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The Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 40: From Musician to Email Marketing Pro: How Shopé Built His Agency from the DMs UpKey TakeawaysShopé transitioned from being a touring independent musician to running a thriving email marketing agency.The pandemic derailed his music career, leading him to start an eCommerce brand — and later discover email marketing as a high-ROI channel.After realizing the cash flow potential, he pivoted to start Building Block Digital and began acquiring clients through 1:1 outreach in DMs.Early success came through reconnecting with a fellow musician-turned-entrepreneur who opened the door to Slack communities and his first recurring clients.Shopé emphasizes building real relationships over quick-pitch automation in DMs — and it’s still a core par...2025-06-2538 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 39: Scaling DTC Brands with CRO: Inside Customers Who Click, with Will LaurensonKey TakeawaysWill transitioned from in-house marketing roles at startups to launching his own CRO-focused agency.Customers Who Click serves 7–9 figure DTC brands by implementing data-driven conversion optimization strategies.His early frustrations with lack of execution led him to shift from consulting to full-service delivery.“Done-with-you” services often require more effort than “done-for-you,” and he now prices accordingly.Will shared the evolution of his pricing strategy and the challenges in creating tiered CRO offers.Smaller clients tend to demand more time and attention despite paying less—making tier segmentation crucial.His podcast has become a major lead-generat...2025-06-2330 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 38: Are You Losing Money on Clients? Two Steps to Financial ClarityKey TakeawaysImplementing Profit First creates essential financial clarity and structureSeparate your revenue into 4 simple accounts: OpEx, Owner’s Comp, Taxes, and ProfitMost agency owners unknowingly overspend and underpay themselvesTracking profitability per client reveals which clients are profitable vs. loss-makingUse a basic Google Sheet to track client-level labor and tool costsTry this prompt to get coached by your dream mentor:"For this entire chat, please act as if you are {CREDIBLE, WELL KNOWN PERSON YOU WISH WAS YOUR MENTOR} coaching me on my business problems. Say what you think you would say. Ask th...2025-06-2009 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 37: Niche Down, Level Up: Why Specialization Changed Everything for This Agency, with Chase Clymer of Electric EyeKey TakeawaysChase transitioned from music and photography into digital freelancing before co-founding Electric Eye.The agency became “real” after three years, shaped by key books like Built to Sell, Profit First, and Traction.Niching down into Shopify design and development significantly improved operations, profitability, and client fit.Partnerships, especially with smaller SaaS apps, drive long-term growth when built on authenticity and reciprocity.A podcast is a “cheat code” for relationship-building, content creation, and authority-building—if you're willing to play the long game.When hiring, always choose someone with proven experience to avoid training from scratch and poor o...2025-06-1834 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 36: Inside a Latin American Agency: Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities with Ale ZanettiKey TakeawaysAle started his career as an engineer and later transitioned into marketing with a data-driven mindset.Orkesta specializes in helping eCommerce and SaaS companies with performance marketing and full-funnel strategy.The agency has evolved to include creative services, video content, and AI integration to stay competitive.AI is viewed as a game-changing tool for improving conversion and automation across marketing efforts.One of Ale’s biggest challenges is competing in a saturated, price-sensitive Latin American market.Building long-term client relationships and providing clear value is critical to sustainability.Larger clients often offer more satisfying wo...2025-06-1626 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 36: Inside a Latin American Agency: Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities with Ale ZanettiKey TakeawaysAle started his career as an engineer and later transitioned into marketing with a data-driven mindset.Orkesta specializes in helping eCommerce and SaaS companies with performance marketing and full-funnel strategy.The agency has evolved to include creative services, video content, and AI integration to stay competitive.AI is viewed as a game-changing tool for improving conversion and automation across marketing efforts.One of Ale’s biggest challenges is competing in a saturated, price-sensitive Latin American market.Building long-term client relationships and providing clear value is critical to sustainability.Larger clients often offer more satisfying wo...2025-06-1612 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 35: The Agency Leaky Bucket: How to Patch Churn Before It Sinks YouKey TakeawaysClient churn often feels sudden but usually stems from deeper issues than just performance.Reacting to churn with more sales efforts alone treats the symptom, not the cause.Real solutions come from diagnosing and addressing foundational operational and leadership gaps.Agencies must assess fit and alignment with their ICP before onboarding clients.A structured, visual onboarding process dramatically improves early client experience.Early value delivery within the first 14 days is crucial to build trust and retention.Success criteria must be defined, documented, and agreed upon with clients before starting work.Regular, proactive communication is...2025-06-1312 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 34: Built for Impact: How Pasha Knish Turned Freelance Scraps into an Amazon PowerhouseKey TakeawaysPasha’s agency journey started as a side hustle while bootstrapping his own Amazon brand.AMZ Optimized helps FBA sellers scale faster and more cost-effectively than hiring in-house.The human relationship element is essential to long-term agency success—automation alone can’t replace it.Applying principles from permaculture, Pasha builds systems with multi-functional benefits for both clients and team.The agency is launching an AI tool to streamline Amazon listing backend optimization.Referral networks and strategic partnerships are central to AMZ Optimized's growth.Smaller, well-optimized teams using the right tech can outperform larger, less agile...2025-06-1135 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 33: Teaching & Talking: How Speaking Engagements Fueled Ollo Metrics’ Agency GrowthKey TakeawaysWarren transitioned from music to marketing, finding parallels in creativity and structure between both disciplines.He spent nearly 10 years on the client side before launching Ollo Metrics, inspired by the impact agencies had on brand transformation.COVID forced a shift from in-person collaboration to remote support, prompting the development of internal training programs and tools.Tools like OfficeVibe were instrumental in improving team morale, stress management, and leadership responsiveness.Ollo Metrics acquires new business primarily through speaking engagements, referrals, and workshops.The agency runs a partner group called 2025-06-0433 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 32: From Fired to Founder: Tyler Lane on Building an Analytics-First AgencyKey TakeawaysStrong professional relationships were crucial to Tyler's early success.Session Interactive’s core differentiator is their deep focus on analytics and data integrity.Many agencies underdeliver on analytics, assuming clients or third parties will handle implementation.AI is being used to support and augment internal teams, not replace them.Session has adapted its offerings to include CRO to help clients see faster, clearer results.Employee retention and alignment with personal goals are key priorities for Session.Tyler advocates for open and respectful client and employee offboarding processes.Saying "no" and identifying ideal clients (ICP) ea...2025-06-0230 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 31: Why Most Agencies Fail at Finance (and What to Do Instead) with Eli Rubel of Profit Labs🔑 Key TakeawaysStart small, grow fast: Eli’s journey from solo consultant to $4.2M EBITDA agency shows the power of strategic hiring and rapid iteration.Agencies break at scale: Key breakpoints tend to hit around 15 and 30 employees, requiring serious process and structural overhauls.Don’t delay hard decisions: When it’s time to cut team size, do it decisively and all at once.Track time early: Even small agencies should implement time tracking — not for surveillance, but to build the data you’ll need to scale intelligently.Monitor client health: S...2025-05-2832 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 30: The 3 Essentials Most Agencies Miss in Hiring and ManagementKey TakeawaysHiring can make or break a digital agency's growth.Most agencies don't invest enough time or systems into hiring and management.The first critical component is hiring based on a proven track record of success—ideally with recent and relevant case studies or portfolios.Scorecards are essential for clear expectations, alignment, and ongoing performance tracking.Regular feedback loops and review cadences help ensure employees feel supported and stay aligned.Processes and SOPs give your team the playbook for how your agency operates and ensure consistency and clarity.Without al...2025-05-2612 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 29: “We do marketing for everyone” is not a strategy.Key Takeaways:ICP stands for Ideal Client Profile — the client you do your best work for.Most agencies say they have an ICP, but their actual client roster often tells a different story.Without a clear ICP, messaging becomes vague and diluted.Agencies with a defined ICP enjoy better positioning, more inbound leads, and stronger differentiation in competitive markets.A clear ICP filters out high-effort, low-margin clients early in the sales process.It boosts operational efficiency by allowing teams to standardize delivery around recurring problems.Stronger ICP alignment leads to quicker trust-building and better client relationships.Te...2025-05-2209 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 28: Building an Agency With ZERO Client Churn, With Marcus Taylor of KohdeKey Takeaways:Marcus and his co-founder started Kohde with a simple mission: "let's do some sh*t together."The agency rebranded and niched into B2B SaaS and tech to focus on complex buyer journeys.Early agency growth involved taking on all types of clients to learn and refine their focus.Finding "specialist generalists" for hiring is difficult but necessary for the agency’s brand, web, and product design model.Clear qualification of clients and learning to say no is crucial to sustainable agency growth.Most of Kohde's client acquisition happens via strong referrals due to lo...2025-05-2131 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 27: Scaling Agency Sales With Grit and Strategy: Kristan Servidad of Sales SubsKey Takeaways:Kristan’s sales journey started in B2C weight loss products before transitioning to B2B SaaS and founding Sales Subs.Grit and resourcefulness were the key drivers of his success in startups and sales.Sales Subs helps businesses scale their outbound sales efforts with a subscription-based model.Cold outreach success today hinges on personalization and thoughtful messaging, not automation alone.Building community and networking are critical, even for introverted founders.Effective outreach on LinkedIn includes connecting through mutual connections and starting genuine conversations.Agencies must be flexible and iterate on their Ideal Customer Pr...2025-05-1931 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 26: 10 Terrible Pieces of Advice That Will Ruin Your AgencyKey TakeawaysAvoid controlling clients' media buying accounts; always ensure client ownership.Don’t blindly give clients what they want—focus on identifying what they truly need.Never "fake it till you make it"; prioritize honesty and transparency with clients.Growth at all costs is risky; focus on sustainable, profitable growth.Contracts are essential to protect your agency and ensure clear expectations.Learn to say no to poor-fit clients to avoid long-term headaches.Hiring cheap freelancers can work, but ensure cultural fit and alignment.Lack of processes leads to chaos; document and refine standard operating procedures.Scal...2025-05-1518 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 25: How Peter Kang Built a Multi-Agency Empire from Barrel to Barrel HoldingsKey Takeaways:Peter began his journey in web design at a young age, later founding Barrel with his college friend Se Wook.The early years of Barrel involved learning through trial and error and bootstrapping the agency.A focus on specialization and strategic decision-making fueled sustainable growth after an initial period of distraction from side projects.Barrel Holdings was born out of the idea of owning multiple agency businesses without day-to-day management.Peter’s team now manages a portfolio of seven agencies, with an emphasis on focus, systems, and strong leadership.A defined culture and clear ch...2025-05-1434 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 24: Inside the Agency Journey: Tomás Reddy on Growing Your Lead GrowthKey Takeaways:Your Lead Growth helps agencies and small businesses optimize lead quality by integrating Google Ads and CRM tracking.Tomás transitioned from freelance work to agency ownership through relationship-building and recognizing gaps in client needs.Establishing clear client expectations and reinforcing them frequently can prevent misunderstandings and scope creep.Building a strong internal team and culture of ownership has been key to growth and sustainability.Referrals and networking with other agencies have been vital for business development.Upwork remains a powerful lead generation tool if approached strategically with a tailored, value-first profile.Managing clients a...2025-05-1232 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 23: The System I Used To Scale My Agency Past $1M Annually With No Sales TeamKey Takeaways:Sean's former agency scaled past $1M in revenue using a podcast, despite a weak sales team.The podcast evolved from unfocused content to a strategic lead generation tool for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.Niche focus was crucial—targeting DTC brands and shifting to a clear, ICP-driven podcast strategy.The podcast became a “lead warmer,” building trust and authority before any sales conversation.Switching to a singular host (Jordan West) and a 3-episode weekly cadence led to major growth.Over 600 episodes have been published, contributing to over $3M in attributable revenue and many high-level opportunities.Podcasts built...2025-05-0816 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 22: Nail It Before You Scale It: Launching with Intention and Impact, with Brad Quiring of Sidekick FundraisingKey TakeawaysBrad launched Sidekick Fundraising to serve small nonprofits often priced out of traditional agency support.Sidekick offers a lower-cost, hands-on alternative by working with clients rather than doing everything for them.Brad is building his agency fully in public via LinkedIn, engaging community feedback at every step.“Nail it before you scale it” is guiding his approach—focusing on quality, process, and long-term sustainability.Core values are shaping everything from hiring to client experience—even in week one.He’s fully booked with 10 clients just five days after launch, proving the power of community-driven growth.His...2025-05-0731 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 21: Hiring Hacks & Operational Breakthroughs with Casandra BarrettKey TakeawaysCasandra transitioned from VA to operations consultant by solving problems and scaling alongside businesses.Agencies often mistake urgency for growth; slowing down is often essential for sustainable scaling.Common agency pain points include lack of operational structure, burnout, and perfectionism masked as high standards.When onboarding becomes overwhelming, raising rates and delaying start dates can maintain service quality.Strong operations begin with understanding both yourself and your team emotionally and strategically.Hiring from Facebook groups—especially for entry-level roles—is highly effective when paired with solid filtering systems.Casandra built a custom talent database to s...2025-05-0532 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 20: The Biggest Mistake I Ever Made as an Agency Owner🔑 Key TakeawaysThe biggest mistake agency owners make is becoming the bottleneck by doing everything themselves.Not all tasks are equal—your time has varying value depending on the leverage of the task.Low-leverage tasks (e.g., email, social media DMs) drain time and should be delegated or outsourced.High-leverage tasks (e.g., sales, strategy, partnerships) drive long-term growth and need focused time.A structured system like the Task Assessment Matrix helps identify and offload low-value work.Delegating starts with documenting tasks and creating SOPs using tools like video walkthroughs and transcripts.Time audits should be done quarterly to ma...2025-05-0215 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 19: Building an Agency with Pods, People, and Paid Ads, with Parker Kump of Tuff Media🔑 Key TakeawaysParker’s agency journey started with Facebook Ads and a beer with the founder of BrüMate.Being good at media buying doesn’t make you ready to run an agency—operations, hiring, and leadership are critical.Building the right team was the biggest unlock: hiring smarter people, building pods, and using strengths-based org design.The shift from freelancer to agency took nearly two years and required serious rethinking of roles and SOPs.Creative is now the most powerful performance lever—media buying alone can’t scale brands anymore.Tuff Media operates using a pod system to maximize qu...2025-04-3036 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 18: From Scrappy Startup to 175-Person Agency: Kyle Hitchcox on Building Pilot HouseKey TakeawaysKyle and his co-founder launched their business as affiliate marketers using credit cards, eventually scaling into a 175-person agency.Early success came from landing page arbitrage and optimizing conversion rates by upgrading server speed.Pilot House is now split into four business units: the core agency, the DTC newsletter/media platform, Labs (product incubation), and Warp Drive (their tech stack).Warp Drive builds optimized shopping funnels and is now evolving into a modular app builder layered on top of Shopify.AI is being explored in different parts of the agency, though implementation at scale...2025-04-2834 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 16: Building a White-Label Powerhouse for Agencies, With Dmitry Fesenko of Haven🔑 Key TakeawaysDmitry runs two agencies: AdTribe (for DTC brands) and Haven (white-label media buying for agencies).Haven uses the same team and processes as AdTribe, but exclusively services agencies to avoid direct client headaches.The white-label model sacrifices margin for long-term retention and stability.Operational scaling is the biggest challenge, especially as they approach 100+ managed accounts.Communication, not performance, is often the main source of churn—especially with direct clients.Dmitry bootstrapped his agency journey from freelancer to a team of 10+ in less than a year.Early mistakes included hiring full-time staff...2025-04-2330 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 15: Simple Automation Fixes That Make a Huge Impact, with Grant Hushek of GrantbotKey Takeaways:Grant started GrantBot after honing his automation skills as the first employee at Hampton, optimizing workflows to scale small teams.Before finding his groove in agency life, he tried launching a sports betting hedge fund and a SaaS AI writing tool — both learning experiences that led him to his current model.GrantBot focuses on creating “10x employees” by automating repetitive work so teams can focus on creative problem-solving.Client experience is just as crucial as results; automation plays a key role in improving communication and delivery quality.Early-stage agencies often underestimate the time it takes...2025-04-2133 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 14: Finding Your Niche & Streamlining with SOPs: Lessons from Sully Chaudhary of SEO ArmyKey TakeawaysSEO Army is a white-label SEO agency helping other agencies expand their SEO offerings.They specialize in content-based SEO, backlinking, technical on-page fixes, and SEO audits.Content remains time-consuming even with AI; brand tone and formatting still require human oversight.SEO Army has worked across a wide range of industries including legal, SaaS, medical, and travel.Sully transitioned from a startup VP to launching his agency, initially called Writer Army, in 2016.The first major client milestone—producing high-volume content—validated going full-time.Focusing on a specific ICP (Ideal Client Profile) was key to scaling and...2025-04-1630 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 13: How Happy Hub Built a High-Trust White Label Model, with Chris SugliaKey TakeawaysChris built Happy Hub Marketing to create a more transparent and positive marketing experience for clients.The agency offers both direct-to-consumer services and white-label paid media support for other agencies.The white-label model was added to fill a gap in the market and avoid some of the frustrations that come with early-stage DTC clients.Working with agencies allows for a more streamlined, strategic relationship due to shared marketing fluency.A major challenge in white labeling is maintaining consistency and detail in deliverables to avoid breaking agency-client trust.Happy Hub offers a free first month...2025-04-1433 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 12: Key Levers of Agency Growth, with Deividas Tokaris of Triple ScaleKey Takeaways:Deividas started as a solo freelancer and grew Triplescale to a 15-person agency in just 8 months.The agency focuses on scaling DTC, e-commerce, and info product brands with Meta ads.LinkedIn has been crucial for growth—both in client acquisition and hiring.Building a personal brand has significantly accelerated hiring and inbound opportunities.Hiring rule of thumb: “Hire slow, fire fast” and prioritize culture above all.Uses DISC personality model to match the right personalities to the right roles.One of his top early hires was a Head of Operations to help scale effectively.Delega...2025-04-0933 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 11: Building Partnerships for Agency Growth, with Landon Gartner of Vanspec MarketingKey TakeawaysVanspec Marketing was co-founded by three friends from the same university and high school, starting as a side hustle in 2017.Initially focused on local small businesses, they pivoted to broader partnerships to scale.Strategic partnerships with larger agencies became a major growth lever.Networking events and conferences played a critical role in building lasting agency relationships.Landon’s weekly goal: book one meeting with someone new in the agency or freelance space to expand his network.He recommends leading with value in partnerships—sending referrals before asking for them.Vanspec collaborates with the University of t...2025-04-0730 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 9: Why Agencies Fail: Offers, Processes, and the Brutal Truth About Scaling, with Brennan Tobin of OddDuck MarketingKey Takeaways:From Freelancer to Agency Owner: Brennan’s transition from freelance media buyer to running Odd Duck came with the hard truth: clients buy from businesses, not individuals. Differentiation matters.The Power of Positioning: TikTok Shop became Brennan's "conversation starter" even though most revenue still comes from Meta and Google. Leads come through the shiny object, but sales often come from solving deeper needs.Marketing vs. Talent: Talent is important, but without strong processes and clear offers, even A-players can struggle to produce great results.Process Can’t Be T...2025-04-0234 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 10: Don't Fall For The AI Learning LoopKey Takeaways:AI is a powerful productivity multiplier—but only if you actually use it to execute.The “AI Learning Loop” is a trap where agency owners constantly research and tinker with new tools without implementing them.Chasing the latest tech can kill focus and productivity—last month’s AI is more than good enough to win today.Implement proven, stable tools that integrate smoothly into your systems instead of obsessing over what’s new.Build systems first, then layer AI into those systems to optimize and automate.Set clear, measurable goals for AI implementation (e.g., reduce r...2025-04-0209 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 8: Systematizing Case StudiesKey Takeaways:Most agencies treat case studies as an afterthought, updating them infrequently, which reduces their relevance and credibility.A consistent flow of up-to-date case studies builds authority and helps prospects see themselves in your success stories.Sean recommends reframing them as “client wins” to lower the barrier for team members to submit them.Creating a simple system makes the process sustainable and scalable.A Google Form feeding into Slack and Sheets provides real-time visibility and a searchable database.Making “client win” submissions a core job expectation ensures consistency.Case studies should align with client goals and teac...2025-04-0210 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 6: Why Most Agencies Build in Reverse (And How to Fix It)Key TakeawaysMost agency founders start as specialists, not business builders.Many agencies begin by delivering services, then scramble to find clients and hire, without proper systems in place.Without foundational frameworks, growth leads to chaos—hiring without SOPs, inconsistent delivery, and client churn.Core values, positioning (ICP), and financial management are essential foundational frameworks.Operational frameworks (like processes, project management, hiring) should come after foundational work.Scaling activities like automation and partnerships only work if operations and foundations are already strong.Skipping foundational work results in endless cycles of growth followed by breakdowns.Core values ar...2025-04-0212 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 7: From Google to Amazon: A PPC Journey, with Igor Nuhanovic of Amazonia PPCKey TakeawaysIgor started his agency by supporting his wife's Google Ads freelance work and transitioned into full-time agency life.Originally focused on Google Ads, Igor made a strategic pivot into Amazon PPC due to its simplicity and higher buying intent.Defining clear roles and responsibilities with his co-founder (his wife) helped their agency scale more effectively.Amazon PPC has grown more complex over time, especially on the analytics side, though it remains simpler than Google Ads.The agency prioritizes honest discovery calls—if a product isn't viable on Amazon, they'll say so upfront.Maintaining a ha...2025-04-0235 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 5: From Corporate to Agency, with Marina Fomina of Marketing WorksKey TakeawaysMarina spent over 10 years at Amazon before launching her agency, Marketing Works.Marketing Works specializes in performance marketing, with a strong focus on Google Ads and search strategy.The agency started with a lean two-person team and a bold offer: 3 months of free work in exchange for ad budget to prove results.Marina compares performance marketing to mountaineering—clients are the climbers, and her team acts as the Sherpa guiding them with the right tools and strategy.Brand awareness can feel like a dirty word in performance marketing, but it’s essential for long-term succ...2025-04-0237 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 3: The Art of Creative Strategy in Performance Marketing, with Brett FriedmanKey TakeawaysThe Creative Strategy Agency specializes in modular creative strategy for e-commerce performance marketing.Services include everything from customer interviews to competitive analysis, idea generation, briefing, and ad production—each offered a la carte.Brett’s agency evolved from his background in both agencies and tech, bringing a systems-first approach to creative strategy.Building repeatable, systematized processes is key to scaling creative output and maintaining quality.Brett follows a "10-80-10" workflow: human starts, tech/AI does the heavy lifting, human finishes—amplifying efficiency.Pricing strategy was a hard-learned lesson; moving from performance-only to a blende...2025-04-0237 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 4: Building a Better Recruiting Funnel For Your AgencyKey Takeaways:Hiring is a filtering game: your job post should repel the wrong candidates and attract the right ones.Treat your job post like a sales page—sell your agency and the opportunity to top talent.Use clear calls-to-action to ensure applicants follow specific directions (a built-in filtering mechanism).A structured funnel saves significant time and ensures only serious, qualified applicants get through.Asynchronous video interviews help assess values, communication style, and authenticity early on.Offering performance-based compensation can attract highly motivated candidates—but must align with your financial model.Assign test projects (and pay for them) to s...2025-04-0220 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 2: Why You Need To Take Client Onboarding More Seriously🔑 Key Takeaways:Most agency owners are underestimating the importance of client onboarding.First impressions set the tone for the entire client relationship.Onboarding is where expectations, roles, responsibilities, and timelines must be clearly defined.If you don’t set expectations, clients will fill in the gaps with their own—often unrealistic—assumptions.A strong onboarding process builds momentum and trust early on.Don’t let onboarding delay visible progress—clients expect results, not just setup tasks."Speed to value" is key: show traction and insights fast, even during onboarding.Pre-onboarding matters—clients should know what to expect before they sign.Use a...2025-04-0214 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 1: Leveraging Creativity and AI in Agency Growth with Richard Mechaly of Provoke AgencysummaryIn this episode of the Agency Uplift Podcast, Sean Lang interviews Richard Mechaly, co-founder of Provoke Agency. They discuss Richard's journey from IT sales to agency ownership, the challenges of delegation, the importance of processes, and how AI is transforming agency operations. Richard shares insights on managing client relationships, understanding client needs, and the evolution of his agency's services. The conversation emphasizes the significance of storytelling in marketing and the need for agency owners to simplify complexity for their clients.takeawaysRichard transitioned from IT...2025-04-0236 minThe Agency Uplift PodcastThe Agency Uplift PodcastEp 0: A Sneak Peek of What Is To Come Agency Uplift - Free Stuff to Scale Your Agency: https://www.agencyuplift.co/sop (I saved $20K/mo using this system)2025-03-2802 minFrom Corner2Corner PodcastFrom Corner2Corner PodcastEpisode 329: Sean’s got a rant brewing!Rant Alert! Sean’s fired up and ready to go off! What’s got him so heated this time? Tune in to find out—this one’s gonna be WILD! Find out what grinds his gears, what fries his chicken, what . Tune in as we bring the laughs, the hot takes, and the stories you won’t want to miss!   Podcast made for everyone.  Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more.  As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Thursday and Saturday mornings that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen.  ...2025-02-151h 27From Corner2Corner PodcastFrom Corner2Corner PodcastEpisode 329: Sean’s got a rant brewing!Rant Alert! Sean’s fired up and ready to go off! What’s got him so heated this time? Tune in to find out—this one’s gonna be WILD! Find out what grinds his gears, what fries his chicken, what . Tune in as we bring the laughs, the hot takes, and the stories you won’t want to miss!   Podcast made for everyone.  Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more.  As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Thursday and Saturday mornings that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen.  ...2025-02-151h 27From Corner2Corner PodcastFrom Corner2Corner PodcastEP 321 Sean has to make some tough decisions....This week all the guys are in studio talking CFP, NFL and Sean has to come to terms with only rooting for one team per sport. And what to look forward to in the coming weeks on the show!   Podcast made for everyone.  Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more.  As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Thursday and Saturday mornings that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen.   Hosts - Sean Kiper, Neil Payne, Wes Crouch, Adam Muncy, and Daron Stephens. If you would like to help the...2025-01-181h 02From Corner2Corner PodcastFrom Corner2Corner PodcastEP 321 Sean has to make some tough decisions....This week all the guys are in studio talking CFP, NFL and Sean has to come to terms with only rooting for one team per sport. And what to look forward to in the coming weeks on the show!   Podcast made for everyone.  Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more.  As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Thursday and Saturday mornings that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen.   Hosts - Sean Kiper, Neil Payne, Wes Crouch, Adam Muncy, and Daron Stephens. If you would like to help the...2025-01-181h 02East Anglian Theatre PodcastEast Anglian Theatre PodcastEpisode 78 - Sean Lang interview (BOATS Theatre)Send us a textAn interview with Sean Lang, writer, historian, and founding member of Cambridge-based theatre company called BOATS (Based on a True Story). There's also the usual look at what Ray has been up to and a preview of a few shows coming up in the next few weeks. Support the show2025-01-1137 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-GAMMA 98321-1: FRANK HARPER, CAELESTRA, BASTION 2024In this episode of Kardacast, Nico talks with Frank Harper of Caelestra; the one man bedroom band, multi-instrumentalist from Bristol, UK.Support Frank on Bandcamp: https://caelestra.bandcamp.com/Pre-Order his new album here: https://caelestra.bandcamp.com/album/bastionReserve 1 of the limited to 40 edition figurines: https://caelestra.bandcamp.com/merch/caelestra-bastion-limited-edition-wayfarer-art-figurine-preorderThank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos:https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 2024-12-0643 minGood Neighbour Podcast with Jeff and SeanGood Neighbour Podcast with Jeff and SeanChristine Lang - Lang Wellness CentreSend us a textFrom a young age, participation in organized sports has been integral to my development as not only a person, but also health care provider.  In 1995, I graduated from the University of Waterloo’s Bachelor of Science in Honours Kinesiology where I developed a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology and human movement.  It was also here that I developed the bug for continuous learning and soon after, completed the 4 year Master of Science program in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at South Baylo University in Southern California in 2000.I am a Registered TCM (trad...2024-02-2727 minBummZack. Der Schlagzeuger Podcast von Sascha MadsenBummZack. Der Schlagzeuger Podcast von Sascha Madsen85 – Sean LangMein heutiger Gast ist Sean Lang. Wir sprechen über Amerika, das alte Land und natürlich über seine Band Versengold. Viel Spaß!!2023-11-051h 01BummZack. Der Schlagzeuger Podcast von Sascha MadsenBummZack. Der Schlagzeuger Podcast von Sascha Madsen85 - Sean LangMein heutiger Gast ist Sean Lang. Wir sprechen über Amerika, das alte Land und natürlich über seine Band Versengold. Viel Spaß!! 2023-11-051h 01KardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-2: DEATHGAZE and DIY Metal Band Stuff In this episode of Kardacast, Nico reflects on the decision to call Kardashev, "Deathgaze" and why that decision was made in the first place along with the marketable value of "inventing a genre" (/s).Thank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos:https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 💀👀DISCORD: https://discord.gg/kardashevbandWEBSITE: http://www.kardashevband.comINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kardashevbandTIKTOK: https://www.tikt...2023-10-2634 minCentricityCentricityCecilia Lang Ree | Behavior Science: Your Sales and Marketing Superpower In this episode of the Centricity podcast, our host Sean Doyle meets with Cecilia Lang Ree, the Senior Product Manager at Biolinq. They discuss applying behavior science to create more effective, successful marketing strategies.  Why Apply Behavior Science to Marketing? This gives marketing professionals a science-based framework to start from when creating profiles of their prospects rather than relying on trial and error. People are often motivated by unconscious factors – even if you’re surveying them and getting responses, they may not be able to tell you a complete picture of what they’re experiencing and why...2023-09-2638 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-1: Riley Smith, the Mysterious 5th Member of Kardashev [Business]In this episode of Kardacast, Nico talks with Riley Smith about his involvement with Kardashev, his goals and aspirations and how that works to bolster one of his favorite bands!Riley is a digital artist, growth hacker, web designer, and all around great dude! Follow him on socials @DeathMetalPopArtThank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos:https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 💀👀DISCORD: https://discord.gg/kard...2023-07-181h 02The Scottsdale.com PodcastThe Scottsdale.com PodcastEp. 10 - The Saguaros' Olympiad with Sean Lang and Jonah JoffeeSean Lang and Jonah Joffee of Valley philanthropic group The Saguaros talk about The Olympiad, a special event coming up that will raise funds for Arizona kids. 2023-03-2110 minThe Scottsdale.com PodcastThe Scottsdale.com PodcastEp. 10 - The Saguaros' Olympiad with Sean Lang and Jonah JoffeeSean Lang and Jonah Joffee of Valley philanthropic group The Saguaros talk about The Olympiad, a special event coming up that will raise funds for Arizona kids. 2023-03-2110 minYou alright pal?You alright pal?You alright pal? With Sean CarneyThe new episode of season 2 is with my good pal Sean who I’ve known for 2 decades! Sean talks about losing his dad and then finding out he was becoming a father. Sean talks about always wanting a family and we also discuss how he’s continued to be an ally to the lgbtq+ community 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 💜. The episode is a great listen and I want to thank Sean for being a guest! Episode sponsored by IG -@meandhimbarbers please follow! Producer - IG @wjames09912023-03-2140 minThe Couch Podcast NetworkThe Couch Podcast NetworkUppercut Episode 36: Digesting UFC 282 with Sean Lang Whatsup everyone! In today’s episode my friend Sean Lang comes on along with the rest of the Uppercut crew, and we try to break down and digest the absolutely insane UFC 282 card and announcement from Dana. We also go over our picks, (we did well) and go over all of the fights and performances. Thank you all for listening, love you all, peace!Click here to check out our linktree! Here you can find the Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram, and Podcast streaming options for spotify and non spotify users for every show on the Lub Cast Ne...2022-12-121h 04Euro PuddingEuro PuddingS02E03 - Katharina Lang & Anthony Khaseria - Writing for audioEuro Pudding is a podcast by SEAN.It's created and hosted by Pierre Puget and co-produced and co-hosted by Philipp Scherzer.Visit our website www.europudding.com!Please write to us at info@europudding.com with questions, feedback, topics you want us to cover, etc.Find us on Instagram or Facebook.To learn more about the Serial Eyes programme.Musics by Rafaël Leloup.Visual by Katharina Bobeth.THE EPISODE0'00" - Intro and chit-chat04'35" - Discussion with our guest Ben...2022-11-181h 08The Séan Weathers ShowThe Séan Weathers ShowExploring the filmographies of Fritz Lang and Orson WellesBlaxploitation/Film Noir - 0:04 A white Mexican - 5:08 Western Film Noir - 6:50 Fritz Lang filmography - 11:28 Orson Welles filmography - 31:08 2022-11-1558 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-13: Talking about Liminal Rite's Lyrics (Songs 10 & 11)On today's episode, Mark and Nico talk about album concepts and lyrics for the next set of songs on Liminal Rite.Thank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos and watch the video version of these podcasts: https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 💀👀DISCORD: https://discord.gg/QGSrAXjWEBSITE: http://www.kardashevband.comINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kardashevbandTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/kardashevbandTIKTOK...2022-10-2456 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-12: Talking about Liminal Rite's Lyrics (Song 8)On today's episode, Mark and Nico talk about album concepts and lyrics for the next set of songs on Liminal Rite.Thank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos and watch the video version of these podcasts: https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 💀👀DISCORD: https://discord.gg/QGSrAXjWEBSITE: http://www.kardashevband.comINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kardashevbandTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/kardashevbandTIKTOK...2022-10-1732 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-11: Talking about Liminal Rite's Lyrics (Song 6 & 7) On today's episode, Mark and Nico talk about album concepts and lyrics for the next set of songs on Liminal Rite.Thank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos and watch the video version of these podcasts: https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 💀👀DISCORD: https://discord.gg/QGSrAXjWEBSITE: http://www.kardashevband.comINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kardashevbandTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/kardashevbandTIKTOK: h...2022-10-0333 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-10: Talking about Liminal Rite's Lyrics (Song 5, Lavender Calligraphy)On today's episode, Mark and Nico talk about album concepts and lyrics for Lavender Calligraphy off of Liminal Rite.Thank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos and watch the video version of these podcasts: https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 💀👀DISCORD: https://discord.gg/QGSrAXjWEBSITE: http://www.kardashevband.comINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kardashevbandTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/kardashevbandTIKTOK: https://www.tikt...2022-09-2740 minHappy & Healthy with AmyHappy & Healthy with AmyThe Power of Grace and GratitudeWhen you feel guilty, is it because you actually did something wrong? Or do you feel guilty because you think you shouldn't have done something?  Or because you had to make a difficult choice and it upset someone? In this episode, I talk about the power of gratitude and grace, so you can put an end to unnecessary suffering, start taking daily action, and move forward with ease and confidence. If you want more of this in your life, this is definitely an episode you don't want to miss. From This E...2022-09-2626 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-9: Talking about Liminal Rite's Lyrics (Song 3 & 4)On today's episode, Mark and Nico talk about album concepts and lyrics for Apparitions in Candlelight on Liminal Rite.Thank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos and watch the video version of these podcasts: https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 💀👀DISCORD: https://discord.gg/QGSrAXjWEBSITE: http://www.kardashevband.comINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kardashevbandTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/kardashevbandTIKTOK: https://www.tikt...2022-09-2047 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-8: Why did we start the band Kardashev? On today's episode, Nico recalls why he and the band even began making music back in 2011.Demo of Tier 2: Stellar Advancementhttps://on.soundcloud.com/HMbUThank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos and watch the video version of these podcasts: https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 💀👀DISCORD: https://discord.gg/QGSrAXjWEBSITE: http://www.kardashevband.comINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kardashevbandTWITT...2022-09-1230 minBetter Construction with Sean McStayBetter Construction with Sean McStay070 - Better Construction with Sean McStay - The Future of Work with HR Leader Steve CadiganIn this episode from my leadership podcast I spoke with Steve Cadigan, former Chief Human resources officer at LinkedIn, author, and leadership expert about his career, his new book Workquake, and how hiring and employee retention have changed forever!Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadigan/Steve on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevecadigan?lang=enSteve's Website: https://stevecadigan.com/My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmcstay/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_better_construction/2022-09-111h 08KardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-7: What is Deathgaze and why does it describe Kardashev?In a special edition of Karda-Cast, Nico explores the idea of Deathgaze and talks about the origins and reasons for using the moniker.Thank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos and watch the video version of these podcasts: https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler  💀👀WEBSITE: http://www.kardashevband.comINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kardashevbandTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/kardashevbandTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kardashe...2022-09-0534 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-6: Talking about Liminal Rite's Lyrics (Song 1 & 2) On today's episode, Mark and Nico talk about album concepts and lyrics for the first two songs on Liminal Rite.Thank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos and watch the video version of these podcasts: https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 💀👀DISCORD: https://discord.gg/QGSrAXjWEBSITE: http://www.kardashevband.comINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kardashevbandTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/kardashevbandTIKTOK: https...2022-08-171h 02KardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-5: Questions from the community and current music finds! The Karda-Cast are back to talk questions from the community!Thank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos and watch the video version of these podcasts: https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 💀👀WEBSITE: http://www.kardashevband.comINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kardashevbandTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/kardashevbandTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kardashevbandTWITCH: http://www.twitch.tv/kardashevbandFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook...2022-07-2247 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-4: Reviewing feedback on Liminal Rite The Karda-Cast are back to take questions from our Enlisted Travelers and Discord community!Thank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos and watch the video version of these podcasts: https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 💀👀DISCORD: https://discord.gg/QGSrAXjWEBSITE: http://www.kardashevband.comINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kardashevbandTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/kardashevbandTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kardashevbandTWITCH: h...2022-06-2834 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-3: Recapping the release of Liminal RiteThe Karda-Cast are back to talk about Liminal Rite and reflect on the album release as a whole!Thank you for listening to our music and podcast!We've got a new album in the works that you can listen to right now!Click here to check out the latest demos and watch the video version of these podcasts: https://kardashevband.com/product/enlisted-traveler 💀👀WEBSITE: http://www.kardashevband.comINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kardashevbandTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/kardashevbandTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kardashevbandTWITCH: http://www.twit...2022-06-2633 minVoice Acting Up!Voice Acting Up!Voice Acting Up - 98. VO veteran Lex Lang PART 2/2What do anime O.G.s, Charlie Sheen sound-alikes, voice directors, and con veterans have in common? Lex Lang! Sean Rohani chats with veteran voice actor Lex Lang about his journey to becoming a working voice actor, and how he continues to level UP! his career. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave a positive review and share with your friends! Have a question you'd like to ask? Leave a comment on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/voiceactingup/! Thanks for listening!2022-02-2334 minVoice Acting Up!Voice Acting Up!Voice Acting Up - 97. VO veteran Lex Lang PART 1/2What do Curious George, Jim Carrey, the Musician's Institute, and Hollywood natives have in common? Lex Lang! Sean Rohani chats with veteran voice actor Lex Lang about his journey to becoming a working voice actor, and how he continues to level UP! his career. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave a positive review and share with your friends! Have a question you'd like to ask? Leave a comment on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/voiceactingup/! Thanks for listening!2022-02-1636 minSports Geek - A look into the world of Sports Marketing, Sports Business and Digital MarketingSports Geek - A look into the world of Sports Marketing, Sports Business and Digital MarketingSports Geek Replay - Dave Lang - Baltimore RavensSports Geek Replay from November 10 2020 with Dave Lang from  Baltimore Ravens -  https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/dave-lang-baltimore-ravens/2022-01-0357 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-2: Good Audio, Alex Rieth and Poor Discord Connections! Hello traveler, this is the second episode of KardaCast and is the beginning of our upcoming discussion oriented podcast where we talk about all things Kardashev, community, and things going on in our lives!We take questions from the community before each podcast on our discord server and through Twitter, so be sure to jump in and join the discussion!These episodes are only available for 90 days, so login to our website to watch these episodes and support our podcast at:https://kardashevband.comYou can also gain some amazing insights and b...2021-09-211h 33The Business of FamilyThe Business of FamilySean Lang & Jeff Watters - Appointing a Non-Family CEO & Selling a 5th Generation BusinessThe Lang family recruited Jeff Watters as the first outside CEO to lead Ainsworth Pet Nutrition in it's 5 generations. Sean Lang and Jeff Watters worked together, partnering with a private equity firm to scale the $100m per year business into a $2 billion dollar exit over the space of a decade. This story covers not only leadership succession within a family business but also ownership succession and how the family have stayed together and united around a family office in the absence of an operating company. Standout Quotes: "What's gotten us here, isn't going to...2021-09-191h 09The Sean Lowery ShowThe Sean Lowery ShowThe Sean Lowery Show - Ep 113 - Dom the HypnotistWelcome back to the Sean Lowery Show! This is episode 113 featuring Dom the Hypnotist. In a short period of time, Dom broke into his industry and started working with athletes in the NFL, UFC, and Olympic Athletes. He's also had the pleasure of working with CEOs, Sales People, and Entrepreneurs from all over the world. Additionally, Dom has been mentioned in the Joe Rogan Podcast and on ESPN. One of his favorite things to use hypnosis for is to access greater levels of creativity. Other uses of hypnosis are for: Quitting Nicotine Addiction, Overcome Stuttering, Personal Development and Career Success...2021-09-1759 minKardaCastKardaCastDS-BETA 98321-1: Bad Audio, Kardashians, Video Games, and Album Progress!Hello traveler, this is the first episode of KardaCast and is the beginning of our upcoming discussion oriented podcast where we talk about all things Kardashev, community, and things going on in our lives!We take questions from the community before each podcast on our discord server and through Twitter, so be sure to jump in and join the discussion!These episodes are only available for 90 days, so login to our website to watch these episodes and support our podcast at:https://kardashevband.comTwitter/IG/Twitch/YT: @KardashevbandJoin...2021-09-132h 44