How Aquila Built a Six-Figure PR Agency & Launched a Franchise Model

Are you ready to scale your brand and own your power in the world of PR? In this episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast, host Brandi Sims sits down with powerhouse publicist and entrepreneur Aquila, Founder and CEO of Haute in Texas, to talk all things PR agency growth, franchising, and the realities of running a woman-led brand in today’s fast-paced market.

Aquila is the definition of PR goals. She built her award-winning marketing and public relations agency from the ground up—working with top-tier global brands like Vogue, Prada, Kendra Scott, and Orangetheory Fitness. But her success didn’t stop there. In 2022, she launched the Haute in Network Agencies franchise model, helping other women across the country own and operate their own PR firms.

In this inspiring and unfiltered interview, you’ll learn:

• How Aquila turned her background as a Division I athlete into CEO-level leadership

• What it really takes to grow a six-figure PR agency

• The biggest lessons from her journey in media, branding, and business development

• How she balances being a mom, wife, and CEO without losing the haute

Whether you’re a PR professional, brand strategist, or aspiring business owner, this episode is full of insight on how to build a sustainable agency, create impact-driven messaging, and grow your visibility without burning out.

Keywords this episode hits on:

• How to start a PR agency

• Women in PR

• Public relations franchise model

• PR business growth strategies

• Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship

• Personal branding tips from top PR pros

• Building a media-ready brand

📌 Don’t miss this high-energy conversation that will inspire you to think bigger, pitch bolder, and own your unique brand of brilliance.

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