What does it take to transform a business from good to exceptional, and create authentic, innovative brands that make an indelible mark? On this episode of The Pursuit of Excellence, host Tinja Anderson is joined by Jacques Spitzer, visionary storyteller and founder of Raindrop, a top creative agency responsible for over a billion views and sales, working with iconic brands like Dr. Squatch, Manscaped, Lume, and Dude Wipes.

Jacques delves into the philosophy behind success at scale: fostering a culture of “partnering generously,” staying grounded in purpose, and building creativity into every layer of operations. From crafting viral, transformative campaigns to driving strategic innovation with tools like AI, Jacques breaks down how creating exceptional content and values-based collaboration lead to phenomenal results.

You’ll learn:

• Jacques’ definition of excellence and how Raindrop’s success stems from strong company culture and constant vision recasting 
• The process behind crafting campaign strategies that hit viral success 
• How to balance operational excellence and groundbreaking creativity to remain industry-leading
• Actionable advice for investing in your team, innovation, and partnerships for sustainable growth
• Why storytelling and authenticity are the keys to building brands that resonate

If you’re ready to refine your creative process, elevate your brand strategy, and gain insights into how to scale impactfully, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.

Connect with Jaques:

Instagram: @jacquesspitzer

X: @jacquesdrop

YouTube: Marketing People Love

LinkedIn: Jacques Spitzer

TikTok: @jacquesspitzer

Connect with Tinja:

Instagram: @tinjaanderson, @pursuit_of_excellence_pod

TikTok: @tinjaanderson_pod

Podcast Website: The Pursuit of Excellence Podcast