Inbound Back Office

You're probably doing well as a generalist agency. But what if I told you that you could be doing so much more with a simple shift? By specializing your agency in a specific vertical market, you reap so many benefits, including more sales with less work. On this episode, we have Corey Quinn of Corey Quinn, Inc. who breaks down how to turn your agency into a deeply specialized sales machine. Former...

On this episode, we have James Elliman, Founder of Elliman Technologies LLC to talk about what marketing agencies should be discussing with their client's IT to save their emails from spam filters. James Elliman founded Elliman Technologies LLC in 2019 after working for a $1.7 billion telecommunications company and seeing their technology and security challenges from the front lines. His mission i...

On this episode, we have Alicia Branham, CEO - Head Bad Ass at Bran Marketing to talk about incorporating automation and AI into your business. Alicia is a design and marketing luminary with over two decades of experience as a Creative and MarComm Director. Her journey into entrepreneurship was fueled by an unwavering determination to break free from uninspiring workplaces and financial constraint...

On this episode, we have Nick Baird, Founder of Nick of Time Search to talk about Bridging the gap between earning clients NOW and investing in SEO for the future. Nick is a 30 year old who ditched the conventional 9-5, booked a one-way ticket to Germany, and works 100% remotely as an SEO consultant and content marketer. His favorite clients to work with are national websites with backlogs of unop...

On this episode, we have Stæven Frey, Founder/Chief Brand Scientist at Quantum Branding Agency, to talk about how to diagnose and sell branding using BrandScience. Stæven is the “adorkable” Founder and the Chief Brand Scientist at Quantum Branding. He helps brands become authentic and memorable category leaders through the power of BrandScience™ —the core of what fuels successful brand growth, sal...

On this episode, we have Jarod Spiewak, Founder of Comet Fuel to share with us why prospective clients don't want to work with agencies. Jarod is an international speaker and founder helping service and SaaS businesses scale to $5M-$10M by turning Clicks To Cash. He spent a year working in corporate America and two with a digital marketing agency before launching the first iteration of Comet Fuel...

On this episode, we have Kevin McCann, President of Lead-Launcher to talk about "Mastering the Sales Funnel: Strategies for Tech Companies." Dive into the nuances of crafting an effective sales funnel specifically tailored for tech companies. Kevin discusses the challenges and solutions in lead generation, nurturing, and conversion. Kevin McCann is a visionary growth strategist with a laser focus...

As agency owners we often stick to the major marketing offerings for our clients but don't dive into aspects such as Brand Management. It's commonly a blind spot for clients as well. Yet, it's crucial to the health and growth of a company. On this episode, we have Allison Conway, Founder & Creative Director of Sealevel Agency to talk about how to offer long-term brand management to your existi...

Video marketing is an important piece of your marketing plan. While often misunderstood, with the right strategy (and guidance from the right agency!) you’ll soon see why it’s so important. That's why we are so excited to have Komal Chaturvedi, Co-Founder and CEO of MotionGility - to talk to us All About Video Marketing. Komal Chaturvedi is a co-founder and CEO at MotionGility, an animated explain...

There are two main pricing strategies agency owners will employ. One is the hourly rate strategy and one is the value-based pricing strategy. With either of them, you have to know what your internal labor rate is to effectively price your services. Without that, your profitability is unknown and your revenue growth will suffer. On this episode, we have Jake Hundley, CEO of Evergrow Marketing to ta...

On today's podcast, we are welcoming back Julie Nichols, Owner of Julie Nichols Marketing, for the final episode in our 6-part series on Building a Marketing Agency. Today’s episode is called: Forward Momentum: Becoming the Marketing Expert. Julie Nichols is a digital marketing consultant with over 12 years of experience empowering small businesses, non-profits, and solopreneurs by providing exper...

Have you ever had that moment with a client when you nailed their branding, and they said, "That's me!" It's an amazing moment, but not all clients get that experience. That is why today's podcast guest created a simple system to help brands and small business owners really understand their brand and get that moment. Then, they can move out of imposter syndrome because they are confident in who th...

As agency owners, it can feel like we need to be the smartest person in the room when we get a new client. This can lead to us creating a marketing strategy that overhauls their whole marketing approach to prove that we know what we are doing. However, that isn't the most productive way of getting results quickly. And it could result in a lot of money spent with very little results, leaving you an...

In the competitive agency world, one of the most valuable assets you can have is a deep connection with your clients. Build strong client relationships, and you will have a thriving agency. On today's podcast, we have Katy Ward, StoryBrand Certified Guide and Copywriter at New Story Marketing, to talk about how to build affinity with clients. Katy is a StoryBrand Certified Guide & Copywriter a...

Did you know that there are 875 million people who use LinkedIn, but only 1% of those people post content, and only 10% engage? What does that mean? Well it means there is a lot of opportunity to build a personal brand on LinkedIn. While it can feel flooded with content, the truth is it is not. And there's no way to know who is actually consuming your content because 90% of people don't engage. Bu...

Did you know podcasts are a type of PR you can utilize for your agency? PR isn't just articles and press releases. It is a way to build your brand's reputation. On today's podcast, we have Chrissy Bernal, Founder of Be A Better Brand, to share with us about how to set your agency up for success with PR. After suddenly ending up in the global spotlight for her unique identical twins, Chrissy Bernal...

On today's podcast, we have Janet Mesh, the CEO + Co-Founder of Aimtal, talk with us about How to use YouTube video content to execute an integrated marketing strategy for B2B. Janet runs a fully remote integrated marketing & consulting agency for B2B tech companies like Cisco, Atlassian, Trello, and Prisma Cloud. She is a remote work advocate who, in the past 5 years, has built and run a team...

Burnout is all too common among agency owners. We have big goals and want to grow and then scale. Yet, in the process, we often lose ourselves. On today's podcast, we have Beth Carr, CEO of Fortified Branding, to talk with us about how agency owners can mitigate and lessen burnout as they are scaling. Beth Carr, Messaging Architect, Brand Strategist, and StoryBrand Guide, has over 18 years of expe...

On today's podcast, we have Julie Nichols, owner of Julie Nichols Marketing, back for part 5 of our 6-part series on Building a Marketing Agency. Today’s episode is called: Balancing and Refining Julie Nichols is a digital marketing consultant with over 12 years of experience empowering small businesses, non-profits, and solopreneurs by providing expert strategy and execution for content, brand, a...

On today's podcast, we have Lauren Colson, CEO and Founder of Colson Strategies, talk about some of the biggest mistakes business owners make when it comes to money. Lauren is a number geek with people skills! As the owner of Colson Strategies, she runs a small but mighty team. Lauren finds passion in helping business owners make the best, most informed decisions through financial information. Lau...

2024 is upon us; with that, consumers expect a more streamlined and targeted ad experience. How frustrating is it when you see an ad, click on it, and it takes you to a different product or service? As agency owners, we must be extremely mindful of our ad strategies and make them customer-centric for a good experience and improved ROAS for our clients. On today's podcast, Askia Underwood, Chief Gr...

Becoming an expert in your field is something we all aspire to. The deeper into your field and the more expertise you gain, the easier it is to compete in your space. Not only does it allow you to attract the right clients and serve them better, it also allows you to build a team of experts that stay with your agency. On today's podcast, we have David Glaza, CEO of DIGITS, to share exactly how bec...

In today's environment, anyone can build a brand online. It has opened up the world of entrepreneurship in a way we've never seen. But it has also created the necessity for business owners, especially service-based businesses like marketing agencies, to build a personal brand. It can set your agency apart from all the other agencies out there. On today's podcast, we have Vladimer Botsvadze, Speake...

On today's podcast, we have Julie Nichols, Owner of Julie Nichols Marketing, back for part 4 of our 6-part series on Building a Marketing Agency. Today’s episode is called Niching Down. Julie Nichols is a digital marketing consultant with over 12 years of experience empowering small businesses, non-profits, and solopreneurs by providing expert strategy and execution for content, brand, and social...

Building trust with our audience and clients is a large part of what we focus on as agency owners. But did you think about building trust even in the SEO process? On today's podcast, we have Meg Clarke, Owner at Clapping Dog Media to share with us about how building trust with your audience is an overlooked but crucial part of SEO. Meg is a master at growing organic traffic. "I’ve spent years lear...