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CWC 109: Thought leadership for agency growth (featuring Melissa Vela-Williamson)

May 14, 2025 by Chip Griffin Leave a Comment

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In this episode, Chip talks with Melissa Vela-Williamson of MVW Communications about her unique journey in public relations and the importance of content creation. Melissa shares her background, highlighting her non-traditional path into PR and her passion for using public relations for social good.

They discuss her focus on helping nonprofits and education clients, her role as a content creator, and her work as a columnist for the Public Relations Society of America. Melissa also delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on her business and the strategic approaches she took to maintain client relationships and grow her firm.

They explore the significance of writing books and producing various types of content, emphasizing the value of building relationships and demonstrating thought leadership in the communications industry. [read the transcript]

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About Chip Griffin

Chip Griffin is the founder of SAGA and creator of the Build to Own approach, helping PR and marketing agency owners get more profit, time, and choices from the businesses they run. Full bio

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