In this episode of Fast Forward, we sit down with Taylor Adams, co-founder of The Creative Agency, the content and influencer marketing firm helping brands scale through strategy, storytelling, and real audience connection. 🎙️ We dive into: • Why most brands fail at influencer marketing • How Taylor built an agency around creators instead of corporations • The real metrics that matter for social growth and engagement • Where AI fits into the future of content and brand strategy • The mindset shift from freelancer to agency owner and team leader 👉 Follow The Creative Agency on Instagram: @thecreativeagency 👉 Learn more about their work: https://thecreativeagency.com 👉 Follow Taylor: @tayloradams If you are building a brand, scaling a creative business, or trying to stand out in a crowded digital space, this one is for you. — 🔔 Subscribe for more founder stories, creative breakthroughs, and conversations with big thinkers building what is next. 🎤 Hosted by Jeffrey Mailey 📍 Fast Forward Podcast

In this episode of Fast Forward, we sit down with Lance Junck, founder of Ugly Sleep Club — the sleepwear brand built for burnout, honesty, and unapologetic rest. 🎙️ We dive into: • The real reason most people struggle with sleep • How Ugly Sleep Club breaks the mold of “perfect wellness” • Lance’s journey from burnout to bold brand-builder • Where AI fits into the future of rest and recovery • Building a brand around authenticity, not aesthetics 👉 Follow Ugly Sleep Club on Instagram: @uglysleepclub 👉 Shop their gear: https://uglysleepclub.com If you’ve ever felt exhausted by the grind — or just want to sleep better and live louder — this one’s for you. — 🔔 Subscribe for more founder stories, creative breakthroughs, and conversations with big thinkers building what’s next. 🎤 Hosted by Jeffrey Mailey 📍 Fast Forward Podcast