From writing the jingles you can't get out of your head to scaling agencies nationwide, Tom Woodard has done it all. Now, he's on a mission to disrupt the creative status quo with The Ability Machine.
In this episode, Mark Scrivner talks with Tom about his shift from building businesses to building a movement, creating a studio where neurodiversity and disability are the catalysts for better work.
For agency owners and builders, this is a masterclass in leadership, purpose, and the power of radical inclusion.
Timestamped Highlights:
00:00 – Tom's journey from jingles to advertising career beginnings
02:23 – Creating the iconic Budweiser frogs campaign
05:24 – The origin story behind The Ability Machine
07:56 – Why agencies struggle to adopt inclusive creative models
10:18 – Rethinking productivity and collaboration with disabilities
15:32 – How the mission reshaped Tom's definition of success
27:29 – Advice for young creatives: answering the call and knowing your audience
Learn More & Connect:
Show Notes + Resources: https://creativeassembly.agency/ca-podcast/
Connect With Tom Woodard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-woodard-b347673/ | https://theabilitymachine.com/
Connect with Mark Scrivner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markscrivner | https://snapshot.agency/health
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