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How Amber Gaige Built a Marketing Agency That Runs Without Her | Small Business Spotlight
In this episode of Credit Banc’s Small Business Spotlight, host Irv Cruz sits down with Amber Gaige, founder of Far Beyond Marketing, to talk about how bad marketing is costing business owners time and money—and what it really takes to build a brand that drives results.
As a third-generation entrepreneur, Amber gets real about the mindset shifts that fueled her growth, how she overcame imposter syndrome, and how she built a company that doesn’t rely on her day-to-day involvement. If you’re tired of cookie-cutter campaigns and ready to scale the smart way, this episode is for you.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ What “bad marketing” really means—and how to avoid it
✔️ How to make your business less dependent on you
✔️ Why mindset & imposter syndrome hold back great entrepreneurs
✔️ How a solid team and smart systems fuel sustainable growth
✔️ The role of AI and tech in scaling a lean, profitable agency
✔️ Amber’s no-BS take on leadership, delegation, and what works
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