
How AI impacts PR agencies and solos (featuring Karen Swim and Michelle Kane)
Guests Karen Swim and Michelle Kane join Chip for a conversation covering the topic of AI's impact on solos and small agencies.

Hosted by Chip Griffin · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 116 episodes
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Chip Griffin, founder of SAGA and creator of the Build to Own approach, talks with agency advisors, industry experts, and agency owners about the business of running a PR or marketing agency. Each episode brings a different guest perspective on the challenges that matter most to agency owners: growth, profitability, talent, positioning, client relationships, and long-term planning. Chats with Chip is part of the SAGA podcast network at sagaimpact.com
Chip Griffin hosts The Chats with Chip Podcast, a business show with 116 episodes published.

Guests Karen Swim and Michelle Kane join Chip for a conversation covering the topic of AI's impact on solos and small agencies.

Guests Karen Swim and Michelle Kane join Chip for a conversation covering the topic of AI's impact on solos and small agencies.

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Ken Jacobs
VP of International Sales · Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching
2 appearances on this show
Tim Kilroy
1 appearance on this show
Melissa Vela-Williamson
PR strategist, author, advocate for inclusivity in communication · MVW Communications
1 appearance on this show
David C. Baker
author, speaker and creative firm advisor
1 appearance on this show
Brad Farris
leadership expert, executive coach for professional service firm owners · Anchor Advisors
2 appearances on this show
Kristian Alomá
Author of Start with the Story · Threadline
1 appearance on this show
Jason Swenk
Host of the Smart Agency Masterclass Podcast · Agency Mastery 360
2 appearances on this show
Bill Beutler
president and founder · Beutler Ink
1 appearance on this show
Juliana Marulanda
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Watson
head of National Orchard Operations and Educational Manager · MTN Tough Fitness Lab
1 appearance on this show
Adam Graham
apprentice · Weir Insurance Ltd
1 appearance on this show
Dan Englander
founder · Sales Schema
2 appearances on this show
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