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Season 15

15:6 From Print Design To Web Design

Kyle Van Deusen

Print design and web design need not be miles apart. Join Kyle with us on the phone as tells his story of shifting from a print and signage background into fully fledged web design business. He shares the tools he used to translate his design skills online without the need…

Season 15

15:5 How To Generate Recurring Revenue

Ed Ellingham

Agency life often feels like feast or famine with no middle ground. Generating recurring revenue can be as easy as pushing jelly up a hill. Ed from CloudCareWP has been able to transition 100% of his clients onto monthly and yearly care plans to get the most out of their…

Season 15

15:4 How To Create Memorable Moments

Jason Resnick

You celebrate moving house. You celebrate having a baby. You have awesome memories of that wedding, party or event. These are moments you will never forget, and you were glad you were a part of them. Meet Jason who has been freelancing online from that magical city, New York. Jason…

Season 15

15:3 Building An Agency Abroad

Martin Suttill

Ever dreamed of building an agency in a far and distant land? Martin Suttill has done just that, and had a fascinating journey getting there. The exciting thing is, he’s not finished yet and is in the process of designing their new office! 54 Solutions have grown a strong local…

Season 15

15:2 How To Get Paid What You Are Worth

Martin Huntbach

An uneducated audience think they don’t have the budget to spend with your agency. An educated audience find the budget because they understand the benefits, the value and the reasoning. Martin Huntbach unpacks how he and Lyndsay have been able to charge significantly more by providing valuable free content to…

Season 15

15:1 Unpacking The Benefits Of Niching

Gerry King

Taking that leap to niche your business down is a scary process. You may feel worried about missing out on opportunities, and you may start to see an initial wobble in your finances. Staying the course becomes a difficult challenge. We catch up with Gerry King who back in 11:1…

Season 14

14:8 Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway

Imogen Allen

When you are not enjoying what you do, when you do not feel valued, and when the work no longer satisfies, it could be time to pivot. Imogen Allen shares her own journey, and taking the leap into web design and development as a result having run a VA business…

Season 14

14:7 How To Be An Unconventional Marketer

Adam Lacey

Adam has found an industry he can serve, with a very clear problem he solves. He shares his journey, lessons along the way and shares how he is plans to adopt some methods of marketing to existing and cold leads that are quite surprising. Print is not dead, it is…

Season 14

14:6 Questions That Changed My Agency Life

Lee Matthew Jackson

When agency life was at it’s worse and I was stuck with something that overwhelmed me and my team I had to take a step back and ask four very important questions. I share my journey from teenager to now, and some questions that changed everything. You can be a…

Season 14

14:5 Resetting An Agency

Paul Lacey

Paul reached a point in his agency where he couldn’t take it any more. Overwhelmed, stressed and unhappy. He was able to turn everything around through the support of the wonderful online WordPress communities, and is now creating a business that he loves. As you listen to this episode you…

Season 14

14:4 The Future Of WP Innovator

Lee Matthew Jackson

It is time we talk about the future of WP Innovator. There are some significant changes happening and I want to share our plans with you, the community. To get on the list click here. I launched Angled Crown over 4 years ago to solve a problem that I knew…

Season 14

14:3 How To De-Stress Your Agency

Jeffery Patch

This is an open conversation where we unpack our own experiences of what has been asked, and hopefully share some insight and some tips in how to deal with what you are struggling with. This stream unfortunately will not have ALL the answers, nor will it try sell you any…

Season 14

14:2 The Power Of Storytelling

Frank Candy

Public speaking is an amazing way to build up your personal brand, as well as get exposure to your agency. Welcome back our main man Frank Candy, who shares his years of experience in travelling the world and speaking. He shares the power of storytelling, and tells us a few…

Season 14

14:1 Monetising Maintenance

Jeffery Patch

Often agencies find themselves doing updates, and general maintenance on websites for free or for a very low cost. This can be very unfulfilling, and can in some cases lead to a breakdown of the client relationship when things go wrong. Jeffery realised he was not charging for the amazing…

Season 13

13:8 The Evolution Of An Agency

Phillis Benson

Building an agency is a challenge. Phillis Benson shares her journey and the do’s and dont’s she learned along the way. From managing teams to generating leads through networking, Phillis shares a wide range of advice. Takeaways: Networking is a brilliant way to meet new people and generate new opportunities.…

Season 13

13:7 Growing Brand Awareness & Credibility

Jack Fleckney

Meet a client who has learned through trial and error how to grow their brand locally and through social media. We helped Jack establish an MVP for his fitness business of which he is focused on creating an exciting brand across the country. Jack has invested in a great team,…

Season 13

13:6 How To Become A Digital Leader

Jonnie Jensen

There are not enough Digital Marketers out there. Yep! Jonnie Jensen explains the problem businesses around the world are struggling with: Finding a Digital Marketer who know their onions and can deliver. People are often promoted into the position with no prior experience and it’s time we change this. Is…

Season 13

13:5 An Update On Agency Life Four Years In

Justin Widdop

Justin and I both launched our agencies around 4 years ago. Join our conversation as we catch up on how things have evolved over time in his agency. From balancing a full time job and starting a business, through to a bricks and mortar business on the street with a…

Season 13

13:4 The One Hundredth Episode

Lee Matthew Jackson

We made it to Episode One Hundred! Today I share the story of the podcasts birth and its growth as well as the lessons learned along the way. We wrap up the show with some honest talk and some plans for the future. The Facebook Group: Covered in todays show:…

Season 13

13:3 How To Be Confident In Your Pricing

Pete Everitt

Pricing projects is both rocket science and a difficult as rolling jelly up a hill! Lee and Pete share their experiences of pricing and projects in agency life. They unpack a range of thought processes about pricing including the controversial “essence of a true deal” concept. “The essence of a…