Ep 084 - Jacquelyn Laufer & David Yassky, Driver Digital – Fashionable Agency Culture

Featuring: Jacquelyn Laufer & David Yassky, Driver Digital

In this episode of Agency Bites, I had the pleasure of sitting down with David Yasky and Jacqueline Laufer, the dynamic duo behind Driver Digital. Let me tell you, their story of building a thriving agency in the fashion and e-commerce space is nothing short of inspiring!

We dove deep into the secret sauce of their partnership, and it's all about knowing your strengths and playing to them. David and Jacqueline shared some golden nuggets on how they've defined their roles and fostered a culture that keeps their team excited to come to work every day. They've cracked the code on maintaining joy in the workplace!

We also got into the nitty-gritty of building those long-lasting client relationships that are the lifeblood of any agency. And if you're looking to level up your leadership game, you won't want to miss their thoughts on effective leadership and the power of mentorship.

If you're ready for a dose of inspiration, practical wisdom, and maybe a laugh or two, tune in to this episode. Trust me, you won't regret it!

Key Takeaways

• Both David and Jacqueline ran their own agencies before partnering. • Driver Digital specializes in fashion, beauty, and e-commerce. • Defining roles in a partnership is crucial for efficiency. • Fostering a positive culture is essential for team morale. • Maintaining joy in the workplace enhances productivity. • Building lasting relationships with clients leads to success. • Effective leadership involves immediate feedback and open communication. • Mentorship plays a vital role in personal and professional growth. • Success is attributed to strong relationships and quality work. • Saying no to projects that aren't a good fit is empowering.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Driver Digital 01:01 The Journey to Partnership 02:58 Niche Focus in Fashion and E-commerce 06:16 Defining Roles in the Agency 10:26 Fostering a Positive Agency Culture 15:41 Maintaining Joy in the Workplace 19:31 Building Lasting Client Relationships 22:01 Leadership Styles and Team Management 25:04 The Importance of Mentorship 29:03 Success Through Relationships 33:02 Rapid Fire Questions and Key Takeaways

David Yassky is a creative leader and brand developer with over eighteen years of dynamic experience combining the worlds of editorial, fashion, retail and ecommerce. His editorial roots, entrepreneurial acumen, and strong industry relationships make him a unique asset that artfully straddles the creative and business worlds. David began his career as a Fashion Editor at Women’s Wear Daily and W Magazine before going on to consult for a variety of iconic brands including Tory Burch, Anthropologie, and Gap. David was the co-founder and President of The Aisle New York, a progressive digital startup in the bridal ecommerce space, and later he served as Fashion and Editorial Director of the large American ecommerce site, IDEELI. He is the founder and creative director of Driver Creative & Driver Digital – helping transform iconic brands including Anne Klein, Bergdorf Goodman, and Joseph Abboud.

Jacquelyn Laufer, is an E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Solutions, and Project Management consultant with over 14 years of experience specializing in the luxury fashion, beauty, and travel industries. Having launched Henri Bendel’s first ecommerce website, Bond No. 9’s second, and built online experiences with Estee Lauder Companies, Coty, Edit New York and Blissworld, Jacquelyn is known for helping companies scale their business. Most notably, Jacquelyn founded e-commerce consulting and project management firm Rebuild Girl, which led the re-platforms for brands such as L’Objet, Anne Klein, Joseph Abboud, Creed Boutique, Hanky Panky, and more. Jacquelyn enjoys building consensus, effectively motivating and helping teams hit their mark, defining digital solutions and integrations to help brands grow, and most importantly hanging out with her husband and rescue dog.

Contact Jacquelyn and David on their website, Instagram, or LinkedIn.