Agency Forward

Chris DuBois
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Oct 29, 2024 • 59min

028 Matt Durante: Scaling Challenges, AI Concerns, and Creativity

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Matt Durante.Matt is the head of B2B Marketing at Nectar.Matt specializes in helping mid-sized businesses and startups break through scaling barriers, particularly in B2B markets. His approach focuses on creating scalable, measurable, and meaningful growth through marketing and operational strategies.Matt is one of my favorite follows on LinkedIn for creative content around marketing and I was excited to explore some of those themes together.In this episode, we discuss:How to uncover the biggest impact points in your businessWhy Matt avoids using AI for content creationHow to scale your business without losing sight of measurable outcomesAnd more...You can learn more about Matt on LinkedIn.-----------Today’s episode is brought to you by ZenPilot.There are lots of tools out there for agencies to manage projects. But any project issues aren’t usually caused by the tool. They’re from your own processes.ZenPilot helps agencies implement their project management tools while streamlining operations, so your team can move from chaos to clarity.You can see for yourself at ZenPilot.com/forward.-----------Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. -----------Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-CourseExplore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.-----------And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 
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Oct 22, 2024 • 42min

027 Nathan Warner: The Power of Mini-Courses

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Nathan Warner.Nathan is the founder of Fearless Leadership LLC and a master course creator.I watched a masterclass from Nathan in the TACK Insider community and wanted to reach out to learn more. After going through one of his mini-courses, I knew I needed to get him on the show to help agencies do the same.You’ve probably heard about creating mini-courses and some of the benefits for your business, but it’s not always as simple as it sounds. Nathan takes the guesswork out of the process and he’s here to share some key insights.In this episode, we discuss:why mini-courses are a powerful tool for agenciesthe common mistakes people make when launching their coursewhat to do after someone signs upand more…You can learn more about Nathan on LinkedIn.-----------Join the TACK Insider community today. -----------Today’s episode is brought to you by ZenPilot.There are lots of tools out there for agencies to manage projects. But any project issues aren’t usually caused by the tool. They’re from your own processes.ZenPilot helps agencies implement their project management tools while streamlining operations, so your team can move from chaos to clarity.You can see for yourself at ZenPilot.com/forward.-----------Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. -----------Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-CourseExplore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.-----------And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 
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Oct 15, 2024 • 58min

026 All-In Agency Summit Recap - October 2024

Hey everyone, today we’ve got a special episode for you.I’m joined by Chris Storey and we’re going to recap the excitement from this month’s All-In Agency Summit.We had 14 presenters covering a range of topics, so we wanted to captured some highlights to share with listeners.If you want to be notified of the next Summit, visit the All-In Agency Summit LinkedIn page and give it a follow. You can also keep following me here, on Substack, or anywhere else, because I’ll be sharing the next event everywhere.-----------Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. -----------Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-CourseExplore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.-----------And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 
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Oct 8, 2024 • 13min

025 Your Cadence is Your Credibility

Hey everyone, today is a solo cast where I dive into one of my company values: Your Cadence is Your Credibility We'll get into what this means, the three types of cadence in business, and some ways you can improve your cadence. -----------Links from the show:- If I Had to Start an Agency from Scratch- The PRISM Model: Determining if a Problem Deserves Solving- 5 Offers to Launch Your Agency's Revenue- Your Service is Not Your Offer- Agency Life: The Lead Magnet That Pays for Itself w/ Chris DuBois-----------Today’s episode is brought to you by ZenPilot.There are lots of tools out there for agencies to manage projects. But any project issues aren’t usually caused by the tool. They’re from your own processes.ZenPilot helps agencies implement their project management tools while streamlining operations, so your team can move from chaos to clarity.You can see for yourself at ZenPilot.com/forward.-----------Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. -----------Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-CourseExplore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.-----------And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 
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Oct 1, 2024 • 18min

024 If I had to start an agency from scratch...

Hey everyone, today is a solo cast where I answer: “What would you do if you had to start an agency from scratch?” Join me as we dive into the question and hopefully give you some nuggets for ways to improve your current agency. -----------Links from the show: - If I Had to Start an Agency from Scratch- The PRISM Model: Determining if a Problem Deserves Solving- 5 Offers to Launch Your Agency's Revenue- Your Service is Not Your Offer- Agency Life: The Lead Magnet That Pays for Itself w/ Chris DuBois-----------Today’s episode is brought to you by ZenPilot.There are lots of tools out there for agencies to manage projects. But any project issues aren’t usually caused by the tool. They’re from your own processes.ZenPilot helps agencies implement their project management tools while streamlining operations, so your team can move from chaos to clarity.You can see for yourself at ZenPilot.com/forward.-----------Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. -----------Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-CourseExplore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.-----------And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 
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Sep 24, 2024 • 46min

023 Tony Wilson: Straightening Agency Financials

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Tony Wilson.Tony is the founder of Accquip, providing fractional CFO services to agencies. He’s also the host of the DevLaunch Podcast which I’d recommend agencies give a listen to.I brought Tony on so we could talk agency financials. For a lot of founders, it’s not that it’s a mystery, it’s just not the most enjoyable place to spend your time. It can be intimidating. Especially if you’re not fully sure what you’re looking at.If that’s you, rest assured, Tony helps to make everything more approachable.In this episode, we discuss:the biggest things agencies get wrong with their numbersthe importance of gross marginshow to make your agency exit-readyand more…You can learn more about Tony on LinkedIn or at Accquip.com-----------Today’s episode is brought to you by ZenPilot.There are lots of tools out there for agencies to manage projects. But any project issues aren’t usually caused by the tool. They’re from your own processes.ZenPilot helps agencies implement their project management tools while streamlining operations, so your team can move from chaos to clarity.You can see for yourself at ZenPilot.com/forward.-----------Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. -----------Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-CourseExplore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.-----------And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 
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Sep 17, 2024 • 42min

022 Jakub Grajcar: How to Market for Agencies

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Jakub Grajcar.Kuba is the content marketing manager at ZenPilot and I wanted to bring him onto the show to shed some light on marketing for agencies.You’ve probably heard me mention the stat that only 14% of agency clients come from direct marketing. And it’s for that reason you should be spending more time marketing your own brand.Kuba hosts the Agency Journey podcast, write ZenPilot’s newsletter, and produces loads of social content. There’s a lot you can learn from him and he over-delivers in this conversation.In this episode, we discuss:how marketing an agency is different than other businesseshow podcasts can benefit your brandwhy agencies should start a newsletterand more…You can learn more about Jakub (Kuba) on LinkedIn.-----------Today’s episode is brought to you by ZenPilot.There are lots of tools out there for agencies to manage projects. But any project issues aren’t usually caused by the tool. They’re from your own processes.ZenPilot helps agencies implement their project management tools while streamlining operations, so your team can move from chaos to clarity.You can see for yourself at ZenPilot.com/forward.-----------Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. -----------Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-CourseExplore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.-----------And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 
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Sep 10, 2024 • 38min

021 Dr. William Attaway: Catalytic Leadership

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Dr. William Attaway.William is the founder of Catalytic Leadership, where he provides executive coaching and helps agency founders become stronger leaders.William and I have recorded multiple podcasts and done events together and every time, I leave with awesome takeaways. He’s a genuinely great guy and has awesome an perspective and insights on improving your leadership.In this episode, we discuss:What mindset shifts agency founders should adopt for better leadershipWhy leaders should question their leadership styleHow agency founders can leverage their long-term visionand more…You can learn more about William on LinkedIn or at CatalyticLeadership.net.-----------Today’s episode is brought to you by ZenPilot.There are lots of tools out there for agencies to manage projects. But any project issues aren’t usually caused by the tool. They’re from your own processes.ZenPilot helps agencies implement their project management tools while streamlining operations, so your team can move from chaos to clarity.You can see for yourself at ZenPilot.com/forward.-----------Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. -----------Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-CourseExplore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.-----------And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 
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Sep 3, 2024 • 31min

020 Dylan Ciaccio: Problemotional Advertising

Hey everyone, today I’m joined by Dylan Ciaccio.Dylan is the Director of Marketing at Black Camel Agency and an evangelist of problemotional marketing, which we dive into in the episode.If you’ve heard me on other podcasts or follow my LinkedIn content, you’ll know I’m a firm believer that all marketing starts with a problem. So when I stumbled across Dylan’s content, I immediately knew I needed to get his perspective on the show, and he didn’t disappoint.In the episode, we discuss:How to identify the core problem you solveWhy your messaging isn’t resonating with you audienceHow to start problemotional advertising for your own brandand more…You can learn more about Dylan on LinkedIn.-----------Today’s episode is brought to you by ZenPilot.There are lots of tools out there for agencies to manage projects. But any project issues aren’t usually caused by the tool. They’re from your own processes.ZenPilot helps agencies implement their project management tools while streamlining operations, so your team can move from chaos to clarity.You can see for yourself at ZenPilot.com/forward.-----------Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. -----------Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-CourseExplore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.-----------And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 
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Aug 27, 2024 • 26min

19 10 Biases that Destroy Agency Founders

Hey everyone, today is a solocast hosted by yours truly. Cognitive biases can break us if we're not aware of them. In this episode, I share the 10 biases I see most frequently with agency founders and offer some solutions so they don't destroy your business. -----------Today’s episode is brought to you by ZenPilot.There are lots of tools out there for agencies to manage projects. But any project issues aren’t usually caused by the tool. They’re from your own processes.ZenPilot helps agencies implement their project management tools while streamlining operations, so your team can move from chaos to clarity.You can see for yourself at ZenPilot.com/forward.-----------Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency. -----------Want to level up your agency? Get the Dynamic Offers Email Mini-CourseExplore the 5 of the most common challenges agencies face in today's market.We're talking about the challenges that lead to no prospects, no recurring revenue, and nothing for people to buy from you.It's worth reading just for the ideas alone.5 emails. 5 challenges. 5 strategies to fix them.Get it at DynamicAgencyCourse.com.-----------And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone. 

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