Agency Bytes Ep 069 – Taylor McMaster, DOT & Co. – Mastering Account Management
In episode 069, I had the pleasure of chatting with Taylor McMaster, the founder of Dot and Co. Taylor shares her inspiring journey from launching her own agency to revolutionizing it into a fractional account management service for other agencies. Her story is full of valuable insights and lessons for anyone in the industry.
Taylor dives into the importance of proactive communication and strategies for expanding client accounts. She sheds light on the often daunting task of hiring and training account managers, revealing the incredible advantages of outsourcing this crucial role. Her advice to agency owners? Hire individuals who complement your weaknesses rather than those who mirror your strengths.
But it's not all business! Taylor also shares her passion for golfing and how she recently integrated a fractional sales director into her company, adding a new layer of expertise to her team.
Join us for this exciting conversation with Taylor McMaster, filled with actionable tips, personal anecdotes, and a fresh perspective on agency growth and management.
Key Takeaways
• Proactive communication is crucial in account management to keep clients informed and satisfied.
• Outsourcing account management can help agency owners focus on other aspects of their business and achieve a better work-life balance.
• Hiring account managers who complement your weaknesses can lead to a more well-rounded team.
• Golfing can be a fulfilling hobby and a way to relax and recharge.
• Bringing in a fractional sales director can provide expertise and support in growing your business.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:49 Starting Dot and Co and the Genesis of the Fractional Model
08:31 Integrating Account Managers into Agency Culture
11:36 Stepping into Existing Systems and Optimizing Processes
22:26 Personal and Professional Insights
25:06 Rapid Fire Questions
27:39 Valuable Business Advice
Taylor McMaster is the founder of DOT & Company where she and her team help digital marketing agencies keep their clients happy—and keep agency owners focused on what they do best—with full-service client account management (CAM) services.
Taylor leads a team of Client Account Managers at DOT & Company, training the CAMs to work with different agencies. To date, they have helped dozens of digital marketing agencies free up their time to prioritize the money-makers in their businesses, while the DOT & Co. team ensures their client experience is smooth like butter.
She is also the host of The Happy Clients podcast, where she interviews top names in the industry, diving deep into what makes clients happy in the agency world.
Contact Taylor:
Press: www.dotandcompany.co/press
Email: taylor@dotandcompany.co
Website: www.dotandcompany.co
Podcast: www.dotandcompany.co/podcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dotandcompany
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylormcmaster/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dot_and_company/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9_2hri1R1uaNTGeZr0Oyxg/
X: https://X.com/CompanyDot