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Hustle Is NOT the Answer: Stop Doing the Work You Hate
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46:13Are you stuck in the grind, hiding behind “hustle culture” to justify the constant overtime? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep sacrificing your relationships, health, or freedom to build a successful agency. Welcome back to The Agency Hour, the show that helps web design and digital agency owners create real abundance—for themselves, thei…
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Honest Talk About Agency Leadership: Are You The Problem?
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48:04Ever felt like your team is underperforming despite your best efforts? Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help web design and digital agency owners create abundance for themselves, their teams, and their communities. In this episode, Troy Dean and Simon Kelly, CEO and Head of Growth at Seriously Good Design, dive deep into the challenges of …
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Should I Sell or Scale? Making The Right Move with Adam Silverman
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49:50Is Your Agency Ready to Sell? Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help web design and digital agency owners create abundance for themselves, their teams, and their communities. Ever wondered if your agency has what it takes to be acquired? Whether you're burning out or simply ready for a new chapter, this episode reveals the truth about agenc…
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Let AI Do The Selling: More Leads, Less Work
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51:23Ever wondered how AI could transform your digital agency? Imagine getting qualified leads directly from ChatGPT and Perplexity without extra effort. In this eye-opening episode, Simon Kelly reveals the game-changing ways his agency is leveraging AI to streamline operations and drive growth. Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help web design …
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Build a Website that Sells: Turning Clicks Into Clients
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49:21Stop treating your website like a brochure! Most businesses invest heavily in content creation but fail to evolve their website based on real customer conversations. Meanwhile, they're spending countless hours on social media and sales outreach without leveraging those insights to improve their most valuable digital asset. Welcome back to The Agenc…
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The Power of Selling Your Sawdust: Turning Existing Assets into Revenue
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54:31Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help web design and digital agency owners create abundance for themselves, their teams, and their communities. In this episode, Troy Dean sits down with Simon Kelly, CEO and Head of Growth at Seriously Good Design, to explore the powerful concept of content assets. They discuss how to transform your existin…
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How In-House Marketing Teams Are Evolving with Kasper Seirslev
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35:35Welcome back to The Agency Hour podcast, where we help web design and digital agency owners create abundance for themselves, their teams, and their communities. In this episode, Johnny Flash welcomes Kasper Sierlev, Chief Creative Officer at ZITE, all the way from Copenhagen, Denmark. They dive deep into the evolving relationship between in-house m…
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Borrowed vs. Owned Assets: Why It Matters for Your Agency's Long-Term Success
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39:08Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help digital agencies escape the project-based rollercoaster and build predictable, recurring revenue. In this episode, Max Jeffcote and Simon Kelly dive into the art of content leverage for agency growth. Learn how to transform your expertise into powerful content assets that build authority and drive conv…
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Leading vs Lagging: The Indicators that Actually Drive Agency Growth with Simon Kelly
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43:49Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help web design and digital agency owners create abundance for themselves, their teams, and their communities. In this episode, Troy Dean and Simon Kelly, CEO and Head of Growth at Seriously Good Design, dive deep into actionable strategies for agency growth. They unpack powerful concepts from the Mavericks…
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UGURUS Shutdown: A Message to UGURUS Agencies and a Path Forward
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24:47In a sudden move, DigitalOcean has shut down UGURUS, leaving many digital agency owners feeling lost and abandoned. In this special episode of the Agency Hour podcast, Troy Dean acknowledges the incredible impact UGURUS founder Brent Weaver had on the agency world and offers condolences to those affected. Troy shares the history of UGURUS and its p…
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How Your Agency Can Thrive Remotely with Karen King
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29:27Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help digital agencies escape the project-based rollercoaster and build predictable, recurring revenue. In this episode of The Agency Hour, Johnny Flash and Karen King dive into what it really takes to build a location-independent agency without feeling overwhelmed. You’ll discover how Karen built a business…
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Escape The Project Trap: Meeting Clients Where They Are
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29:00Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help digital agencies escape the project-based rollercoaster and build predictable, recurring revenue. In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean breaks down why having a simple, easy-to-understand offer helps you close more deals, while long-term success comes from providing unique value beyond the firs…
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Why People Hate Being Sold (And How to Win More Clients Without Pushing)
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31:27Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help digital agencies escape the project-based rollercoaster and build predictable, recurring revenue. In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean breaks down why traditional high-pressure sales tactics just don't work, and how to close more deals with less resistance by building trust with leads. If you …
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Will AI Kill SEO? The Future of Search with Steven Schneider
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45:01Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help web design and digital agency owners create abundance for themselves, their teams, and their communities. In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean chats with Stephen Schneider, co-founder and CEO of Trio SEO, about the future of SEO in the age of AI. They discuss whether AI will completely take ov…
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Why One-Time Projects Are Killing Your Agency (And What to Do Instead)
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33:28Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help digital agencies escape the project-based rollercoaster and build predictable, recurring revenue. In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean breaks down the exact roadmap to adding $20,000 in monthly recurring revenue to your agency—whether you’re just starting out, scaling past $100K/month, or some…
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Why AI is an Opportunity, Not a Threat, for Agencies
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25:16Welcome to the first episode of 2025! We’re kicking off the year with a deep dive into one of the most pressing topics in the agency world: AI. Will it replace creative roles? Will clients bypass agencies for AI tools? Or is it the ultimate tool to help you scale, boost creativity, and increase profits? In this episode, Troy Dean breaks down the re…
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Leveraging AI to Save Time and Streamline Your Business with Thomas Amos
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28:59In this episode of The Agency Hour, Johnny Flash sits down with Thomas Amos, Founder of Design Box Studios and coach at Agency Mavericks, to explore how AI is revolutionizing the way agencies operate. Thomas shares his journey of embracing AI to transform daily workflows, save time, and enhance client experiences. Johnny and Thomas dive into the to…
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DJ to CEO: How to Build a Creative Powerhouse with Jamie Kritharas
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46:59In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean sits down with Jamie Kritharas, Founder of Defiant Digital, to discuss how he transformed his career from international DJ to leading one of Australia’s top digital agencies. Jamie shares his journey of building Defiant Digital from scratch, helping over 300 businesses generate hundreds of millions in r…
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How AI is Reshaping SEO for 2025 with Brandon Leibowitz
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54:56In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean sits down with Brandon Leibowitz, Founder of SEO Optimizers, to discuss how digital marketing is evolving in the AI era and what it means for agency owners and marketers. Brandon shares his proven strategies for driving traffic, building authority, and adapting to rapid technological changes like AI-dri…
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Scaling, Exiting, and Protecting Your Wealth with Cannon Carr
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46:14In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean sits down with Cannon Carr, Regional Director and Partner at EP Wealth, to explore strategic wealth-building and financial independence for agency owners. Cannon shares his innovative “Three R’s Framework” — Reinvest, Reward, and Repurpose — designed to help business owners create wealth beyond the agen…
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How Paid Discovery Can Qualify & Convert Clients with Laura Elizabeth
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31:39In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Johnny Flash sits down with Laura Elizabeth, seasoned web designer and founder of Client Portal, to unpack the transformative power of paid discovery in building profitable, streamlined client relationships. Laura shares her journey from freelance web design to launching Client Portal, a WordPress plugin …
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Mastering Personal Branding with Vladimer Botsvadze
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31:34In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Johnny Flash sits down with Vladimer Botsvadze, a world-renowned social media influencer, keynote speaker, and startup advisor, to discuss how AI is reshaping personal branding and content creation. Vladimer shares his journey from growing his Twitter following to over 57,000 followers through consistent …
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Building Resilient, Scalable WordPress Platforms with Tom Fanelli
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56:34In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean sits down with Tom Fanelli, Founder and CEO of Convesio, a niche platform built on WordPress that empowers e-commerce businesses and agencies to scale and grow seamlessly. Tom shares his journey from being an early customer of WordPress to becoming a specialist in hosting solutions for high-traf…
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Building a Proactive VA Team with Lawrence Wong & Joel Keddie
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47:29In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean welcomes Lawrence Wong and Joel Keddie, co-founders of VA Hub PRO, a virtual assistant (VA) agency that connects digital agencies with highly skilled VAs trained in platforms like GoHighLevel, Zapier, Closedbot, and more. Lawrence and Joel share their journey from being scammed multiple times wh…
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Navigating SEO in the AI Era with Rachel Hernandez
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32:20In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Johnny Flash sits down with Rachel Hernandez, Marketing Director at The Hoth, a leading SEO service provider, to discuss the evolving landscape of SEO and the impact of AI on digital marketing. With over eight years at The Hoth, Rachel shares her expertise on the most effective link-building strategies, d…
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How to Build a Strategy That Delivers Real Results with Simon Kelly
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52:41In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean welcomes Simon Kelly, Director of Seriously Good Design (SGD), a thriving digital marketing and web design agency based in Melbourne. With a deep focus on creating lasting client relationships through strategic roadmaps, Simon shares his journey from managing project-based work to building a sus…
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How to Build a Scalable and Sellable Agency with Ronik Patel
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44:15In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean sits down with Ronik Patel, the visionary founder behind Unlimited WP, which was recently acquired by E2M Solutions. Ronik has spent years perfecting his agency model, specializing in white-label WordPress development for digital agencies. Unlimited WP has evolved from a productized service mode…
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Building a Digital Empire as a Couple with Brett & Jeanette
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40:39In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy Dean as he chats with Brett Stone and Jeanette Wang, the dynamic team behind Stone Digital. Brett and Jeanette specialize in custom web development projects, particularly WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify websites. Stone Digital excels in delivering bespoke web solutions and has transformed fr…
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Turning Feedback into Business Growth with Cory Brown
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41:31In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy Dean as he chats with Cory Brown, Founder and CEO of Simplesat. Cory specializes in helping businesses elevate their customer feedback processes through innovative survey solutions and AI-powered analytics. He provides valuable insights into creating engaging surveys, increasing response rates, …
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Transforming Failing Agencies into Goldmines with Mike Spratt
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55:30In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy Dean as he chats with Mike Spratt, Managing Director and Owner of Gherkin Media. Mike specialises in helping agencies achieve exponential growth through strategic acquisitions, turning struggling businesses into thriving assets. He provides valuable insights into the acquisition process, sharing…
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Secrets to High-Converting Funnels with Mikael Dia
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37:52In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Johnny Flash as he chats with Mikael Dia, Founder of Funnelytics and a digital marketing expert. Mikael specializes in helping businesses optimize their marketing funnels through visual analytics, turning complex customer journeys into clear, actionable insights. He provides agencies with the tools t…
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How Fractional CMOs Drive Success with Scott Pressimone
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45:53In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy as he chats with Scott Pressimone, Fractional CMO and Founder of GrowthConnect. Scott is an expert in strategic marketing leadership, helping businesses elevate their marketing efforts through fractional CMO services. He provides agencies with the guidance they need to streamline operations and …
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Building Faster, Smarter Websites with Akshat Choudhary
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46:39In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy as he chats with Akshat Choudhary, founder of BlogVault, MalCare, WP Remote, and their latest innovation, Airlift. Akshat is an expert in website management, security, and optimization, providing agencies with comprehensive solutions to streamline their operations and deliver exceptional results…
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High Level’s Next Big Thing with Chase Buckner
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57:37In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy as he chats with Chase Buckner, Director of Product Marketing at High Level, an expert in SaaS innovation and marketing automation. Chase’s platform, High Level, excels in providing an all-in-one marketing solution, enabling agencies to streamline their operations and deliver exceptional results…
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From Manual to Magical - Automating Human Touch with Matt Deseno
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32:22In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Johnny Flash as he chats with Matt Deseno, founder of High Level Pro Tools and a seasoned SaaS entrepreneur. Matt is an expert in automating agency operations and leveraging AI to enhance client management and acquisition. Matt’s company, High Level Pro Tools, specializes in providing comprehensive s…
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Building a Remote Digital Empire with Tim Kelsey
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57:51In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy as he chats with Tim Kelsey, Managing Director of Pronto Marketing, an expert in remote team management and global agency growth. Tim’s agency, Pronto Marketing, excels in providing comprehensive digital marketing services from Southeast Asia, allowing clients to benefit from high-quality, affor…
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Secrets to Effortless Client Management with Taylor McMaster
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35:05In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Johnny as he chats with Taylor McMaster, founder of Dot & Co., an expert in client account management and agency efficiency. Taylor’s agency, Dot & Co., specializes in providing full-service client account management, allowing agency owners to focus on business development and growth. Today, we dive …
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How Video Can Supercharge Your Agency's Growth with Ryan Mathews
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44:37In this episode of The Agency Hour podcast, join Troy Dean as he chats with Ryan Mathews, an expert funnel analyser, YouTuber, and member of the Mavericks Club. Ryan is the founder of Funnel Architecture, where he specialises in turning visitors into customers through effective sales funnels and website optimisation. Today, we dive into the transfo…
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Mastering SOPs and Global Teams with Duncan Isaksen-Loxton
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43:07This week on The Agency Hour podcast we chat with Duncan Isaksen-Loxton, founder and CEO of SixFive. SixFive is a dynamic technology partner specialising in Google Workspace, WordPress, and CRM solutions for small businesses. We dive into the essential strategies for scaling your agency through effective team management, leveraging SOPs, and embrac…
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The Power of Paid Discovery: Boosting Client Retention and Revenue with Simon Chin
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26:04Join us as we chat with Simon Chin, founder and CEO of Flowstate Agency. Flowstate is at the forefront of email marketing, enhancing customer engagement and value for e-commerce stores. We unpack the transformative approach of using paid discovery to streamline agency operations and increase recurring revenue. Simon shares his journey from a genera…
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Top 5% Websites: The Accessibility Secret with Chris Hinds
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57:46This week on The Agency Hour podcast, we're venturing into the crucial yet often overlooked realm of digital accessibility with the insightful Chris Hinds, part owner of Equalize Digital. Since 2015, Chris has focused on WordPress and accessibility, working from a business development and project management standpoint. With an impressive track reco…
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The Power of Trust and Transparency in Business (Agency Mavericks FAQ's)
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44:58Let's cut to the chase – trust isn't just important; it's everything. Without it, your business is sinking before it even sets sail. But trust isn't built overnight; it's earned through consistent, genuine interactions with your audience. Transparency is your secret weapon. So, we decided to create the most boring podcast ever, to answer our most f…
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How UpHex is Changing the Game in Facebook Advertising with Sam Carlson
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55:19This week on The Agency Hour Podcast, we're excited to welcome Sam Carlson, Co-Founder of UpHex, a revolutionary software that's reshaping the Facebook advertising landscape for digital agencies. Sam shares his journey from digital agency owner to developing UpHex, addressing the challenges of managing social media campaigns. We discuss UpHex's rol…
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Unlocking Agency Success: Insights from Manish Dudharejia, CEO of E2M Solutions
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36:11Join us as we explore the future of creativity, the importance of carving out "Me Time," and the daily routines of a CEO. Discover the transformative power of working on your business rather than in it, and learn when it's practical to reach out to a white label partner to scale your agency efficiently. Whether you're just starting in your business…
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From Online Coaching to CRM Innovation: Unravelling Jenna Larson's Journey with Group Track
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36:22Tracking group engagement can be an absolute nightmare. That's why we're thrilled to have Jenna Larson, the CO-Founder of Group Track CRM, join us on The Agency Hour Podcast. In this episode we explore Jenna's journey from running her own online performance coaching business to accidentally creating Group Track CRM to solve the champaign problem of…
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Setting Goals and Leading with Transparency: Insights from Coach Jen Sakowski
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31:22Join our Head of Coaching, Johnny Flash and special guest Coach Jen Sakowski of Agency Mavericks on the Agency Hour podcast for an epic journey through goal setting, overcoming anxiety, and leading with transparency. As the Founder and CEO of Rainey Day Design, Jen shares her inspiring transformation from strating out selling websites at $250 to co…
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The SCOOTER Strategy: Mastering SEO with Simon Mauger
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54:52Step into the world of specialized SEO with Simon Mauger, CEO of Practice Edge. In this episode of the Agency Hour podcast we delve into Simon's unique 'SCOOTER' framework, a proven strategy for delivering outstanding results in healthcare marketing. Learn the intricacies of SEO, from content creation to on-page and off-page tactics, and discover h…
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Balancing the Books: Kira Wiseman’s Guide to Agency Financial Health and Staff Engagement
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50:54Join Troy Dean in the latest Agency Hour podcast as we welcome operational & finance leader, Kira Wissman. Dive deep into the essentials of financial management, including tracking key metrics, categorising expenses, and common hiring mistakes. Discover the art of creating a 12-month forecast and the pitfalls of neglecting numbers and explore the c…
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Leveraging Ai for Audits and Growth Plans
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56:11This week on The Agency Hour podcast, we delve into leveraging AI for effective audits and growth plans, unlocking the secrets of building lasting client relationships through quick wins, and creating massive value while maintaining a balanced agency workload. Join Troy Dean and special guest Cliff Almeida, Founder of My Web Audit as they explore t…
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Global Connections: Damon Simms on Bridging Business Between New Zealand and Southeast Asia
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41:58Join us on The Agency Hour Podcast as we welcome Damon Simms, the Co-Founder of Aseanz, straight from New Zealand. In this episode, we dive into the art of building powerful connections between New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Discover how Damon's leap from traditional employment led him to master the art of strategic networking and cultural integra…
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