Episode Summary
In this compelling conversation, host Russel Dubree welcomes Megan Killion, founder of MKC Agency, based in Winter Park, Florida. Megan’s story is one of grit, vision, and deeply human motivation. What began as a consultancy born from maternity leave, personal loss, and a desire for balance, evolved into a powerful niche agency marrying sales development with marketing execution…especially for underrepresented communities and underserved industries.
Episode Highlights:
- The Real Origin Story: How a tragic loss and “rage quit” moment propelled Megan into entrepreneurship.
- Building an Agency with Heart: Hiring single moms, retail workers, and those overlooked by traditional employers.
- From Surviving to Shaping: Megan’s childhood in poverty and how it forged her leadership style.
- Impact over Income: Why Megan believes building longer tables matters more than building taller fences.
Agency Info
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Company: MKC Agency
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Guest: Megan Killion
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Year Started: 2017
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Employees: 11-25
We hire bartenders, single moms, retail workers…people no one else gives a shot. And then we train them to win.
Megan Killion
Key Takeaways
“The Rage Quit That Built an Empire”
Megan’s decision to walk away from a corporate tech job wasn’t calculated, it was instinctual. Yet it led to a business that aligned with her purpose: freedom, family, and impact. Sometimes your best move starts with walking away from something that no longer aligns.
“Sales First, Marketing Second”
MKC stands out by integrating Sales Development Reps (SDRs) into client accounts, a rare move in agency models. Megan saw a gap: leads generated by agencies often died from lack of follow-up. Her fix? Close the loop with a human touch. The ROI of marketing skyrockets when paired with consistent, human-driven sales effort.
“Hiring with Intention”
From single moms to former bartenders, Megan builds her team from a pool others overlook—then trains them up with real support.
Talent is everywhere. What’s missing for most people is opportunity paired with diligent training, not capability.
“Make Business Personal”
Despite advice to remove emotion from business decisions, Megan embraces it. She hires and builds based on values, not just profits.
Businesses that operate with purpose can be profitable and principled, without compromise.
“Sharpened by Struggle”
Megan’s quote, “It’s rare to find sharp people that weren’t sharpened,” encapsulates her journey. Her past…poverty, teen motherhood, and loss became the whetstone for her future. Hardship doesn’t define your limit, it refines your potential.
Show Notes
- Heals to Deals – the book Megan contributed to.
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