Big Growth Show

In this episode, we sit down with Fernando Cao and Hosun Chung the founders of Revenue Flow to unpack what an “AI-native agency” actually looks like behind the scenes. hey break down how they scaled to 50 employees and 150+ clients, why they intentionally rebuilt the company into a lean 9-person operation, and how AI agents, workflows, and automation are transforming sales, content, operations, an...

In this episode, Mike Kolev (CEO & co-owner of Carbon Box Media) breaks how they actually scale an agency without the founder being glued to delivery. Also how they rebuilt systems fast, hired people who can think, and used AI where it actually matters. If you run an agency and want learn how to use AI to create real leverage this is is definitely for you. We cover: AI Hiring high performance...

A lot of agency founders still believe they need to scale to $10M+, hire 80+ people, or chase a $1M EBITDA target before anyone will ever buy their business. Jonathan Smith — founder of Catch (acquired via a private-equity backed deal) and Managing Partner at Draft Partners says that’s complete nonsense. In this episode, we break down why the next 5 years belong to small, specialised, profitable a...

He's responsible for 200% growth YoY inside multiple agencies. Currently a Chief Commercial Office and Board Director at Embryo. James Guérin is on the Big Growth Show. This is THE FIRST time we’ve properly gone deep on the commercial side of agency leadership. And trust me, James delivers the blueprint. 🎙️We unpack: - A must-do shift moving from founder-led to team-led sales - Weekly non-negotiab...

Michael Serwa is the UK’s highest-paid life coach, working exclusively with high-calibre clients including billionaires, royalty and FTSE-listed CEOs. Known for his “no-BS” approach, he built his practice entirely through one-to-one work. He is the author of From Good to Amazing and has been featured in numerous media outlets, including GQ, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Times, BBC, and Sky. In...

Uncover hidden opportunities in your agency's ops, AI, leadership and margins. https://www.biggrowthgroup.com/ In this episode, Joshua Behr (Founder & CEO of AMB Interactive, a Klaviyo Elite Partner agency) shares the raw truth behind fast growth, burnout, and what it really takes to build a sustainable, high-retention agency. We dive into: ✅ The $38M viral launch that changed everything ✅ W...

No Limit Email became one of the most respected agencies in eCom. In this episode of the Big Growth Show, we sit down with the powerhouse trio behind No Limit Email – Michael, Jerry and Josh – a retention marketing agency that's scaled to serve over 200+ brands including Unilever and Carnival Snacks. Starting with zero knowledge of email, no systems, and pure obsession, they built one of the most...

In this episode, Joe Gannon from Amplify breaks down exactly how he built a a content marketing agency from scratch - starting as a 20-year-old social media manager to working with Ali Abdaal (6.5M subscribers), Chris Williamson (Modern Wisdom), Jordan Peterson and many others. We cover: Content-first agency model team structure Building experimentation content frameworks The difference between op...

What happens when your agency grows faster than you can handle? George Kapernaros built one of Europe’s top CRM agencies, YOCTO, but behind the scenes... sleepless nights, burnout, and the realisation that something had to change. In this raw, honest conversation, George breaks down the mental and operational shifts that helped him rebuild from the inside out. We cover agency structure, team build...

Wouter Glaser built one of the Netherlands’ top PR agencies, Glasnost, scaling it from a solo operation to 40+ full-time staff, landing Vodafone, Rabobank & Unilever, and ultimately exiting with €1M EBITDA. In this episode, we break down how he did it, what he'd do differently today, and the hard truths founders need to hear when scaling to multiple 7 figures. What You’ll Learn: → How Wouter w...

Want to build a self-sufficient agency business with scalable systems and A-player teams? Apply for a Strategy Call: https://www.biggrowthgroup.com/strategy-call About the episode: What does it really take to scale an agency beyond $1 or even 5M? In this episode, Simon Penson (a multi-exit B2B founder) returns to unpack what breaks at mid-size, how to hire true leadership, and why consultative thi...

👉 Free Download - How to get Wiehan's Agency Health Score Sheet: 1. Watch Wiehan explaining the Health Score Sheet here: https://www.loom.com/share/4b891c4773ed48c9ba83662d188d505a?sid=82ac63c4-9b9a-4430-ab0d-47c1306cbb31 2. If you want the score sheet, just DM Romans the word “Score” and he’ll send it over: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjivanovs/ __________ Want to build a self-sufficient agency...

Want to break free from operations and scale past $1M? Apply for a strategy call: https://calendar.app.google/jxrPrk3McpmcnedTA An agency mastermind retreat with Nigel: https://event.davidtogoliath.com/   Nigel Thomas, ex-CEO of a 7-figure marketing agency, reveals why agencies under $1M stay stuck by playing it safe. Discover his unconventional take on mindset shifts and why "losing your mind" mi...

“We’re a 7-figure agency!” – but when you peek under the hood, the truth is shocking...Most agencies are stuck in a cycle of chasing revenue, ignoring profit and burning out. But the truth is, scaling doesn’t mean growing at all costs – it means growing smarter, leaner and more profitably. This week we'll sit down with Valentin Kuznetcov our Financial Consultant to get real about why so many agenc...

Join me as I sit down with Calvin Hamilton to discuss his journey from working for Gary Vee to selling his agency to Ryan Serhant at just 24. We dive into his early days on YouTube, lessons learned at VaynerMedia, building Engineer Influence, and transitioning to SaaS. Packed with actionable insights for agency owners and aspiring entrepreneurs! __________ Are you an agency founder? Want to break...

We sat down for a no-holds-barred conversation with Ryan McNamara, a Head of Operations at Rise at Seven | Search-First Creative Agency - a global powerhouse in search and creative PR (with offices in London, Manchester, Sheffield & New York,) to break down why most agencies fail to scale. We’ll also talk about: → If you’re aiming for 100% utilisation, you’re one client issue away from disaste...

Join us as Simon Penson, who built and sold his agency for £30M+, reveals the hard truths about scaling, exiting, and why traditional growth advice often fails. Simon shares key lessons from his journey and offers practical advice for agency owners aiming for similar success. About Simon: Built and exited one of the UK’s largest performance media agencies, with the group selling for over 30mn poun...

I sat down with Adam Kitchen, co-founder of Elite Klaviyo Agency, Magnet Monster.  About Adam:
 Started his entrepreneurial path with a £1,000 overdraft Grew to £1.5 million in annual revenue within five years. Worked with 150+ DTC brands including big shots such as BodyBuilding, Waterdrop, Wild, Spotlight Oral Care and more. Now building his second agency Content Army. We’ll discuss how to: Build...