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Hi - I'm Zach Strauss
The Founder of PowderKeg
My Agency Story
I'm tired of the fake agency gurus who have never built anything in their lives.
I'm changing that. Here's my agency start, to scale, to sale story.

Hi, I'm Zach Strauss, the Founder of PowderKeg.

I've founded two marketing agencies, both with entirely different definitions of success.

I led and grew one agency toward:
Ranking as the 998th fastest-growing company in the U.S. in 2023 on the Inc. 5000 list.
Being named the fastest-growing company in Dayton, Ohio, according to Inc. Magazine's 2023 Inc. 5000.
Winning The Cincinnati Business Courier's award for the fastest-growing company in the Greater Cincinnati area in 2023.
Securing the 95th spot as the fastest-growing company in the Midwest in 2023, as recognized by Inc Magazine's Midwest Regional awards.
And when the right offer came along, I sold that agency for a life-changing amount.

I've also launched what many would label a "lifestyle agency." Yet, to me, it represents an agency no less successful than the other. This agency quickly reached a $400,000 annual revenue milestone with the help of just one part-time contractor, while I maintained a work-life balance by working only from Monday to Thursday.

At this juncture in my career, I've discovered that my true calling extends beyond leading rapidly expanding agencies.

My mission has evolved to help others to expand and elevate their agencies.

Through PowderKeg, I'm dedicated to unveiling the truths behind effective growth strategies, and dispelling the myths that pervade our industry - and bringing in domain experts along the way.
Before you hire an agency consultant or join a community, shouldn't you make sure the people have built a profitable, scalable agency?
Well, here's what I've done in my previous agency career.I
Isn't it amazing how many marketing agency "YouTube gurus" or "experts" are out there worldwide?

Yet, when you ask them to prove they built a 7-figure agency, they ghost you or "can't provide the details of it"?

Finding the right community and person to help you drive growth is critical. Why leave that decision to chance?

I've been exactly where you are, and I can be part of your team to fast-track where you want to go.
I Built One Of The Fastest Growing Agencies In The United States
I founded and grew an agency that was nationally recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine. We were the 998th fastest-growing company in the U.S. and the 95th in the Midwest.

When it comes to building a company that scales, I know what it takes.
I Built The Fastest Growing Small Business In Cincinnati, Ohio
Not only did I secure a spot in the esteemed Cincinnati Fast 55 awards, but my agency also emerged as the winner in our category. My agency was also the 4th fastest-growing company across all categories. We were also the fastest-growing company in Dayton, Ohio.
I Scaled An Agency From 0 To 30+ Employees In 7+ states
Organizational development, culture building even when remote, hiring the right talent, firing the wrong talent, and more.

I've had to navigate it all and can pass the playbook on to you.
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Hi - I'm Zach Strauss

The Founder of PowderKeg

I'm tired of the fake agency gurus who have never built anything in their lives.

Before you hire an agency consultant or join a community, shouldn't you make sure the people have built a profitable, scalable agency?Well, here's what I've done in my previous agency career.I

I Built One Of The Fastest Growing Agencies In The United States

I Built The Fastest Growing Small Business In Cincinnati, Ohio

I Scaled An Agency From 0 To 30+ Employees In 7+ states

Become A PowderKeg Member Today

What's Included?

What's Included?

You Ask. I Answer.

I'll always shoot you straight.

Before you hire an agency consultant or join a community, shouldn't you make sure the people have built a profitable, scalable agency?
Well, here's what I've done in my previous agency career.I