In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Todd Sommers, President of OH Partners and COO of the Harkey Group—Arizona’s largest independent advertising agency. Todd shares the story behind his career shift from global agency work to leading a locally rooted, independently owned agency. He discusses how OH Partners’ structure allows for deeper investment in talent and long-term client partnerships—something not often possible in publicly traded companies. The conversation explores how AI is shaping the future of marketing, the return of authentic connection, and why good branding still matters more than flashy tools. They also dive into: The dangers of relying too much on AI in creative industries How younger marketers may lose essential learning opportunities in the AI era The misconception many startups have about branding What really makes advertising effective—and how great brands stay memorable --------------------------------------------- Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!