Brand Groupies

Steve Guberman is an experienced agency founder turned advisor who now helps agencies grow and strengthen their operations at Agency Outsight. In this episode, Steve shares his journey from launching and growing an agency in 2006 to selling it in 2015, and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership and growth. He discusses the importance of niching early, delegating effectively, and building a clear long-term vision while balancing personal and business priorities. Steve also explores emerging industry trends, including AI, remote staffing models, and the power of podcasting as a thought-leadership and business development tool. Tune in for practical insights on agency growth, leadership clarity, and building authority through content.

(1:17) Meet Steve Guberman of Agency Outsight
(2:59) Starting an agency from a spare bedroom in 2006
(4:40) Biggest challenges growing an agency team
(6:03) Why niching earlier can increase agency value
(6:29) Selling the agency and merging cultures
(9:45) Why Steve became an advisor to agency owners
(14:04) How agency leaders can break through growth ceilings
(16:22) Steve’s discovery process for agency consulting
(18:40) Trends shaping agencies today, including AI and staffing
(20:45) Advice for agency owners who feel stuck
(23:44) The success of Steve’s podcast
(28:56) Final advice for agency leaders and founders

What is Brand Groupies?

Launched in 2018 by Brand Groupies Founder & CEO Carey Balogh, this podcast shines a spotlight on the ultimate insiders - the brand groupies - powering the ever-evolving built world. Each episode dives into the stories, passion, and creativity driving national leaders in architecture, design, real estate, and beyond.

As a women-owned strategic communications agency, we've spotlighted visionary executives for over a decade, leveraging Social Media, Public Relations, and Podcasting as an interconnected ecosystem to build brand visibility and drive business growth. We make our clients impossible to ignore.

www.brandgroupies.com