Employee Spotlight: Meagan Floco

Employee Spotlight: Meagan Floco

This month get to know Meagan Floco, BrandMinded™’s Digital Director and featured employee of October. Meagan keeps everything running smoothly in our digital world with her calm, confident nature and wealth of skills. There isn’t much she can’t do, from web development, to teaching Zumba, to making office-favorite keto cheesecake.

Q: What made you interested in your career?

A: Many things! But the main reason I became interested in working for a digital agency is that I get to learn about many different kinds of businesses and truly be a part of their company’s success. Every company is unique and comes with their own set of objectives and goals. To achieve these results, I have to really push myself to use all my knowledge and skill sets to make an impact for our clients. As long as I’m in this industry, I will always be learning and never be bored. I’m always ready for the next marketing challenge to solve!

 

Q: What are three words you would use to describe BrandMinded™?

A: Collaborative: The key to any successful digital agency is teamwork. Creative: The one job qualification required from all team members. Valuable (Partner): This is the glue that keeps our clients happy.

 

Q: Who is one coworker you admire, and why?

A: I appreciate and applaud my Executive Director, Karen Barrera. Her integrity as a manager is admirable. She dedicates herself to our clients and really goes the extra mile to build a stronger work force. The quality of her leadership has been a great example and has helped me grow professionally.

 

Q: Favorite part about working at BrandMinded™?

A: From building websites, to managing an awesome team, to interacting with clients and creating engaging, beautiful content, I get to do it ALL! The world is my oyster here at BrandMinded™ and I love being able to help influence our development.

 

Q: What’s your favorite restaurant in Tampa?

A: Definitely Bern’s Steak House – just hold the steak.

 

Q: What TV show are you watching right now?

A: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia…DeVito is the best!

 

Q: Best concert you’ve ever attended?

A: Well, my favorite band: U2.

 

Q: Favorite place in the world?

A: Have to go with two places I’ve been to for this one: I love Vancouver, Quebec City, & Sedona.

 

Q: If you could only have 3 apps on your cell phone, what would they be?

A: Messages: For texting, of course! Camera App: Who doesn’t like taking photos? Instagram: For my viewing pleasure.

An Open Letter to Small Business Owners: Why You Need Digital Marketing

An Open Letter to Small Business Owners: Why You Need Digital Marketing

If you are a small business owner reading this, let us start out by saying thank you. Not many understand how incredibly difficult and stressful it is to run a business, and the courage that it takes to be responsible for an entire company. Your employees and their families depend on you. Maybe you’ve risked your own financial safety to pursue a dream. Somehow, in your mind, it’s better to work for yourself 90 hours a week than to work for someone else for 40 hours.

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