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A big thank you to Ewan Larkin and Ad Age for spotlighting NBZ in today's piece! We're thrilled to introduce NBZ Match, our latest offering designed to further our mission of "democratizing the win" for small and midsize agencies by connecting them with brands looking for fresh, relevant, and modern solutions. Link in comments.

Another successful virtual event in the books! Our AMA with Chris Shumaker and Hasan Ramusevic captured the essence of the NBZ community. There was vulnerability, sharing, swearing, old friends, new friends and everything in between. It was a perfect blend of the rawness and camaraderie that we are all craving. A huge thank you to Hasan and Chris for embodying our values and continuously pushing our industry forward. Today, we were reminded that the 'petty' reasons clients don't choose you—like wearing the wrong shoes—can be disheartening, but they also highlight a crucial point: Every detail matters. The key is to consistently show up as your best self, embody your brand in every small detail, and be confident that the right clients will align with who you truly are. Authenticity wins in the end.

At NBZ, transparency, community, kindness, and expertise are at the core of everything we do. We're fortunate to have industry pros Hasan Ramusevic and Chris Shumaker who exemplify these values lead us in a Search Consultant AMA for our NBZ+ Community. Our community of independent agencies is eager to bring their most pressing questions. This isn’t your typical search consultant panel—it's a unique opportunity for real, candid conversations. Thank you, Hasan and Chris, for your openness, vulnerability, and generosity. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Thank you for joining our #BeenThereCrushedThat journey! 🌟 Over the last six weeks, we've celebrated the challenges and triumphs from five years of collaboration with our dynamic community. Each story has highlighted not just the new business hurdles we've overcome but also the unique qualities that define each of you—from your cultural nuances to your innovative offerings and individual superpowers. Let’s continue to crush it together! Here’s to more stories of success and fostering a community that thrives on creativity and resilience. 👉 Want to revisit these stories or see how we’ve tackled challenges like yours? CLICK HERE: https://lnkd.in/ePyvcR7y

Are you more of a skimmer than a pod listener? Get the cliff notes here. Ashley Walters, APR and Curiosity summarize our 5 must haves for every agency to win today. 🎙️ Check out the full pod where we dive into agency-client matchmaking and how showing up as your authentic self can make all the difference in building strong connections and growing your network. 🌟

Sorry, not sorry. You can't buy friends (or a pipeline). Listen here to learn what you CAN do. #AgencyGrowth https://lnkd.in/g4x6MrW4 Curiosity Ashley Walters, APR

OUR EPISODE DROPPED! 🔥 🔥 Catch the full edit here: https://lnkd.in/g4x6MrW4 and find out the SECRETS behind agency growth 🤫 Spoiler alert... YOU CANT BUY YOUR NETWORK. 🚫 Thank you Ashley Walters, APR Christian Jaekle, Curiosity for creating such an amazing platform for our industry. Take note friends, they do it right. ❤️

Last week, we had a conversation with the CMO of a renowned food company. She is an award-winning leader active in various CMO clubs and WhatsApp groups where there is constant requests to recommend agencies. She shared some hard-hitting advice for talented but lesser-known agencies looking to get noticed: Visibility is crucial. "It’s all about who you last talked to and who keeps showing up. Forge your own brand awareness and stay visible. With the whirlwind of daily business, it's those who make themselves seen and heard that I remember. Just yesterday, I had dinner with one, saw another at an event. The ones that are top of mind are the ones I recommend." We drill this into our clients consistently. We're not saying it's easy, but it's essential. 🗣️ Remember, it’s not only about what you've accomplished; it’s about when someone’s heard from you or about you last. What efforts are you making to broadcast your message consistently and be UNIGNORABLE? If you’re not the last agency they saw or heard from, you’re set to miss the opportunities that are right for you. From attending industry events and client dinners to leveraging LinkedIn, creating and sharing content , traveling to meet prospects, engaging in direct email campaigns, and maintaining strong media relations, every action counts. Stay visible, stay engaged, and ensure you’re the one they remember! You have to be top of mind to get share of mind.

Meet the leadership team at Verve Branding, a renowned branding and design firm based in Connecticut. Comprising top-tier talent, each member is a formidable superstar in their craft. However, none of them are new business professionals. For the past eight years, they’ve managed new business collaboratively but chaotically. Their approach worked until recently when they completed an exceptional rebrand for a CPG icon, garnering significant PR. Now, new business inquiries are pouring in, and the team struggles to manage them, having already lost a few opportunities due to disorganization. Recognizing the need for a dedicated new business leader, they turned to NBZ. NBZ stepped in to define the role based on the exact puzzle piece needed to complement the team’s strengths. We assessed whether they needed a C-suite executive, a director, or a more junior role, and whether the person should be a hunter, a project manager, or another type of professional. Leveraging our extensive network of new business talent, we matched Verve with their perfect new business unicorn. This individual seamlessly integrated into the team, bringing structure and expertise to handle the influx of opportunities and driving Pulse to the next level of growth and notoriety. Stay tuned—next week, we celebrate transformation, talent, and triumph in a #BeenThereCrushedThat grand finale you won’t want to miss!