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1. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
2. In this episode…
3. Resources Mentioned in this episode
4. Sponsor for this episode…
Tracy Marlowe

Tracy MarloweTracy Marlowe is the CEO of Creative Noggin, a branding, marketing, and communications firm renowned for its expertise in humanizing marketing messages and developing authentic, evocative brands. Under her leadership, Creative Noggin has been recognized with numerous awards and media accolades, a testament to its success and innovation in the industry.

Tracy’s career is distinguished by her commitment to fostering a flexible, inclusive work environment, particularly for women. She established Creative Noggin in 2008 as a fully remote agency, a pioneering move at the time, with a mission to empower talented women to excel in their careers while balancing family life. Tracy’s philosophy revolves around the idea that personal well-being and career excellence are not mutually exclusive but rather complementary.


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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Tracy Marlowe shares how she started Creative Noggin back in 2008
  • How Tracy manages and supports a fully virtual team
  • Why including personality testing as part of the hiring process is beneficial
  • The evolution of virtual work and technology
  • How should you handle self-doubt and impostor syndrome in your entrepreneurial journey?
  • Tracy‘s first hires in her agency
  • How the Entrepreneurs’ Organization helped Tracy foster a growth mindset and learn about finance
  • The importance of having a trusted fractional CFO
  • Why Tracy believes every entrepreneur should learn and understand their business’ financials
  • What business metrics does Tracy prioritize?
  • How to avoid overservicing and create a more sustainable business model
  • The hardest financial challenges Tracy had to overcome

In this episode…

In a business landscape where remote work is becoming the norm, maintaining a fully remote marketing agency successfully for over a decade is a testament to exceptional leadership and adaptability. What key strategies and insights are essential for sustaining such a business model in the long term, especially in a dynamic and ever-changing industry?

Sustaining a fully remote agency since 2008, Tracy Marlowe attributes her success to a blend of strong financial management, a deep understanding of her team’s needs, and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions. She emphasizes the importance of balancing employee well-being with client satisfaction and the critical role of financial understanding in guiding business decisions. Tracy’s approach involves seeing her business as a growing entity, focusing on reinvestment and strategic growth rather than merely as a source of personal income.

In this episode of the Financial Clarity podcast, Hannah Smolinski is joined by Tracy Marlowe, CEO of Creative Noggin, to talk about the longevity and success of her remote marketing agency. They discuss the intricacies of managing a remote workforce, the evolution of remote work dynamics, and the significance of financial literacy in nurturing a business. Tracy also provides tips on maintaining a healthy work-life balance in a virtual setting and financial management strategies for long-term success.

Resources Mentioned in this episode

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