Retaining Talent in a High-Turnover Industry: Lessons from GALE’s Brad Simms

The advertising industry faces an annual turnover rate of 27%, costing companies their talent, creativity, and momentum. On this episode, Ren Akinci speaks to Brad Simms, Founder & CEO of GALE, about how his agency has tackled this challenge with investing $1M dollars in learning, training and development initiatives. From dedicated career coaches to an in-house training platform and accelerator programs, GALE’s investment in people has led to a remarkable 86% retention rate. Brad shares how prioritizing employees not only fosters growth but drives long-term business success.