{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Marketing Agency Power Hour","title":"Grow Fast By Giving Back! - Johanna Bates & Erin Fogel - Marketing Agency Power Hour - Episode #007","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a84122c4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3223,"description":"Building a values-first agency doesn’t happen by accident. In this episode, the host sits down with Johanna Bates and Erin Fogel, Co-Founders of DevCollaborative, a web development firm focused on the nonprofit sector.Johanna and Erin share how they built their agency from the ground up, guided by a commitment to accessibility, sustainability, and people-first practices. Instead of chasing rapid growth or flashy marketing tactics, they leaned into community engagement and long-term client relationships to scale their impact. They talk candidly about diversifying revenue, setting boundaries to protect team well-being, and staying true to their mission—especially in an industry shaped by constant change.Whether you’re launching your own agency or looking to lead with more intention, Johanna and Erin’s story is a masterclass in sustainable, values-aligned growth.Takeaways:Prioritize values alignment and mission over short-term profitDesign accessible, sustainable solutions for long-term client impactInvest in community and client relationships instead of traditional marketingDiversify revenue streams to weather uncertaintyBuild a supportive culture that protects team work-life balanceConnect with Johanna & Erin:DevCollaborative: https://devcollaborative.com/  Email: hi@devcollaborative.comWays to Tune In:Transistor: https://marketingagencypowerhour.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19ECltpQuJWu6rfXlx98wT Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/marketing-agency-power-hour/id1809205281 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/344bea8c-7897-4dfc-8cdc-f31a92514243 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-marketing-agency-power-hou-272863996/ Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/marketing-agency-power-hour-6067409 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingAgencyPowerHour ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Zs4ugAoKHM7DFBvD72TUOT6cvnzewyVAEKAXNYmHrVU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zODAx/YmUwZmJkNmNlNjlk/YmQxNDk2MzA4MjQy/OWNiNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}