What happens when you leave the structure of agency life to build your own path?

In this episode of the Kerfuffle Podcast, Sean sits down with marketing professional Chris Robert to talk about his journey from working inside agencies to running a solo marketing business.

Chris shares what he learned from the agency world—both the advantages of structure and the limitations that come with it—and how those experiences shaped his decision to go independent. He explains the mindset shifts required to move from employee to entrepreneur, the realities of freelancing, and how he built a one-person marketing operation that delivers real value to clients.

In this conversation, they discuss:

• The pros and cons of working in marketing agencies
• Why Chris chose to go solo
• The challenges of building a one-person business
• How agency experience translates into freelance success
• The mindset required to transition from employee to entrepreneur
• Building client relationships and delivering measurable results

This episode is perfect for marketers, freelancers, agency employees, and entrepreneurs who are considering the leap into independent consulting or starting their own business.

🎧 Tune in to hear Chris’s honest insights on building a marketing career outside the traditional agency model.