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Taylor Neely Showepisode 65 the hose with Sam Minney and Tim Stiefleryippee new ep with sam and tim and it was really fuin especiially the hose bit :)2025-02-171h 09Taylor Neely Showepisode 62 put the wolves in the buildings put the people in the woods with Tim StieflerHEY this episode was really f-in fun with Timmy No brakes we absolutely riffed it to the stratusphere we riffed a pile of sh** that is our absolute freeking baby bu8t for real thios was a really fun ep and me tim had fun and he will def be on again. Follow tim on IG @timfluencer2025-01-221h 25
Break it Down with Rick and TimCritical Race Theory (Part 1)On this episode of Break it Down with Rick and Tim, the boys move the podcast out of the kitchen and into a studio. Today’s vehement topic: Critical Race Theory and The White/Grand Replacement Theory. What is the cause of white rage? The Texas history of Juneteenth is talked about with both Rick and Tim realizing, while growing up, their public schooling conveniently left out a very important part of Black History. The history of Rosa Parks is discussed which surprises Rick. Statistics are also shared with the amount of incarcerated black men vs white men in th...2023-03-1057 minBreak it Down with Rick and TimWomen’s RightsTim is a married man and takes the topic of women’s rights very seriously as a father of two little girls. Pay discrepancies and Roe v. Wade are on Tim’s mind especially with women becoming second-class citizens in our red states. What’s going to happen to women in the rest of the country? Republicans want a national abortion ban. Can that happen? Look at what happened in Ohio, why are little girls being forced to carry a rapist’s baby? Who is going to be the next target of our rogue Supreme Court? Roe v. Wade being ov...2023-03-031h 11
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyUnexpected Ways to Generate New Business (David Moore)Today's episode features multi-agency owner and all around marketing ninja warrior, David Moore. He currently runs two agencies and has done some wild and effective things to generate new business.One time he sent a long piece of foam board to target decision makers at companies he wanted to work with. The boards were too long to fit in their mailboxes and stuck out, which was the point. On each board were the words, "Want to stick out?".It worked.If you enjoyed the last episode with NBZ about generating new business, this is the...2021-10-0736 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyMarketing Your Marketing Agency (NBZ)"We make cool s**t for brands."I'd be lying if I said I loved it. It’s a little try hard, and to Simone Oppenheimer and Rachel Segall, it isn't a compelling, sellable point of differentiation.You see, Simone and Rachel run their own startup. It’s called NBZ. And I admittedly thought they were a consultancy that gave tactical suggestions on how to drum up new business. But they are not. They're so much more than that.NBZ, in my mind, is a marketing agency for marketing agencies. They take the things w...2021-09-1642 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyThis will get me canceled (Steve Harrison)Steve Harrison and I discuss his book "Can't Sell, Won't Sell." It's going to ruffle some of your feathers.There's definitely been a lot of change this past year to correct the problems in our industry, some of which may have been over corrections. I think Steve believes the latter. Problem is, I'd be lying if I said I didn't agree with him on most of his points, hence the name of the episode. Enjoy?2021-08-1226 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyDifferentiating Your Brand (Craig Dubitsky)I saw Craig speak on an Adweek panel and knew I had to chat with him. In a crowded dental hygiene space, he found a way to stand out. Finding a niche, a genuine niche, is something so many brands struggle with. Enjoy this MasterClass in brand differentiation with someone who succeeds by being nice.2021-08-0537 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyHow to Build an Ad Agency (Meryl Draper)Quirk Creative has been popping up everywhere as I've gone through this entrepreneurial journey. They're a small agency, like Gush, but 3 years ahead of us. And they've accomplished a ton in that time.They've gone from 2 to 20 employees. Adweek ranked Meryl in the Creative 100 and Quirk as 2019's 9th fastest growing Agency (globally). They keep landing bigger, higher paying clients. And I want to be like them when I grow up. Learn how as I do.2021-07-0138 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyThe CMO of Sky Zone Knows Data (Josh Cole)Data runs everything. If you can harness it through qualitative and quantitative research, you'll win. Listen in as Josh Cole, CMO of Sky Zone, takes me through how proper research works.2021-03-2632 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyInfluence Through Influencer Marketing (Angelic Vendette)Angelic Vendette is a master of influencer marketing who shows me how to not suck at doing it myself. She developed and lead campaigns at Sephora, is the current Global Head of Social, Content & Influencer Marketing at StitchFix, and is applying her expertise to her own startup, a fur coat brand called Petit Poussin. Lot's of good nuggets in this one for you to munch on.2021-03-1236 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyHow to Email Marketing Good (Max Johnson)Max Johnson is an email marketing ninja warrior. So much so, he was hired by the Hilary Clinton's campaign to do it for them. Now he's applying his black belt knowledge to his own business (Awe Inspired) and divulging his tips and tricks to me. If you're looking to up your email marketing game (and you should be), do what I did, and listen to this man. Enjoy.2021-03-0432 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyBack to the Basics (Dave Dye)Dave Dye got a grocery store owner to agree to something unusual. For over a month, Dave created ads using a sandwich board stanchion thingy on the sidewalk outside the storefront. He chalked really creative ads. Really straightforward ads. Simple ads. Visual ads. Highly targeted ads. Culturally relevant ads. Cheese ads. Coffee ads. All kinds of ads to get people in the store.Dave then compiled his data and posted it to his blog (listed in comments) for everyone to see. Does creativity matter in advertising? Find out that and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!2021-02-2529 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyOn the Importance of Brand (Kenny Haisfield)After a 3ish month hiatus “…but seriously” is back. And dare I say, bigger than ever.Why the break? Well we got busy. In a good way. We still are, but I’ve brought on support so I can do the show. Hopefully you continue to get as much out of it as I do.In this episode, after providing the usual Gush update, I get a branding masterclass from Kenny Haisfield. He’s the founder of Kenny Flowers, a business that’s so much more than Hawaiian shirt company. They're a vacation mindset, which allowed for...2021-02-2329 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyWhat's an insight? (w/ the B in KBS)Jon Bond is the Bond in Kirshenbaum Bond + Partners (KBS today). Regardless of how you feel about KBS now, while Jon was there they turned out better creative, more consistently then anyone at the time. It's how they became the largest independent agency in the country. They pioneered guerilla marketing, popup stores, and other forms of what would eventually come to be known as viral marketing. They made snapple famous. They made Delta famous. They made Michael, Victoria and Tommy famous. So whether it's a drive, walk or break, pop those airpods in and get ready for a knowledge...2020-11-1030 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyHow to sell great work (Mark Denton)Mark Denton is the Guy Ritchie of advertising creatives. You can hear it in his voice and see it in his accolades – just google him. He's one of the few people who graduated from ad creative to ad director. He’s also written a book about remaining childish and wears clothes with his name printed on them. If you’re not convinced this episode is worth listening to you’re as nonsensical as nonsense. Enjoy.Shout-out to Julian Hanford, the Annie Leibovitz of advertising, on the photo of Mark.2020-11-0536 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyA biz dev executive teaches me biz dev (Greg S Jacobs)The art of Business Development and selling has become the most important part of my job. So I spoke to someone who's really good at it. Here are 3 key takeaways from my conversation with the ex Nascar and Redbull executive, Gregory S. Jacobs.1) For your sales outreach, use the subject line: "Gush, The World's First Comedy Ad Agency – watch this."2) Within the message, have a 15 second video where I introduce the agency in a humorous way. Why? Leading with content eliminates walls of text, proves that you can create bite sized content, and educates people about...2020-09-2826 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyHow Travis Lachner got 30,000 followers on LinkedInThe LinkedIn algorithm is ever-changing. Travis Lachner, mastered it. Today, he has 30,000 LinkedIn followers, a successful ad agency and consulting firm called South Ventures, and a mustache fit for the roaring 20's. Here are three key takeaways from this week's podcast episode:1) If you're writing LinkedIn articles, you're pissing in the wind.2) Commenting, liking, and engaging with others improves the performance of your own posts. 3) LinkedIn has other post formats you're likely not aware of, including pdf carousels that could 10x your engagement. 2020-09-2428 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyHow Ryan Fey went from ad man to Grill DadDon't let the image below fool you, Ryan Fey is a nice, fun-loving, teddy bear of a man. He's also the Co-Founder of Omelet, an ad agency that gets paid to make stuff that doesn't suck. But now he's onto his next adventure, #GrillDads.Grill Dad's is the spawn of the "Next Food Network Star" – a #GuyFiere show where people compete to win a pilot episode on the channel.Fey and his less good looking half (?) Mark Anderson, won the show, made the pilot, and got it picked up for a season. Now, for the fi...2020-09-1738 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyWhy this Grey ECD thinks like a PR person (Graham Drew)I started as an account guy, telling clients they were right and pretending to smile. Graham Drew started as a PR guy, ringing the phones and pitching stories with soul-crushing results.Today, I run a struggling ad agency and Graham is a Global ECD at Grey. But despite his greater success, I felt like I was talking to an equal. Because Graham is unusually humble despite his title. Together we discussed insecurity, ascension, and how to view seemingly negative things in a more positive way.Enjoy.2020-09-1429 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyA former head of International Planning at BBDO teaches me Planning (Martin Karaffa)This has been a tough week for Gush, and by extension, me. But through the highs and lows this podcast remains an absolute joy.Today I'm stoked to share my conversation with Marty Karaffa. He's a legendary planner and the former Global Head of International Planning at BDDO. Today he's an Associate Partner at Hofstede Insights, a speaker, researcher, facilitator, semiotician, and decoder of culture for global organizations.I don't know what semiotician means but I'm pretty sure you should give this episode a semiotician.2020-09-1138 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyMychael Owen is my Dad's favorite guestIf you work in advertising and don't experience a midlife crisis, you might be an alien.Mychael Owen isn't. He's a man. And a few years ago he left his own agency to pursue a greater purpose in the clothing industry. Nowadays, Mychael has a successful clothing line called Always Wear Red, and is chronicling his 50's with one post a day via his blog 50odd. Today will be his 774th post.If you're in a rut, or want to meet my Dad's favorite guest, give it a listen.2020-09-0931 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyThe man who gave me a chance (Doug Scott)Doug Scott gave me my start in advertising.I was a 24-year-old former personal assistant to Tucker Max, with zero advertising experience and no clue what a "dial in" was. For Doug, that didn't matter. He didn't hire normal people. He took on restaurant managers, journalists, and swiss army knives of all kinds. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for him.But I gotta be honest, Doug terrified me. He's a passionate and extremely smart dude who was determined to change the industry. And I was an insecure adolescent who just wanted him to like me. But w...2020-09-0439 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyThe author of "Strategy is Your Words" teaches me strategy (Mark Pollard)I don't get strategy.I don't see why its important, why you can't use your own intuition, why its worth all that money, and why entire floors of agencies are dedicated to that discipline. Briefs are obnoxious and longwinded and insightful insights are scarce. Is there more to what they do?So, I talked to @Mark Pollard, a strategic ninja warrior who hasn't had a drink in 3 months and recently released the book, "Strategy is Your Words". Mark was able to break it down for me using my real client as an example. As a r...2020-09-0228 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyThe founder of D&G reveals my purpose (David Angelo)Today's guest is David Angelo, an American Advertising Federation Hall of Achievement Inductee, and the founder of David & Goliath.But, he's much more than that. David is a purpose hunter. To him, an agency should embody what you care about most. To me, that's making the world a happier place using humor. Or so I thought...If you care about personal branding, self discovery, or me, give it a listen.2020-08-3129 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyOvercoming founder depression (w/ Hampus Jakobsson)Entrepreneurs are:2x more likely to suffer from depression6x more likely to have ADHD3x more likely to struggle with addiction11x more likely to receive a bipolar diagnosisHampus Jakobsson knows this more than most. Over the course of his career Hampus has dealt with the mental quibbles that befall every founder. In addition to being an investor, multi-board member, coach, and General Partner (@Pale Blue Dot), Hampus is a leading voice in entrepreneurial mental health.He's spoken at Tedx, PODIM, and most recently, for some inexplicable reason...2020-08-2847 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyCindy Gallop is here to blow shit upCindy Gallop is the Michael Bay of business and she's here to blow shit up. If you don't like it, that's on you.She's unapologetically motivated, radically authentic, and is making the world a better place in ways you'd never expect.Beyond that, she's a personal brand-building ninja, and the Founder of MakeLoveNotPorn – the world's first user-generated crowdsourced #socialsex videosharing platform.Don't know what that means? Find out on this week's podcast.2020-08-2639 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyA CEO teaches me how to be a CEO (w/ Dan Park)Dan Park is the CEO of Clutch, a disruptive #automotiveretail company that sells cars online.In the past, I've interviewed experts on the #advertising side. Dan isn't. He's a client. And understanding how businesses evaluate agencies is invaluable.Beyond that, Dan teaches me #leadership techniques and his number one approach to running an effective business. Which at the end of the day is what Gush is. A business. And if I can't lead, I can't grow.Enjoy.2020-08-2129 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyChris Stang is better at building brands than youChris Stang is the CEO of Zagat, co-founder and CEO of The Infatuation, my Adweek mentor, and today, he's my podcast guest.Just 20 minutes into our conversation, Chris teaches me more about branding than anyone else ever has. If you listen, you'll understand why.2020-08-1734 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyMark DiMassimo on what I'm doing wrong"How to Get Your Dream Podcast Guest"2 months8 comments5 messages4 emailsFor a one on one with my advertising hero Mark DiMassimo, that's not bad.Was I afraid? You bet. Did I feel like a nag? For sure. But because I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't stop until he asked me to, it didn't matter. I was in complete control of fulfilling that promise and the frustration of not doing it was greater than the fear of trying.Mr. DiMassimo, you're an...2020-08-1339 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyHow marketers can break into E-Sports (w/ Marc Patterson)Since this whole COVID thing mucked up the ad industry I've been searching for windows of opportunity. This lead me to #Esports, the NFL of gaming.Using my podcast as an excuse, I swindled Marc Patterson, the Esports Co-Chair of LAVA, to teach me how to land clients in the space. And he did just that.But before I leave you to it, I'd like to apologize to anyone in the Esports industry who has fallen victim to my outreach efforts. Yes, I am a LinkedIn terrorist, and yes, I do have trouble sleeping at...2020-08-1129 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyGeorge Tannenbaum is the Best Copywriter of All TimeIt's rare you'll find an advertising creative who aspired to work in the industry. Most of us, myself included, paused our artistic aspirations to make money. Except for George Tannenbaum. He's right where he's always wanted to be: crushing briefs by putting pen to paper.George is unquestionably my favorite writer. And I'm not the only one. Read any post on his blog and you'll see why. My sweet LinkedIn compadres, todays guest is an absolute fucking legend. Enjoy.BLOG: www.AdAged.com2020-08-0738 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyHow I landed Forbes 30 under 30 (w/ Ty Stafford)Meet my pal Ty Stafford. Ty hacked his way into the Forbes 30 under 30 list 5 years ago and hasn't looked back. Over his career he's helped build Red Bull Media House, Omelet, and NVE Experience Agency's content offering. Over our friendship he's hurt my feelings, flaked on plans, and hurt my feelings some more....but seriously, join me as I learn how to build my personal brand with the best digital content creator I know.#podcasting #covid19business #forbes30under302020-08-0333 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyHow I started an ad agency on 4 hours of sleep (w/ Carianne Polo)Carrianne Polo is where I want to be. Her agency, New Park Creative, is crushing it, winning RFP's, all that jazz. She's also one of the most driven people I've ever met. Check it.www.newparkcreative.com2020-07-3130 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencySagas of a vaginal care debonair (w/ Shannon Klingman)The idea of Lume came to Shannon during her residency to become an OB/GYN. Time and time again she noticed women coming to the doctor complaining about odor below the belt and leaving with a false diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis—or BV—and a prescription for an antibiotic they didn’t usually need. It felt wrong, and she was determined to find a better solution for these often misdiagnosed women.But rather than read where the story leads, why not listen? Check it my sweet marketing compadres.Oh, also, if you like the upped qualit...2020-07-2840 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyBlood, bees, and advertising for good (w/ Ben Kay)Ben is the founder of Invincible Unicorn and Gigantic Fucking Solutions, author of Instinct, and an all around advertising ninja. It's our longest episode yet (by a lot) and for good reason. Agency: https://www.invincibleunicorn.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Instinct-Ben-Kay-ebook/dp/B004CRSIYM/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=2020-07-251h 07
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyBe your own client w/ Damian DaytonDamian Dayton is the CCO of Creatably, one smart cookie, and the namer of this podcast. But seriously, he came up with the name ...but seriously.They're the only agency that builds and markets their own products (at least that I know of). So hop in, fire up your fav podcasting app, and learn from this marketing sage as I do.2020-07-2023 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyAn interview w/ the enemy (Adam Hunt)Ok, he's not actually the enemy, just another fellow comedy ad agency founder. A smart, kind, and experienced one at that.2020-07-1639 min
How Not to Start a Creative Agency"Am I racist?" w/ Nicholas LoveNicholas Love is a former ESPN broadcaster, the current Digital Engagement Director at G&S. He's also black man and willing to share his perspective on the industry with someone as clueless as I am. Over the course of the conversation I learn about the unconscious biases within all of us, how to solve racism in the industry, and whether or not I'm being offensive in how I ask questions.It's a great and timely episode, and I can't thank Nicholas enough for giving me his time and voice. The dude is eloquent as f.2020-07-1027 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencyPoop, Tik Tok, and Creating Ads That Sell w/ Jonny VanceJonny and I discuss, well, the title kinda covers it. You'll learn how to market your Kickstarter campaign, the difference between Tik Tok and Linkedin, and how to create ads that aren't just funny, they sell stuff. Jonny is the Copy Lead and Creative Director at Harmon Brothers – the agency behind poopourri, purple, and squatty potty – and just an all around great guy. You can find his Poo Pocalypse game here, which I bought and you should too – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1260036344/poo-pocalypse. The Kickstarter ends on July 16th so use it before you lose it!La...2020-07-1032 min
How Not to Start a Creative AgencySide Hustle Your Way to Success w/ Jeff GreenspanJeff was BuzzFeed’s first chief creative officer, worked closely with “Zuck” at Facebook to launch Timeline, and wrote for filmmaker Michael Moore. He also is a master of mischief, with stunts that have landed him in the New York Times, Vice, Time, and even Wikipedia. Together we discuss life during quarantine, Casey Neistat, and how to side hustle your way into success.2020-07-1025 min