Brent Hodgins

Brent Hodgins is the Managing Director at Mirren, a firm that specializes in organic growth and new business training for agencies in digital, PR, advertising, media, experiential and more. Each year, more than 700 agencies now participate in Mirren’s annual conference, training programs and webinars (www.mirren.com). Their team has now trained CEOs and their senior management teams in every region around the world.

Brent empowers agencies and their teams to master client leadership, strategy, organic growth and new business. However, by applying new methods that are more innovative, efficient and effective – agencies can experience growth in a way that also motivates and retains their talent.

He can also be heard encouraging agency teams to stop submissively bowing down to clients. “As soon as you put the client up on a pedestal, you lower your position in their mind. It’s a downward spiral from there. If you bring a high level of expertise to the table, then take a stand and command the respect you deserve as a peer.”

Brent began his career in account management at Leo Burnett, where he worked on Kellogg’s, Johnson & Johnson and McDonald’s. Later at TBWA, he launched their digital group in New York, before moving into new business at Wieden + Kennedy.

After 10 years in New York, Mirren moved its offices to Seattle. Brent resides in the Ballard area with his wife and son.