Agency Giants

Send us a textThe Agency Giants Podcast - Episode 20 (James Matthewman)__________________________________________From uni dropout to 100+ employees, to now building a multi-agency empire 🚀In today's Agency Giants episode, James Matthewman from Underground Ecom just dropped the blueprint, most agencies will never hear!James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-matthewman-68262b153/Underground Ecom: https://www.undergroundecom.com/Supergroup: https://super.group/__________________________________________Get your next 10 clients, guaranteed 👉 https://www.affluent.academy/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=agencypod&utm_term=interview&utm_content=497__________________________________________FREE Agency Owners Community: https://www.skool.com/agencyowners__________________________________________https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdO5xp5occOyeEZ2GCD21gqDKLz8Z8-Ak__________________________________________🎧 Stream on your favorite audio platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agency-podcast/id1755717870Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jmr989Mkl4EJQ6AyAzJfEAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/64e31809-88d4-43a3-b2e3-e59caf73aec4/the-agency-podcast__________________________________________Follow us on all platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencygiantspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencygiantspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@agencygiants__________________________________________00:00 The University Secret That Built an Empire08:30 The $50 That Started It All17:45 Hidden Growth Strategy Revealed25:00 What Nobody Tells You About Scaling35:15 The Game-Changing Partnership Move45:30 Real Results From Going Stealth52:00 Building the Ultimate Sales Machine1:02:30 Why We Never Relied on Referrals1:12:45 The Mistake That Nearly Killed Us1:23:15 From Agency to Empire Blueprint

Alisha Conlin-hurd, an agency owner who skyrocketed her business to $500K in just eight months, shares her remarkable journey. She discusses the importance of building authority and mastering sales funnels for high-ticket clients. Alisha emphasizes authentic personal branding and adapting to AI's role in marketing. She also delves into effective pricing strategies and the synergy between sales and marketing. Her insights on overcoming challenges and fostering collaboration provide valuable lessons for fast agency growth.

Send us a textThe Agency Giants Podcast - Episode 18 (Darren Lee)__________________________________________This week on Agency Giants, we are joined by Darren Lee, founder of Voics, a podcast production agency.Darren breaks down exactly how fear became his catalyst for success, his brutal £100k rev-share lesson, and why his relentless work ethic in Bali puts most entrepreneurs to shame.If you're serious about scaling your agency, this episode will change how you think about growth, team building, and what it really takes to win.Darren's YouTube:  @Darren_ks  Darren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-lee1Darren's Agency: http://voics.co/__________________________________________Get your next 10 clients, guaranteed 👉 https://www.affluent.academy/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=agencypod&utm_term=interview&utm_content=492__________________________________________FREE Agency Owners Community: https://www.skool.com/agencyowners__________________________________________https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdO5xp5occOyeEZ2GCD21gqDKLz8Z8-Ak__________________________________________🎧 Stream on your favorite audio platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agency-podcast/id1755717870Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jmr989Mkl4EJQ6AyAzJfEAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/64e31809-88d4-43a3-b2e3-e59caf73aec4/the-agency-podcast__________________________________________Follow us on all platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencygiantspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencygiantspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@agencygiants__________________________________________0:00 Intro1:32 The Catalyst for Explosive Growth2:52 When Businesses Fail vs Succeed5:47 The Mini Agency That Changed Everything12:06 The Dyslexia Advantage in Podcasting17:00 Where Podcasting is Heading Next25:02 The Outcome Revolution Email29:29 When Revenue Share Went Wrong36:02 Why Founder Content Always Wins49:20 The Infinite vs Finite Game57:49 Building Your Perfect Team1:24:01 The Coachability Litmus Test1:40:31 Why Darren Measures Everything Daily1:55:40 The Childhood Pain That Drives Success2:01:15 The $1M Month Obsession2:11:14 Zero to 100K: The Two-Step Formula

Send us a textThe Agency Giants Podcast - Episode 17 (Luke Cope)__________________________________________This week on Agency Giants, we are joined by Luke Cope, Co-founder of Digital PR Agency, Bottled Imagination.Luke breaks down exactly how Bottle Imagination differentiates from traditional PR agencies, their creative ideation process, and why building trust beats flashy presentations every time.What you'll discover:• How they hit £30K revenue in their FIRST month without even announcing they existed• The simple framework that landed them 30+ awards in 3 years (that's 10 per year!)• How to manage client expectations when you can't guarantee resultsLuke's LinkedIn: https://bottledimagination.com/Luke's Agency: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-cope-83997942/__________________________________________Get your next 10 clients, guaranteed 👉 https://www.affluent.academy/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=agencypod&utm_term=interview&utm_content=489__________________________________________FREE Agency Owners Community: https://www.skool.com/agencyowners__________________________________________https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdO5xp5occOyeEZ2GCD21gqDKLz8Z8-Ak__________________________________________🎧 Stream on your favorite audio platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agency-podcast/id1755717870Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jmr989Mkl4EJQ6AyAzJfEAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/64e31809-88d4-43a3-b2e3-e59caf73aec4/the-agency-podcast__________________________________________Follow us on all platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencygiantspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencygiantspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@agencygiants__________________________________________00:00 The Moment Everything Changed08:30 What Startup Agencies Don't Know17:00 Digital PR's Hidden Formula25:00 The Partnership System That Works35:15 Why 30 Awards in 3 Years Matters45:30 The Campaign That Almost Failed55:00 How Ideas Really Get Created1:05:00 The Childhood That Built a Fighter1:15:00 The Future Game Plan

Zoë Shepherd, co-founder of The Social Shepherd and recent Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, joins her husband Jack Shepherd to share their journey of scaling a global social media agency from just $800 projects to 79 team members and $40k retainers. They discuss the intricacies of partnership dynamics, their creative evolution in marketing, and how AI is transforming the industry. The couple also opens up about balancing business growth with personal life while maintaining a strong team culture, all infused with humor and relatable experiences.

Tom Jauncey, who started his agency at 17 and now leads a team of 25, discusses his journey of building a thriving multi-service agency without niching down. He shares insights on the importance of a robust SEO strategy and a diverse clientele. Tom emphasizes balancing delegation with team dynamics and the role of trust in a remote environment. He also delves into client engagement strategies, the necessity of flexibility in management, and the tools that streamline agency operations, like monday.com.

Send us a textThe Agency Giants Podcast - Episode 14 (Wickus & Jandre)__________________________________________Ever wonder how successful agency owners evolve from charging small monthly fees to signing large equity deals with their clients?In this episode of Agency Giants, I sit down with Jandre & Wickus from V8 Media who reveal how they built a $1M/mo agency over the last 7 years.With their agency experience, they're now landing 50% equity deals in multiple brands doing 8 figures in revenue.Wickus's IG: https://www.instagram.com/wickusvwyk/Jandre's IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialjandredebeer/V8 Media: https://v8media.co.za/__________________________________________00:00 The Secret to Long-Term Business Success05:30 When Agency Owners Join Forces12:45 The Toughest Business They've Ever Built17:45 The Foundation That Changed Everything24:00 What Top Brands Are Really Looking For30:00 The Credibility Factor Most Agencies Miss35:15 Creating Content That Actually Converts42:30 AI's Hidden Impact on Agency Services49:30 Beyond The Agency: Their Surprising Next Chapter55:45 The One Thing Holding Most Owners Back1:04:00 The Surprising Truth About Success Mindset1:08:30 Why Community Changes Everything1:12:00 The Hidden Force Behind All Achievements__________________________________________https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdO5xp5occOyeEZ2GCD21gqDKLz8Z8-Ak__________________________________________🎧 Stream on your favorite audio platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agency-podcast/id1755717870Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jmr989Mkl4EJQ6AyAzJfEAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/64e31809-88d4-43a3-b2e3-e59caf73aec4/the-agency-podcast__________________________________________If you want to find out how we help agency owners sign their first or next 5 clients, guaranteed, check this out 👉 https://www.affluent.academy/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=agencypod&utm_term=interview&utm_content=477d__________________________________________FREE Agency Owners Community: https://www.skool.com/agencyowners__________________________________________Follow us on all platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencygiantspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencygiantspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@agencygiants

Send us a textThe Agency Giants Podcast - Episode 13 (Joe Hides)__________________________________________This week on the Agency Giants Podcast, Jordan Platten is joined by his Affluent.co agency co-founder, Joe Hides.In this raw conversation, Joe reveals why he bought out Jordan's majority stake in their multi-7 figure agency.From professional GB skier to agency leader, discover Joe's unlikely journey & the strategies that transformed their business.Learn the shift that took their agency from media buying to becoming a creative powerhouse, scaling brands from $200K to $1M monthly in just 90 days.Joe's LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joe-hides-417799138Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joehidesAffluent Agency: https://affluent.co/__________________________________________00:00 Lessons From Partnership Journey05:43 The Pro Athlete Advantage11:35 Why Business Partners Matter17:45 The Pivotal Market Shift25:00 Finding Your Brand's Secret Weapon35:15 The Creative-First Revolution42:34 Building an Empowered Team Culture51:53 The Vision Beyond The Agency1:03:39 AI's Impact on Agency Future1:10:30 The Gold Mining Secret to Success__________________________________________https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdO5xp5occOyeEZ2GCD21gqDKLz8Z8-Ak__________________________________________🎧 Stream on your favorite audio platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agency-podcast/id1755717870Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jmr989Mkl4EJQ6AyAzJfEAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/64e31809-88d4-43a3-b2e3-e59caf73aec4/the-agency-podcast__________________________________________If you want to find out how we help agency owners sign their first or next 5 clients, guaranteed, check this out 👉 https://www.affluent.academy/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=agencypod&utm_term=interview&utm_content=473d__________________________________________FREE Agency Owners Community: https://www.skool.com/agencyowners__________________________________________Follow us on all platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencygiantspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencygiantspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@agencygiants

Send us a textThe Agency Giants Podcast - Episode 12 (Oliver Kenyon)__________________________________________This week on the Agency Giants Podcast, we sit down with Oliver Kenyon, the visionary behind ConversionWise.ConversionWise is an industry-leading CRO agency that’s served over 3,500 customers, including celebrities like Lionel Messi and Kim Kardashian.In this episode, you'll discover:• Top CRO techniques that skyrocket conversions.• Leadership and team management lessons from a fast-growing digital agency.• Insights into Oliver's successful client acquisition strategies.Oliver's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverkenyonConversionWise: https://conversionwise.com/Oliver's Newsletter: https://www.agencycircle.com/__________________________________________0:00 – Intro1:01 – From Chef to Serial Entrepreneur: Oliver’s Journey6:10 – How a Hip-Hop Forum Led Oliver to Online Business9:00 – Creating an Affiliate Marketing Forum & Monetizing It13:40 – Oliver’s First Big Business Success & Selling to Neil Patel19:00 – Becoming a Millionaire at 29 & The Reality of Selling a Company26:10 – Why Oliver Sold His Business & Lessons from the Deal30:00 – From Landing Pages to Building a CRO Agency34:00 – How Oliver Scaled His Agency & Attracted Big Clients40:00 – The Power of Partnerships in Business Growth44:30 – Working with Celebrity Brands Owned by Lionel Messi & Kim Kardashian49:00 – How CRO Helped Generate Over $3.8M for Clients52:00 – The Best Conversion Rate Optimization Tactics Right Now58:00 – How Oliver’s Agency Collected 400+ Reviews & Built Trust1:05:00 – Running a Remote Team vs. In-Person: Oliver’s Approach1:12:30 – Why Oliver Sold His Agency & What’s Next for Him__________________________________________https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdO5xp5occOyeEZ2GCD21gqDKLz8Z8-Ak__________________________________________🎧 Stream on your favorite audio platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agency-podcast/id1755717870Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jmr989Mkl4EJQ6AyAzJfEAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/64e31809-88d4-43a3-b2e3-e59caf73aec4/the-agency-podcast__________________________________________If you want to find out how we help agency owners sign their first or next 5 clients, guaranteed, check this out 👉 https://www.affluent.academy/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=agencypod&utm_term=interview&utm_content=466d__________________________________________FREE Agency Owners Community: https://www.skool.com/agencyowners__________________________________________Follow us on all platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencygiantspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencygiantspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@agencygiants

Send us a textThe Agency Giants Podcast - Episode 11 (Paul Kennedy)__________________________________________We’re kicking off the year with a huge new episode of Agency Giants!In this episode of Agency Giants, Paul breaks down how he went from turning £800 into a six-figure per month agency to managing million-pound campaigns for world-famous clients like Tyson Fury & Floyd Mayweather.Paul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.belfast/Life Like Media: https://www.lifelike.media/__________________________________________0:00 – From Videographer to 7-Figure Agency Owner3:01 – Mastering Creative and Paid Ads to Keep Clients for 5+ Years7:00 – The Secret to Growing an Agency Through Referrals and Partnerships11:10 – Landing Floyd Mayweather & Tyson Fury as Clients19:00 – Inside the Fury Camp: Shooting Content with Celebrities26:10 – What It’s Like Touring Thailand with Tyson Fury29:50 – How Travel and Sales Built My Business Resilience34:00 – Scaling from Remote to a 20-Person Office Team40:00 – How Paul's Brother Helped Scale Their Agency44:30 – The Deal That Fell Apart – Biggest Failure in Business49:00 – Why Client Results Matter More Than Constant Outreach52:00 – Scaling Paul's Own Brands from the Agency58:00 – The Future of Our Agency: Incubating and Growing DTC Brands1:05:00 – Should You Take Equity Deals as an Agency?1:12:30 – How to Hire Passionate People Who Drive Business Growth1:18:10 – Biggest Lessons from Failures and Scaling to 7 Figures__________________________________________https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdO5xp5occOyeEZ2GCD21gqDKLz8Z8-Ak__________________________________________🎧 Stream on your favorite audio platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agency-podcast/id1755717870Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jmr989Mkl4EJQ6AyAzJfEAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/64e31809-88d4-43a3-b2e3-e59caf73aec4/the-agency-podcast__________________________________________If you want to find out how we help agency owners sign their first or next 5 clients, guaranteed, check this out 👉 https://www.affluent.academy/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=agencypod&utm_term=interview&utm_content=461d__________________________________________FREE Agency Owners Community: https://www.skool.com/agencyowners__________________________________________Follow us on all platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencygiantspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencygiantspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@agencygiants