How to Start a Design or Marketing Agency

Our Brand Strategist, Sean Tambagahan, has had the opportunity to coach a large number of creative entrepreneurs throughout his career and many have asked the same questions. Today he shares three steps to get started with a creative business.
1) Find a product-market fit
2) Position your brand
3) Market your brand
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[@dylanr0gers]

I know this was 2 years ago, but this is great! I took notes. I'm just starting my own business but I am coming with a lot of years of work experience, working mostly in-house. This is wonderful. My instinct is to start by leaning into the industries I have worked for: Wine and Spirits, Non-profits, and Spa/hospitality companies.

[@ButlerBranding]

Awesome! Good luck friend. These principles are still applicable for sure.

[@yusufmuro7906]

Good description thanks

[@ShondaD_]

Not at the starting my creative biz as of yet, but this is great info for me when I do start it.

[@aliceceresoliceresoli6852]

Thanks

[@subratadesign]

Outbound would prefer next 6 months ❤ thanks

[@economicblast]

Thanks gng

[@umairsheikh8270]

Thanks man!
I already got my product market fit, working on my brand position. I got real confidence after watching your video, now I have a clear goal.

[@ButlerBranding]

Awesome! 🙌

[@dylanchia6501]

Extremely valuable! I’m currently solidifying my Brand Positioning before proceeding with Marketing :)

[@ButlerBranding]

Nice!

[@madness5693]

Appreciate it Vato!

[@ButlerBranding]

Orale

[@dr.zakiya5894]

This was exactly what I needed! Thanks!

[@ButlerBranding]

Nice! Glad to help

[@uche.anyadiegwu]

Thank you so much for making it so simple.

[@ButlerBranding]

My pleasure!

[@amiemadeit]

Thanks for helping create clarity in clear concise steps. I was trying to do all three steps at once. Appreciate this!

[@dylanr0gers]

How is it going with your business?

[@palloanthony108]

Hello
I'm still having issues niching up and working on my personal brand.
I'll really appreciate your help
Thanks

[@tolmeq]

Hi Sean, thanks for sharing these clear and actionable steps based on your own experience! I was wondering if you could expand on what a "clean" portfolio (5:05) looks like. Thanks!

[@ButlerBranding]

My pleasure! I think a video on how to do your portfolio is in order. For now, look at our portfolio at www.butlerbranding.com to see how we do ours.

[@tolmeq]

@@ButlerBranding Great! Looking forward to it! Thanks!