The Agency Hour

Welcome to the agency hour podcast where we help web design and digital agency owners create abundance for themselves, their teams, and their communities. This week we're joined by Dawn Sant all the way from the south of Manchester in the UK. Dawn is an Academic Psychologist, who specialises in anger and stress management, and offers a Psycho-education program for those dealing with anger and stre...

It's the 100th episode of The Agency Hour!  This episode isn’t just a celebration; it's a deep dive into the core aspects of running a successful digital agency. Manish, with his vast experience at E2M, sheds light on the importance of leadership owning up to failures and celebrating team successes. We explore the critical role of effective processes in addressing day-to-day agency challenges and...

Join Troy Dean and the dynamic duo behind Social Haus, Sarah Cutts and Kaitlyn Johnson, as they dive into their origin story - how they turned adversity during the Covid pandemic into an opportunity, laying the foundation for Social Haus, as well as the secrets behind 'The Magic Bullet' otherwise known as Paid Discovery. This epiosode is a masterclass in resilience and innovation.  Chapters: What...

In the latest episode of the Agency Hour podcast, we're diving into a topic that's increasingly relevant for web design and digital agency owners: offshoring. With the challenges of talent shortages, rising wages, and time constraints, offshoring has become a hot topic. But what's the real story behind this trend? Is it as beneficial and straightforward as some claim? Join us as we explore the ins...

Join Johnny Flash on the Agency Hour podcast as we welcome Nicole Osborne, marketing coach and founder of Wunder Stars. Dive into the world of LinkedIn and personal branding, debunking myths and uncovering strategies for authentic connections and increased reach. Whether it's refining your content strategy or selling without selling, this episode is packed with insights for digital agency owners l...

Welcome to The Agency Hour, where we’re all about turning your web design and digital agency into a powerhouse of profit and productivity. This week, we’re thrilled to have Drew Le Faucheur join us. Drew has over ten years experience working with offshore teams and as General Manager of ConnectOS, Drew heads up the Australian and New Zealand regions, responsible for client relationships and busine...

Welcome to the Agency Hour Podcast, where we explore strategies for web design and digital agency owners to create abundance in their lives and businesses. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Kurt Uhlir, a renowned marketer, operator, and speaker, joining us from Atlanta. With a track record of building and running businesses from startups to over $500 million in annual revenue, Kurt shares va...

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Agency Mavericks's groundbreaking model, the Agency GPS. Founder Troy Dean shares his valuable insights, strategies, and tactics to help agency owners navigate their own unique path to success. The resulting model is based on more than 10 years of experience helping 4K+ agencies. In this podcast episode, we cover everything from growing authority, packaging I...

In this episode, join host Maverick’s Club Coach Johnny Flash as he engages in an insightful conversation with Adam Hempenstall, the CEO and founder of Better Proposals. Adam shares his entrepreneurial journey, from founding his agency to creating a game-changing proposal software. Discover the secrets behind crafting winning proposals, the power of automation, and the value of working alongside l...

In Episode 92 of "The Agency Hour" podcast, we're joined by none other than Matt Jones, the Go-to Tradie Guy and Founder & Director of TradieWebGuys. Matt's expertise lies in delivering tailored digital solutions for tradies, and he's here to drop some serious wisdom.   Episode Highlights: Clients' Needs vs. Wants: Delve into the importance of focusing on the actual outcome for end-users and decip...

This week, on "The Agency Hour" podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Patrick Gallagher, the Co-founder and CEO of GridPane, as we delve into the future of WordPress hosting and the challenges faced by web design and digital agency owners. From Patrick's journey in the agency space to the problem with conventional hosting plans, we uncover valuable insights into building dedicated hosting environment...

This week, we're thrilled to have Laura Bell Main—the Mary Poppins of security—joining us for an eye-opening discussion. Laura’s resume is as diverse as it is impressive; she's consulted for a variety of organizations, ranging from local mom-and-pop stores, to firefighter widow support organizations to behemoths like NAB, Lockheed Martin, and other major companies in the financial district. Episod...

This week, we're joined by Max Jeffcote, our multi-talented Creative Director and Founder of Little Gorilla Video Productions. Who better to demystify the complex world of AI than the man who's hustling to make himself obsolete? In this episode, we dive into: The impending robot uprising and who should really be worried. The AI tools we're actively trialing at Agency Mavericks. What the future lan...

Prepare for a harrowing tale of resilience and ingenuity as we hear from Thomas Amos, Agency Mavericks Coach & founder and CEO of and DesignBox.co.uk Thomas and his team weathered a catastrophic burglary that wiped out his agency's equipment and data—twice. The lifeline? Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This week, we explore the transformative power of SOPs, not just as an insurance policy fo...

Welcome to the latest episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, where we dive into the nitty-gritty of running a thriving web design and digital agency. Our guest, Manish Dudharejia, CEO of E2M Solutions, oversees an astonishing 180 staff members all under one roof. He'll share his secrets on managing such a massive team and why he's not completely mad (yet). Together, we'll explore how to increase capa...

Welcome to the Agency Hour Podcast, your backstage pass to the agency world. In this episode, we're joined by Joe Ardeeser. Joe the Founder of SmartPricingTable.com and an expert at creating proposals for agencies. Wait a minute, what, writing proposals? We've been recommending our agency clients to stop writing proposals completely so things may get a little heated. Plus, we're tackling the not-s...

Welcome to The Agency Podcast, your guide to unlocking abundance in the world of web design and digital agencies. Join us this week as we sit down with the extraordinary Ira Wolfe. Meet Ira Wolfe, the TEDx speaker, 6X author, and Top 5 Global Thought Leader on the future of work, HR, and adaptability. With a background as diverse as dentistry and neuroscience, Ira brings fresh perspectives to our...

In this episode, we welcome Juliana Marulanda to shed light on the myriad challenges agencies often encounter as they hit different revenue benchmarks, and the strategies that can help them break these ceilings by leveraging the right resources. Juliana and Johnny embark on an in-depth discussion about reducing the growing pains inherent in scaling marketing agencies, and the dynamic journey of tr...

This week, we've got Erin Jenkins joining us. She's a Mavericks Club member and also runs her own agency, Second Click Media, out of North Carolina. We explore her journey, going from freelancing to running her own agency. Erin's got some super interesting insights around packaging your services into a signature system. We also talk about how changing your mindset can help you figure out who you r...

This week, we catch up with Richard Young. Richard coaches Performance Fulfilment, and he spends his days working with experts in sports, education, and health. The man has some really interesting things to say, and I think anyone with a goal in their life could stand to hear them. In this episode, hosted by Troy Dean,we're talking about how sometimes doing less can lead to better results - it's a...

In this weeks episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, hosted by Troy Dean of Agency Mavericks and brought to you exclusively by our esteemed sponsor, E2M Solutions, we discuss the power of a well-articulated vision, the complexities of Referrals versus White Label services, and the intricate challenges inherent in the realm of artificial intelligence. Our special guest, Simon Mauger, CEO of Practiceed...

In this episode of The Agency Hour podcast, we have a very special guest joining us. Emily Bryant, the CEO of Agency Mavericks, sits down with Troy Dean to discuss MavCon, Mavericks Club's live in-person mastermind event, and the recent successful pivot of the schedule when Troy fell sick. Troy and Emily also delve into Emily's journey to becoming the CEO of Agency Mavericks and the positive impac...

Confidence plays a crucial role in being a business owner because we're constantly putting ourselves out there. It's natural to second-guess ourselves, and even just one piece of feedback can send us down a slippery slope of self-doubt. That's why positive self-talk is incredibly important. Having those internal conversations where you become your own biggest fan and continue to encourage yourself...

In this week's episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, we had the privilege of sitting down with Nathan Hirsch, a successful entrepreneur and founder of several businesses including Outsource School, AccountsBalance, EcomBalance, and free-up.net. Nathan shared his remarkable story of how he started a successful business selling baby products on Amazon while still in college, and how he went on to crea...

This week, we have a special treat for you on The Agency Hour Podcast - Shaun Clark, the brilliant Co-Founder of HighLevel, is joining us to talk about a topic that is sure to raise some eyebrows. That's right, we're tackling the controversial subject of Why Troy Dean won't use WordPress anymore. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. We'll also be delving deep into the process of owning leads th...