Build & scale your talent management agency

As agency owners, we know it’s not easy juggling creator rosters
and brand deals while tracking P&L sheets and team goals.😵‍💫

That’s why we built SOMM – a collective and summit for agency founders
seeking tangible growth strategies, real talk about scaling, and collaborative problem-solving.
It’s a space to learn and vibe with people who truly get it.
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#thestruggleisreal

That’s why we created this space

Creators have big goals, brands have even bigger expectations—and somehow you’re supposed to keep everyone happy while closing six-figure deals and keeping your team from burning out?

We created SOMM for agency founders who are building, scaling, and looking to level up alongside other like-minded women!

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3 days of concrete strategies & convos

We’ve carefully curated a mix of workshops, masterminds, and brainstorm time in Austin, TX designed with intention so you walk away with solutions that actually move your agency forward. Here’s a snapshot of the themes we’ll tackle together:

GROWING & SCALING


Expanding Service Offerings
Forecasting Revenue
Contract vs. In-House Staff

SYSTEMS, PROCESSES, TOOLS


Project Management Tools
Sourcing Brand Deals
Streamlining Onboarding

TEAM DYNAMICS


Structing Teams
Retaining Top Talent
Compensation Structures

Is SOMM Collective 2026 a fit for your biz?👀

IT’S INVITE-ONLY, BUT IF YOU…

  • Believe in collaboration > competition
  • Are ready to dive into the hard conversations about team, systems, and growth
  • Crave time to truly focus on your business (and not just your creators’ businesses)
  • Don’t subscribe to gatekeeping
  • Lead your own agency and are ready to uplevel to its next turning point

…then you might just be in the right place!

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Flashback to #TalentManager Summit 2025, in Austin, TX…


“Last year, 12 agency owners walked into a room together—and something shifted. The energy, the breakthroughs, it was palpable and reminded us how powerful this work becomes when we stop doing it in our own little corners. 

And what happened last year wasn’t a one-off: it was the beginning. Molly and I are designing SOMM Collective to make your business feel supported, expanded, and connected in ways that are hard to find anywhere else.

Apply and get in on this already!”

– Johanna, Johanna B. Voss Agency

Together in one space. A whole lot of magic.


“Jo and I have always subscribed to the idea that there is more than enough room for everyone in this industry. We wanted to to bring the online convos we’ve had to an IRL event and see the magic that happens when all these amazing women in one room. 

Turns out, it was totally magical! ✨We enjoyed two days filled with wisdom, vulnerability, inspiration and most importantly, friendship! There was lots of goal-setting, strategy implementation and LOL moments! 

Just the most wonderful feed-good vibes that I’ve experienced at a retreat that also inspired me with ready-to-implement tactics to level-up my own biz!

Can’t wait to see you at the next one!

Molly Tracy, VRAI Digital

“A must-attend for anyone
working in talent management…”

  • “Molly & Jo curated the most wonderful group of founders. I’ve been running Shine Talent Group for 10 years and I learnt so much. This is the only event I will move heaven and earth to attend!”
    Jess Hunichen
    Shine Talent Group
  • “My takeaways from the last summit is that I am not alone at all in the struggles I deal with as a leader. Don’t pass up this opportunity to brainstorm with other like-minded managers in our industry.”
    Nicole Kasper,
    Odyssey Entertainment
  • “This summit reinforced that everyone has things to learn! Jess from Shine coming showed us that wherever you are on your journey, there’s always room to learn and grow.”
    Georgia Farquharson,
    FARQ
  • “It’s rare to find a space specifically for talent managers. The speaker lineup, topics, the community was amazing. It was intentional, well-produced, and worth every dollar!”
    Kahlea Wade
    Alora Society

Are you ready to scale your agency with us?

Real talk: the best growth doesn’t happen on Zoom calls or in the Slack channel. It happens when founders share what’s actually working — the wins and the tough lessons in between. SOMM Collective is that space.

This isn’t just another business retreat – this is THE room where agency leaders swap strategies and leave with ideas that actually work. No filler, zero ego — just sharp insights, good energy, and people who speak your language.

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Frequently asked questions

Just because you’re building something of your own
doesn’t mean you have to do it alone!

Because the secret sauce of why this model works so well is that we’re very intentional about who we pair together. We believe small agencies can learn from the scalability of the big gals and the larger agencies can pick up a thing or two from the scrappiness of boutique agencies.

You’ll be in a room with 10-12 founder or C-Suite-level talent managers and decision-makers: people running their own agencies.

These leaders have built their rosters, are seeing consistent growth and are at pivotal turning points in their business. They’ve battle-tested the strategies and can speak to the impact on their business. Just like you, they’re ready to learn, adapt and grow.

Here’s the high-level overview:

Attendees fly in from across the United States to join us in Austin, TX for 3 days of immersive sessions, yummy eats + a cocktail, mocktail or two, hands-on workshops, and purposeful networking.

Every detail is designed to make your time meaningful and impactful.
More information (sessions, schedule, and travel tips) is available once your application is accepted OR the members of the next collective are confirmed, so you can focus on what matters: leveling up your agency.

Still apply! This isn’t a one-and-done event. 


We’ll keep you in the loop on ALL upcoming dates—so you can join when the right minds and voices will be in the room with you.

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