S4 Ep18: Verb Founders Reveal How They Built a 7 Figure Agency From Scratch
- Author
- Shauna Griffiths
- Published
- Wed 15 Nov 2023
- Episode Link
- https://audioboom.com/posts/8400761
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.
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!!
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… 📈"
IN THIS EPISODE
- Why Brands Turn to verb for Solutions
- The Scariest Yet Most Rewarding Move They Ever Made
- This is by Far The Biggest Challenge Black Female Entrepreneurs Face
- Why Building Authentic Communities Matters
- You Don't Have to be an A**hole to Be the Person at the Top
EPISODE BY THE MINUTE
00:00 - Teaser
00:50- intro
00:53- Guest intro
02:11 - How Shauna met
02:39 - What is verb ?
06:24 - The Story Behind Verb’s Halloween Party Theme
10:00 - How They Overcame Their Biggest Fears
15:37 - How They Lead vs How They were Lead
23:01 - History of Their Partnership
26:27 - The Biggest Challenges Black Women Face in Business
30:01 - The Importance of Building Communities in the Workplace
48:19 - Lessons They’ve Learnt as Founders
51:21 - What Trends To Expect in 2024
53:01 - Key Takeaways
53:57 - Wrap Up
Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency.
#podcast #THIS #leadership #leaders #agency #authenticity #impact #blackfemalebusinessowners #womeninbusiness #slgimpact
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!!
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… 📈"
IN THIS EPISODE
- Why Brands Turn to verb for Solutions
- The Scariest Yet Most Rewarding Move They Ever Made
- This is by Far The Biggest Challenge Black Female Entrepreneurs Face
- Why Building Authentic Communities Matters
- You Don't Have to be an A**hole to Be the Person at the Top
EPISODE BY THE MINUTE
00:00 - Teaser
00:50- intro
00:53- Guest intro
02:11 - How Shauna met
02:39 - What is verb ?
06:24 - The Story Behind Verb’s Halloween Party Theme
10:00 - How They Overcame Their Biggest Fears
15:37 - How They Lead vs How They were Lead
23:01 - History of Their Partnership
26:27 - The Biggest Challenges Black Women Face in Business
30:01 - The Importance of Building Communities in the Workplace
48:19 - Lessons They’ve Learnt as Founders
51:21 - What Trends To Expect in 2024
53:01 - Key Takeaways
53:57 - Wrap Up
Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency.
#podcast #THIS #leadership #leaders #agency #authenticity #impact #blackfemalebusinessowners #womeninbusiness #slgimpact
