Finding Fearless
Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition. Join host Madeline Reeves, CEO of Fearless Foundry, as she digs deep to learn from the lived experiences of underestimated entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, and fearless founders. Every episode presents an opportunity to learn from their successes—and struggles—while building a company on their own terms. Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development.
Finding Fearless
Redefining Growth - How To Scale Sustainably In The World of Performance Marketing with Nikki Lindgren
In today’s episode, Madeline sits down with Nikki Lindgren, founder and managing partner at Pennock, a beauty and lifestyle brand marketing agency. Nikki shares her journey from her rural Minnesota roots to becoming a successful agency owner in San Francisco. They discuss the importance of maintaining a human-centric and sustainable approach to business, especially in the marketing sphere. Nikki outlines her path through various corporate roles, highlighting the shift from working at mega brands to founding Pennock. The conversation delves into how Nikki established effective systems, scaled her team, and honed the agency's niche in the beauty and lifestyle sectors. They touch on balancing business growth with personal values and navigating industry challenges. Additionally, Nikki offers insights on the critical role of creative strategy and organic content in marketing, especially for new brands. Aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners will gain valuable advice on creating sustainable growth and maintaining a values-driven company culture.
00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless
00:38 Meet Nikki Lindgren: Scaling with a Human-Centric Approach
02:50 Nikki's Journey: From Rural Minnesota to San Francisco
04:12 Early Career: From Fashion Merchandising to Marketing
05:12 Corporate Experience: Pottery Barn and World Market
06:34 The Entrepreneurial Spark: Starting Pennock
08:09 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
11:07 Building the Consultancy: Early Challenges and Growth
12:48 Refining Services and Client Relationships
19:07 Leadership Evolution and Team Dynamics
21:35 The Importance of Community and Support Systems
23:43 The Importance of a Support Squad
24:29 Finding Your Niche in Beauty and Wellness
26:16 Relay Financial: A Game-Changer for Small Businesses
27:07 The Value of Saying No
28:41 Challenges in the Beauty and Lifestyle Industry
33:36 The Pitfalls of Relying Solely on Paid Ads
35:53 Leveraging Social Media for Brand Growth
38:22 Integrating Values into Business Practices
44:36 Celebrating Team and System Successes
46:06 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect
Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless!
Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry.
Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.
