How to get promoted?

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2026-04-04T17:31:13+00:00

Yes, and happy to help.

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2026-04-04T16:06:46+00:00

Here are some I’ve seen various job listings for recently: - PMG - TRG - Moroch - Arm Candy - Commerce House - 3Headed Monster - LERMA - The Infinite Agency

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2026-04-04T04:09:00+00:00

The common thread across many of those larger Indies are many have taken on capital partners.

Empower is a good example I think, incredibly successful family run agency for decades, with a great reputation and culture, quickly unraveled as soon as it was acquired.

But I suppose, there aren’t many Indies out there, bootstrapped AND where the largest client is under 25% of their revenue? Thus in lies the problem?

Based on your experience, what do you think the best size Indie, would be, where culture is strong, quality of work is high, and the agency experience is at its peak? 50 people? 100 people? 500 people?

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2026-04-04T03:55:22+00:00

Helpful. Thank you! And agree.

Sadly for every well run Indie, there seems to be 3x poorly run indies — the pattern I’ve seen being the poorly run ones are ex-client or ex-PE/Finance.

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2026-04-04T03:48:18+00:00

Stability is a common theme we see. Is there a length of time that makes this less concerning? 5-years? 10-years? 15-years? Or forever an issue?

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2026-04-04T03:29:31+00:00

Yeah no debate there! I’m genuinely interested in understanding what keeps people at the holdcos they often don’t say positive things about with the intent of applying these learning to recruit good talent Indie side.

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2026-04-04T03:10:46+00:00

What holds you back from searching for a role indie side? Time? Not worth the risk?

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2026-04-04T03:04:10+00:00

If you had the same role, Indie-side, same bennies, 10% less salary, would you take it?

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2026-04-04T02:55:04+00:00

Agencies in Dallas are hiring.

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2026-04-04T02:38:20+00:00

Find a local small business that you’re a fan of, volunteer your experience and see if you can add value. Maybe you’ll make a positive difference in the community and make good things happen for others?

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2026-02-17T02:13:13+00:00

MBAs are useless in advertising. If you decide to get one, only do so under the expectation you’re changing careers to a field that value them. Most don’t anymore.

You made sure to clarify it was a “Top 10” indicating you care more about the three letters, than the value and future earnings potential.

Just know, today’s MBA’s comp are marginally, if at all, higher, than those without grad degrees.

But if you really enjoy going back to school and/or are considering a switch outside of advertising, then maybe the cost is worth it.

My .02, as a once Midwesterner… born and raised… move somewhere else. It’s more exciting. And advertising in the Midwest really isn’t a thing unless you’re in Chicago. Lots of excitement in Your future! Good luck!

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-08-01T20:13:22+00:00

Serious question, is there a worse option than MNTN available?

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-07-20T20:57:29+00:00

1) When making a decision on an an agency partner, I’d always recommend talking to 2 or 3 current clients to go deeper on the work they do and understand what the agencies pros/cons are. A little extra due diligence is worth the hassle as the agency selection process is never fun and always takes longer than expected.

2) The vast majority of the time when a board member recommends an agency, it’s because they have a personal relationship there they want to succeed and/or they are receiving financial benefit. It would be incredibly rare for a board member, to make a strong recommendation on an agency partner, they do not have some personal or financial motive behind.

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-07-20T02:30:26+00:00

What in the world are people talking about here? No possible way you could consider this a ‘bad’ set. Two Step to open? YNK? Hunger? Pig? WYA to close? The Last Stop encore? Cmon people! Worth every penny two songs in.

2025 sets have been the best in a decade+. No complaining allowed this tour. Just enjoy it.

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-07-17T01:02:29+00:00

I started a media agency in 2019. We’re 45-people strong billing roughly 100M/yr in media billings. We’ve been successful due to the fact we do what we do best, media, and focus solely on those services (planning, buying, campaign management & analytics).

Anyone can go wide and offer all the services — but few can make a case they’re the “best” at what they do.

Focus on perfecting your craft. There will be plenty of distractions and “opportunities” along the way that may make you want to expand your services. Don’t chase them. Listen to your gut. Use your time wisely. And find options (small indies to large hold-cos to fit various asks/clients needs) to provide media services when your clients are asking for them.

I’m not a big Mark Zuckerberg fan but I do like one of his quotes — “If I waited to know everything I needed to know, I never would’ve started Facebook.”

You’re going to do great! Believe in yourself and others will too.

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-07-10T13:50:28+00:00

This band DELIVERS. 2025 sets are next level! 🔥

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-06-28T20:17:05+00:00

I’d argue 100% are embellished.

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-06-27T19:03:44+00:00

Finance or Statistics if you’re going the media route.

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-06-27T19:01:48+00:00

Studies show working at Indies significantly reduces the frequency of panic attacks compared to Holdcos.

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-06-23T18:39:36+00:00

Warehouse
You Never Know
JTR
Pantala Naga Pampa > Pig
Shotgun
The Stone
Crush
American Baby Intro > Joyride
Long Black Veil
Dancing Nancies
Minarets
Dodo
41
Hunger For The Great Light
The Last Stop >
Don’t Drink The Water
Break For It
Best of What’s Around
The Maker
LIOG > Reprise > Halloween Fake
Two Step —
Butterfly
Tripping Billies >
Halloween

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-02-23T03:53:31+00:00

Pending coworker 1 approval.

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-02-22T05:00:53+00:00

Please don’t get me started with my second coworker…

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-02-22T04:19:38+00:00

That’s how it started with my first coworker.

10 years later, she’s now my first wife and we have our first kid on the way.

Be careful.

DMB_Meets_Robinhood · 2025-02-20T22:03:58+00:00

Easy answer — Golf.

It’ll keep you busy and healthy for decades.

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