Bob Hutchins, Brad Ayres & Ken Ott
Marketing Agency Exposed Podcast
Do you own, run, or work in a marketing agency of any kind? Find honest answers to the questions you've been afraid to ask. In the marketing and advertising world, agencies consistently proclaim that they are perfect experts at what they do. Spoiler alert: This image is just as curated as their #relevant Instagram feeds and trendy office spaces. The truth is, everyone struggles with similar questions and conflicts, but they wouldn't dare talk about them. Hosted by three agency owners with a combined 40 years of experience, Agency Exposed is here to cut through the perfect facade and reveal hon...
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Bob Hutchins, Brad Ayres & Ken Ott
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Nov 10, 2023
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Episodes
Ep 137: How to LEAD Client Expectations 10.11.2023 43:34
Navigating the promises and pitfalls of the agency-client relationship. Discover strategies for aligning expectations, establishing boundaries, and crafting clarity around goals, metrics, and shared vision. The key to success? Honest communication, mutual understanding, and a relationship built on trust and partnership. Summary: In this week's episode, the guys delve into the nuances of managing c...
Ep 136: How to Invest Your Time and Money Like a Boss 20.10.2023 45:07
Learn how to get the highest returns on your time and money investments. The guys provide actionable tips on becoming a "time multiplier," maximizing conference experiences, starting a podcast, and aligning your efforts with principles that create exponential growth. Discover how to build assets that compound over time. Summary: In this episode, the guys discuss strategies for investing time and m...
Ep 135: More rest, more value, more profit = better life 15.09.2023 50:10
Subtitle: Dive into a world where business insights blend with the rhythm of excellence, as we unpack the essence of the "Messi Effect." Just as a catchy jingle sticks in your mind, on today's episode, we explore how aligning strengths and impeccable timing can revolutionize success. Join the guys as they discuss how to simplify the complex, fine-tune your abilities, and conduct your own symphony...
Ep 134: The secret to being the best in the world 01.09.2023 42:52
Subtitle: Though the title may sound suspiciously too good to be true, trust us, it's easier than you think to become the best in the world. Today, the guys dive into topics surrounding the challenges of agencies recently as well as commodity agencies, superpowers, being the best, cheapest, or only, profit, mindset, creativity, and more. Summary: In this week's episode the guys have a conversa...
Ep 133: Don't build a prison; build a business 14.07.2023 48:50
Subtitle: It's a freestyle Friday so you know some secrets to success are about to be dropped. The guys dive deep into the importance of building a business that serves you first, the secret recipe to the foundation of a successful business, insightful books and psychological principles, the idea of practitioners v.s. owners, and more on this exciting episode! Summary: This week's episode is a...
Ep 132: Charge more than ever before 30.06.2023 40:47
Subtitle: Unlocking the Secrets to Success: Discover the transformative power of creativity, differentiation, and strategic pricing as the guys delve deeper into the concept of "10x-ing" prices. From the link between creativity and income generation to the art of effective communication and leveraging unique labels, this episode unveils the keys to delivering exceptional value and achieving unpar...
Ep 131: How to 10x your prices 26.05.2023 39:50
Subtitle: Take a moment to think about any famous, successful company. (Apple, Tesla, Google, Facebook, etc). One thing that most people think about when they think about a successful company is profit; how much money do they make, and how do so many people pay so much money for their products? We definitely don't have a simple solution, but instead, a few ways you can break out of your box and i...
Ep 130: How to sell creative services 12.05.2023 43:09
Subtitle: When you think about creativity, you typically think of painting, poetry, or some other art form. The truth is, creativity is in everything; whether it's a design, a color scheme, or a plan of action. In business, creativity can be your secret weapon to success. The hard part is convincing others that it's a weapon, not a hindrance. In this episode, we break down practical ways to marke...
Ep 129: The business of creativity 28.04.2023 44:10
Subtitle: As a kid, you were probably taught that creativity is something only for "artsy kids" and that it was "unique" but it wasn't going to help you make money. In this week's episode, we challenge that idea by diving into the importance of creativity in today's business world, and how your creativity is the key to success. We talk about the stigma surrounding creativity, innovation, curiosit...
Ep 128: How to price correctly and sell on value 14.04.2023 48:24
Subtitle: Have you ever been inside a store, picked up an item you thought was unique, looked at the price, and then put the item back on the shelf? This is a universal experience in all industries, and is particularly an issue in the agency world. How can we as business owners and professionals achieve successful value-pricing? In this episode, the guys discuss the concept of value pricing and ho...
Ep 126: How to use AI in your agency to save you time 31.03.2023 42:27
Subtitle: When most people think about AI, they think of the dangerous robots or technology from movies that destroy the human race. Though AI does have the potential to be dangerous, it also has a lot of potential to assist businesses by creating content, cleaning up writing, and helping with research. Today, the guys dive into the practical uses and dangers of Chat GPT and AI. They also talk abo...
Ep 127: Processes = Profits 17.03.2023 43:13
Subtitle: Processes. For many that word sounds boring, but for the wise owner it means profit. It's one of your best tools to increase your profit. On this week's episode, the guys dive right in, emphasizing the importance of developing and optimizing processes in business. By streamlining tasks and creating templates, businesses can work more efficiently and achieve better results. The guys also...
Ep 125: What is your success theme for 2023? 17.02.2023 51:09
Subtitle: How's 2023 going so far? We start every year with successful themes and words; not resolutions. Approximately 80 percent of those who set New Year's Resolutions give up at the beginning of February. This is why we at Agency Exposed believe that choosing a word to guide your year and give you something to focus on is a better way to achieve change and grow. In this week's episode, we brea...
Ep 124: Agencies need to focus on this in 2023 03.02.2023 39:49
Subtitle: 2022 flew by and 2023 is here. That means it's time to reflect on 2022 and what you want to change for yourself and your business in 2023. In today's episode, we break down our goals, predictions, and thoughts for 2023 along with what we think all agencies should focus on. We talk about profit, efficiency, value, processes, Severance, shooting for the stars, and more on this week's episo...
Ep 123: How to write a book 20.01.2023 47:53
Subtitle: How to write a book. So many want to, so few do. Though it might seem lofty, unrealistic, or daunting, you CAN write a book. Everyone in our world has a different experience and perspective and something unique to say; the challenge is putting it into book form. In the last episode, we dove into Bob Hutchins and Jenny Black's book, Our Digital Soul, breaking down the solution to media tr...
Ep 122: Being human in a digital world 06.01.2023 51:19
Subtitle: Being human in a digital world. It's no secret that our society has become a digital one; almost everything we do is online or involves the internet. In the last episode, we dove into Bob Hutchins and Jenny Black's book, Our Digital Soul, breaking down collective anxiety and media trauma. In today's episode, we continue our discussion of Bob's book, but we focus more on the solutions and...
Ep 121: What is media trauma? 16.12.2022 52:15
Subtitle: Media trauma. Sounds scary… but (our own) Bob Hutchins and Jenny Black's new book, Our Digital Soul helps to, "guide you through the overwhelming maze of modern life to the life you really want, as it takes a hard look at the impacts of digital media and the trauma that results for all ages and every generation. Backed by research and experience, Black and Hutchins share their own person...
Ep 120: How to close more business 18.11.2022 49:44
Subtitle: The goal of all businesses is to make profit, and that's only possible if you're able to consistently close business at a profitable rate. So the question is, how do you close more contracts? In today's episode, we break down the process of funneling clients, and some key steps to produce the most success and increase your close rate. We talk about investing, communication, Mark Cuban, m...
Ep 119: Be in the time maximization business 04.11.2022 48:47
Subtitle: We've all waited in line for long periods of time, either by choice or necessity. As businesses, we want to be the business consumers choose to wait in line for, but be aware of what people pay for. It's all about time, gaining more time, achieving something faster, and enjoying the time they spend. To that end, every business is in the time maximization business. On today's episode, we...
Ep 118: Remote vs In Office vs Hybrid... Which is best? 21.10.2022 47:42
Subtitle: *jeopardy countdown plays* "Which work environment is best: remote, in-office, or hybrid?" The answer to this question depends on what your goals, growth projections, team size, and personality are. There are pros and cons to all of these methods, and we unpack each of them as well as subleasing, mental health, office dogs, and more in this week's episode! Summary: On this week's episo...
Ep 117: How to make every project a success 07.10.2022 43:01
Subtitle: How can you make every project a success? You may be thinking, that's not even possible, but there's one technique that's often overlooked that can do just that. What is that technique you may ask; it's consumer research! We break down what consumer research actually is, some tools you can use to make it more efficient and affordable, and some other general tips and tricks! This is an ep...
Ep 116: Are you building a valuable asset? 23.09.2022 46:28
Subtitle: What do you think of when you hear the word asset? Most people think of stocks, real estate, or some kind of commodity. While all of those things can be a wise investment, those aren't the type of assets we'll be talking about. Instead, we'll be exploring how to build valuable assets and create investments for and within your business. We'll also talk about verticals, the flywheel concep...
Ep 115: Content marketing for agencies... How to make it work 26.08.2022 44:59
Subtitle: In part two of our "content marketing - is it worth it?" discussion, we niche down to some things that agencies can do to help their content become more effective and easier to produce. We talk about corn hole leagues, organic rankings, consistency, Southwest Airlines, and more on this week's sequel episode! Summary: On today's episode, we discuss some tactics and methods that increase...
Ep 114: Content marketing... Is it worth it? 12.08.2022 46:30
Subtitle: Content marketing… one of the more controversial topics in the business world. What is it and is it worth doing? The list of questions goes on. On today's episode, we talk about the role content marketing plays in branding as well as PR firms, organic leads, social media, results, moats, and more on this week's episode. Summary: On today's episode we discuss content marketing and its r...
Ep 113: Are we addicted to the direct response drug? 29.07.2022 39:17
Subtitle: Are we addicted to the direct response drug? Most are, and the question is how do you get off of it? Today we talk about the path to freedom while also breaking down digital ads, conversion, and direct response. We also talk about branding, survival mindset, ecommerce, lifetime value, storytelling, and more on this week's episode. Summary: On today's episode, we talk about digital mark...
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