When Growth Isn’t the Goal: Rebuilding for Freedom, Not Burnout with Blake Denman | Ep #806

In this episode of the podcast, Jason Swenk interviews Blake Denman, the president and founder of Rickety Roo Inc., a remote-based agency specializing in SEO and paid search marketing. Blake shares the story behind his agency's name, his journey into agency life after a traumatic brain injury, and the challenges he faced when strategically hiring and delegating tasks. They discuss the importance of designing one's life and business around personal preferences, rather than chasing arbitrary growth or external validation. Blake emphasizes the significance of planning personal goals alongside business KPIs and investing in life experiences. The conversation also touches on using AI for self-discovery, the concept of "dying with zero," and the unique traits and experiences often found in agency owners, including a tendency to manufacture chaos.