Guest:

Hunter Cambon, COO of Page One Digital

Summary:

In this episode, Host Jamie Seeker sits down with Hunter Cambon, the Chief Operating Officer at Page One Digital, to explore his unique journey from being an educator to running a successful digital marketing agency. Hunter shares how his skills in problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability, honed in the classroom, translated into scaling Page One Digital alongside his wife and CEO, Kimberly. The discussion dives into the challenges of working as a husband-and-wife team, building scalable systems in digital marketing, and the importance of continuously evaluating strengths to find the right "seat on the bus."

Key Discussion Points:

1. Transition from Education to Digital Marketing: Hunter discusses his journey from leading an English department to taking on the COO role at Page One Digital, focusing on his skillset shift from teaching to SEO and digital strategy.
2. Navigating Change and Problem Solving: Hunter shares insights on how his problem-solving abilities as an educator have helped him in business leadership, especially in managing teams and creating efficient systems.
3. Working as a Husband-and-Wife Team: The dynamic of running a business with his wife, Kimberly, and how they navigate the challenges of balancing work and personal life.
4. Continuous Learning and Flexibility: Hunter emphasizes the importance of being adaptable, continuously learning, and remaining open to feedback—whether in a classroom or managing a business.
5. Overcoming Business Challenges: Hunter reveals the hurdles faced while scaling Page One Digital, such as hiring the right people and adapting to industry changes, and how academic experiences prepared him for these challenges.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Know your role and play to your strengths."
• "If you’re not doing what the successful people around you are doing, it might be time to start thinking about it."
• "Flexibility is key—whether you're teaching students or managing a team, you have to meet people where they are."

Actionable Takeaways:

• Always evaluate your strengths and ensure you’re in the right "seat on the bus" when running a business.
• Don’t be afraid to seek advice from those ahead of you—successful people are often happy to share their insights.
• Flexibility and openness to change are critical for both personal and business growth.

Connect with Hunter Cambon:

• Website: pageonedigital.com
• Email: hunter@pageonedigital.com

Tune in to learn more about Hunter’s inspiring journey and how he continues to grow Page One Digital by applying lessons learned from his days as an educator!