Embark on a journey into the dynamic world of marketing with “Marketing Champions,” where our host connects with media experts from coast to coast every week. Dive deep into compelling conversations that explore the latest trends, groundbreaking strategies, and transformative innovations driving the marketing industry forward. Today, our host, Mike White, spoke with Christopher Douglas and Jeff Leach.
Christopher Douglas
CEO of Big Red Dog Marketing
Website Address: https://bigreddog.marketing/
Short company description:
Marketing agency for small businesses.
Jeff Leach
Head of Enterprise Sales at Vendasta
Website Address: https://www.vendasta.com/
Short company description:
Vendasta is an AI customer acquisition and engagement platform that delivers an AI workforce to help small businesses get more customers and keep them. It combines marketing, sales, and operational capabilities with AI employees that do the work — automating workflows, managing customer interactions, and turning data into action through one integrated, out-of-the-box platform.
What is one tip that you would give when it comes to marketing?
Build knowledge, likability, and trustworthiness for your company.
The biggest change in marketing that you see coming in the next 5 years is?
AI getting stronger and leading to changes in worker competence.
For agency owners and marketing leaders looking to scale their service offerings without building out every capability in-house, Vendasta offers one of the most comprehensive platforms available for agencies serving local and mid-market businesses. With a marketplace of 250+ white-label digital solutions — including local SEO, reputation management, online presence management, social media, digital advertising, and website services — Vendasta gives agencies the infrastructure to expand their client portfolio and deliver measurable results at scale.
Vendasta’s platform is built around one core idea: agencies should be able to sell and fulfill digital services to their clients without friction. The Vendasta Snapshot Report gives agencies a powerful needs assessment tool to start conversations, identify client gaps, and lead with data. The Business App gives clients a branded portal to see the impact of everything being managed on their behalf. And with AI-powered features, built-in CRM, and a full suite of fulfillment services, agencies can move faster, manage more clients, and compete against larger players without the overhead.
Whether you’re an agency owner looking to add digital services, a marketing professional building your first team’s tech stack, or an operator who needs a platform that grows with your client base — Vendasta is built for the kind of scaling that doesn’t sacrifice service quality. Learn more at vendasta.com.
