Episode 17

17: Marketing Agency Secrets to Grow Your Business

Your brand should reflect who you truly are, because faking it will never connect.

Dr. Phildra Swagger sits down with Brian Butler, President and CEO of Vistra Communications, to explore what it really takes to build a powerful brand as a purpose-driven entrepreneur. From starting Vistra at his kitchen table to growing a values-based agency with 80 team members, Brian shares tips for finding the right marketing partner, building authentic relationships, and aligning your brand with your values.

His insights will help you avoid surface-level branding strategies and instead build something sustainable, purpose-led, and client-focused. This episode is a masterclass in elevating your voice while staying grounded in what matters.

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Phildra Swagger

Hi, I'm Dr. Phildra
Dr. Swagger is an executive leadership coach, speaker, and strategist who empowers professionals to lead with clarity, alignment, and discipline. With over three decades of leadership experience - from the classroom to the boardroom - she’s guided leaders across education, government, non-profit, and private sectors to unlock their potential and deliver exceptional results. As CEO of Combined Expertise, Inc., she transforms growth-minded organizations by equipping leaders at every level with the tools to thrive.