Operation Agency Freedom - The #1 Podcast for Digital Agency Owners Who Want to Scale and Exit Their Business

In this episode, we talk with THE John Jantsch about the concepts that led to the rise of his profitable brand Duct Tape Marketing. The brand, which grew from a book published in 2002 to a marketing system, has plenty to offer agency owners looking to help their clients (and their own agency) thrive. John shares how he came up with Duct Tape Marketing system, the principles behind a successful agency, and the bigger future his business is chasing. Dive in if you’re wanting to hear from an expert who turn his agency into a globally licensed brand. If you’re looking to become a certified consultant or want to find a consultant you can click this link: https://ducttapemarketingconsultant.com/consultants/ Also don't forget to click this link to his new book coming out in Oct: https://ducttapemarketing.com/the-self-reliant-entrepreneur/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency: https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/

In this episode, we start off this podcast with...hold it ...SALES! Also in this episode….Steve Adams shared how his job at the infamous Cutco Knives (a job he actually made some decent money at), how his graphic design agency grew from a publishing company (and help from his wife, who was a freelancer), why location matters even in remote work, and why sticking to your agency’s values is key to building your brand. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency: https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/

In this episode we talk about the power of scalable, organic content with Chris Chasteen. Chris shares how he started Content Cucumber and what he learned along the way. Chris talked about the content creation process from a musician’s perspective and an agency owner offering a unique content subscription service for clients. He also talked about blog-flavored ice cream.(You read that right!) Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency: https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/

In this speak-to-the-truth episode, we talk with Casey Carroll about the power of persistence, adaptability, and NOT commotodizing your product or service in a world that is growing more automated by the day. Casey shares his struggles (and victories) in moving to the US mainland from Hawaii, finding the right business, and working with the right client. He also shares the key insight he has learned about lead generation and advertising tools that you don't want to miss. You also don’t want to miss the “luchador mask” discussion in the first few seconds of the episode or the powerful insight about the “bigger picture” in marketing at the end. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency. https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/

This episode of Operation Agency features the journey of Marcel in building up Parakeeto. He narrates how his dream of empowering the small digital agencies and consultancies turned into reality through great software. He also shares his service business model and metrics that will make great profitability among those who would like to scale up in their business. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency. https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/

In this candid episode, we get real with Robby about two important issues, investing in your mental health and your agency’s marketing. Robby shares his journey to a better life after his diagnosis of Bipolar I disorder and his mission to improve the way agency owners market their own agencies. Listen in for a conversation about struggle, recovery, and a key mindset shift that your agency needs to make in order to thrive. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency. https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/

Sales and revenue is something that every business needs to survive, yet it’s still a topic that many agency owners struggle to talk about sales. In this episode full of smart, experience-vetted tips on why your agency needs a full pipeline and why your team needs to embrace sales. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency: https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/

In this episode, April shares tips on how to balance family life with running an agency, finding a profitable niche, scaling your dreams, and planting the seed of entrepreneurship with the next generation. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency: https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/

If you need motivation, this podcast episode with Guillermo Serafin is something that you do not want to miss.  Guillermo Serafin was born with almost every odd stacked against him. He lost his vision at 16 and his father as a child. He grew up in the “inner city”, a poor Hispanic kid. He almost died 5 times. Despite all of this, Guillermo chooses to not only survive, but thrive. In this inspirational episode, Guillermo discusses how he overcame his challenges to build an agency that leveraged his strengths, rather than anything in his path toward the goal. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency: https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/

You’ve heard that marketing agencies experience growing pains as they scale, but what if they don’t have to? In this episode, agency consultant and coach Karl Sakas gets into the logistics of balancing revenue and clients as your agency scales from one person to a lot more. Karl took the time to discuss profit leaks, keeping track of your money, and hiring the right people to build the right company. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency: https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/