Podcasts by Trailblazer FM - Build the agency you all love

#317 - Life is precious - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-05-10T09:47:13

In a break from the scheduled podcast and for personal reasons I’d like to share a few thoughts.

Life is so precious. We spend much of it working hard and long hours. Th...

Life is precious - Lee Matthew Jackson - S40-E02 from 2021-05-10T09:47:13

In a break from the scheduled podcast and for personal reasons I’d like to share a few thoughts.

Life is so precious. We spend much of it working hard and long hours. Th...

#316 - Getting past the gatekeeper - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-05-05T14:52:54

The battle of the gatekeeper is often the most fought by agency owners. When trying to connect with small to medium enterprises, you will often be greeted by an overzealous assistants o...

Getting past the gatekeeper - Lee Matthew Jackson - S40-E01 from 2021-05-05T14:52:54

The battle of the gatekeeper is often the most fought by agency owners. When trying to connect with small to medium enterprises, you will often be greeted by an overzealous assistants o...

#315 - How to start a podcast - Monetising - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-04-28T15:54:32

On todays show we wrap our series with how to monetise your new podcast. These are all methods that we’ve applied ...

How to start a podcast - Monetising - Lee Matthew Jackson - S39-E06 from 2021-04-28T15:54:32

On todays show we wrap our series with how to monetise your new podcast. These are all methods that we’ve applied ...

#314 - How to start a podcast - Promoting - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-04-21T13:45:36

Over the last four weeks we’ve unpacked how to plan and create your show. With all that hard work, you will be ready to launch.

In today’s episode we will look at:

How to start a podcast - Promoting - Lee Matthew Jackson - S39-E05 from 2021-04-21T13:45:36

Over the last four weeks we’ve unpacked how to plan and create your show. With all that hard work, you will be ready to launch.

In today’s episode we will look at:

#313 - How to start a podcast - Hosting - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-04-14T14:45:29

This week we look at how and where you can host your new podcast and how to get it listed. We look at free or low cost solutions along with practical advice for ensuring you get the mos...

How to start a podcast - Hosting - Lee Matthew Jackson - S39-E04 from 2021-04-14T14:45:29

This week we look at how and where you can host your new podcast and how to get it listed. We look at free or low cost solutions along with practical advice for ensuring you get the mos...

#312 - How to start a podcast - Editing - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-04-07T11:16:16

This week we will unpack the process for editing your audio files and compiling your podcast. We focus Audacity, an open source and cross platform audio editor however the tips in here ...

How to start a podcast - Editing - Lee Matthew Jackson - S39-E03 from 2021-04-07T11:16:16

This week we will unpack the process for editing your audio files and compiling your podcast. We focus Audacity, an open source and cross platform audio editor however the tips in here ...

#311 - How to start a podcast - Hardware/Software - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-03-31T13:01:21

This week we will look at the hardware and software you can use to record your show. Our approach is as a minimum viable product (MVP) ensuring a good quality recording utilising low or...

How to start a podcast - Hardware/Software - Lee Matthew Jackson - S39-E02 from 2021-03-31T13:01:21

This week we will look at the hardware and software you can use to record your show. Our approach is as a minimum viable product (MVP) ensuring a good quality recording utilising low or...

How to start a podcast - Planning - Lee Matthew Jackson - S39-E01 from 2021-03-24T16:16:47

Over the next few episodes, I will be breaking down how to plan, launch and grow a podcast in your industry niche. Each episode will come with a workbook to help take you through each s...

#310 - How to start a podcast - Planning - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-03-24T16:16:47

Over the next few episodes, I will be breaking down how to plan, launch and grow a podcast in your industry niche. Each episode will come with a workbook to help take you through each s...

Why we are moving beyond WordPress - Lee Matthew Jackson - S38-E11 from 2021-03-17T15:07:10

After years implementing awesome WordPress solutions we are breaking up. It's not just us... it's WordPress too! We will stay friends, we love the community and will continue to work wi...

309 - Why we are moving beyond WordPress - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-03-17T15:07:10

After years implementing awesome WordPress solutions we are breaking up. It's not just us... it's WordPress too! We will stay friends, we love the community and will continue to work wi...

Gemini: The internet you've never heard of - Lee Matthew Jackson - S38-E10 from 2021-03-10T11:00:11

What if I told you there was a text focused protocol that is picking up steam? Whilst it is not about to replace the internet, it can teach us a lot about content, it's structure and ac...

#308 - Gemini: The internet you've never heard of - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-03-10T11:00:11

What if I told you there was a text focused protocol that is picking up steam? Whilst it is not about to replace the internet, it can teach us a lot about content, it's structure and ac...

#307 - How old-fashioned tech can grow your digital agency - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-03-03T11:00:11

Computers the size of rooms helped win a war. A simple astrolabe helped explorers discovery new worlds. Countless classics were penned with ink on paper. Are we chasing the latest techn...

How old-fashioned tech can grow your digital agency - Lee Matthew Jackson - S38-E09 from 2021-03-03T11:00:11

Computers the size of rooms helped win a war. A simple astrolabe helped explorers discovery new worlds. Countless classics were penned with ink on paper. Are we chasing the latest techn...

#306 - Fighting the battle of the inbox - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-02-24T11:00:08

Does your inbox own you rather than you owning it? Over the last six months I've been changing my relationship with my inboxes to get back control of my time, productivity and worklife ...

Fighting the battle of the inbox - Lee Matthew Jackson - S38-E08 from 2021-02-24T11:00:08

Does your inbox own you rather than you owning it? Over the last six months I've been changing my relationship with my inboxes to get back control of my time, productivity and worklife ...

#305 - Productivity is not about doing more - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-02-17T14:00:17

Productivity is addictive and too much of a good thing can be bad for you. This week I share how I became addicted to productivity and lost sight of my why. In a refreshingly honest loo...

Productivity is not about doing more - Lee Matthew Jackson - S38-E07 from 2021-02-17T14:00:17

Productivity is addictive and too much of a good thing can be bad for you. This week I share how I became addicted to productivity and lost sight of my why. In a refreshingly honest loo...

#304 - How to break bad habits - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-02-10T11:00:14

A bad habit can be the limiting factor in your success. It could be something as simple as a tendency to procrastinate or an addiction to sugar that prevents you from being successful o...

How to break bad habits - Lee Matthew Jackson - S38-E06 from 2021-02-10T11:00:14

A bad habit can be the limiting factor in your success. It could be something as simple as a tendency to procrastinate or an addiction to sugar that prevents you from being successful o...

303 - Why I am quitting social media - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-02-03T11:01:12

I am quitting social media. In this episode I explore the reasons why and how I will be showing up online in the future.

Full show notes: Listen

Why I am quitting social media - Lee Matthew Jackson - S38-E05 from 2021-02-03T11:01:12

I am quitting social media. In this episode I explore the reasons why and how I will be showing up online in the future.

Full show notes: Listen

#302 - How much it costs to run a web design agency - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-01-28T13:06:01

Knowing how much things cost is essential to the profitability and growth of your agency. Many agency owners quote on web projects without a clear understanding of their business costs ...

How much it costs to run a web design agency - Lee Matthew Jackson - S38-E04 from 2021-01-28T13:06:01

Knowing how much things cost is essential to the profitability and growth of your agency. Many agency owners quote on web projects without a clear understanding of their business costs ...

#301 - How to run a lean agency - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-01-21T11:00:14

The last 12 months have forced business owners around the world to find new ways of delivering their products and services. For many this has lead to significant savings leaning on tech...

How to run a lean agency - Lee Matthew Jackson - S38-E03 from 2021-01-21T11:00:14

The last 12 months have forced business owners around the world to find new ways of delivering their products and services. For many this has lead to significant savings leaning on tech...

#300 - Open source software for web designers - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-01-14T11:00:13

Proprietary software can get expensive and even the biggest commercial players are not always the best. Over the last 22 years I’ve used open source software either due to my budget or ...

Open source software for web designers - Lee Matthew Jackson - S38-E02 from 2021-01-14T11:00:13

Proprietary software can get expensive and even the biggest commercial players are not always the best. Over the last 22 years I’ve used open source software either due to my budget or ...

#299 - 9 productivity tools for your web design agency - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2021-01-07T14:00:19

Improved productivity is essential for any web design agency to grow and flourish. Poor communication and business workflows may be OK at the beginning but they will begin to erode the ...

9 productivity tools for your web design agency - Lee Matthew Jackson - S38-E01 from 2021-01-07T14:00:19

Improved productivity is essential for any web design agency to grow and flourish. Poor communication and business workflows may be OK at the beginning but they will begin to erode the ...

#298 - What I am grateful for this Christmas 2020 - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-12-23T11:00:16

Whilst 2020 has been a difficult year, there have still been things I can be grateful for. In our Christmas Special, I’d like to share with you some Christmas memories and some of the p...

What I am grateful for this Christmas 2020 - Lee Matthew Jackson - S37-E10 from 2020-12-23T11:00:16

Whilst 2020 has been a difficult year, there have still been things I can be grateful for. In our Christmas Special, I’d like to share with you some Christmas memories and some of the p...

#297 - Setting goals and how to achieve them - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-12-16T11:00:08

Another new year is on the horizon, so let’s look at how we set goals for our business that are achievable and satisfying. As creatives we are very driven yet so often feel we’ve not me...

Setting goals and how to achieve them - Lee Matthew Jackson - S37-E09 from 2020-12-16T11:00:08

Another new year is on the horizon, so let’s look at how we set goals for our business that are achievable and satisfying. As creatives we are very driven yet so often feel we’ve not me...

#296 - Dealing with rejection - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-12-09T11:00:15

There is no worse feeling than your proposal being rejected by a prospective client. All those hours spent on it can't be recovered. ? The excitement you may have felt about the project...

Dealing with rejection - Lee Matthew Jackson - S37-E08 from 2020-12-09T11:00:15

There is no worse feeling than your proposal being rejected by a prospective client. All those hours spent on it can't be recovered. ? The excitement you may have felt about the project...

#295 - What to ask during website discovery - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-12-02T13:40:13

Ever wondered what questions to ask during a basic website discovery? Worried you might not capture everything you need to put together a winning proposal? In this episode I share the e...

What to ask during website discovery - Lee Matthew Jackson - S37-E07 from 2020-12-02T13:40:13

Ever wondered what questions to ask during a basic website discovery? Worried you might not capture everything you need to put together a winning proposal? In this episode I share the e...

294 - Focus on what you are good at - Marcy Karpowitz from 2020-11-25T14:00:17

During the hard times, as a business owner the temptation is to chase something new. New tech, new business ideas, new markets and more. During the 2020 global pandemic, Marcy Karpowitz...

Focus on what you are good at - Marcy Karpowitz - S37-E06 from 2020-11-25T14:00:17

During the hard times, as a business owner the temptation is to chase something new. New tech, new business ideas, new markets and more. During the 2020 global pandemic, Marcy Karpowitz...

#293 - How to be productive during lockdown - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-11-18T14:03:27

For those folks used to the office environment, life has been turned upside down. No take out coffee, no chatting at the water cooler, no podcast on the commute and no cheesy banter bei...

How to be productive during lockdown - Lee Matthew Jackson - S37-E05 from 2020-11-18T14:03:27

For those folks used to the office environment, life has been turned upside down. No take out coffee, no chatting at the water cooler, no podcast on the commute and no cheesy banter bei...

#292 - How to start a web design business - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-11-11T16:24:14

You might be doing it all wrong! Hear me out. Did your design hobby become a business because people started offering you money for your services? This is how many web design agencies w...

How to start a web design business - Lee Matthew Jackson - S37-E04 from 2020-11-11T16:24:14

You might be doing it all wrong! Hear me out. Did your design hobby become a business because people started offering you money for your services? This is how many web design agencies w...

#291 - How to set boundaries (and why it is important) - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-11-04T11:30:07

Have you found yourself responding to emails late at night before bed? Do clients email you at the weekend expecting results first thing Monday? If these or similar scenarios ring true,...

How to set boundaries (and why it is important) - Lee Matthew Jackson - S37-E03 from 2020-11-04T11:30:07

Have you found yourself responding to emails late at night before bed? Do clients email you at the weekend expecting results first thing Monday? If these or similar scenarios ring true,...

#290 - Own your market (and how to find it) - Brent Weaver from 2020-10-29T05:53:29

With times changing so significantly in 2020 and beyond, how can you build a business that owns its market? How do you discover the right market? How can you stand out and become an aut...

Own your market (and how to find it) - Brent Weaver - S37-E02 from 2020-10-29T05:53:29

With times changing so significantly in 2020 and beyond, how can you build a business that owns its market? How do you discover the right market? How can you stand out and become an aut...

#289 - Are you wasting time on social media? - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-10-22T15:40:42

Over the last five years we've grown a huge content library and spend countless hours writing, recording and showing up online. When it came to growing the team to help us support all t...

Are you wasting time on social media? - Lee Matthew Jackson - S37-E01 from 2020-10-22T15:40:42

Over the last five years we've grown a huge content library and spend countless hours writing, recording and showing up online. When it came to growing the team to help us support all t...

#288 - Discover what makes your agency different - Yash Shah from 2020-10-14T10:00:07

With so many web agencies, what makes you unique? What is it about your business that would attract clients to you rather than the competition? Like me you may have discovered that comp...

Discover what makes your agency different - Yash Shah - S36-E08 from 2020-10-14T10:00:07

With so many web agencies, what makes you unique? What is it about your business that would attract clients to you rather than the competition? Like me you may have discovered that comp...

#287 - How to manage client expectations - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-10-07T14:38:01

So often our clients expect the world from us. Over time a line can be crossed and you find yourself at the beck and call providing help and support for things that are far outside your...

How to manage client expectations - Lee Matthew Jackson - S36-E07 from 2020-10-07T14:38:01

So often our clients expect the world from us. Over time a line can be crossed and you find yourself at the beck and call providing help and support for things that are far outside your...

#286 - How I discovered my niches (Story time) - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-09-30T10:00:19

Your niche is not always obvious and it can take time to develop the experience, understanding and passion for a particular demographic. I share with you two occasions where I discovere...

How I discovered my niches (Story time) - Lee Matthew Jackson - S36-E06 from 2020-09-30T10:00:19

Your niche is not always obvious and it can take time to develop the experience, understanding and passion for a particular demographic. I share with you two occasions where I discovere...

#285 - Getting the most from an online event - Jan Koch from 2020-09-23T10:01:23

With so many online events popping up, we have so much choice. How do we select the right events to attend and how do we ensure we get the most from them? Jan has been arranging online ...

Getting the most from an online event - Jan Koch - S36-E05 from 2020-09-23T10:01:23

With so many online events popping up, we have so much choice. How do we select the right events to attend and how do we ensure we get the most from them? Jan has been arranging online ...

#284 - How to stop working for free - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-09-16T10:00:10

There are many ways you may be working for free. Some are by choice, others are not so obvious. In this episode we explore ways you could be devaluing your service and missing out on op...

How to stop working for free - Lee Matthew Jackson - S36-E04 from 2020-09-16T10:00:10

There are many ways you may be working for free. Some are by choice, others are not so obvious. In this episode we explore ways you could be devaluing your service and missing out on op...

#283 - Do you really need more leads? - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-09-09T11:30:13

"How do I generate more leads"? This is a common question in our community. In most circumstances I'd suggest you don't need more leads, you need better leads and a better nurture and c...

Do you really need more leads? - Lee Matthew Jackson - S36-E03 from 2020-09-09T11:30:13

"How do I generate more leads"? This is a common question in our community. In most circumstances I'd suggest you don't need more leads, you need better leads and a better nurture and c...

#282 - Fake it till you make it? - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-09-02T06:09:55

You've heard the phrase "fake it till you make it"? Many agencies take this and feel they have to project an image of a large, vibrant, successful and global business that is going plac...

Fake it till you make it? - Lee Matthew Jackson - S36-E02 from 2020-09-02T06:09:55

You've heard the phrase "fake it till you make it"? Many agencies take this and feel they have to project an image of a large, vibrant, successful and global business that is going plac...

#281 - Managing debt in your agency - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-08-26T09:19:32

Back in the late 00s, my agency at the time was struggling through the global recession. Our model included print management which would leave us responsible for paying printers long be...

Managing debt in your agency - Lee Matthew Jackson - S36-E01 from 2020-08-26T09:19:32

Back in the late 00s, my agency at the time was struggling through the global recession. Our model included print management which would leave us responsible for paying printers long be...

#280 - How to build your audience (and why you need to) - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-08-19T09:30:10

In order to build influence, generate leads and grow our agencies need to build an audience. An audience is a group of people that are aware of you and whom consume your content.

How to build your audience (and why you need to) - Lee Matthew Jackson - S35-E08 from 2020-08-19T09:30:10

In order to build influence, generate leads and grow our agencies need to build an audience. An audience is a group of people that are aware of you and whom consume your content.

#279 - What would you do differently? - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-08-13T07:39:23

If you had to start your business from scratch, what would you do differently? What would you do again that worked? Having been in business you will have learned what works and what doe...

What would you do differently? - Lee Matthew Jackson - S35-E07 from 2020-08-13T07:39:23

If you had to start your business from scratch, what would you do differently? What would you do again that worked? Having been in business you will have learned what works and what doe...

#278 - Signs you should slow down (And how to do it) - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-08-05T13:30:10

I have burned out multiple times running my agencies. Why? Because I ignored the signs and kept pushing forward. I put deadlines, clients and my own pride before my health and mental we...

Signs you should slow down (And how to do it) - Lee Matthew Jackson - S35-E06 from 2020-08-05T13:30:10

I have burned out multiple times running my agencies. Why? Because I ignored the signs and kept pushing forward. I put deadlines, clients and my own pride before my health and mental we...

#277 - How to filter potential clients - Cathy Wassell from 2020-07-29T13:00

When a new lead comes into your agency it is important to ensure the client has everything in place they need for you to be able to help them. Not every client will be a right fit and i...

How to filter potential clients - Cathy Wassell - S35-E05 from 2020-07-29T13:00

When a new lead comes into your agency it is important to ensure the client has everything in place they need for you to be able to help them. Not every client will be a right fit and i...

#276 - Building an agency your own way - Grant O'Neill from 2020-07-22T13:30:12

There is a lot of advice out there from experts in the field. Whilst all have merit, there is something to be said for finding what works for you and pursuing it. Grant shares how he de...

Building an agency your own way - Grant O'Neill - S35-E04 from 2020-07-22T13:30:12

There is a lot of advice out there from experts in the field. Whilst all have merit, there is something to be said for finding what works for you and pursuing it. Grant shares how he de...

#275 - How I landed my first client - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-07-15T13:30:12

As a teenager, I knew I wanted to be in business. My world was very small being the small UK town I live in so my game plan was to serve my local community as a web designer.

How I landed my first client - Lee Matthew Jackson - S35-E03 from 2020-07-15T13:30:12

As a teenager, I knew I wanted to be in business. My world was very small being the small UK town I live in so my game plan was to serve my local community as a web designer.

#274 - Running an agency with depression - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-07-08T09:43:38

I’ve been battling with my mental health many year. I’ve had a range of support including medication to keep me on track but things are still hard. Getting up in the morning is still an...

Running an agency with depression - Lee Matthew Jackson - S35-E02 from 2020-07-08T09:43:38

I’ve been battling with my mental health many year. I’ve had a range of support including medication to keep me on track but things are still hard. Getting up in the morning is still an...

#273 - Why type matters (more than you think) - Piccia Neri from 2020-07-01T13:30:13

We are exposed to typography on a daily basis. From signs in the treat to our computer screens. Without type, we would be unable to consume information and to act upon it. It's everywhe...

Why type matters (more than you think) - Piccia Neri - S35-E01 from 2020-07-01T13:30:13

We are exposed to typography on a daily basis. From signs in the treat to our computer screens. Without type, we would be unable to consume information and to act upon it. It's everywhe...

#272 - Outcome driven websites - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-06-24T13:30:13

The website is often seen as a checkbox on a long list of mundane and irrelevant marketing activities. It tends to become an online "calling card" with little to no thought on what it s...

Outcome driven websites - Lee Matthew Jackson - S34-E08 from 2020-06-24T13:30:13

The website is often seen as a checkbox on a long list of mundane and irrelevant marketing activities. It tends to become an online "calling card" with little to no thought on what it s...

#271 - Website discovery framework - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-06-17T13:34:18

Avoiding misunderstandings and ensuring you get everything down during the discovery process can be a nightmare! To help facilitate productive discovery sessions, we developed a framewo...

Website discovery framework - Lee Matthew Jackson S34-E07 from 2020-06-17T13:34:18

Avoiding misunderstandings and ensuring you get everything down during the discovery process can be a nightmare! To help facilitate productive discovery sessions, we developed a framewo...

#270 - The benefits of internships - Samantha Fairbrother from 2020-06-10T13:30:05

Considering taking on an intern? Meet Sam, former intern and mentor for interns at P&W a design agency based in London. Sam sh...

The benefits of internships - Samantha Fairbrother - S34-E06 from 2020-06-10T13:30:05

Considering taking on an intern? Meet Sam, former intern and mentor for interns at P&W a design agency based in London. Sam sh...

#269 - Connect with your ideal audience - Lee Matthew Jackson from 2020-06-03T13:30:25

We all have a personal brand, even if we don't fully understand what that is or what it looks like. Through networking, through attending events and through showing up online, I've deve...

Connect with your ideal audience - Lee Matthew Jackson - S34-E05 from 2020-06-03T13:30:25

We all have a personal brand, even if we don't fully understand what that is or what it looks like. Through networking, through attending events and through showing up online, I've deve...

#268 - How to create a peer mastermind - Lee Jackson from 2020-05-27T13:30:28

Without being a part of a mastermind I would not be where I am today, nor would I have the clarity focus and drive to push onto where I am headed. There is immense power in a small grou...

How to create a peer mastermind - Lee Jackson - S34-E04 from 2020-05-27T13:30:28

Without being a part of a mastermind I would not be where I am today, nor would I have the clarity focus and drive to push onto where I am headed. There is immense power in a small grou...

#267 - Attracting the ideal client - Jemma Broadstock from 2020-05-20T13:30:01

When Jemma launched her VA business last year, she was not clear on who her ideal client would be. The first few months saw a range of clients and projects. These experiences and intera...

Attracting the ideal client - Jemma Broadstock - S34-E03 from 2020-05-20T13:30:01

When Jemma launched her VA business last year, she was not clear on who her ideal client would be. The first few months saw a range of clients and projects. These experiences and intera...

#266 - Agency in the cloud - Lee Jackson from 2020-05-13T14:41:25

In 2012 my agency used multiple providers on multiple platforms. We'd created a support nightmare for ourselves and we knew we needed to change how we delivered our services. This podca...

Agency in the cloud - Lee Jackson - S34-E02 from 2020-05-13T14:41:25

In 2012 my agency used multiple providers on multiple platforms. We'd created a support nightmare for ourselves and we knew we needed to change how we delivered our services. This podca...

#265 - Niche within the niche - Brad Morrison from 2020-05-08T14:20:28

During Agency Transformation Live 2020, we interviewed Brad Morrison on how he developed his niche over time. Having sta...

Niche within the niche - Brad Morrison - S34-E01 from 2020-05-08T14:20:28

During Agency Transformation Live 2020, we interviewed Brad Morrison on how he developed his niche over time. Having sta...

#264 - Getting better support - Lee Jackson from 2020-04-29T13:30:45

A product or service is more often than not measured by the quality of support provided. The reputation of a company can be its downfall should it provide poor after care. Yet I think t...

Getting better support - Lee Jackson - S33-E08 from 2020-04-29T13:30:45

A product or service is more often than not measured by the quality of support provided. The reputation of a company can be its downfall should it provide poor after care. Yet I think t...

#263 - The COVID economy - Nev Harris from 2020-04-22T13:30:52

We are surrounded by negative messaging on the news and in social media. Global economies are being massively impacted by the pandemic, and as business owners, we may be feeling worried...

The COVID economy - Nev Harris - S33-E07 from 2020-04-22T13:30:52

We are surrounded by negative messaging on the news and in social media. Global economies are being massively impacted by the pandemic, and as business owners, we may be feeling worried...

#262 - Productive online meetings - Lee Jackson from 2020-04-15T13:30:42

Are you getting burned out on online meetings? Many agencies are seeing their meetings increase as clients and team members seek assurances and companionship. Whilst lockdown may have r...

Productive online meetings - Lee Jackson - S33-E06 from 2020-04-15T13:30:42

Are you getting burned out on online meetings? Many agencies are seeing their meetings increase as clients and team members seek assurances and companionship. Whilst lockdown may have r...

#261 - Managing your personal finances - Lee Jackson from 2020-04-08T13:30:18

During these uncertain times, income may be much reduced. I share how to manage your personal finances, make savings and enable your money to go further. We approach this both as a busi...

Managing your personal finances - Lee Jackson - S33-E05 from 2020-04-08T13:30:18

During these uncertain times, income may be much reduced. I share how to manage your personal finances, make savings and enable your money to go further. We approach this both as a busi...

#260 - Ideas for pivoting your agency - Lee Jackson from 2020-04-01T13:30:14

No business has been untouched by the global pandemic of 2020. Some agency owners recognise a need in their business to pivot so they can add value to their customers, and weather these...

Ideas for pivoting your agency - Lee Jackson - S33-E04 from 2020-04-01T13:30:14

No business has been untouched by the global pandemic of 2020. Some agency owners recognise a need in their business to pivot so they can add value to their customers, and weather these...

#259 - The future of web design - Lee Jackson from 2020-03-25T14:30:50

The world has changed within days, and you may be concerned about your business and the future of our industry. In this episode, I share with you how we are best positioned to help buil...

The future of web design - Lee Jackson - S33-E03 from 2020-03-25T14:30:50

The world has changed within days, and you may be concerned about your business and the future of our industry. In this episode, I share with you how we are best positioned to help buil...

#258 - Surviving a recession - Lee Jackson from 2020-03-18T14:30:17

In 2008 nearly the whole world fell into recession. Overnight we lost some of our biggest clients, and others drastically cut their investments with our agency. Fast forward to today. T...

Surviving a recession - Lee Jackson - S33-E02 from 2020-03-18T14:30:17

In 2008 nearly the whole world fell into recession. Overnight we lost some of our biggest clients, and others drastically cut their investments with our agency. Fast forward to today. T...

#257 - Planning your agency social media strategy - Lee Jackson from 2020-03-11T14:30:15

Being intentional with social media allows you to build your brand. In turn you can build trust, and generate valuable leads for your agency. In this episode I will share with you the b...

Planning your agency social media strategy - Lee Jackson - S33-E01 from 2020-03-11T14:30:15

Being intentional with social media allows you to build your brand. In turn you can build trust, and generate valuable leads for your agency. In this episode I will share with you the b...

#256 - How to hire a virtual assistant - Lee Jackson from 2020-03-04T14:30:14

There comes a point in your agency when enough is enough. You cannot do everything and you realise you need outside help from a freelancer or virtual assistant. The thing is, you've hea...

How to hire a virtual assistant - Lee Jackson - S32-E08 from 2020-03-04T14:30:14

There comes a point in your agency when enough is enough. You cannot do everything and you realise you need outside help from a freelancer or virtual assistant. The thing is, you've hea...

#255 - Managing your agency finances - Lee Jackson from 2020-02-26T14:30:44

Do you know what is in your bank account, who owes you what, and what you have to pay out? It's likely you don't as running an agency is time intensive and demanding. Finances become so...

Managing your agency finances - Lee Jackson - S32-E07 from 2020-02-26T14:30:44

Do you know what is in your bank account, who owes you what, and what you have to pay out? It's likely you don't as running an agency is time intensive and demanding. Finances become so...

#254 - How to keep yourself motivated - Lee Jackson from 2020-02-19T14:30:39

How do you keep motivated when things can be so stressful? Running an agency can be high pressure, and you may have experienced those days where you can't face it all. I know I have...<...

How to keep yourself motivated - Lee Jackson - S32-E06 from 2020-02-19T14:30:39

How do you keep motivated when things can be so stressful? Running an agency can be high pressure, and you may have experienced those days where you can't face it all. I know I have...<...

#253 - How to get the big things done - Lee Jackson from 2020-02-12T14:30:18

How many plans have you made that you've never followed through with? What would you like to change in your agency or in your personal life that seems too overwhelming and un-achievable...

How to get the big things done - Lee Jackson - S32-E05 from 2020-02-12T14:30:18

How many plans have you made that you've never followed through with? What would you like to change in your agency or in your personal life that seems too overwhelming and un-achievable...

#252 - Planning for the worst - Lee Jackson from 2020-02-05T14:30:07

"Plan for the worst, hope for the best" is a phrase I've often heard from family members as we go through life. There is no better place to ensure you can push through the rough times t...

Planning for the worst - Lee Jackson - S32-E04 from 2020-02-05T14:30:07

"Plan for the worst, hope for the best" is a phrase I've often heard from family members as we go through life. There is no better place to ensure you can push through the rough times t...

#251 - How to manage leads - Lee Jackson from 2020-01-29T14:30:03

So much business can be lost due to not handling leads effectively. With multiple channels of communication, and such unique needs, what can you implement to keep on top of, and to nurt...

How to manage leads - Lee Jackson - S32-E03 from 2020-01-29T14:30:03

So much business can be lost due to not handling leads effectively. With multiple channels of communication, and such unique needs, what can you implement to keep on top of, and to nurt...

#250 - Getting plugged into online community - Lee Jackson from 2020-01-22T14:30:18

Being a business owner, or part of a business design agency can be tough. I remember how lonely I would often feel battling the day to day challenges with no one else to talk to. In thi...

Getting plugged into online community - Lee Jackson - S32-E02 from 2020-01-22T14:30:18

Being a business owner, or part of a business design agency can be tough. I remember how lonely I would often feel battling the day to day challenges with no one else to talk to. In thi...

#249 - The one page business plan - Lee Jackson from 2020-01-15T14:30:01

Running your agency without a plan, you are inadvertently planning to fail. We learned the hard way many years ago. The purpose of this episode is to provide you the framework for a sim...

The one page business plan - Lee Jackson - S32 - E01 from 2020-01-15T14:30:01

Running your agency without a plan, you are inadvertently planning to fail. We learned the hard way many years ago. The purpose of this episode is to provide you the framework for a sim...

Productivity with purpose - James Rose - S31-E08 from 2020-01-08T14:30:10

How do you get more productive and create a healthier happier lifestyle? Who better to brainstorm this with than my good friend James Rose. We’ve known each other many years and he’s be...

#248 - Productivity with purpose - James Rose from 2020-01-08T14:30:10

How do you get more productive and create a healthier happier lifestyle? Who better to brainstorm this with than my good friend James Rose. We’ve known each other many years and he’s be...

Money saving techniques - Lee Jackson - S31-E07 from 2020-01-01T14:30:42

Profitability is not just about selling more. We are so often a slave to our business because we need to generate more income to get more free time. It’s a vicious cycle.

#247 - Money saving techniques - Lee Jackson from 2020-01-01T14:30:42

Profitability is not just about selling more. We are so often a slave to our business because we need to generate more income to get more free time. It’s a vicious cycle.

Generating leads from networking - Lee Jackson - S31-E06 from 2019-12-25T14:30:24

Networking helped build our agencies and is an essential element of our ongoing marketing strategy. If you are a new or established business, you should consider your own strategy for g...

#246 - Generating leads from networking - Lee Jackson from 2019-12-25T14:30:24

Networking helped build our agencies and is an essential element of our ongoing marketing strategy. If you are a new or established business, you should consider your own strategy for g...

The fun way to build a website specification document - Andre Gagnon - S31-E05 from 2019-12-18T14:30:38

Without a website specification document you are running the risk of a big fall out with your client. Everyone needs to agree on what will be built, the timeline and the cost. Without t...

#245 - The fun way to build a website specification document - Andre Gagnon from 2019-12-18T14:30:38

Without a website specification document you are running the risk of a big fall out with your client. Everyone needs to agree on what will be built, the timeline and the cost. Without t...

I need clients now. What do I do? - Rob Da Costa - S31-E04 from 2019-12-11T14:30:55

For many agency owners, Christmas a stressful time of year. Potential clients are gearing up for Christmas, projects are on hold or non existent and they still have staff to page. Rob s...

#244 - I need clients now. What do I do? - Rob Da Costa from 2019-12-11T14:30:55

For many agency owners, Christmas a stressful time of year. Potential clients are gearing up for Christmas, projects are on hold or non existent and they still have staff to page. Rob s...

Big changes are coming - Lee Jackson - S31-E03 from 2019-12-04T14:30:13

We are pivoting and I want to tell you all about it. I’ll give you some background, share our experiences and unpack what we plan to do throughout 2020. I will share our hopes and ambit...

#243 - Big changes are coming - Lee Jackson from 2019-12-04T14:30:13

We are pivoting and I want to tell you all about it. I’ll give you some background, share our experiences and unpack what we plan to do throughout 2020. I will share our hopes and ambit...

Overcoming the content block - Martin Huntbach - S31-E02 from 2019-11-27T14:30:15

How can you leverage content marketing for your agency when you can’t even get started? In this episode, Martin and I unpack the blockers to your creativity and strategies to overcome t...

#242 - Overcoming the content block - Martin Huntbach from 2019-11-27T14:30:15

How can you leverage content marketing for your agency when you can’t even get started? In this episode, Martin and I unpack the blockers to your creativity and strategies to overcome t...

Launching a new WordPress plugin - Adrian Tobey - S31-E01 from 2019-11-20T14:30:39

Adrian, having worked with Infusionsoft for several years recognised a gap in the market for small to medium businesses who needed marketing automation but could not access it. Systems ...

#241 - Launching a new WordPress plugin - Adrian Tobey from 2019-11-20T14:30:39

Adrian, having worked with Infusionsoft for several years recognised a gap in the market for small to medium businesses who needed marketing automation but could not access it. Systems ...

Niche till it works - Brad & Emily - S30-E08 from 2019-11-13T14:30:42

Many agencies avoid settling on a niche as they feel they will miss out on projects. Meet Brad and Emily from GoWP who share their niching journey from local full service agency to Word...

#240 - Niche till it works - Brad & Emily from 2019-11-13T14:30:42

Many agencies avoid settling on a niche as they feel they will miss out on projects. Meet Brad and Emily from GoWP who share their niching journey from local full service agency to Word...

How to beat feast or famine - Rachel Jacobs - S30-E07 from 2019-11-06T14:30:32

Feast or famine is experienced often by the hard working agency owner. How can we can we change this model and create a business based on recurring income whilst providing the same serv...

#239 - How to beat feast or famine - Rachel Jacobs from 2019-11-06T14:30:32

Feast or famine is experienced often by the hard working agency owner. How can we can we change this model and create a business based on recurring income whilst providing the same serv...

Do we deserve a tip? Support is on Patreon from 2019-11-01T09:21:38

If you get value from this podcast and believe in our mission, please consider supporting us on Patreon.

What to avoid in Facebook groups - Nick Gulic - S30-E06 from 2019-10-30T14:30:33

Facebook groups are an amazing place for agency owners to build up relationships, learn and give back. They are also the potential source of distraction if we engage with certain charac...

#238 - What to avoid in Facebook groups - Nick Gulic from 2019-10-30T14:30:33

Facebook groups are an amazing place for agency owners to build up relationships, learn and give back. They are also the potential source of distraction if we engage with certain charac...

How to take a vacation - Lee Jackson - S30-E05 from 2019-10-23T13:30:50

How do you take a vacation as a business owner when there is so much pressure and perhaps you are even strapped for cash? Taking a vacation can seem like a pipe dream to the agency owne...

#237 - How to take a vacation - Lee Jackson from 2019-10-23T13:30:50

How do you take a vacation as a business owner when there is so much pressure and perhaps you are even strapped for cash? Taking a vacation can seem like a pipe dream to the agency owne...

The anatomy of a funnel - Matt Davies - S30-E04 from 2019-10-16T13:30:12

Funnels are so often abused, yet if done right, they can help us to develop lasting business relationships. In this episode Matt deep dives into the anatomy of a funnel and what the ess...

#236 - The anatomy of a funnel - Matt Davies from 2019-10-16T13:30:12

Funnels are so often abused, yet if done right, they can help us to develop lasting business relationships. In this episode Matt deep dives into the anatomy of a funnel and what the ess...

Unpacking value based pricing - Rob Da Costa - S30-E03 from 2019-10-09T13:30:03

Trading time for money may be our comfort zone as an agency owner but it is likely holding us back, trapping us in our business and not even doing your clients any favours either! In th...

#235 - Unpacking value based pricing - Rob Da Costa from 2019-10-09T13:30:03

Trading time for money may be our comfort zone as an agency owner but it is likely holding us back, trapping us in our business and not even doing your clients any favours either! In th...

You probably need a business coach - Lee Jackson - S30-E02 from 2019-10-02T13:30:03

Running your business alone is a hard slog. I know because I’ve done it. Even if you have business partners or a team, you are still IN your business day to day with all of the internal...

#234 - You probably need a business coach - Lee Jackson from 2019-10-02T13:30:03

Running your business alone is a hard slog. I know because I’ve done it. Even if you have business partners or a team, you are still IN your business day to day with all of the internal...

How Lee screwed up the podcast SEO - Pete Everitt - S30-E01 from 2019-09-25T13:30:22

Now and again a guest comes along who shatters my bubble and changes my mind. This happened in this episode with Pete Everitt. Full disclosure: I have created HUGE amounts of content fo...

#233 - How Lee screwed up the podcast SEO - Pete Everitt from 2019-09-25T13:30:22

Now and again a guest comes along who shatters my bubble and changes my mind. This happened in this episode with Pete Everitt. Full disclosure: I have created HUGE amounts of content fo...

It's time to be frank - Lee Jackson - S29-E08 from 2019-09-18T13:30:17

We need to be having frank conversations. With so much noise, with so many courses, with so many “experts”, with so much social media…. how can an agency owner catch a break and reconne...

#232 - It's time to be frank - Lee Jackson from 2019-09-18T13:30:17

We need to be having frank conversations. With so much noise, with so many courses, with so many “experts”, with so much social media…. how can an agency owner catch a break and reconne...

What are your agency values? - Ahsan Parwez - S29-E07 from 2019-09-11T13:30:44

How do you give your agency brand a personality? How do you motivate your team, and get everyone on the same page? Ahsan shares how the huge cloud hosting brand Cloudways have managed t...

#231 - What are your agency values? - Ahsan Parwez from 2019-09-11T13:30:44

How do you give your agency brand a personality? How do you motivate your team, and get everyone on the same page? Ahsan shares how the huge cloud hosting brand Cloudways have managed t...

A personal update from Lee - Lee Jackson - S29-E06 from 2019-09-04T13:30:26

Today we get personal. Lee shares what's been going on in the Jackson household over the last couple of years and how the community and his businesses have helped him through some very ...

#230 - A personal update from Lee - Lee Jackson from 2019-09-04T13:30:26

Today we get personal. Lee shares what's been going on in the Jackson household over the last couple of years and how the community and his businesses have helped him through some very ...

How to motivate your agency - Lee Jackson - S29-E05 from 2019-08-28T13:30:37

Agency life can frankly be boring, repetitive and stressful. Being an agency owner can be demanding, exhausting and discouraging. How do you stay motiviated and galvanise the team aroun...

#229 - How to motivate your agency - Lee Jackson from 2019-08-28T13:30:37

Agency life can frankly be boring, repetitive and stressful. Being an agency owner can be demanding, exhausting and discouraging. How do you stay motiviated and galvanise the team aroun...

Stop redesigning your agency website - Lee Jackson - S29-E04 from 2019-08-21T13:30:34

Many agencies go through multiple iterations of their website, never quite happy with what they have produced. We know this because we are guilty of this, and a huge percentage of our c...

#228 - Stop redesigning your agency website - Lee Jackson from 2019-08-21T13:30:34

Many agencies go through multiple iterations of their website, never quite happy with what they have produced. We know this because we are guilty of this, and a huge percentage of our c...

How to establish your brand message - Lee Jackson - S29-E03 from 2019-08-14T13:30:28

What is your brand voice and message? If you don’t know then neither to your potential clients. What helps you stand out from a crowded market place is a clear message that engages your...

#227 - How to establish your brand message - Lee Jackson from 2019-08-14T13:30:28

What is your brand voice and message? If you don’t know then neither to your potential clients. What helps you stand out from a crowded market place is a clear message that engages your...

You are NOT a failure - Lee Jackson - S29-E02 from 2019-08-07T13:30:14

Do you feel like a failure? Is your agency not where you feel it should be? In this episode I share how we dealt with both failure and the feelings of failure in our agency. Be prepared...

#226 - You are NOT a failure - Lee Jackson from 2019-08-07T13:30:14

Do you feel like a failure? Is your agency not where you feel it should be? In this episode I share how we dealt with both failure and the feelings of failure in our agency. Be prepared...

Launching, niching and growing an agency - Tim Brown - S29-E01 from 2019-07-31T13:30:45

What your agency looks like today is likely nothing like you thought it would be. Equally you may be wondering how to start making necessary changes in your business to allow you to gro...

#225 - Launching, niching and growing an agency - Tim Brown from 2019-07-31T13:30:45

What your agency looks like today is likely nothing like you thought it would be. Equally you may be wondering how to start making necessary changes in your business to allow you to gro...

How to exceed expectations - Jordan Johnson - S28-E08 from 2019-07-24T13:30:58

Your agency need not be a cookie cutter clone of what others think an agency should be. You can truly create something unique that will serve your target market and your own plans too. ...

#224 - How to exceed expectations - Jordan Johnson from 2019-07-24T13:30:58

Your agency need not be a cookie cutter clone of what others think an agency should be. You can truly create something unique that will serve your target market and your own plans too. ...

Marketing activities for agencies - Lee Jackson - S28-E07 from 2019-07-17T13:30:54

Sales strategies are effective when converting leads, and extreme sales techniques are often applied in times of low income in an agency life to help an agency survive. A long term mark...

#223 - Marketing activities for agencies - Lee Jackson from 2019-07-17T13:30:54

Sales strategies are effective when converting leads, and extreme sales techniques are often applied in times of low income in an agency life to help an agency survive. A long term mark...

How to communicate with clients - Vito Peleg - S28-E06 from 2019-07-10T13:30:44

Communicating on any project can be hard work. Project management tools are designed to help teams communicate, yet can often be off-putting to your less tech minded clients. Your inbox...

#222 - How to communicate with clients - Vito Peleg from 2019-07-10T13:30:44

Communicating on any project can be hard work. Project management tools are designed to help teams communicate, yet can often be off-putting to your less tech minded clients. Your inbox...

Building a balanced agency life - Erin Flynn - S28-E05 from 2019-07-03T13:30:22

18+ hour days and weekends can be common place in agency life. How do you create a business that promotes a healthy balanced life? Erin shares her story of how she’s been able to build ...

#221 - Building a balanced agency life - Erin Flynn from 2019-07-03T13:30:22

18+ hour days and weekends can be common place in agency life. How do you create a business that promotes a healthy balanced life? Erin shares her story of how she’s been able to build ...

How to show up and be seen - Gareth Carr - S28-E04 from 2019-06-26T13:30:13

Starting an agency can be a challenge. How do you connect with local businesses, generate leads, build a portfolio and grow? These are questions Gareth Carr found the answer to as grew ...

#220 - How to show up and be seen - Gareth Carr from 2019-06-26T13:30:13

Starting an agency can be a challenge. How do you connect with local businesses, generate leads, build a portfolio and grow? These are questions Gareth Carr found the answer to as grew ...

How to create a buyer experience - Candy Phelps - S28-E03 from 2019-06-19T13:30:40

Web build and design is not often thought of as glamorous or exciting. In the real world it can be a long process taking weeks, if not months. By the end of the project everyone is glad...

#219 - How to create a buyer experience - Candy Phelps from 2019-06-19T13:30:40

Web build and design is not often thought of as glamorous or exciting. In the real world it can be a long process taking weeks, if not months. By the end of the project everyone is glad...

How to make agency life enjoyable - Shane Rielly - S28-E02 from 2019-06-12T13:30:36

Are you stuck in your business, struggling to focus on doing the things you love? Meet Shane Rielly, who has evolved his business over the years. He was stuck with low paying, high dema...

#218 - How to make agency life enjoyable - Shane Rielly from 2019-06-12T13:30:36

Are you stuck in your business, struggling to focus on doing the things you love? Meet Shane Rielly, who has evolved his business over the years. He was stuck with low paying, high dema...

Finding the right privacy policy - Donata and Hans - S28-E01 from 2019-06-05T13:30

Usually at the very last moment in a project your client suddenly says: “What about the privacy policy”. If you recognise that and can relate to the stress of getting your client to pro...

#217 - Finding the right privacy policy - Donata and Hans from 2019-06-05T13:30

Usually at the very last moment in a project your client suddenly says: “What about the privacy policy”. If you recognise that and can relate to the stress of getting your client to pro...

Unpacking Accessibility - Colleen Gratzer - S27-E08 from 2019-05-29T13:30:03

Every journey is different. This week we jump into the time machine with Colleen Gratzer as she tells us her story. Her agency has evolved since 2003 and over the last few years she’s b...

#216 - Unpacking Accessibility - Colleen Gratzer from 2019-05-29T13:30:03

Every journey is different. This week we jump into the time machine with Colleen Gratzer as she tells us her story. Her agency has evolved since 2003 and over the last few years she’s b...

Important announcement about the podcast from 2019-05-28T11:15:38

So..... it pains me to share this but we are making a change. Actually it's all cool. No panic but we are moving to Wednesdays (otherwise known as hump day).

How to work out your hourly rate - Lee Jackson - S27-E07 from 2019-05-20T08:00:13

Pricing your projects or working out your hourly rate need not be complicated. In this episode I walk you through how to calculate both a reasonable and logical hourly rate and use that...

#215 - How to work out your hourly rate - Lee Jackson from 2019-05-20T08:00:13

Pricing your projects or working out your hourly rate need not be complicated. In this episode I walk you through how to calculate both a reasonable and logical hourly rate and use that...

How to launch a niche event - Lee Jackson - S27-E06 from 2019-05-13T15:43:17

In October 2018 we finally decided to go for our dream of launching an event in the agency space. In this episode I share how planned and launched our event along with the lessons we le...

#214 - How to launch a niche event - Lee Jackson from 2019-05-13T15:43:17

In October 2018 we finally decided to go for our dream of launching an event in the agency space. In this episode I share how planned and launched our event along with the lessons we le...

How to exit your agency - Lee Goff - S27-E05 from 2019-05-06T19:13:49

How do you grow an agency, and create an exit plan that allows you to retire? Many agencies grow to a point where the founder becomes the bottleneck, the blocker to growth and the reaso...

#213 - How to exit your agency - Lee Goff from 2019-05-06T19:13:49

How do you grow an agency, and create an exit plan that allows you to retire? Many agencies grow to a point where the founder becomes the bottleneck, the blocker to growth and the reaso...

How to beat feast and famine - Matt Davies - S27-E04 from 2019-04-29T15:00:03

It’s the age old agency problem. You work hard to win the project, and then you are all hands on deck for delivery. In the meantime the sales pipeline gets neglected and before long the...

#212 - How to beat feast and famine - Matt Davies from 2019-04-29T15:00:03

It’s the age old agency problem. You work hard to win the project, and then you are all hands on deck for delivery. In the meantime the sales pipeline gets neglected and before long the...

How to pivot your agency - Oliver Sild - S27-E03 from 2019-04-22T08:00:13

Today we talk with Oliver who shares how his web agency began to develop solutions to help keep their client websites maintained and secure. As their service developed they realised it ...

#211 - How to pivot your agency - Oliver Sild from 2019-04-22T08:00:13

Today we talk with Oliver who shares how his web agency began to develop solutions to help keep their client websites maintained and secure. As their service developed they realised it ...

How to get more exposure - Kerri L Watt - S27-E02 from 2019-04-19T08:00:40

Agency owners often dream of the perfect PR that generates 100s of leads and yet reality never quite meets expectations. How do you generate great PR for your agency that attracts the r...

#210 - How to get more exposure - Kerri L Watt from 2019-04-19T08:00:40

Agency owners often dream of the perfect PR that generates 100s of leads and yet reality never quite meets expectations. How do you generate great PR for your agency that attracts the r...

Speaker Profile: The Business of You! - Chris Ducker - S27-E01 from 2019-04-15T08:00:14

Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur who has worked his way up as an entrepreneur working 14 hour days 6 days a week to become a virtual CEO. Chris has also written a book on becoming ...

#209 - Speaker Profile: The Business of You! - Chris Ducker from 2019-04-15T08:00:14

Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur who has worked his way up as an entrepreneur working 14 hour days 6 days a week to become a virtual CEO. Chris has also written a book on becoming ...

Speaker Profile: Dare to Serve - Kelly Baader - S26-E08 from 2019-04-12T08:00:46

Kelly Baader is a renowned Digital Sales and Marketing Strategist, Certified Business Coach, Mentor to emerging Christian entrepreneurs, Host of Christian CEO Podcast, author of an Amaz...

#208 - Speaker Profile: Dare to Serve - Kelly Baader from 2019-04-12T08:00:46

Kelly Baader is a renowned Digital Sales and Marketing Strategist, Certified Business Coach, Mentor to emerging Christian entrepreneurs, Host of Christian CEO Podcast, author of an Amaz...

How to market your services - Michelle Hunter - S26-E07 from 2019-04-10T10:30:46

Are your current marketing strategies failing you? Do you even have a marketing strategy? (Hey, I’m often winging it folks). Today Michelle Hunter shares how we can create a marketing p...

#207 - How to market your services - Michelle Hunter from 2019-04-10T10:30:46

Are your current marketing strategies failing you? Do you even have a marketing strategy? (Hey, I’m often winging it folks). Today Michelle Hunter shares how we can create a marketing p...

Speaker Profile: Generating more leads - Dave Foy - S26-E06 from 2019-04-08T08:00:28

Dave Foy teaches graphic designers how to build websites they can be proud of and how to build your websites profitably and quickly. He also shows you how to make beautiful lead magnet ...

#206 - Speaker Profile: Generating more leads - Dave Foy from 2019-04-08T08:00:28

Dave Foy teaches graphic designers how to build websites they can be proud of and how to build your websites profitably and quickly. He also shows you how to make beautiful lead magnet ...

Speaker Profile: Scaling your agency - Troy Dean - S26-E05 from 2019-04-05T08:00:55

Troy Dean is an online marketing speaker; coach, consultant and podcaster. Troy specialises in helping businesses and entrepreneurs use the internet to attract new customers and build t...

#205 - Speaker Profile: Scaling your agency - Troy Dean from 2019-04-05T08:00:55

Troy Dean is an online marketing speaker; coach, consultant and podcaster. Troy specialises in helping businesses and entrepreneurs use the internet to attract new customers and build t...

Speaker Profile: Attracting Clients - Martin Huntbach - S26-E04 from 2019-04-01T08:00:45

Martin is the co-founder of Jammy Digital, a WordPress web design agency in the UK. Martin, along with his wife Lyndsay help personal brands & small business owners to make their ma...

#204 - Speaker Profile: Attracting Clients - Martin Huntbach from 2019-04-01T08:00:45

Martin is the co-founder of Jammy Digital, a WordPress web design agency in the UK. Martin, along with his wife Lyndsay help personal brands & small business owners to make their ma...

How to launch an online course - Mor Cohen - S26-E03 from 2019-03-29T11:30:13

Want to launch your course online but are holding back? Perhaps you struggle with impostor syndrome. Perhaps you are not sure how to get started. Perhaps you have all the knowledge but ...

#203 - How to launch an online course - Mor Cohen from 2019-03-29T11:30:13

Want to launch your course online but are holding back? Perhaps you struggle with impostor syndrome. Perhaps you are not sure how to get started. Perhaps you have all the knowledge but ...

How to deal with feeling overwhelmed - Gabrielle Treanor - S26-E02 from 2019-03-25T09:00:19

Overwhelm, stress, worry, anxiety can be the everyday experience of an agency owner. We talk with Gabrielle Treanor, and unpack tools we can use to improve our mental health and better ...

#202 - How to deal with feeling overwhelmed - Gabrielle Treanor from 2019-03-25T09:00:19

Overwhelm, stress, worry, anxiety can be the everyday experience of an agency owner. We talk with Gabrielle Treanor, and unpack tools we can use to improve our mental health and better ...

How to productize your agency offering - Andrew Palmer - S26-E01 from 2019-03-22T09:00:48

Describing what we do and what we offer can often spill out as a confusion mix of words. As we look at our business, what we are working on often reflects that confusing mix, and can fe...

#201 - How to productize your agency offering - Andrew Palmer from 2019-03-22T09:00:48

Describing what we do and what we offer can often spill out as a confusion mix of words. As we look at our business, what we are working on often reflects that confusing mix, and can fe...

How to transform your agency - Lee Jackson -S25-E08 from 2019-03-18T07:00:57

How do you go about transforming your agency and your life? From experience, small achievable actions lead to big change. Let me share with you the 5 stages of transformation that we ha...

#200 - How to transform your agency - Lee Jackson from 2019-03-18T07:00:57

How do you go about transforming your agency and your life? From experience, small achievable actions lead to big change. Let me share with you the 5 stages of transformation that we ha...

How to onboard better quality clients - Andrew Pitchford - S25-E07 from 2019-03-11T09:00:58

Many agencies tend to be working from project to project, often without being able to develop a more long term relationship with their client. Thus an ongoing rinse and repeat of new le...

#199 - How to onboard better quality clients - Andrew Pitchford from 2019-03-11T09:00:58

Many agencies tend to be working from project to project, often without being able to develop a more long term relationship with their client. Thus an ongoing rinse and repeat of new le...

How to productize your services - Kim Barrett - S25-E06 from 2019-03-04T10:30:49

As we develop our agencies, we tend to get busier and busier. Our list of products and services seems to ever expand. Everything we do seems super complicated and unique. We struggle to...

#198 - How to productize your services - Kim Barrett from 2019-03-04T10:30:49

As we develop our agencies, we tend to get busier and busier. Our list of products and services seems to ever expand. Everything we do seems super complicated and unique. We struggle to...

How to use split testing in your agency - Adam Lacey - S25-E05 from 2019-02-25T10:00:43

No matter how clever we are, we can’t only nail it first time. I’ve always learned by testing and improving as well as avoiding past mistakes. I’m aware that I’ve not applied this to ou...

#197 - How to use split testing in your agency - Adam Lacey from 2019-02-25T10:00:43

No matter how clever we are, we can’t only nail it first time. I’ve always learned by testing and improving as well as avoiding past mistakes. I’m aware that I’ve not applied this to ou...

How to create an agency that you can love - Bob Gentle - S25-E04 from 2019-02-18T11:00:38

Ever looked at your business and wondered how it got to where it is? Do you like what you see? Bob shares his story of creating a large agency up in Aberdeen. Despite ticking all the “s...

#196 - How to create an agency that you can love - Bob Gentle from 2019-02-18T11:00:38

Ever looked at your business and wondered how it got to where it is? Do you like what you see? Bob shares his story of creating a large agency up in Aberdeen. Despite ticking all the “s...

How to get more traffic and leads - Daniel Daines-Hutt - S25-E03 from 2019-02-11T15:00:04

They preach it from the roof tops: "Content is king", and yet how do we create content that ACTUALLY generates leads?

Alternatively, how can we make what we've already c...

#195 - How to get more traffic and leads - Daniel Daines-Hutt from 2019-02-11T15:00:04

They preach it from the roof tops: "Content is king", and yet how do we create content that ACTUALLY generates leads?

Alternatively, how can we make what we've already ...

How to build your local agency’s brand - Trudie Avery - S25-E02 from 2019-02-04T09:00:26

As designers, we are often so focused on helping others build their brand that we neglect our own. Today we talk with Trudie who shares with us how she has created her niche, and built ...

#194 - How to build your local agency’s brand - Trudie Avery from 2019-02-04T09:00:26

As designers, we are often so focused on helping others build their brand that we neglect our own. Today we talk with Trudie who shares with us how she has created her niche, and built ...

How to use local networking to generate leads - Paul Landa - S25-E01 from 2019-01-28T09:30:39

Local networking is so often overlooked by design and web agencies. It is assumed that our target audience does not exist locally so it is a complete waste of time rocking up to a local...

#193 - How to use local networking to generate leads - Paul Landa from 2019-01-28T09:30:39

Local networking is so often overlooked by design and web agencies. It is assumed that our target audience does not exist locally so it is a complete waste of time rocking up to a local...

How to build an agency on recurring revenue - John White - S24-E08 from 2019-01-21T11:30:57

Agencies are constantly hunting for the next project. What if you could build up a business building websites that guaranteed a monthly income and removed the stress of cashflow? It sou...

#192 - How to build an agency on recurring revenue - John White from 2019-01-21T11:30:57

Agencies are constantly hunting for the next project. What if you could build up a business building websites that guaranteed a monthly income and removed the stress of cashflow? It sou...

How to build authority in your niche - Alexis Curtis - S24-E07 from 2019-01-14T12:00:43

Many agencies struggle to generate solid leads for their business, as by “serving everyone”, they struggle to communicate who they are, what they do and who they do it for.

#191 - How to build authority in your niche - Alexis Curtis from 2019-01-14T12:00:43

Many agencies struggle to generate solid leads for their business, as by “serving everyone”, they struggle to communicate who they are, what they do and who they do it for.

How to build an agency in your unique way - Joana Galvao - S24-E06 from 2019-01-07T09:30:15

There are so many stereotypes of a successful agency. The large London office, huge team and massive accounts. When Joana and her partner were launching their agency, they recognised th...

#190 - How to build an agency in your unique way - Joana Galvao from 2019-01-07T09:30:15

There are so many stereotypes of a successful agency. The large London office, huge team and massive accounts. When Joana and her partner were launching their agency, they recognised th...

Creating a business that supports your family - Justin Meadows - S24-E05 from 2018-12-31T09:00:49

Time with family is the highest priority. Running an agency can often keep us away from those we love and can have a huge impact on our own mental health, our relationships and in turn ...

#189 - Creating a business that supports your family - Justin Meadows from 2018-12-31T09:00:49

Time with family is the highest priority. Running an agency can often keep us away from those we love and can have a huge impact on our own mental health, our relationships and in turn ...

How to succeed despite your past - Kelly Baader - S24-E04 from 2018-12-24T09:00:35

We all have dreams but often feel like they are unattainable. Perhaps we feel overwhelmed by the challenge, or perhaps we feel held back because of things that have happened to us. Meet...

#188 - How to succeed despite your past - Kelly Baader from 2018-12-24T09:00:35

We all have dreams but often feel like they are unattainable. Perhaps we feel overwhelmed by the challenge, or perhaps we feel held back because of things that have happened to us. Meet...

How to launch a turnkey website business - Matthew Rodela -S24-E03 from 2018-12-17T09:00:35

With the cost of entry for web builds plummeting, how can you possibly compete in your niche? Matthew shares how to launch a turnkey website within your niche to help capture those who ...

#187 - How to launch a turnkey website business - Matthew Rodela from 2018-12-17T09:00:35

With the cost of entry for web builds plummeting, how can you possibly compete in your niche? Matthew shares how to launch a turnkey website within your niche to help capture those who ...

How content influences your business - Kim Doyal - S24-E02 from 2018-12-10T14:30:03

Content creation is not only a powerful marketing tool, but it helps shape you and your business and leads to ideas and opportunities you may never have dreamt of! We catch up with comm...

#186 - How content influences your business - Kim Doyal from 2018-12-10T14:30:03

Content creation is not only a powerful marketing tool, but it helps shape you and your business and leads to ideas and opportunities you may never have dreamt of! We catch up with comm...

How to develop a personal brand - Nicole Osborne - S24-E01 from 2018-12-03T10:50:13

Nicole has grown her Social Media agency by developing her personal brand. We explore with her how she launched and hid behind her brand, and how putting herself out there changed her b...

#185 - How to develop a personal brand - Nicole Osborne from 2018-12-03T10:50:13

Nicole has grown her Social Media agency by developing her personal brand. We explore with her how she launched and hid behind her brand, and how putting herself out there changed her b...

How to deal with growing pains - Lee Jackson - S23-E08 from 2018-11-26T09:00:45

We discover some common issues that Lee from 2012 was experiencing. He's managed to call into the future and find out what Lee from 2018 would advize. A crazy recording we discovered fr...

#184 - How to deal with growing pains - Lee Jackson from 2018-11-26T09:00:45

We discover some common issues that Lee from 2012 was experiencing. He's managed to call into the future and find out what Lee from 2018 would advize. A crazy recording we discovered fr...

How to build funnels in WooCommerce - Adam Preiser - S23-E07 from 2018-11-19T14:00:21

We catch up with Adam Preiser of YouTube fame who shares with us his journey as he launches his new Cartflows product that allows you to utilise the power of WooCommerce and with the fe...

#183 - How to build funnels in WooCommerce - Adam Preiser from 2018-11-19T14:00:21

We catch up with Adam Preiser of YouTube fame who shares with us his journey as he launches his new Cartflows product that allows you to utilise the power of WooCommerce and with the fe...

What WordPress plugins we will be using in 2019 - Lee Jackson - S23-E06 from 2018-11-12T16:44:45

Today I share what plugins / features of WordPress we will be focusing on in our agency for 2019 and why. These tools all complement each other and offer massive benefit to us and our c...

#182 - What WordPress plugins we will be using in 2019 - Lee Jackson from 2018-11-12T16:44:45

Today I share what plugins / features of WordPress we will be focusing on in our agency for 2019 and why. These tools all complement each other and offer massive benefit to us and our c...

How to plan and launch a podcast - Pete Everitt - S23-E05 from 2018-11-05T14:00:39

Thinking of starting a podcast in your niche? Not sure where to begin?

Pete Everitt shares his journey of how he started his podcast; how he got i...

#181 - How to plan and launch a podcast - Pete Everitt from 2018-11-05T14:00:39

Thinking of starting a podcast in your niche? Not sure where to begin?

Pete Everitt shares his journey of how he started his podcast; how he got i...

How to start investing in yourself - Jocelyn Mozak - S23-E04 from 2018-10-29T12:30:45

Business is easy as long as we get out of our own way. Jocelyn Mozak has over a decade of experience building, running and wrangling a 6-Figure WordPress Website Design Agency all while...

#180 - How to start investing in yourself - Jocelyn Mozak from 2018-10-29T12:30:45

Business is easy as long as we get out of our own way. Jocelyn Mozak has over a decade of experience building, running and wrangling a 6-Figure WordPress Website Design Agency all while...

Appeal Theresa Jenning's Brain Tumor is Back from 2018-10-25T12:32:55

This is a short appeal to our wonderful audience to see if we can use this platform to do good. Theresa Jennings is a mum, grandmother and daughter and WordPress developer/designer who ...

How storytelling benefits business - Jody Maberry - S23-E03 from 2018-10-22T09:30:38

Do you struggle to tell people what you do? Do you struggle to share your vision with your team? Do your marketing messages not feel compelling? Are you struggling to find your voice? J...

#179 - How storytelling benefits business - Jody Maberry from 2018-10-22T09:30:38

Do you struggle to tell people what you do? Do you struggle to share your vision with your team? Do your marketing messages not feel compelling? Are you struggling to find your voice? J...

How to build and invest in your team - Lee Cockerell - S23-E02 from 2018-10-15T09:30:23

How do you build a of loyal passionate people that will grow with your business? Whether you are about to embark on employing your first team member or contractor, or you have a team of...

#178 - How to build and invest in your team - Lee Cockerell from 2018-10-15T09:30:23

How do you build a of loyal passionate people that will grow with your business? Whether you are about to embark on employing your first team member or contractor, or you have a team of...

How to validate and sell courses - Neil Napier - S23-E01 from 2018-10-08T12:30:50

You have the perfect idea for a course or series. Next steps might be to spend hours producing all the content and then taking it to market. Neil shares ways to validate if your idea wi...

#177 - How to validate and sell courses - Neil Napier from 2018-10-08T12:30:50

You have the perfect idea for a course or series. Next steps might be to spend hours producing all the content and then taking it to market. Neil shares ways to validate if your idea wi...

Agency Life Series - Ronald Gijsel – Webbees - S22-E08 from 2018-10-03T08:00:53

Meet Ronald Gijsel from Webbees. They are a UK based 'agency' that was established 2.7 years ago. They are specialised in business web presence solutions, which include; WordPress, WooC...

#176 - Agency Life Series - Ronald Gijsel – Webbees from 2018-10-03T08:00:53

Meet Ronald Gijsel from Webbees. They are a UK based 'agency' that was established 2.7 years ago. They are specialised in business web presence solutions, which include; WordPress, WooC...

How to travel and run an agency - Melissa Rautenberg - S22-E07 from 2018-10-01T08:30:34

Melissa shares her story of how she managed to pack up her home with her husband and start travelling. Travelling is their passion and they love to work in different creative spaces. To...

#175 - How to travel and run an agency - Melissa Rautenberg from 2018-10-01T08:30:34

Melissa shares her story of how she managed to pack up her home with her husband and start travelling. Travelling is their passion and they love to work in different creative spaces. To...

Agency Life Series - Matthew Glover - Littlefish Creative Agency - S22-E06 from 2018-09-28T08:00:45

Meet Matthew Glover from Littlefish Creative Agency. Littlefish Creative is an exciting full-service creative agency based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Although specialising in bran...

#174 - Agency Life Series - Matthew Glover - Littlefish Creative Agency from 2018-09-28T08:00:45

Meet Matthew Glover from Littlefish Creative Agency. Littlefish Creative is an exciting full-service creative agency based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Although specialising in bran...

Agency Life Series - Peter Freeman - WOOF Media - S22-E05 from 2018-09-26T08:00:12

Meet Peter Freeman from WOOF Media. They are a team of creative, passionate professionals who love to help tourism businesses and destinations grow with quality marketing solutions. For...

#173 - Agency Life Series - Peter Freeman - WOOF Media from 2018-09-26T08:00:12

Meet Peter Freeman from WOOF Media. They are a team of creative, passionate professionals who love to help tourism businesses and destinations grow with quality marketing solutions. For...

How to podcast successfully - Mark Asquith - S22-E04 from 2018-09-25T08:30:49

We catch up this week with Agency Trailblazer favourite, Mark Asquith. In this episode he shares how podcasting allows you to become an influencer in your niche. He also shares how his ...

#172 - How to podcast successfully - Mark Asquith from 2018-09-25T08:30:49

We catch up this week with Agency Trailblazer favourite, Mark Asquith. In this episode he shares how podcasting allows you to become an influencer in your niche. He also shares how his ...

Agency Life Series - Amy Woods - Content 10x - S22-E03 from 2018-09-21T08:00:42

Meet Amy Woods from Content 10x. She is the person behind all of the action.

In their own words:

Whe...

#171 - Agency Life Series - Amy Woods - Content 10x from 2018-09-21T08:00:42

Meet Amy Woods from Content 10x. She is the person behind all of the action.

In their own words:

Agency Life Series - Davinder Singh Kainth - iGuiding Creative - S22-E02 from 2018-09-19T13:00:10

Meet Davinder Singh Kainth from iGuiding Creative. iGuiding Creative is a brand name for the one man agency setup by Davinder. His primary work area is design and development of website...

#170 - Agency Life Series - Davinder Singh Kainth - iGuiding Creative from 2018-09-19T13:00:10

Meet Davinder Singh Kainth from iGuiding Creative. iGuiding Creative is a brand name for the one man agency setup by Davinder. His primary work area is design and development of website...

How to grow a local agency - Mark Crowell - S22-E01 from 2018-09-17T08:00:46

Stories are both a powerful tool for learning as well as an essential part of your marketing strategy. Mark Crowell shares his journey into design and web development, how he and his wi...

#169 - How to grow a local agency - Mark Crowell from 2018-09-17T08:00:46

Stories are both a powerful tool for learning as well as an essential part of your marketing strategy. Mark Crowell shares his journey into design and web development, how he and his wi...

Agency Life Series - Steven Picanza – Latin & Code - S21-E08 from 2018-09-14T08:00:39

Meet Steven Picanza from Latin & Code. Taking a philosophical and academic approach to branding, they help companies align their core values with their day-to-day marketing actions ...

#168 - Agency Life Series - Steven Picanza – Latin & Code from 2018-09-14T08:00:39

Meet Steven Picanza from Latin & Code. Taking a philosophical and academic approach to branding, they help companies align their core values with their day-to-day marketing actions ...

Agency Life Series - Mickey Mellen and Ali Green – GreenMellen - S21-E07 from 2018-09-12T08:00:09

Meet Mickey Mellen and Ali Green from GreenMellen. GreenMellen is the digital marketing arm of your company that fills the void within your marketing strategy. They provide website, bra...

#167 - Agency Life Series - Mickey Mellen and Ali Green – GreenMellen from 2018-09-12T08:00:09

Meet Mickey Mellen and Ali Green from GreenMellen. GreenMellen is the digital marketing arm of your company that fills the void within your marketing strategy. They provide website, bra...

How to think like a designer - Piccia Neri - S21-E06 from 2018-09-10T11:30

Do you feel your design skills suck? Do you get stressed designing/building a website because you don't know where to start or you lack the confidence in your ability?

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#166 - How to think like a designer - Piccia Neri from 2018-09-10T11:30

Do you feel your design skills suck? Do you get stressed designing/building a website because you don't know where to start or you lack the confidence in your ability?

<...

Agency Life Series - Rommel C. Caibal – RCC Graphic Designs - S21-E05 from 2018-09-07T09:30:54

Meet Rommel C. Caibal from RCC Graphic Designs. They provide creative and technical support to local companies and firms.

Full show notes: ...

#165 - Agency Life Series - Rommel C. Caibal – RCC Graphic Designs from 2018-09-07T09:30:54

Meet Rommel C. Caibal from RCC Graphic Designs. They provide creative and technical support to local companies and firms.

Full show notes:...