Sometimes, people look at others in their space as competition. But the most successful leaders of business often recognize that collaboration and networking with others can push their business forward faster than if they were to try to tackle everything independently.

In today's episode of The Innovative Agency podcast, my guest is Rob Kischuk, a builder of more than just software products. His adept skills and leadership qualities have allowed him to build companies, teams, partnerships, and relationships. He started Bellwood Labs because he saw the disconnection between a business's problems, its objectives, and the software product. He has been recognized in Atlanta's "Top 40 Under 40" and has helped startups with successful exits. He's also comfortable with the podcasting world too, as host of a podcast about agency owners and leaders.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How a developer and agency leader thinks about building a product and establishing a niche of specialty and competency
• Learning the benefits of being willing to network, connect, and talk with other agencies to refer work to one another.
• Tips for working in an agile and scrum mindset to build something and anticipate challenges in the process
• Product development lifecycle challenges and how they interact with agency ownership

Bio

Rob Kischuk is a builder of more than just software products - he's a builder of companies and teams, as well as partnerships and relationships. Ever since he learned how to code, Rob's fascination with transforming ideas into action has enabled him to create great software products that empower people to do the work that matters most to them.

Throughout Rob's career, he's always strived to be an invested partner - not an order taker. He started Bellwood Labs because he saw the disconnection between a business' problems, its objectives, and the software product. From helping startups like Proficient Systems and Air2Web achieve successful exits, to driving digital transformation for enterprise-level companies like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, PGi, and more, Rob's caring and collaborative approach has been at the center of it all.

In addition to serving on the board of the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association (AIMA), Rob has been recognized time and time again as a key figure in Atlanta's vibrant business community. Rob has been named to Atlanta's Top "40 under 40," and he has also been a finalist in TIE Atlanta's "Top Up-and-Coming Entrepreneur."

Outside of work, you can find Rob slipping into sporting events, exploring Atlanta's foodie scene, or volunteering at Cumberland Community Church. Rob holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as an MBA from Georgia State University.

Resources:

• Website: https://www.bellwood.io/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bellwood-labs/?viewAsMember=true

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BellwoodLabs