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...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 17 - Paul Muggeridge-Breene - OMG Agency AdvisorChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Paul Muggeridge-Breene, an agency advisor, coach, and mentor, about the challenges and nuances of running and growing agencies. With a rich background in journalism and having co-founded a digital content agency, Paul discusses the importance of strong leadership, financial management, and the ability to adapt and delegate as agencies scale. He shares his insights on the uniqueness of agency founders and the pivotal moments when agency leaders recognize the need to operate their agencies with the precision and dedication of any serious business. Paul emphasizes the necessity of having a clear vision...2024-02-1223 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 18 - Rob Twells - The Digital MazeChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Rob Twells from the Digital Maze in an engaging episode of "And We Have An Office Dog." They delve into the nuanced challenges and evolving landscape of the digital agency world post-COVID, discussing the intricacies of growth, sales difficulties, staff retention, and the increasing demands of the pitch process. Rob shares insights into the merger that formed the Digital Maze, combining strengths in web design, e-commerce, SEO, and paid advertising to create a more formidable agency presence. They touch upon the shift towards bottom-of-the-funnel conversion tactics over creative endeavours, reflecting on how...2024-02-0721 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđCraig Dewart - My Content PalChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Craig Dewart from M ContentPal, delving deep into the changing dynamics of content creation. Once fearful of AI in content creation, Craig shares his journey from producing mid-market content to adopting AI and elevating the content standard. He underscores the significance of quality over quantity, with content being dense with knowledge, rather than elongated and drab. Craig stresses on the importance of building true partnerships with agencies rather than maintaining transactional relationships. He expresses his passion for working with agencies, valuing their fast-paced environment and the mutual growth they achieve together. Chris...2024-01-2923 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 78 - Chris Norton - Prohibition PRChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Chris Norton, founder of Prohibition PR. In this enlightening episode, the pair delve into the dynamics of running a leading PR agency based in the north of the UK. Norton proudly discusses the achievements of his agency, highlighting its value-driven approach that combines London-style thinking with the pragmatism of Yorkshire. With a focus on PR and social media, they've navigated the shifts in communication from written word to graphic and video content. As they touch upon the challenges of the pandemic, Norton underscores the significance of adapting to remote work, the power...2024-01-1728 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 10 - Joe Davies - FatJoeChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Joe Davies, the co-founder of FatJoe, a platform providing outsourcing services to agencies primarily for link building and content creation. Born out of frustration with existing outsourcing solutions, Joe and his team envisioned a platform that simplifies the process of ordering services, offers reliable delivery times, and provides excellent customer service. Today, FatJoe has a full-time team of about a hundred writers and has built relationships with bloggers across various industries, continually expanding their outreach. Besides link building and content creation, they offer services such as video production, press releases, HARO, business...2023-11-1324 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 9 - Alpa Shingadia - OMG Agency AdvisorChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with agency advisor Alpa Shingadia in an animated and deeply insightful conversation. Alpa shares her intriguing backstory, beginning as a political refugee from Kenya to ultimately founding and directing a successful marketing agency. Alpa recounts the unusual circumstances that led her into the agency world, revealing how entrepreneurial instincts can emerge from the most unexpected places. She emphasizes the importance of business development and converting leads in agency work, citing common areas where agencies falter. From one-night-stand client strategies to retro marketing methods, Alpa provides actionable advice and thought-provoking insights. This episode is...2023-11-0123 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 70 - James LaJoie - PSP Compass Solution"Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with James LaJoie, Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of PSPCompass Solutions, as they delve into the realities and strategies of running a full-service agency. Discussing from their contrasting time zones in London and sunny Denver, Colorado, LaJoie provides an insightful overview of their company's niche within the consulting and educating realm, helping business owners comprehend the most effective and efficient ways to market their businesses. Drawing on his five-year experience navigating through periods of pandemic-induced uncertainty and economic recession, he paints a vivid picture of how the dynamics between the co-founders, one risk-prone...2023-11-0120 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 15 - Duray & Fabio - Viaduct GenererationChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Fabio and Duray from Viaduct Generation about the evolving landscape of the digital agency world. The conversation delves into the impact of AI on content creation, the importance of delivering genuine value to clients, and the shift towards a more strategic approach in SEO. The trio also discuss the challenges of adapting to rapid technological advancements and the need for agencies to be genuine partners to their clients, cutting through the industry noise. With insights into team development, client expectations, and the future trajectory of the industry, this podcast offers a comprehensive...2023-10-2523 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 69 - Kevin Brkal - KNB OnlineChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Kevin from KNB Online. Kevin runs a smaller agency that focuses on providing expert guidance and honest feedback to entrepreneurs in the digital marketing space. He emphasizes the importance of being selective about the clients he works with, ensuring that he can deliver results. Kevin and his team have a wealth of experience in SEO and affiliate marketing, as well as e-commerce. They have achieved significant successes for their clients, such as generating over $1 million in sales in just 43 days during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Kevin highlights the challenges posed by dishonest...2023-10-1821 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 8 - Rachael Marshall - Magic DigitsChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Rachael Marshall, the dynamic founder of Magic Digits, a specialised financial service for creative agencies. This insightful dialogue unearths Marshall's journey from a finance controller in the creative sector to establishing Magic Digits during her maternity leave, outlining the challenges and triumphs she faced. Together, they delve into how Magic Digits assists small to medium-sized agencies in PR, marketing and branding sectors, to navigate their financial landscapes confidently, addressing cashflow issues and managing profit and loss statements to bolster growth. The conversation highlights key financial issues that many agencies face, including the...2023-10-1623 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 14 - Kevin Gibbons - Re:signalIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Coach, speaks with Kevin, a seasoned SEO expert and leader of the e-commerce specialized agency, Re:signal. As Kevin commemorates Re:signal's eleventh anniversary, he shares his journey from running a general SEO agency to evolving it into an e-commerce focused entity, discussing the challenges and benefits of such a niche-oriented business model.
They talk about the importance of positioning, the power of specialization, and how it shapes the future of an agency. As they navigate through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kevin reveals the strategies that helped Re...2023-10-1121 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 68 - Thomas Mcloughlin - SEO TravelChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Tom Mcloughlin in this episode. They discuss Tom's journey as the founder of SEO Travel, a specialist travel marketing agency. Tom shares that they initially focused on SEO but expanded into a broader range of marketing services like email marketing, web design, and paid social. Their primary target market is small and medium-sized businesses in the travel industry. Tom highlights their biggest success as the pivot they made during the pandemic, where they decided to donate all profits to educational charities. They have already given ÂŁ75,000 and aim to reach a million pounds i...2023-10-0425 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 7 - Bella Hegarty - OMG Agency AdvisorChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Bella Hegarty, a prominent client experience and operations consultant from Andorra. In their insightful dialogue, Bella shares her journey from the travel and hospitality industry to agency advising, along with her unique approach for aiding agency founders in improving their operations, client experience, and profitability. They discuss Bella's signature framework, the 'five-star feedback loop', and how it helps agency leaders manage the whirlwind of expectations and demands in the industry. Bellaâs key aim is to allow founders to take a step back from day-to-day operations and focus on growing their business. Th...2023-10-0220 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 13 - Andy Chadwick - Co-Founder Snippet DigitalChris Simmance, The Agency Coach speaks with Andy Chadwick, Co-founder of Snippet Digital and Snippet Consulting, a software company that builds tools for SEO companies. In this podcast episode, they discuss how Snippet's focus on automation and tool development has led to their success, as well as the changes and developments they've made as an agency in the past year. They also touch on the importance of information architecture and content strategy in the SEO industry, and how AI is not yet capable of replacing the human touch in these areas. Tune in to hear more about their insights...2023-09-2728 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 67 - Hilik Haviv - HVMA MarketingChris Simmance, The Agency Coach, speaks with Hilik Haviv, the founder of HVMA Marketing, a data-driven marketing agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. In this insightful podcast, they delve deep into the nuances of running a successful agency, the journey of HVMA since its inception in 2014, and the importance of learning from mistakes. Haviv shares his unique approach of leveraging data, not just for his clients, but also for his team's performance, setting his agency apart from others. The conversation further explores the significance of long-term client relationships, the true measure of an agency's success, and the inevitable roller-coaster ride...2023-09-2226 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 67 - Hilik Haviv - HVMA MarketingChris Simmance, The Agency Coach, speaks with Hilik Haviv, the founder of HVMA Marketing, a data-driven marketing agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. In this insightful podcast, they delve deep into the nuances of running a successful agency, the journey of HVMA since its inception in 2014, and the importance of learning from mistakes. Haviv shares his unique approach of leveraging data, not just for his clients, but also for his team's performance, setting his agency apart from others. The conversation further explores the significance of long-term client relationships, the true measure of an agency's success, and the inevitable roller-coaster ride...2023-09-2026 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 6 - Rhys Wynne - Dwi'n RhysChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Rhys Wynne, a proficient freelance WordPress and PHP developer with over 15 years of commercial experience. In a deep dive into the world of WordPress, they discuss Rhysâ passion for video gaming, his journey from SEO agency roles to independent freelancing, and the value he brings to both agencies and companies requiring WordPress support and maintenance. Rhys shares insights into his decision to go freelance and his reputation as a troubleshooting expert in moments of crisis. The conversation also explores his experiences working with diverse agencies, the advantages and challenges of such collaborations, and th...2023-09-1824 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 12 - Eve Gaut - Parrot PR and MarketingChris Simmance, The Agency Coach speaks with Eve Gaut, founder of Parrot PR and marketing, in this engaging podcast episode. Eve discusses the importance of work-life balance and empowering her team while still being involved in the business. They also touch on the growth of the agency, changes in client expectations, and the importance of personal branding in the current digital climate. Tune in to hear their insights on choosing battles with clients and making sensible decisions in business.2023-09-1317 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 66 - Jesse Perreault - SOAP MediaChris Simmance, The Agency Coach, speaks with Jesse Perreault, part-owner of Soap Media, a boutique digital marketing agency. In this enlightening conversation, Jesse shares his journey from growing up in an entrepreneurial family to running a successful agency. He details how they've refined their sales process, focused their services to ensure excellence, and cultivated a customer-centric culture to foster long-term client relationships. Chris and Jesse also delve into the importance of delegation in growing an agency, shedding light on the challenges and rewards that come with it. Listen in for valuable insights on agency operations, leadership, client retention strategies...2023-09-0623 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 5 - Anthony Leung - Mean Write HookChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Anthony in this podcast episode. They discuss the importance of branding and finding one's voice in the agency world. Anthony shares his journey from studying print in Canada to becoming an SEO copywriter and eventually starting his own agency focused on B2B LinkedIn content. He emphasizes the need for agencies to embrace a more human and engaging approach in their marketing, breaking down long-form content into digestible pieces for platforms like LinkedIn. Anthony also highlights the value of collaboration and authenticity in agency-client relationships. Overall, the conversation explores the power of...2023-09-0421 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 11 - Steve Hyde - CEO PushChris Simmance, The Agency Coach speaks with Steve Hyde, founder of Push, a digital marketing agency. The two discuss how Push has expanded its services from just paid advertising to include SEO and creative asset building. They also explore the trend of businesses becoming more digitally mature and seeking consultative services from agencies rather than just execution. They also touch on the increasing use of AI in marketing and the need for agencies to have employees who understand how to work with it. Steve shares how he has personally had to focus on his core skills of storytelling and...2023-08-3028 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 65 - Nitin Manchanda - BotpressoChris Simmance, The Agency Coach, speaks with Nitin Manchanda, the CEO of Botpresso, in a captivating conversation about his journey in the world of SEO consultancy. In this episode, Nitin opens up about the origins of his agency's unique name, Botpresso, and how it is intrinsically tied to his work style and the essential tools he uses. He gives us a glimpse into his working day in Berlin, and how he manages to overcome the challenges of scale in the world of enterprise SEO.
Throughout their conversation, Chris and Nitin delve into the benefits and challenges of...2023-08-2327 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 4 - Lulu Laidlaw-Smith - BinumiIn this insightful podcast episode, Chris Simmance, from The Agency Accelerator, converses with Lulu, the Chief Growth Officer of Binumi, a company that has redefined video collaboration and distribution. Lulu explains how Bin You Me came to be from its origins in National Geographic's need for video content to an all-in-one video platform that empowers users to create, repurpose, and distribute video content efficiently. She discusses how agencies can utilize this tool for their clients to produce a high volume of videos daily across multiple departments, becoming a new revenue stream. Lulu's experience working with agencies shines through as...2023-08-2120 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 10 - Bibi Raven - MD Bibi BuzzChris Simmance, The Agency Coach speaks with Bibi Raven on the use of AI in their agency's processes. Raven talks about the incorporation of AI in their agency's systems, saying that it has helped them become more creative. Simmance agrees, saying that AI has great potential but that it takes effort to fine-tune it to fit the needs of the user. They also discuss how AI can help companies become more productive and how it can be used to improve the work-life balance of employees. Lastly, Raven talks about the Dream Project, which is a coaching group that helps...2023-08-1622 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 65 - Himani Kankaria - Missive DigitalChris Simmance, The Agency Coach, speaks with Himani Kankaria, founder of Missive Digital, in this engaging podcast episode. Listen in as they discuss Himani's journey from an IT graduate to a successful entrepreneur in the digital marketing world, her experience in SEO and content creation, and how her personal brand led to a fast-growing digital agency. They also delve into the challenges and successes of running a small agency and the lessons learned. Don't miss this insightful conversation between two passionate agency leaders!2023-08-0924 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 3 - Andy Chadwick - Keyword InsightsChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Andy Chadwick, newly minted CEO of Keyword Insights, about his journey from freelancer to boutique agency owner, and his transition into a SaaS business model. Providing a comprehensive view into the world of SEO tools and their applications, Chadwick's expertise illuminates the unique benefits and features of Keyword Insights. Key points covered include the flexibility and speed of the platform, particularly in relation to keyword clustering, and the strategic focus on designing a user-friendly workflow that caters specifically to the needs of digital marketers. The discussion further explores the growth and future...2023-08-0722 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 9 - Jaye Cowle - MD Launch OnlineChris Simmance, The Agency Coach speaks with Jaye Cowle about the phenomenal year that her agency has had. Jaye is the founder of Launch, a Happy Performance Agency which provides paid media, conversion optimization, and data and measurement services. They discuss the challenges and opportunities brought by Google Analytics' transition to GA4 and the cookieless world, and how the disruption is an opportunity for businesses to invest in their marketing and continue to thrive. Jaye also shares how she has personally and professionally developed in the last year, putting a lot of energy into understanding herself better and human...2023-08-0225 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 64 - Anthony Barone - Studiohawk UKChris Simmance, The Agency Coach, speaks with Anthony Barone, the co-founder and managing director of StudioHawk UK, an SEO agency based in London. After overcoming scheduling hurdles, the two finally delve into a revealing conversation about the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of launching and running an SEO agency in one of the world's most competitive markets.
Anthony candidly shares his experience of starting from below zero, moving to the UK with only 18 months of SEO experience, and taking the plunge to start an agency. Despite the initial challenges of facing some of the best SEOs in the world, he and...2023-07-2823 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 2 - Freia Muehlenbein - OMG Agency AdvisorChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Freia, a seasoned agency consultant, who shares her journey from managing a team of a hundred in an agency in Leeds, to advising agencies on how to scale efficiently and achieve strategic goals. Drawing on her vast experience from both within agencies and working on them, Freia offers listeners valuable insights on the importance of empathy in driving change and achieving business objectives. She elucidates her love for 'detective work' in agencies, where she identifies and resolves underlying problems, often marrying hard data with the team's insights to drive the process. Freia...2023-07-2420 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 8 - Hannah Thorpe - MD VerkeerChris Simmance, The Agency Coach, speaks with Hannah Thorpe, Managing Director at Verkeer, an agency that "demystifies" digital problems for businesses. In this podcast excerpt, Hannah talks about how they shifted their structure to allow their managers to choose their ratio of client-facing work versus specialisations and how they revamped their outward narrative and account management style. They also discuss industry trends and how they have built their values to be flexible enough to accommodate team members' goals outside of work. Additionally, they touch on personal and professional growth and the importance of trust within a team.2023-07-1917 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 63 - Sarah Carr & Alfie Brown - ZumoChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Sarah Carr and Alfie from Zumo Agency, a personal branding, marketing, and website development agency. They discuss their roles within the agency and the successes they have achieved so far. Sarah heads the personal branding side, while Alfie focuses on business development and sales training. They share that their agency, founded in January, has already secured partnerships with major LinkedIn influencers and media outlets like City AM, Bloomberg, and Forbes.2023-07-1225 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 1 - Claire Hutchings - Chime AgencyIn this episode of The Agency Accelerator, Chris Simmance hosts Claire Hutchings, the founder of Chime Agency, a marketing consultancy for agencies. Hutchings shares her journey from redundancy during the pandemic to building a successful freelance business and subsequently Chime Agency. She discusses the pervasive problem of agencies not investing sufficiently in their own brand and marketing, which sparked her entrepreneurial journey. Hutchings passionately describes her commitment to marketing and helping agencies craft their strategy, from articulating their identity to the execution of marketing campaigns. The discussion explores Hutchings' in-depth industry study, providing benchmark data on agency marketing strategies...2023-07-1020 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 07 - Gareth Hoyle - MD Marketing SignalsChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Gareth Hoyle, who talks about his experience with implementing a four-day work week in his agency. They discuss the benefits and challenges of this new approach and how it has affected the overall productivity and happiness of the workforce. Gareth also shares some of the new trends and processes that Marketing Signals has been implementing to streamline their operations and increase efficiency, including the use of AI in their content creation.2023-07-0528 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 62 - Peter Jones - MD KangarooChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Peter Jones about the journey of transforming their branding agency into a full-service, niche-focused business. In this insightful conversation, they discuss the benefits of adopting platforms like Duda for website development and ClickUp for project management, as well as the power of niching down and implementing systems like Traction for long-term success. Learn how Peter and his team have navigated the challenges of scaling their business while maintaining high-quality services and embracing their team's creativity. Dive into this episode to hear valuable advice on steering your agency toward a bright future.2023-06-2821 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 06 - Clair Heaviside - Co-Founder SerotoninChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Claire Heaviside, co-founder of Serotonin, a creative digital agency based in Manchester's Northern Quarter. In this insightful conversation, they discuss the rapid growth of Serotonin over the past year, the challenges they've faced, and the importance of hiring the right talent to help build a strong, successful team. Claire shares her thoughts on the evolving marketing industry, the impact of AI, and the value of focusing on human behavior and empathy when working with clients. This engaging conversation offers a glimpse into the world of digital marketing and the mindset required to bu...2023-06-2127 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 61 - Tom McMahon - CEO at MCMChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Tom McMahon, CEO of MCM, a full-service digital marketing agency. In this insightful conversation, Tom shares his unique journey of growing up in the agency founded by his father and how he eventually took the reins. They discuss the importance of blending creativity and strategy in digital marketing and the challenges of leading a growing team. Tom also reflects on the importance of enjoying the journey and the small wins, reminding us all to stop and smell the roses in our own careers. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with valuable insights an...2023-06-1428 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 05 - Cheryl Luzet - MD WagadaChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ speaks with Cheryl Luzet, founder of a digital marketing agency, in this insightful and engaging podcast episode. Dive into the conversation as Cheryl shares her agency's journey from being an SEO-focused company to a full-service marketing agency. Discover the exciting milestones they've achieved, such as taking on their first in-house web developer, growing the team, and adapting to the ever-changing industry landscape. Learn about their unique approach to recruitment and how they've introduced an employer branding service to help clients tackle their staffing challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from an in...2023-06-0715 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 60 - Darryl Sparey - Co-Founder Hard NumbersChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Daryl Sparey, Co-Founder of Hard Numbers, in this fascinating and candid podcast episode. Listen in as they dive deep into the story behind Hard Numbers, a performance-driven marketing and communications agency, and discuss the key factors that have contributed to their success.2023-05-3129 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 04 - Andy Headington - MD AdidoChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Andy Headington, CEO of Adido, a full-service digital marketing agency, in this insightful podcast episode. They discuss the changes that have occurred within the agency over the past year, as well as the industry's evolution as a whole. With a focus on adapting to new technologies like AI and GPT, Chris and Andy explore how agencies need to remain agile in this ever-changing landscape. They also touch on the shift towards remote work and the challenges it presents for maintaining a strong team dynamic. Join them for an engaging conversation that dives de...2023-05-2418 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 59 - Karl Swanepoel - Founder RevolancerChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Karl Swanepoel, the founder of Revolancer, a platform aimed at transforming the freelancing industry by offering freelancers more freedom, flexibility, and ownership over their relationships with clients. In this insightful conversation, Karl shares the origin story of Revolancer, the challenges he faced in the early days, and the key to securing venture capital funding. They discuss the importance of market research, learning from others, and being persistent in the face of failure. Listen in as Chris and Karl explore the future of freelancing and the impact Revolancer aims to have on the in...2023-05-1714 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 03 - Jon Payne - Noisy Little MonkeyChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Jon Payne, co-founder of Noisy Little Monkey, in this insightful podcast episode. Noisy Little Monkey, an SEO and HubSpot consultancy, has undergone a significant transformation, pivoting towards a more focused approach on acquiring traffic and leads using SEO and HubSpot. Chris and Jon dive deep into the challenges of making tough business decisions, adapting to industry changes, and the power of events in sharing knowledge.2023-05-1024 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 58 - Carolyn Lowe - ROI SwiftChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Carolyn Lowe, founder of ROI Swift, about her journey from corporate marketing to starting her own agency. In this engaging episode, they discuss the importance of having the right systems and processes in place, the value of learning from mistakes quickly, and the significance of having A+ players on your team. Chris and Carolyn share their own experiences as agency owners and reflect on what advice they would give their younger selves when starting out. Tune in for a conversation filled with valuable insights and takeaways for anyone in the agency world.2023-05-0321 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 2 - Alan Silvestri - Founder Growth GorillaChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Alan Silvestri, founder of Growth Gorilla, about the rollercoaster journey of running a successful agency. They discuss the importance of delegation, learning how to manage clients effectively, and adapting to changing times in the industry. Silvestri shares his experiences with utilizing AI like ChatGPT for specific tasks while still valuing human creativity for content creation. Tune in to hear valuable insights and strategies for navigating the ups and downs of agency life.2023-04-2621 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 57 - Aman Birdi - CEO DigiruuChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Aman Birdi, founder of a mobile app development company, DigiRoo. In this insightful conversation, Aman shares his journey of building a successful digital agency, overcoming challenges, and the importance of thinking long-term. He discusses the significance of building a lead generation system, the transformational impact it had on their business, and the value of strategic planning. This episode offers valuable lessons for digital agency owners and entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses and navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape.2023-04-1925 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 1 - Ross Tavendale - Type-A MediaChris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , is back speaking with Ross Tavendale, Managing Director of Type A Media, in the first episode of Season 2! They dive into the growth and evolution of Ross's agency, touching on the importance of people management, recruitment, and working with international talent. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the ever-changing digital marketing landscape. Tune in to learn from their experiences and insights!2023-04-1218 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 56 - Carl Hewitt - Co-Founder Hewitt MatthewsIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Carl Hewitt, the founder of a paid media and web agency. They discuss the agency's beginnings, its focus on the insurance sector, and some of its most notable successes. The conversation also touches on the importance of specialization, innovation, and taking risks for growth. Tune in to hear how Carl's agency has evolved and the advice he would give to his younger self.2023-04-0521 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 55 - Levi McCurdy - Pixel & HammerIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Levi McCurdy, of Pixel & Hammer. Levi shares his journey from taking over the business in 2020, navigating through the pandemic, and the agency's impressive success. They discuss the evolution of technology, the metaverse, and the value of a college education in today's digital landscape. Tune in for an insightful conversation about running a successful digital agency and adapting to the ever-changing world of technology.2023-03-2227 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 54 - Ulrika Viberg - Founder UnikornIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks to the wonderful Ulrika Viberg who founded Unikorn in Sweden. We discuss building a real culture, building a team and getting support when needed and building buffers in the agency.2023-03-0825 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 53 - Jared Miller - That Funny AgencyIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Jared Miller, the founder of "That Funny Agency". Jarred shares how the agency got its name and how they approach creative collaboration with an egalitarian mindset. He also talks about their data-driven approach to ROI and how they prioritize their team's personal lives. You'll hear how their team's diverse backgrounds in the arts, including improv training, help them think collaboratively. Listen in to hear more about their unique approach to agency work and how they measure success.2023-02-2226 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 52 - Luke Sherran - MD Falkon DigitalIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with the other half of the awesome Falkon Digital team, Luke Sherran. We talk lessons, working with your spouse (in a good way) and how it all began.2023-02-1527 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 51 - Adam Sinkus - A Purpose PartnershipIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks to Adam Sinkus, Managing Partner of A Purpose Partnership. We talk about 'breaking' the agency model, not chasing clients but picking them properly and building a 'people-first' mindset when it comes to clients and team members.2023-02-0817 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 49 - Anita Pace - MD Pace CommunicationsIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks to the awesome Anita Pace, MD, at Pace Communications. We talk about 7 years of success and everything that comes with it. Anita reflects on merging with another agency in a well-timed M&A process where cultures matched perfectly.2023-02-0718 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 50 - Matt Daley - Co-Founder Circulate DigitalIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Matt Daley, who Co-founded Circulate Digital nearly 8 years ago with his brother Danny. We discuss lead generation, leadership, and future planning in an ever-changing sector. We also discuss the need for clear structures in teams and at leadership levels.2023-01-2522 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 48 - Mike Essex - Founder Devise MarketingJoin Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ and his guest Mike Essex, founder of Devise Marketing, as they discuss the ins and outs of running a two-person marketing agency. Smashing out the results with strategy, SEO, PPC, and content, and large scale experience working with large companies like Checkatrade and Hampshire's Top Attractions.2023-01-1225 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 47 - Charlie Clark - MD Minty DigitalOn today's podcast episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , sits down with Charlie Clark, the MD at Minty Digital, a marketing agency based in Barcelona specialising in technical SEO, content marketing, and digital PR internationally. Charlie shares the story of how he ended up running a successful agency in Barcelona and talks about the importance of quality over speed when it comes to hiring.2023-01-0418 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 46 -Tom Etherington - MD Evolved SearchIn today's episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Tom Etherington, the MD of Evolved Search, a performance marketing agency based in Newcastle, UK. Tom discusses his role as the agency's MD and how he has helped grow the business over the last five years. He also talks about the challenges of running an agency and managing a team of nearly 60 people, as well as balancing work with his newborn child.2022-12-1428 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 45 - Jim Hawker - Co-Founder Threepipe ReplyIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Jim Hawker, the co-founder of Threepipe. Jim discusses his experience running the agency for the last 10 years and how he has managed to make strategic acquisitions that have helped the agency grow, as well as how investing in technology has given clients a competitive edge in the market.2022-12-0721 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 44 - Sherrie Emery - Founder Glowbright MarketingIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Sherrie Emery, who founded Glowbright Marketing, a super niched marketing agency on a mission to support an entire sector. With brilliant results following the pandemic, Sherrie and her team juggle the pick'n'mix nature of the business with a big smile and attention to detail.2022-11-3025 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 43 - Darren Jamieson - Founder Engage WebIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Darren Jamieson, who founded Engage Web. Starting back in 2009, delivering content for digital agencies and growing hugely since there. We talk franchise, web and serendipity of how some awesome deals can come through.2022-11-2323 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 42 - Ethan Golding - Founder Team HustleIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with the always-hustling Ethan Golding, who co-founded Team Hustle. We talk about approach, working in new media formats like TikTok and all the fun that comes with it.2022-11-1618 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 41 - Em Glover - Founder Victress DigitalIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Em Glover who founded Victress Digital. We talk about organic growth, making an opportunity to go global out of a global crisis. Also learning to say no to the right things, and listening to gut feeling for success for the best results.2022-11-0924 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 40 - Martijn Hoving - Founder OnderIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Martijn Hoving who founded Onder 2 years ago. With aims to be the best SEO agency in the Netherlands, with brilliant growth having focused purely on SEO. A must-listen for anyone deciding about niching into a specialism.2022-11-0218 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 39 - Sean O'Meara - MD Essential ContentIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Sean O'Meara who is the Founder and MD of Essential Content. We speak about agency growth, speed and balancing that against any fears of failure. Taking yourself seriously and seeing the true potential in yourself and your team is key.2022-10-2621 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 38 - Sadie Sherran - Co-founder Falkon DigitalIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks to Sadie Sherran, who co-founded Falkon Digital. We talk about the agency's start, growth and change over the years. This is one not to be missed!2022-10-1921 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 37 - Simon Morton - Founder Eyeful PresentationsIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Simon Morton, who Founded Eyeful Presentations. We speak holding on, in a good way, to the naivety in agency land and success in creating a 30+ person business that means his leaders can lead the company.2022-10-1225 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 36 - Anna Morrish - Founder Quibble ContentIn this Episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ speaks to the awesome Anna Morrish who founded Quibble Content more than 5 years ago. We talk speed of growth, keeping culture right and many more great things.
2022-10-0520 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 35 - Mat Bennett - Agency Founder & OMG Center CoachIn this Episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ , speaks with Mat Bennett. Mat built, ran and eventually exited a Digital Agency after several years in the driving seat. Heâs now a Coach and Mentor to Digital Agency leaders.2022-09-2829 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 34 - Bibi Raven - MD Bibi BuzzIn this episode Chris Simmance, The Agency Acceleratorâ speaks with the AWESOME Bibi, MD at Bibi Buzz. We talk about not just saying yes to all projects and managing expectations!
2022-09-1423 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 32 - Samuel Hurley - Co-founder NovusChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks with Samuel Hurley about co-founding a fast growth, award winning agency in the last 3 years.
2022-08-3121 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 31 - RamĂłn Rautenstrauch â Impossible SEOIn this episode, Chris Simmance The Agency Accelerator speaks to a true Digital Agency OG RamĂłn Rautenstrauch, MD of Impossible SEO. We talk all things longevity and value.
2022-08-2421 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 30 - Daniel Bianchini - Co-Founder of Common GroundChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks with the awesome Daniel Bianchini, Co-Founder of Common Ground. Chris and Daniel talk Frameworks, making clients love you and managing Agency Cash Flow.
2022-08-1822 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 28 - Clair Heaviside - Co-Founder SerotoninChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks to the wonderful Clair Heaviside, co-founder of Serotonin. A fast-growing agency based in the awesome city of Manchester.2022-08-0322 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 27 - David Ingram - Founder Bring DigitalChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks with David Ingram, CEO of Bring Digital, based in Manchester. They discuss building an agency over 10 years and a recent decision to specialise in a niche2022-07-2725 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 26 â Rob Twells â Co-Founder The Digital MazeChris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to Rob Twells, Co-Founder of The Digital Maze, about growing through a Merger and Acquisition through a pandemic with great success.2022-07-2024 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 25 â Geoff Griffiths â CEO BuiltvisibleChris Simmance The Agency Accelerator, talks to Geoff Griffiths, MD of BuiltVisible about running a specialist agency, having taken the helm from the company's founder several years ago.2022-07-1330 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 24 - Alan Silvestri - Founder Growth GorillaIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Alan Silvestri, Founder of Growth Gorilla about niching down & growing a content agency, with all the fun that goes with it.2022-07-0621 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 23 - Duray and Fabio - Co-Founders Viaduct GenerationIn this episode, Chris Simmance The Agency Accelerator has the pleasure of doing the first co-founder's episode and talks to Duray and Fabio from Viaduct Generation about their fast-paced, purposeful agency growth.2022-06-2931 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 22 â Charli Hunt â MD Proof ContentIn this episode Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator speaks with Charli Hunt, MD of Proof Content about juggling 150 freelancers to produce incredible content for her clients over nine great years...and a pandemic.2022-06-2224 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 21 - Stephanie Fisher - MD Hello Earth AgencyIn this episode Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator speaks with Stephanie Fisher, MD of Hello Earth Agency about working as a purpose-driven performance marketing agency, focusing on clients who want to affect meaningful change in the world. 2022-06-1521 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 20 - Jon Payne - Co-Founder Noisy Little MonkeyIn this episode Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator speaks with Jon Payne of Noisy Little Monkey about punching laptops, not people and the key lessons learned in running a successful agency.2022-06-0826 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 19 - Andy Chadwick - Co-Founder Snippet DigitalAndy, Co-founder of Snippet Digital talks to Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator about ensuring value is balanced with building the right systems and processes as well as running a successful SaaS business.2022-06-0125 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 18 - Becky Simms - CEO Reflect DigitalIn this episode, Chris Simmance The Agency Accelerator talks to the lovely Becky Simms, Founder of Reflect Digital. What do they Reflect on? Listen and see...2022-05-2521 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 17 - Dani Peleva - Founder Franchise FameIn this episode Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to Dani about niching down and mastering your services for the right audience. Founder of a global franchise marketing business. 2022-05-1819 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 16 - Jaye Cowle - MD Launch OnlineIn this episode Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to Jaye from Launch Online talks about great growth over the last 10 years, diversity in the sector and knowing how to lead a growing team.2022-05-1025 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 15 - Krystian Szastok - Founder Robot ZebraIn this episode Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to Krystian MD at RobotZebra and we discuss growing from Freelance to Agency and how that was done. Faster or slower, what is the key?2022-05-0423 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 14 - Gareth Hoyle - MD Marketing SignalsIn this episode Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to Gareth about resilience in the face of a changing industry and learning to lead a continually growing digital agency, with great successes!2022-04-2727 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 13 â Eve Gaut â Parrot PR & MarketingIn this episode Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to Eve Gaut all about running her agency Parrot PR and Marketing over the last 5 years with all its ups and downs as well as the things she's learned along the way that have made the agency so great!2022-04-2017 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 12 - Andrew Bloch - Co-Founder KaomiIn this episode Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to Andrew Bloch, co-founder of Kaomi in South Africa talks about mistakes that worked well for him as well as times he needed advice and support, for him and the team.2022-04-1324 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđThe Live Event in Brighton - The Tempest InnThree epic Agency Leaders join Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator on stage at The Tempest Inn on Brighton Seafront to a double capacity audience. Lots discussed and lots of laughs throughout.2022-04-1134 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 11 - Carrie Rose - CEO Rise at SevenIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to the lovely Carrie Rose, CEO at Rise at Seven. We discuss the ups and downs of running a high growth, fast-paced agency with all the good and not so good that comes from it!2022-04-0625 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 10 - Jason Barnard - MD KalicubeIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to Jason Barnard (The Brand SERP Guy) talks about putting things in the fridge, Blue Dogs and building a digital agency. Mostly about the agency stuff though!2022-03-3026 min...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 9 - Lisa Paasche - Founder of Verve SearchIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to the wonderful Lisa Paasche, recently exited owner and founder of Verve Search and CEO of Ekte Vision. We talk about all things growth, scale and her pivot into mentoring agency owners. 2022-03-2330 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 8 - Steve Hyde - CEO PushIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to Steve Hyde, the co-founder and CEO of Push. A London based Paid Media agency with 15 years of success and lessons to talk about. From Hiring right to opening overseas offices and winning coveted awards!2022-03-1624 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 7 - Harry Sanders - Director StudiohawkIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, goes all the way to Australia to talk to the brilliant Harry Sanders who runs the fast-growing SEO agency Studiohawk. He talks lessons and growth as well as opening a UK office too.2022-03-0927 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 6 - Cheryl Luzet - CEO WagadaIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to Cheryl and she tells us all about her successes in running Wagada over the last 10 years. She speaks about pushing more, earlier and the importance of good hiring.2022-03-0223 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 5 - Kevin Gibbons CEO Re:signalIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to Kevin Gibbons, CEO of Re:signal about the last 10+ years at the helm of a fantastic agency. We speak resilience and looking after yourself as well as listening to your teams!2022-02-2330 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 4 - Hannah Thorpe - MD VerkeerIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to the brilliant Hannah Thorpe, MD at Verkeer. She gives some valuable advice around knowing how you'll be organised as well as how to be kind to yourself as an agency owner.2022-02-1630 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 3 - Shane Hodge - MD The Camel CoIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to Shane, the owner and founder of The Camel Co based in The Philipines. He's had an incredible 8 years of experience and shares some of his biggest wins and lessons with you, the audience2022-02-0929 min...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 2 - Nichola Stott - MD EruditeIn this episode, Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks to the amazing Nichola Stott, MD of Erudite. She talks honestly and candidly about her experiences over the last 12 years as an agency owner and founder. Listen and learn from her wealth of experiences. 2022-02-0226 min
...đŽđťđą đđ˛ đľđŽđđ˛ đŽđť đźđłđłđśđ°đ˛ đđźđ´. đ đđśđ´đśđđŽđš đđ´đ˛đťđ°đ đŁđźđąđ°đŽđđEpisode 1 - Ross Tavendale - MD Type-A MediaOur first episode features Ross Tavendale of Type-A Media fame. Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, talks with him about the ups and downs of running his agency to success over the last 4 years.2022-01-1828 min