Agency Forward

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Chris Gillespie.

Chris is the founder of Fenwick, a content marketing agency that specializes in helping brands create impactful and truly unique content.

Through Fenwick, Chris and his team have helped clients unlock their informational advantage—those insights only they can share—to produce content that actually resonates with their audiences. Whether you’re running a content team, managing an agency, or simply trying to improve your own content game, Chris has invaluable advice to share.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The concept of informational advantage and why it’s a game-changer for content strategy.
• Building systems for content creation that scale with demand and maintain quality.
• How to streamline review processes to save time and preserve the integrity of your writing.
• and more…

You can learn more about Chris on LinkedIn and by visiting fenwick.media.

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No one was asking for another community. But I've made one anyway.

So what's different?

The Dynamic Agency Community is designed around access rather than content.

Access to peers who've done it before.

Access to experts who've designed solutions.

Access to resources that have been battle-tested.

And right now, the price for founding members is only $97/year.

Join today so your agency has immediate access to everything you need to grow.

You can join at DynamicAgency.Community. 

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Hiring in the agency world is rough. Most job posting sites get you lots of applicants, but with their “easy applying” options, most of those are unqualified. And worse, they don’t understand what it’s like working at an agency.

This is why I created the Agency Job Hub. You can post your positions for free to find applicants looking specifically for agency work, and we already have a growing list of candidates who’ll be notified as soon as you post.

You can list your open positions for free at AgencyJobHub.com.

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Our friends at Parakeeto have a powerful resource that dives into everything you need to know about agency profitability.

This is a must-have for agency owners and operators.

Get the Agency Profit Toolkit for free now!

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Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.

We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. 

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Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-Course

Explore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.

We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.

It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.

5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.

Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.

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And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Tony Dowling.

Tony is the co-founder and director at Real Inbound and a CRM adoption expert. We’d bounced around the same HubSpot ecosystem but finally were able to connect to chat service offerings for agencies.

Tony is a walking example of why you should pinpoint the problem and market that to point to your solution. We get into the HubSpot Adoption Gap and how that framing builds focus and redundancy into his agency.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why most CRM implementations fail and how to avoid common pitfalls.
• The critical role of leadership in driving CRM adoption and digital transformation.
• The importance of aligning systems, processes, and automation with business goals.
• and more…

You can connect with Tony Dowling on LinkedIn or learn more about his work at Real Inbound.

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No one was asking for another community. But I've made one anyway.

So what's different?

The Dynamic Agency Community is designed around access rather than content.

Access to peers who've done it before.

Access to experts who've designed solutions.

Access to resources that have been battle-tested.

And right now, the price for founding members is only $97/year.

Join today so your agency has immediate access to everything you need to grow.

You can join at DynamicAgency.Community. 

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Hiring in the agency world is rough. Most job posting sites get you lots of applicants, but with their “easy applying” options, most of those are unqualified. And worse, they don’t understand what it’s like working at an agency.

This is why I created the Agency Job Hub. You can post your positions for free to find applicants looking specifically for agency work, and we already have a growing list of candidates who’ll be notified as soon as you post.

You can list your open positions for free at AgencyJobHub.com.

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Our friends at Parakeeto have a powerful resource that dives into everything you need to know about agency profitability.

This is a must-have for agency owners and operators.

Get the Agency Profit Toolkit for free now!

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Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.

We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. 

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Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-Course

Explore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.

We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.

It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.

5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.

Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.

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And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Claire Quansah.

Claire is an agency pro who’s passionate about helping creative leaders get their business humming.

Claire specializes in helping agencies achieve quality, consistency, and efficiency through better people management, stronger supplier relationships, and optimized processes. And I had to get her on the show to go deeper in those areas.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Strategies for improving processes without disrupting team flow.
• Practical steps leaders can take to drive consistency and growth.
• How to build stronger relationships across teams and suppliers.
• and more…

Learn more about Claire on LinkedIn or at QuansahConsulting.com.

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No one was asking for another community. But I've made one anyway.

So what's different?

The Dynamic Agency Community is designed around access rather than content.

Access to peers who've done it before.

Access to experts who've designed solutions.

Access to resources that have been battle-tested.

And right now, the price for founding members is only $97/year.

Join today so your agency has immediate access to everything you need to grow.

You can join at DynamicAgency.Community. 

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Hiring in the agency world is rough. Most job posting sites get you lots of applicants, but with their “easy applying” options, most of those are unqualified. And worse, they don’t understand what it’s like working at an agency.

This is why I created the Agency Job Hub. You can post your positions for free to find applicants looking specifically for agency work, and we already have a growing list of candidates who’ll be notified as soon as you post.

You can list your open positions for free at AgencyJobHub.com.

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Our friends at Parakeeto have a powerful resource that dives into everything you need to know about agency profitability.

This is a must-have for agency owners and operators.

Get the Agency Profit Toolkit for free now!

-----------

Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.

We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. 

-----------

Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-Course

Explore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.

We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.

It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.

5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.

Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.

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And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Steve Guberman, founder of Agency Outsight and a business coach for agency owners. Steve has successfully launched, grown, and sold thriving agencies and now helps other agency leaders achieve balance, profitability, and operational excellence.

I wanted to bring Steve on the show because his expertise in helping agency owners transition from creative professionals to effective business leaders is invaluable for anyone looking to scale and streamline their agency.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to transition from accidental agency owner to confident leader.
• The keys to effective goal-setting and delegation.
• Strategies for building systems that drive growth and reduce stress.
• And more...

You can learn more about Steve on LinkedIn.

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No one was asking for another community. But I've made one anyway.

So what's different?

The Dynamic Agency Community is designed around access rather than content.

Access to peers who've done it before.

Access to experts who've designed solutions.

Access to resources that have been battle-tested.

And right now, the price for founding members is only $97/year.

Join today so your agency has immediate access to everything you need to grow.

You can join at DynamicAgency.Community. 

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Hiring in the agency world is rough. Most job posting sites get you lots of applicants, but with their “easy applying” options, most of those are unqualified. And worse, they don’t understand what it’s like working at an agency.

This is why I created the Agency Job Hub. You can post your positions for free to find applicants looking specifically for agency work, and we already have a growing list of candidates who’ll be notified as soon as you post.

You can list your open positions for free at AgencyJobHub.com.

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Our friends at Parakeeto have a powerful resource that dives into everything you need to know about agency profitability.

This is a must-have for agency owners and operators.

Get the Agency Profit Toolkit for free now!

-----------

Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.

We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. 

-----------

Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-Course

Explore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.

We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.

It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.

5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.

Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.

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And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Mandi Ellefson

Mandi is the founder of Hands-Off CEO and creator of the Scale to Freedom system.

She specializes in helping agency CEOs scale their businesses while stepping back from day-to-day operations. Mandi has helped agencies increase profits, attract higher-paying clients, and free up valuable time for CEOs, all through her proven framework.

If you’re feeling stuck in your business and want to scale without burning out, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to scale your agency while stepping away from daily operations
• Why offering outcomes is critical for growth
• How to command higher fees for the same work
• And more...

You can learn more about Mandi on LinkedIn or visit Hands-Off CEO.

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Hiring in the agency world is rough. Most job posting sites get you lots of applicants, but with their “easy applying” options, most of those are unqualified. And worse, they don’t understand what it’s like working at an agency.

This is why I created the Agency Job Hub. You can post your positions for free to find applicants looking specifically for agency work, and we already have a growing list of candidates who’ll be notified as soon as you post.

You can list your open positions for free at AgencyJobHub.com.

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Our friends at Parakeeto have a powerful resource that dives into everything you need to know about agency profitability.

This is a must-have for agency owners and operators.

Get the Agency Profit Toolkit for free now!

-----------

Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.

We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. 

-----------

Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-Course

Explore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.

We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.

It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.

5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.

Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.

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And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Garret Jestice.

Garret is the founder of Prelude Marketing and expert in Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy.

He was popping up all over my feeds, in communities, LinkedIn. And so I decided to learn more. Garrett is very smart on B2B GTM foundations and there’s no shortage on value provided in this episode.

If you're looking to sharpen your GTM strategy and grow your business, you won’t want to miss this one.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The key components of a successful GTM strategy
• How to identify and target your best-fit customers
• Prioritizing the right channels for your GTM efforts
• And more...

You can learn more about Garret on LinkedIn or visit PreludeMarketing.com.

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Hiring in the agency world is rough. Most job posting sites get you lots of applicants, but with their “easy applying” options, most of those are unqualified. And worse, they don’t understand what it’s like working at an agency.

This is why I created the Agency Job Hub. You can post your positions for free to find applicants looking specifically for agency work, and we already have a growing list of candidates who’ll be notified as soon as you post.

You can list your open positions for free at AgencyJobHub.com.

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Our friends at Parakeeto have a powerful resource that dives into everything you need to know about agency profitability.

This is a must-have for agency owners and operators.

Get the Agency Profit Toolkit for free now!

-----------

Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.

We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. 

-----------

Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-Course

Explore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.

We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.

It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.

5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.

Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.

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And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 

Hey everyone, today I’m chatting with Logan Gott.

Logan is a LinkedIn ghostwriter and the founder of Gott Content. He’s the guy behind the scenes for folks who want their LinkedIn presence to truly reflect who they are while resonating with their audience. If you’ve ever felt like your LinkedIn posts lack a little something—or you just want to get better at sharing your story—this episode’s for you.

In this episode, we dive into:

• How to mix personal storytelling with business insights for authentic engagement
• Logan’s approach to keeping LinkedIn content fresh and relatable
• Common mistakes he sees people make on LinkedIn (and how to avoid them)
• and more...

You can learn more about Logan on LinkedIn or at GottContent.com.

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Hiring in the agency world is rough. Most job posting sites get you lots of applicants, but with their “easy applying” options, most of those are unqualified. And worse, they don’t understand what it’s like working at an agency.

This is why I created the Agency Job Hub. You can post your positions for free to find applicants looking specifically for agency work, and we already have a growing list of candidates who’ll be notified as soon as you post.

You can list your open positions for free at AgencyJobHub.com.

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Our friends at Parakeeto have a powerful resource that dives into everything you need to know about agency profitability.

This is a must-have for agency owners and operators.

Get the Agency Profit Toolkit for free now!

-----------

Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.

We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. 

-----------

Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-Course

Explore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.

We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.

It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.

5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.

Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.

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And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Chris Bogue.

Chris is a writer and video coach. He merges sales strategies with sketch comedy to help professionals better communicate on camera.

Chris specializes in an improv-based approach to content creation, and has loads of short-form video you can review for examples. I love his approach to content creation, giving viewers an experience more than just a video, and I wanted to learn more about his approach.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to use humor to make video content more engaging and memorable
• Tips for generating original and compelling content ideas
• Effective ways to balance comedy with a clear sales message
• and more...

You can learn more about Chris on LinkedIn.

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Hiring in the agency world is rough. Most job posting sites get you lots of applicants, but with their “easy applying” options, most of those are unqualified. And worse, they don’t understand what it’s like working at an agency.

This is why I created the Agency Job Hub. You can post your positions for free to find applicants looking specifically for agency work, and we already have a growing list of candidates who’ll be notified as soon as you post.

You can list your open positions for free at AgencyJobHub.com.

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Our friends at Parakeeto have a powerful resource that dives into everything you need to know about agency profitability.

This is a must-have for agency owners and operators.

Get the Agency Profit Toolkit for free now!

-----------

Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.

We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. 

-----------

Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-Course

Explore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.

We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.

It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.

5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.

Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.

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And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 

Hey everyone, today is a solo cast where I dive into a simple framing that can help make your life easier. 

We'll get into the steps and some pitfalls so you can do it for yourself. 

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Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.

We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. 

-----------

Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-Course

Explore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.

We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.

It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.

5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.

Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.

-----------

And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone.

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Tim Kilroy.

Tim is the founder of Build Your Agency Better™. With over two decades of experience in the digital marketing industry, Tim has founded, scaled, and sold several agencies, and now focuses on coaching agency owners to grow their sales, profits, and happiness without working harder or longer.

I was very excited to get Tim on to share his insights on creating irresistible offers and he doesn’t disappoint.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to craft an offer that aligns with your client’s business needs
• The biggest mistakes agencies make in their sales process
• How focusing on value can turn prospects into long-term clients
• And more...

You can learn more about Tim on LinkedIn.

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Today’s episode is brought to you by ZenPilot.

There are lots of tools out there for agencies to manage projects. But any project issues aren’t usually caused by the tool. They’re from your own processes.

ZenPilot helps agencies implement their project management tools while streamlining operations, so your team can move from chaos to clarity.

You can see for yourself at ZenPilot.com/forward.

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Get the Agency Profit Toolkit for free now!

-----------

Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.

We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. 

-----------

Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-Course

Explore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.

We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.

It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.

5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.

Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.

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And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone.