# You Must Watch This Before Starting An Agency [TBS 51]

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Podcast: [The Financial Coconut Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-financial-coconut-podcast-623458)
Published: 2026-03-03T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-financial-coconut-podcast/episodes/you-must-watch-this-before-starting-an-agency
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## Resource

Are you thinking about starting your own marketing agency? Well, think again! It’s not as easy as setting up a company and getting your friends to help out. We dive into the ups and downs of running a digital marketing agency with none other than Marcus Ho, founder of Brew Interactive, who's been at it for 17 years. Here’s what you can expect from this episode: How Marcus started his journey from scratch during his National Service days and built a thriving agency. The real challenges behind starting an agency (hint: it’s not just about getting clients!) What happens when you sell your business and regret it? Marcus shares his post-acquisition story and how he took back control of his agency. The secret sauce of growing and maintaining a successful agency And how Brew Interactive managed to stay afloat and grow through challenging times, including using unconventional methods like referral marketing. If you’ve ever thought about jumping into the marketing world or running your own agency, you won’t want to miss this episode. Tune in to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes! 🎧 Listen now! --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut 📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Spotify Apple Podcast YouTube 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Get daily tips, insights, and community: Instagram TikTok Telegram Whatsapp Newsletter 📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content discussed in this…

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