Fully Managed

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By: Penji

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.

Why Not Everything Should Be a Vertical Video — with Carlos Estrada
#349
Last Friday at 12:00 PM

About Carlos Estrada and Tilt Creative + Production:

Website: https://www.tiltcp.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/convision/

 

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Why Your Marketing Team Feels Busy — But Isn’t Winning (ft. Charlie Grinnell)
#348
Last Wednesday at 12:00 PM

About Charlie Grinnell

Website: RightMetric | Marketing Outsight & Strategy Research Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliegrinnell/

 

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AI Is Changing Influencers Forever — Alessandro Bogliari Explains How
#347
Last Monday at 12:00 PM

About Alessandro Bogliari and Influencer Marketing Factory:

Website: https://get.theinfluencermarketingfactory.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandrobogliari/

 

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Stop Gatekeeping Creativity — Jonathan García on the Future of the Industry
#346
02/27/2026

About Jonathan Garcia:

Website: http://www.teamwass.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonadejago/

 

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Inside the Mind of a Creative Director: Tom Francesconi on Sports, Agencies & AI
#345
02/25/2026

About Tom Francesconi:

Website: https://joancreative.com Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-francesconi/

 

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“Why Simple Design Wins: Inside the Mind of Art Director Lauren Henry”
#344
02/23/2026

About Lauren Henry: 

- Website: https://thejamesagency.com

- Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lnhenry/

 

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AI Won’t Replace Designers — But It Will Change Everything (ft. Canva’s Leena Marie)
#343
02/20/2026

About Leena Marie Saleh and Canva:

Website: http://www.canva.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenamariesaleh/

 

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Algorithm vs. Audience: Teodora Marković on What Actually Works in 2026
#342
02/18/2026

About Teodora Markovic and Tombras:

Website: http://www.tombras.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanovicteodora/

 

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Why Most PR Fails — And How Nicole Franco Is Fixing It With AI
#341
02/16/2026

About Nicole Franco and Fractl

Website: Fractl | Drive Organic Growth with Top-Tier SEO & Content MarketingSocial: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolefranco19/

 

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AI, Data, and the Future of Work: Franck on Strategy, Governance & What People Get Wrong
#340
02/13/2026

About Franck Leveneur and Data Sleek: 

- Website: https://www.data-sleek.com/ 

- Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franckleveneur/

 

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The Future of Growth: Jo McKinney on AI, Human Judgment, and Why Strategy Matters More Than Ever
#339
02/11/2026

About Jo McKinney and Elemind Technologies / Board of Innovation:

Website: https://elemindtech.com/https://www.boardofinnovation.comSocial: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemckinney/

 

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Steal It or Kill It: Riaad on Rebrands, Risky Campaigns & Standing for Something in Marketing
#338
02/09/2026

About Riaad van der Merwe and Monks:

- Website: https://monks.com/

- Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riaadnow/

 

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Designing With All Five Senses: Nathalie Cusson on Creativity, Experience Design & Human Insight
#337
02/06/2026

About Nathalie Cusson and Scooter Design/T1 Agency:

Website: http://www.thet1agency.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cussonnathalie/

 

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The Future of Social Media: Chaos Marketing, LinkedIn Culture & 2026 Content Predictions with Alexus
#336
02/04/2026

About Alexus Brittain and Vista Social: 

- Website: https://vistasocial.com/ 

- Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexus-brittain-5105b4154/

 

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Designing Frictionless Customer Experiences: Sonia Thompson on Inclusion, Identity & Smarter Marketing
#335
02/02/2026

About Sonia Thompson and Frictionless Growth Lab:

Website: https://www.frictionlessgrowthlab.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniaethompson/

 

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Strategy Over Shortcuts: Pedro on Brand Thinking, Human Behavior & The Long Game in Marketing
#334
01/30/2026

Websites:http://www.cultideas.com/https://linktr.ee/ppa.philosophySocial: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedroportoalegre/

 

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From Theater to Creative Leadership: Stefanie Gunning on Curiosity, Craft, and Owning Your Voice
#333
01/28/2026

About Stefanie Gunning and McKinney:

Website: http://mckinney.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefaniegunning/

 

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Vision Over Titles: Paxton on Leadership, Agency Growth, and the Real Role of AI
#332
01/26/2026

About Paxton Gray and 97th Floor:

Website: https://www.97thfloor.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paxtongray/

 

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Branding That Changes Lives: Dan Antonelli on Bold Design, ROI, and Small‑Business Impact
#331
01/23/2026

About Dan Antonelli and Kick Charge:

Website: https://www.kickcharge.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danantonelli/

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Penji, the human-first creative subscription service for agencies and teams.

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AI Without the Hype: Travis Garland on Building Smarter, Human‑Centered Automation
#330
01/21/2026

About Travis Garland and Kickstand Ai:

Website: https://www.gokickstandai.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-travis-garland/

✨Sponsors✨

Penji, the human-first creative subscription service for agencies and teams.

Website: https://penji.co/pricing/Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dotpenji

 

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Scaling Smart: Kesley’s No‑Nonsense Playbook for Modern Marketing
#329
01/19/2026

About Kesley Smith and Go Zoek:

Website: http://gozoek.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kesleysmith/

✨Sponsors✨

Penji, the human-first creative subscription service for agencies and teams.

Website: https://penji.co/pricing/Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dotpenji

 

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Embracing Authenticity: The Rise of Personal Branding in the Age of AI
#328
01/16/2026

About Arjun Sundararajan and Zync:

Website: https://www.zync.ai/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunsss/

 

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Mastering the Art of Communication in Marketing: Insights with Michael McNally-Costello
#327
01/14/2026

About Michael McNally-Costello and MINDS + ASSEMBLY:

Website: http://mna.co/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/highfivemichaelcostello/https://open.substack.com/pub/ladidalihttps://a.co/d/2pnUArM

 

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From TV to B2B: Christina’s Playbook for Human, High‑Impact Social Media
#326
01/12/2026

About Christina Pearo and Slate:

Website: http://slateteams.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinapearo/

 

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Human-First Marketing: Janet Fenner on Brand Voice, Creativity, and Breaking Corporate Boxes
#325
01/02/2026

About Janet Fenner and Defined Marketing:

Website: https://definedmktg.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/securitymarketing/

 

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Scaling Craftmix: Dan Incropera on Retail Growth, Social Strategy, and Reinventing Cocktails
#324
12/31/2025

About Dan Incropera and Craft Mix: 

- Website: https://www.craftmix.com/

 

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Risk, Resilience, and Creative Leadership: Kelly Roe’s Journey Across Global Agencies
#323
12/29/2025

About Kelly Roe and Betty:

Website: https://www.kellyroe.work/https://www.bettyagency.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyeroe/

 

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Client Relationships, Burnout, and Creativity: Insights from Sam Mueller of Squid
#322
12/26/2025

About Sam Mueller and Squid:

Website: http://agencysquid.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-mueller-agency-squid-branding-creative/

 

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From Visual Storytelling to Creative Leadership: Olga Netaeva on Hybrid Creativity and Agency Life
#321
12/24/2025

About Olga Netaeva and Angry Butterfly:

Website: http://angrybutterfly.ca/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olganetaeva/

 

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From Courtroom to Social Media: Brad Friedman on Marketing Regulated Industries
#320
12/22/2025

About Brad Friedman:

Website: https://friedmansocialmedia.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfriedman/

 

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Marketing as the Artistic Side of Business: Joshua Okungbaiye on Audience Connection
#319
12/19/2025

About Joshua Okungbaiye:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yoshibearj

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@yoshibearj

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/goldstarsocialmedia/?hl=en

Website - https://goldstarsocialmedia.com/

Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-okungbaiye-82468b44/

 

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Copywriting, Constraints, and Creativity: Dustin Dooling on Brand Voice
#318
12/17/2025

About Dustin Dooling:

Website: https://www.doolingcopy.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-dooling/

 

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Authenticity in Branding: Building Connection Over Aesthetics with Olia Maloy
#317
12/16/2025

About Olia Molloy: 

- Website: https://www.brightechomedia.com/ 

- Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olia-molloy-232648230/ 

 

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The Art of Creative Direction and Cultivating Brand Loyalty with David Pfluger
#316
12/12/2025

About David Pfluger: 
- Websites: - https://davidpfluger.com/ - https://harmonic.ai/get-discovered 
- Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpfluger/

 

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Sustainability Beyond the Surface with Jeff Simpson
#315
12/10/2025

About Jeff Simpson & Trampoline Branding: 
- Website: https://trampolinebranding.com/ 
- Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-simpson-49a01b13/

 

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Marketing Boldly and Authentically for Hispanic Audiences with Ana Carolina Salazar
#314
12/08/2025

About Ana Carolina Salazar & Bold Hispanic Marketing: 
- Website: https://boldhispanic.marketing/en/ 
- Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anacarosalazar/

 

Website: https://penji.co/pricing/Subscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dotpenjiSubscribe to Penji's Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@penjipodcast


The Rise of Virtual Assistants and Their Impact on the Future with Neelesh Rangwani
#313
12/05/2025

About Neelesh Rangwani and WishUp: 
- Website: https://www.wishup.co/ 
- Social: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/themrhanksmith/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neeleshrangwani/)

 

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Behind the Curtain: Comedy, Chaos, and Creative Truth with Justin Kramm
#312
12/03/2025

About Justin Kramm & Shitshow Creative: 
- Website: https://shitshowcreative.com/ 
- Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkramm/

 

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How Smart PR Planning Prevents Campaign Failures with Bill Byrne
#311
12/01/2025

Here are three things you’ll learn in this episode:

The biggest PR campaign successes and failures, and what makes a brand strategy truly effective.

Bill shares lessons from campaigns, highlighting how timing, audience alignment, and authenticity determine success.

How to navigate influencer marketing and reach the right audience without relying on vanity metrics.

Learn why frequency, targeting the right followers, and consistent effort matter more than impressions or one-off posts.

Mindset shifts for working with challenger brands versus established brands, and why creativity and authenticity matter.

Di...


How Intentional Design Shapes Products, Careers, and Creativity with Rotimi Solola
#310
11/28/2025

Here are three things you’ll learn in this episode:

Why strong fundamentals matter more than software trends when building a long-lasting creative career.

Rotimi discusses the importance of mastering core design principles, problem-solving skills, and creativity over relying solely on tools or trends.

How to grow as a designer by embracing feedback, taking risks, and developing a consistent personal process.

Learn how to handle critique, anticipate challenges, and prepare for compromises while keeping your creative vision intact.

What separates product design from graphic design — and how Rotimi navigated his...