[Top Agency Series] Leading With Confidence and Candor

Spencer Hadelman is the Founder and CEO of Advantage Marketing, a full-service marketing and media firm providing digital and traditional marketing and media solutions. In his role, he leads his team with innovative thinking to strategize and implement marketing tactics for notable higher education institutions, e-commerce and retail businesses, and golf resorts. Spencer has spoken at multiple education institutes and conferences across the country, educating leadership teams on the best practices for widespread, targeted awareness and creating new client acquisitions. 

In this episode…

The most successful agencies are led with confidence and a clear direction. So what does it take to become a fearless leader? Today’s guest shares how to earn clients’ trust while remaining unbothered by others’ opinions. 

According to Spencer Hadelman, you can’t be everything to everyone. After realizing he couldn’t please every client, Spencer began delivering his services with candor and transparency. This allows him to visualize a distinct approach and offer his clients a straightforward path to optimal results. If you’re confident in your leadership role, understand your target market and their needs, and communicate your intentions with honesty, you can establish an effective and authentic professional relationship with each client.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz of Rise25 sits down with Spencer Hadelman, Founder and CEO of Advantage Marketing, to discuss how he leads his firm. Spencer also talks about how he handles debates with clients, what he learned working for another agency, and his advice for building a collaborative company culture.