Are Strategy-Only Agencies the Future? - Coconspirator

Company:Coconspirator
Owner: Shane Needham
Year Started: 2018
Employees: 1-10

Most agencies focus on execution but what if strategy is your entire business? In this episode, Shane Needham, founder of Coconspirator, shares how he built a brand and strategy consultancy that operates behind the scenes for major agencies and enterprise clients. You’ll hear why he embraced the agency label after resisting it, and how thoughtful partnerships shaped his journey.

Inside this episode:

• Why chasing everything early on is sometimes the right move
• The biggest misconception about white-label strategy work
• A surprising reason agencies fail at sustainable growth
• How Shane accidentally landed on the perfect agency name (over drinks)
• The key question to ask before entering any business partnership