We welcome Eric Elliot of VIP Marketing to the Sensei’s corner. VIP Marketing is a partner-focused digital marketing agency that strategizes and executes to yield results that stray from the status quo. In this episode, Eric and I discuss what a toxic work environment looks like and when it’s time to leave, the best way for leaders to grow their companies, how to manage partnerships, and knowing your value as a marketer.  Timestamp: 01:43 - Eric’s Introduction 02:57 - Eric’s Career Journey 09:04 - Defining a Toxic Work Environment 13:58 - How to Grow Your Company 23:03 - How to Manage Partnerships 24:22 - How Eric Defines Partners 26:32 - The Biggest Challenge of Getting into Digital Marketing 27:10 - Knowing Your Value as a Marketer 35:10 - Fun Fact About Eric 39:01 - Where to Connect with Eric Guest Information: Eric Elliot - President of VIP Marketing  LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Website Meet Our Team: Hélène Parker - Chief Programmatic Coach Programmatic Meet Up | Website | LinkedIn | Twitter Programmatic Digest - Youtube | LinkedIn | Instagram The Reach & Frequency Course - Listeners get a 10% discount with code podcast10 Clint Davis - Editor LinkedIn Andria Singletary - Podcast Manager Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn