From Graphic Designer to Home Services Authority

The Authority X-Factor Podcast · Thursday, April 2, 2026

Our founder and CEO, Ben Kalkman, recently sat down with Kelly Schuknecht on The Authority X‑Factor Podcast to talk about something most agency founders won’t: the messy, accidental, sometimes ego-bruising road to building a company that lasts. If you’ve ever wondered how Rocket Media became one of the most recog­nized names in home services marketing — or why we work the way we do — this conver­sation is the closest thing to a behind-the-scenes tour we’ve published.