In this episode of Agency Download, Dave Mastovich, CEO of MASSolutions and bestselling author of No Bullshit Marketing, joins host James Williams to share how intentional planning, creativity, and strategic storytelling drive business growth.

Dave breaks down his B2E (Business to Employee) framework, showing how treating employees as a core audience strengthens culture, boosts retention, and drives results. He emphasizes defining specific behaviors, not just listing values, to align teams and create lasting impact. They also discuss how marketers can focus on strategy over automation, spot growth trends before they happen, and use creativity to solve complex problems.

Dave highlights how reading, writing, and personal discipline sharpen strategic thinking that AI cannot replace. This episode delivers actionable insights for anyone in marketing, advertising, or creative leadership looking to build culture, retain talent, and drive growth from the inside out.

In this episode of Agency Download, marketing leader and Green Onion Creative founder Michele Tonkovitz joins me to explore what modern marketing leadership really looks like. We discuss Michele’s journey into the industry, the organic growth of her agency, and how strong relationships shape long-term success.

The conversation dives into agency culture, the role of past leadership experiences, and how AI is changing marketing workflows without replacing human creativity. Michele shares practical insights on messaging, content creation, and the evolution of video marketing in an increasingly crowded digital space.

Finally, the episode highlights the importance of self-care, personal growth, and community-building as essential components of sustainable leadership. Listeners will walk away with a people-first perspective on marketing, growth, and leading with intention in a rapidly evolving industry.

In Episode 9 of Agency Download, media veteran Rob Enright joins me to discuss the essential "watchdog" mentality required in modern advertising. We explore navigating the industry's evolution from traditional broadcast roots to today’s AI-driven landscape.

The discussion highlights why human oversight is critical as automation and self-serve platforms dominate media buying. Rob explains how to protect client budgets by prioritizing transparency and treating every ad dollar as if it were your own.

Finally, the episode breaks down opportunities in Connected TV and the keys to maintaining a thriving, virtual agency culture. Listeners will learn to balance high-tech tools with human-led strategy to stay ahead in a fragmented media world.