Best Gray MacKenzie Podcasts (2025)

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How to Scale Your Agency | Pricing, Positioning & Profit Models with Eli Rubel 36:07

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In this episode, Mandi Ellefson talks with Eli Rubel, founder of Profit Labs, about how agency owners can scale profitably without adding unnecessary headcount, chaos, or complexity. Eli shares how he’s helped agencies increase net profit, position themselves as the “chosen path” for premium clients, and build lean, profit-first operations that run…

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How the Top 1% of Agencies Scale Profitably Without Burning Out with Gray MacKenzie 54:07

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In this episode, Mandi Ellefson talks with Gray MacKenzie, co-founder of ZenPilot, about how agency owners can build scalable, self-managing operations that run smoothly, without adding more people, tools, or chaos. Gray shares how he’s helped hundreds of agencies streamline their systems, eliminate operational bottlenecks, and build clarity into e…

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How to Build Authority and Win Clients Through Podcasting with Jeremy Weisz 48:06

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In this episode, Mandi talks with Jeremy Weisz, co-founder of Rise 25, about how service firm owners can use podcasting as a powerful tool to build authority, deepen relationships, and consistently attract high-value clients without spending a cent on ads. Jeremy shares how he’s helped hundreds of agencies and consultants create “relationship engin…

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Here’s How the Top 5% of Firms Raise Prices (and Win Bigger Deals) 40:30

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In this episode, Mandi shares how one firm went from charging a few hundred dollars an hour to closing million-dollar contracts, simply by redefining the category they played in. Instead of selling services like engineering or surveying, they positioned themselves around solving the high-stakes problems that keep executives up at night, saving comp…

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The #1 Advantage the Top 5% of Firms Have (& How To Build It In 30 Days) 40:54

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In this solo episode, Mandi reveals the single biggest advantage that sets the top 5% of consulting and agency firms apart and how you can start building it in your business in just 30 days. While most agencies are busy optimizing operations, chasing leads, or cutting costs, the best firms are doing something entirely different: they’re optimizing …

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From Zero to Booked Out: Build a High-Converting B2B Webinar Strategy w/ Logan Lyles 40:05

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Clients Say “Why Are Your Prices Going Up?” And You Say… 10:29

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In this episode of the Hands-Off CEO Podcast, Mandi Ellefson unpacks one of the biggest fears firm owners face, raising prices. For many, it feels risky, even dangerous, because losing a single client can feel like a step backward. But as Mandi reveals, the real danger isn’t in raising your rates, it’s in how you position the increase. You’ll disco…

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How to Simplify Your Agency Marketing and Attract Better Clients w/ Kristie Plantinga 39:45

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In this episode of the Hands-Off CEO Podcast, Mandi Ellefson talks with Kristie Plantinga, founder of Place Digital. Kristie helps agencies and service providers simplify their marketing and attract clients with content that actually converts. Together, they dig into why so many agencies struggle with marketing that feels scattered and how to build…

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The Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) Won't Work Without This 3:47

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If you’ve tried EOS but growth still feels flat, exhausting, or like you’re just spinning your wheels, this podcast explains why. EOS is a powerful framework, but it’s not designed to fix weak positioning, underpriced offers, or a sales process that drags. And until those pieces are solved, no amount of L10s or accountability charts will create rea…

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How to Simplify Agency Growth and Win Better Clients w/ Jody Sutter 30:03

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In this episode of the Hands-Off CEO Podcast, Mandi Ellefson talks with Jody Sutter, founder of The Sutter Company. Jody has helped agencies of all sizes simplify their business development and win clients without burning out or chasing the wrong opportunities. Together, they dig into why most agencies overcomplicate growth and how to make business…

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How to Protect Your Agency, Get Paid, and Grow with Sharon Toerek 31:52

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In this episode of the Hands-Off CEO Podcast, Mandi Ellefson talks with Sharon Toerek, founder of Toerek Law and host of The Innovative Agency. Sharon is an attorney who’s spent years helping agencies protect their businesses, get paid faster, and turn their ideas into valuable assets. Together, they dive into the hidden risks that hold agencies ba…

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AI, Uncertainty & Consulting in 2025: How to Stay Ahead w/ Michael Zipursky 29:56

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In this episode of the Hands-Off CEO Podcast, Mandi Ellefson welcomes back Michael Zipursky, CEO of Consulting Success. Michael has worked with thousands of consultants worldwide, helping them build more profitable, scalable, and freedom-filled businesses. Together, they dive into the radical shifts happening in the consulting space. From AI disrup…

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Aidan Nolan, Michael Chapman and Terry Reid with Tony Higgins and James Endeacott 1:12:19

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Host Jim Irvin is joined by jazz and compilation guru Tony Higgins and morning glory DJ James Endeacott to discuss Aidan Nolan's Tales From the Sun (1974), Michael Chapman's Fully Qualified Survivor (1971) and Terry Reid's River (1973). They also talk about the perils of being a manager, the art of reissuing records, discovering Japanese jazz and w…

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Copy This Strategy to 6X Your Profit — Without Hiring a Big Team 6:13

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If you're stuck at capacity, pricing too low, and feel like growth means burnout — this video shows you a smarter path to scale. In this episode, Mandi Ellefson shares how two consulting firms 2X’d their prices and 6X’d their profits without hiring or hustling harder. They didn’t need a bigger team — they needed a better offer. This strategy helped…

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Copy This Process to Save 20 Hours a Week in Your Company 2:52

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Are you the one holding your agency together — and holding it back? If you’ve hired a team, built some systems, and delegated tasks… but you still can’t step away without things stalling — you're not scaling, you're surviving. In this video, Mandi Ellefson breaks down why founders become the bottleneck in their agency’s growth — even when it looks …

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Why Clients Say No to Your $20K Offer — and Yes to Your $100K One 3:43

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Your $20K proposal isn’t failing because of the price — it’s failing because your consulting firm’s value proposition isn’t landing. And ironically? The same clients who ghost your $20K pitch might eagerly say “yes” to $100K — if you position it the right way. In this video, Mandi Ellefson shares the agency positioning strategy that helped one firm…

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High-Paying Clients Keep Passing You Over — Here’s Why (And How to Stop It) 3:14

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Still stuck trying to sell $20K projects… while your competitors are landing $100K+ deals? In this video, Mandi Ellefson breaks down the 4 strategic shifts consulting agency CEOs are using to close premium, high-trust engagements — without chasing leads, discounting your fees, or getting stuck in the weeds of delivery. If you’re delivering great re…

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Struggling to Sell $20K? These 4 Shifts Close $100K Deals Instead 4:27

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Trying to sell $20K projects — but clients keep ghosting, lowballing, or dragging their feet? This video breaks down 4 powerful shifts that will help you close $100K+ consulting deals with confidence — without chasing leads, discounting your fees, or working more hours. Mandi Ellefson (founder of Hands-Off CEO) shares the exact mindset, offer, and …

Gray MacKenzie Podcasts

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Agency Journey

Andrew Dymski and Gray MacKenzie

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Agency Toolbox

Gray MacKenzie

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Inbound Sales Journey

Gray MacKenzie and Ryan Herman

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Agency Breakthrough

ClickUp & ZenPilot

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Hands-Off CEO

Mandi Ellefson

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The Infused Classroom Podcast

Infused Classroom

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You're Not On The List

Jim Irvin

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How to Scale Your Agency | Pricing, Positioning & Profit Models with Eli Rubel 36:07

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How the Top 1% of Agencies Scale Profitably Without Burning Out with Gray MacKenzie 54:07

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How to Build Authority and Win Clients Through Podcasting with Jeremy Weisz 48:06

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Here’s How the Top 5% of Firms Raise Prices (and Win Bigger Deals) 40:30

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The #1 Advantage the Top 5% of Firms Have (& How To Build It In 30 Days) 40:54

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From Zero to Booked Out: Build a High-Converting B2B Webinar Strategy w/ Logan Lyles 40:05

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Clients Say “Why Are Your Prices Going Up?” And You Say… 10:29

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How to Simplify Your Agency Marketing and Attract Better Clients w/ Kristie Plantinga 39:45

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The Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) Won't Work Without This 3:47

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How to Simplify Agency Growth and Win Better Clients w/ Jody Sutter 30:03

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How to Protect Your Agency, Get Paid, and Grow with Sharon Toerek 31:52

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AI, Uncertainty & Consulting in 2025: How to Stay Ahead w/ Michael Zipursky 29:56

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Aidan Nolan, Michael Chapman and Terry Reid with Tony Higgins and James Endeacott 1:12:19

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Copy This Strategy to 6X Your Profit — Without Hiring a Big Team 6:13

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Copy This Process to Save 20 Hours a Week in Your Company 2:52

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Why Clients Say No to Your $20K Offer — and Yes to Your $100K One 3:43

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High-Paying Clients Keep Passing You Over — Here’s Why (And How to Stop It) 3:14

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Struggling to Sell $20K? These 4 Shifts Close $100K Deals Instead 4:27