

Agency Journey
Gray MacKenzie
How do world-class agencies continue to grow profitably and hit their goals, even through the choppy waters and challenges of agency life?
How do leaders like Tiffany Sauder, Marcus Sheridan, Jay Acunzo, Shama Hyder, David C. Baker, Nikole Rose, and Zeb Evans think?
Join Agency Journey host Jakub Grajcar as he interviews agency operators and leaders to share insights, actionable tips, and hilarious stories from the builders who live in the agency trenches.
Each episode focuses on crucial aspects of growing an agency like building the right team, delegation, project management, client success and retention, and operating frameworks like EOS.
Brought to you by ZenPilot: we help lead your agency through the final project management implementation you’ll ever need. Book a call to learn more at ZenPilot.com/Call.
Don’t forget to rate + follow the podcast if you enjoyed it!
How do leaders like Tiffany Sauder, Marcus Sheridan, Jay Acunzo, Shama Hyder, David C. Baker, Nikole Rose, and Zeb Evans think?
Join Agency Journey host Jakub Grajcar as he interviews agency operators and leaders to share insights, actionable tips, and hilarious stories from the builders who live in the agency trenches.
Each episode focuses on crucial aspects of growing an agency like building the right team, delegation, project management, client success and retention, and operating frameworks like EOS.
Brought to you by ZenPilot: we help lead your agency through the final project management implementation you’ll ever need. Book a call to learn more at ZenPilot.com/Call.
Don’t forget to rate + follow the podcast if you enjoyed it!
Episodes
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Aug 1, 2016 • 32min
Chris Storm from ClearPivot
In this episode of Inbound Agency Journey, Gray chats with Chris Storm from ClearPivot in Denver, CO. Chris shares how he started his agency after starting his career teaching english in China and how they're experimenting with sales enablement for their clients. Enjoy!

Jul 25, 2016 • 35min
Eric Baum from BluLeadz
In this episode of Inbound Agency Journey, we welcome back to the podcast Eric Baum from BluLeadz. Eric first joined us back in episode 8, but since then their agency has continued to grow. With his eyes on 200% growth in 2016, Eric discusses lessons learned and how they're overhauling their pricing strategy to combat scope creep. Enjoy!

Jul 18, 2016 • 36min
Brian Casel from Audience Ops
In this episode of Inbound Agency Journey, we welcome Brian Casel from Audience Ops. Brian and Gray discuss how you can productize your services as an inbound agency. Enjoy!

Jul 11, 2016 • 49min
Keith Eneix from Fannit
In this episode of Inbound Agency Journey, we welcome Keith Eneix from Fannit. Keith is the CEO of the Seattle area inbound marketing agency. Enjoy!

Jul 5, 2016 • 31min
Tom DiScipio from IMPACT Branding & Design
In this episode of Inbound Agency Journey, we're joined by Tom DiScipio from IMPACT Branding & Design. Tom was employee #1 at IMPACT. Things have evolved a lot since those early days. Today Tom heads up sales at IMPACT and in this episode, Tom shares an inside look at IMPACT's sales and prospecting engine. Enjoy!

Jun 27, 2016 • 36min
David Baker from Recourses
In this episode, we welcome David Baker from Recourses.com. David is an agency consultant and over the years has worked with 39 HubSpot Partner Agencies. These experiences, combined with David's years in the industry means that he has a unique perspective on this community. In this interview, David shares the biggest thing holding inbound agencies back, the top metrics you should be paying attention to regarding the health of your finances, and the quick test to see if you're too involved as an agency owner. Enjoy!

Jun 20, 2016 • 51min
Pete Caputa from HubSpot
In this episode of Inbound Agency Journey, we're joined by Pete Caputa. Pete has worked at HubSpot since 2007 and is the founder of the HubSpot Partner Program. In this interview, Pete shares the background story on the program and where things are moving in the world of inbound sales. Enjoy!

Jun 13, 2016 • 27min
Gray MacKenzie and Andrew Dymski from DoInbound
In this episode of Inbound Agency Journey, DoInbound co-founders Gray MacKenzie and Andrew Dymski discuss upcoming product improvements, agencies making cool things, lessons learned, and a preview for Season 6 of Inbound Agency Journey. Enjoy!

Jun 6, 2016 • 27min
James Kwon from Figmints
In this episode of Inbound Agency Journey you'll meet James Kwon. James is the founder and CEO of Figmints Delicious Design, a Rhode Island-based digital creative marketing agency. The name Figmints, however, is much older than the agency. Take a listen to learn more!

May 30, 2016 • 31min
Jared Broussard from BlinkJar Media
In this episode of Inbound Agency Journey, you'll hear from Jared Broussard. Jared has a history in the traditional marketing space. Several years ago he took the entrepreneurial plunge and started BlinkJar Media. He shares how he leverages a diverse set of deliverables to their clients. Enjoy!