The Founder’s Corner
The Founder’s Corner is where real founders share real stories. Each episode, we sit down with entrepreneurs, agency owners, and creative leaders to unpack the ups, downs and hard-won lessons of building a marketing firm.
From scaling pains to mindset, team dynamics to strategic moves, this is the podcast where founders share their insights. If you’re growing you’re marketing agency and want to learn from those a few steps ahead, pull up a chair.
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Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
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Welcome to the Founder’s Corner podcast! In this show I sit down and interview marketing firm and agency leaders from all over the world. Why? Because when you know better, you’ll hopefully do better. And we want to be there to support you. The insights that are shared here will help you level up and build the business of your dreams.
In this episode, I interviewed Alix Condit, the Founder of Cucamonda Media.
At the time of this recording, Alix had been running Cucamonda Media for around three years. We dived into some of the things that she learned early on and what she had to overcome in the initial stages of running her agency. Then we dove into a discussion about community building and some of the best (and worst) things you can do when building a community online.
Tune in to discover valuable insights from my interview with Alix!
EPISODE RESOURCES:
Cucamonga Media: https://www.cucamonga.media/
Alix Condit’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alixcondit/
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ABOUT YOUR HOST:
If you’re new to this channel, my name is Eli Clark. I’m the co-founder and CEO of onebridgeaccounting.com. We do bookkeeping and accounting for marketing firms.
I graduated from college Summa Cum Laude and took a job at a creative studio where I worked on VFX, animation, and publishing projects for film and games. Shortly after I started my own web design studio and saw the need for better financial services within the marketing industry. Thus OneBridge Accounting was born. Like many companies we started on a shoestring budget and hobbled along for a year before bringing on a co-founder and getting serious about our impact.
Today we provide bookkeeping and accounting services to marketing firms of all shapes and sizes, all over the world. We’ve designed our solutions with both the solopreneur and larger agencies in mind, allowing our services to scale with you.
Here’s how I can help you:
Learn about our bookkeeping services (free trial): https://onebridgeaccounting.com/get-started/
Follow me on LinkedIn for marketing firm content: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliclark1000/
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LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founders-corner/id1819767641
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qhTJEH7Wu8ktNOx9M1Nik
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DISCLAIMER:
The information on this channel is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional legal or tax advice.
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Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
In this episode of The Founder’s Corner, host Eli Clark interviews Dustin Olsen, the Owner of Cobalt Graphics.
Dustin walked Eli through some of the best practices for optimizing a website for conversions. They discussed some of the most common issues that Dustin sees when working with clients and what he does to deliver an ROI focused website.
In this interview you’ll learn about how to convert a one-time website project into an ongoing retainer service as well as how to engage white label and other third party partners to assist you. Learn about the right content mix of copy and visuals, how to word your call to actions, and how to craft your website's messaging to match your objectives and company brand.
Tune in to discover valuable insights from this conversation with Dustin!
🎙 EPISODE RESOURCES: Cobalt Graphics: https://www.cobalt.graphics/ Dustin Olsen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-olsen-3336aa12/
🔥 Want to work with OneBridge Accounting? https://onebridgeaccounting.com/get-started/
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👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/OneBridge-Accounting/61554899810133/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onebridge-accountingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebridge_accounting/
🎙 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founders-corner/id1819767641Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qhTJEH7Wu8ktNOx9M1NikAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/253304b6-ad60-445b-855c-5580b3614c65/the-founder%E2%80%99s-corner
⚖️ DISCLAIMER:The information on this channel is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional legal or tax advice.
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
🔥 Want to work with OneBridge Accounting? We understand Marketing Firm problems: https://onebridgeaccounting.com/get-started/
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In this episode of The Founder’s Corner, host Eli Clark interviews Suzan Chin-Taylor, the CEO of Creative Raven.
Here are some of the core takeaways and lessons learned:
Operating a regular podcast is one of the BEST ways to establish credibility within your niche.
It’s important to not view podcasting just as top-of-funnel content, but also as a way to GIVE BACK to the community of the industry you serve.
Podcasting can be the CONTENT ENGINE that provides fuel for blog posts, short-form video, long-form video, and more.
Much much more!
Tune in to discover valuable insights from Suzan!
🎙 EPISODE RESOURCES:
Creative Raven: https://creativeraven.com/
Suzan Chin-Taylor’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/
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👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/OneBridge-Accounting/61554899810133/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onebridge-accounting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebridge_accounting/
🎙 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founders-corner/id1819767641
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qhTJEH7Wu8ktNOx9M1Nik
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/253304b6-ad60-445b-855c-5580b3614c65/the-founder%E2%80%99s-corner
⚖️ DISCLAIMER:
The information on this channel is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional legal or tax advice.
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
🔥 Want to work with OneBridge Accounting? We understand Marketing Firm problems: https://onebridgeaccounting.com/get-started/
🔥 Did you know that an S Corp could help you save over $5,000 on your taxes? Learn more: https://onebridgeaccounting.com/s-corp/
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In this episode of The Founder’s Corner, host Eli Clark interviews Corey Litwin, the Founder & CEO of artwin based in Boulder, Colorado.
A lot of ground was covered in this discussion, so here’s a few of the highlights:
👉 How Corey’s time as an ACTOR in Hollywood helped him learn how to market and sell better.
👉 Get the basics on how to create BATTLECARDS that allow you to quickly see how you stack up against your competitors.
👉 Learn to leverage techniques like SECRET SHOPPING, to understand more about your competitors and where you can pull ahead.
👉 Much much more!
Tune in to discover valuable insights from Corey!
🎙 EPISODE RESOURCES: artwin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/artwingroup/Corey Litwin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreylitwin/
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👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/OneBridge-Accounting/61554899810133/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onebridge-accountingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebridge_accounting/
🎙 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founders-corner/id1819767641Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qhTJEH7Wu8ktNOx9M1NikAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/253304b6-ad60-445b-855c-5580b3614c65/the-founder%E2%80%99s-corner
⚖️ DISCLAIMER:The information on this channel is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional legal or tax advice.
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
In this episode of The Founder’s Corner, host Eli Clark interviews Em Thomas, the Founder of StackCat Content.
A lot of ground was covered in this discussion, so here’s a few of the highlights:
👉 What it’s like building a freelance agency while traveling as a DIGITAL nomad.
👉 How to identify, produce, and showcase GOLDEN client stories that amplify your marketing and sales efforts.
👉 Learn the questions you can ask to TEASE OUT client narratives as you create worthwhile case studies.
👉 Much much more!
Tune in to discover valuable insights from Em!
🎙 EPISODE RESOURCES:
StackCat Content: https://www.stackcatcontent.com/
Em Thomas's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imemthomas/
Hannah Shamji’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahshamji/
Relato: https://www.relato.com/
🔥 FREE RESOURCES:
How an S Corp could help you save over $5,000 on your taxes: https://onebridgeaccounting.com/s-corp/
👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/OneBridge-Accounting/61554899810133/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onebridge-accounting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebridge_accounting/
🎙 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founders-corner/id1819767641
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qhTJEH7Wu8ktNOx9M1Nik
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/253304b6-ad60-445b-855c-5580b3614c65/the-founder%E2%80%99s-corner
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
In this episode of The Founder’s Corner, host Eli Clark interviews Kristen O’Neall, the CEO and Founder of Mirage Media based in Arizona.
A lot of ground is covered in this discussion so here’s a quick overview:
👉 Going from focusing on one thing, like branding, to running your own agency, requires you to be competitive in other ways.
👉 Imagine a client BRAND BIBLE that you can interact with. Mirage has done this through custom GPT’s. Do you know your clients favorite flavor of cake? This AI agent does.
👉 Agencies often figure out stuff as they go. Kristen’s approach? She had everything in place from day one. This allowed her and her team to hit the ground running and FOCUS that much quicker.
👉 Much much more!
Tune in to discover valuable insights from Kristen!
🎙 EPISODE RESOURCES:
Mirage Media: https://www.miragemediaco.com/
Kristen O'Neall's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-o-neall-36a139172/
🔥 FREE RESOURCES:
How an S Corp could help you save over $5,000 on your taxes: https://onebridgeaccounting.com/s-corp/
👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/OneBridge-Accounting/61554899810133/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onebridge-accounting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebridge_accounting/
🎙 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founders-corner/id1819767641
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qhTJEH7Wu8ktNOx9M1Nik
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/253304b6-ad60-445b-855c-5580b3614c65/the-founder%E2%80%99s-corner
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
In this episode of The Founder's Corner, host Eli Clark interviews Mike Whitmire, founder of HireCMO.com. Mike is based in Arizona and shares his wealth of knowledge having worked in various marketing positions across different industries, including healthcare and manufacturing.
The conversation dives into Mike's experience building teams and implementing the latest technology, while still focusing on the much needed human element of marketing. We talk about embracing the human element of the AI era, and what that might mean for other agencies.
Tune in to discover valuable insights from Mike's years of experience.
Resources
HireCMO: https://www.hirecmo.com/
Mike Whitmire's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikewhitmire/
🔥 Sign up for a 1-on-1 Financial Scorecard session with OneBridge Accounting: https://onebridgeaccounting.com/financial-scorecard/
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👋 Say hi on social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/OneBridge-Accounting/61554899810133/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onebridge-accounting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebridge_accounting/
🎙 Listen to The Founder's Corner Podcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founders-corner/id1819767641
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qhTJEH7Wu8ktNOx9M1Nik
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/253304b6-ad60-445b-855c-5580b3614c65/the-founder%E2%80%99s-corner
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
In this episode of The Founder's Corner, host Eli Clark interviews Chad Marquez, co-founder of Webaholics. Chad is based in Utah and works with ecommerce companies to help them unlock their sales potential through technology and marketing support.
The conversation dives into Chad's experience over the last 10 years at Webaholics. We talk about AI support agents, managing a hybrid team, and some operational tips for communicating and managing expectations with a large client base.
Tune in to discover valuable insights on how Chad got his start in marketing, operational management, adopting AI tech, and much more.
ResourcesWebaholics: https://webaholics.co/ Chad Marquez's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-a-marquez/
🔥 Sign up for a 1-on-1 Financial Scorecard session with OneBridge Accounting:https://onebridgeaccounting.com/financial-scorecard/
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👋 Say hi on social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/OneBridge-Accounting/61554899810133/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onebridge-accounting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebridge_accounting/
🎙 Listen to The Founder's Corner Podcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founders-corner/id1819767641 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qhTJEH7Wu8ktNOx9M1Nik Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/253304b6-ad60-445b-855c-5580b3614c65/the-founder%E2%80%99s-corner
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
In this episode of The Founder's Corner, host Eli Clark interviews Neal Rummler, the CEO and Founder of Maverick Marketing & Consulting. Neal is based in Utah and works with pest control clients all over the United States.
The conversation delves into Neal's unique education as a law student and how his approach to education has changed over the years. We also discuss Neal's thoughts on team building, sales management, and more.
Tune in to discover valuable insights on education, team management, and how best to identify a niche for your marketing agency.
Resources
Maverick Marketing & Consulting: https://www.mav-mktg.com/
Neal Rummler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-rummler/
🔥 Sign up for a 1-on-1 Financial Scorecard session with OneBridge Accounting: https://onebridgeaccounting.com/financial-scorecard/
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👋 Say hi on social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/OneBridge-Accounting/61554899810133/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onebridge-accounting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebridge_accounting/
🎙 Listen to The Founder's Corner Podcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founders-corner/id1819767641
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qhTJEH7Wu8ktNOx9M1Nik
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/253304b6-ad60-445b-855c-5580b3614c65/the-founder%E2%80%99s-corner