The Heart of a Successful Agency with Gabrielle Tongol

Today I sat down with the incredible Gabrielle Tongol to chat about entrepreneurship, client relationships, and team dynamics. We went deep into why delivery is key for client satisfaction and how caring about outcomes goes way beyond just fulfilling contracts. Gabs shares her take on creating a family-like culture within your team, embodying core values, and empowering your people while keeping communication strong. We also talk about the importance of curiosity when outsourcing tasks, setting clear expectations, and why mistakes should be seen as opportunities to learn—not moments for blame.  Whether you're managing your personal brand alongside your business or trying to find joy in the day-to-day hustle, this episode is packed with tips to help you thrive with:Delivering exceptional service to boost client satisfaction and retention.Using open communication to set clear expectations and boundaries.Empowering your team to encourage innovation and better results.Investing in personal growth to lead effectively. Make sure to connect with Gabs on Instagram and website or her agency’s Instagram and stay tuned for more amazing insights.  – We weren’t meant to do this alone… Whether it be business, relationships, or life. This is why this is an invitation for you…to join us inside the Relationships Beat Algorithms Alliance!!! Click here for a summary of the Alliance because if you're coming here into the show notes, there's a good chance you already know! ;) — We’ve made it easy to see George’s top 10 book recommendations! Click here to find George’s top 10 recommended books for mindset, customer journey, and relationships.  — Questions or comments about the episode? I’d love to hear from you! Send me a DM over on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant or pop on over to our free Facebook community, Relationship Beat Algorithms.  — Links not showing? Hop on over to our podcast blog, mindofgeorge.com/podcast for all the links from the show notes. — What do we talk about in this episode? 01:45 Guest Introduction: Meet Gabs 04:00 The Importance of Delivery in Business 06:29 Understanding Gabs' Agency and Services 08:21 Balancing Client Needs and Team Well-being 15:07 Core Values and Team Culture 18:11 Fostering a Family-like Team Environment 23:26 Leadership and Personal Development 28:37 Delegation and Empowering the Team 32:07 Curiosity and Communication in Outsourcing 34:47 The Importance of Communicating the 'Why' 35:41 Common Mistakes When Hiring an Agency 37:48 Setting Expectations with Agencies 39:10 Adjusting to Agency Workflows 40:12 The Benefits of Working with an Agency 43:41 Favorite Problems to Solve for Clients 46:31 Documenting Processes as a Solopreneur 50:37 Balancing Multiple Roles and Brands 53:18 Embracing Change and Iteration