How Do You Find Job Security? With Allison Nordenbrock Brown

In this episode, hosts Aaron, Daniel, and Michael engage in an insightful conversation with marketer Allison Nordenbrock Brown. The talk begins with the hosts sharing their excitement about recording in a professional studio, comparing the experience to hitting the big time. Allison discusses her background in marketing, her experience working with tech startups, and her journey from humble beginnings to owning her own company, Norden Marketing. Key topics include the importance of validating ideas, the impact of venture capital, myths about job security, and how Allison helps founders navigate the challenges of growing their businesses. The episode highlights the nuanced dynamics of working with clients, balancing honesty with empathy, and the often underappreciated complexity of running a successful marketing firm. The conversation also delves into the unsexy aspects of entrepreneurship, a topic Allison explores in her own podcast, 'Unhired.'

Your Hosts

Michael Salemi of Colored Threads

Daniel Herndon of HRNDN Brand Agency

Aaron Douglas of Auspicious

00:00 Welcome and Studio Vibes
01:08 Introducing Our Guest: Allison Norden Brock Brown
03:19 Allison's Journey into Marketing
09:49 Entrepreneurial Spirit from a Young Age
14:35 Challenges and Successes in Marketing
20:31 Client Relationships and Business Philosophy
29:18 The Importance of Doing the Right Thing
42:15 Future Goals and Reflections
46:51 Unique Pricing Model: JUULs of Marketing Energy
47:40 Challenges of Hourly Rates and Job Security
50:09 Marketing Consultant Rates and Value
51:37 The Unsexy Side of Entrepreneurship
55:38 The Importance of Validation in Business
01:03:38 Navigating Venture Capital
01:18:24 Balancing Founder Roles and Business Growth
01:34:01 Concluding Thoughts and Podcast Promotion