makes Philly a hidden hub for innovation, culture, and real connection. Website: https://penji.co/pricing/ Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel: http...
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