Smart Agency Masterclass Podcast with Jason Swenk
Bi-weekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your marketing agency the smart way.
The popular agency podcast has just turned 10 years old and covers everything from starting a successful agency to selling your agency.
We Host Some of the Smartest Minds in Agency World…
How Firing Toxic Clients Leads to Stronger Relationships with Susan Finch | Ep #725
Have you ever fired a client? If you could do so without fearing for your agency’s future, would you take that step today? Most agency owners have horror stories about toxic clients who created an unhealthy work environment for the team. Deciding to cut these professional ties can be particularly daunting, but will bring more benefits in the long run.
Are You a Visionary or Volunteer at Your Agency? Becoming a True CEO with Casey Benedict | Ep# 715
Are you making a mark in your specific niche? Our guest today, a seasoned agency owner with fourteen years of experience working with influencers believes these are areas where agencies could learn from influencers. Tune in to learn more about her agency’s approach to influencer marketing and why you should stop being a volunteer at your own agency.
A Unique Hybrid Office Model and Bouncing Back After Big Clients Leave with Sarah Segal | Ep# 712
Do you run a virtual agency or prefer to stick to the benefits of office culture? Our featured guest today first established a virtual agency. However, as her team grew, she yearned for the collaborative and innovative environment that comes with a shared physical workspace. Join us to learn from Sarah’s agency journey as she faced the challenge of diversifying her client roster and creating a productive yet flexible agency culture.
Getting to 7-Figures Fast by Juggling Curiosity and Control with Natalie Hogg | Ep #664
Are you an agency owner or an entrepreneur who wants to take your business to the next level? Do you want to learn how to grow your revenue, profit, and impact in the world? Have you found yourself chasing only the money and feeling dissatisfied later? Today’s guest grew her agency from zero to seven figures in just two years, while also making a positive impact in the world through her social responsibility initiatives. She has transitioned from being a consultant to being a leader and aligned her business with her personal goals and values, and has used her agency as a platform to create social change and help others.
Effective Delegation and Tips on Accountability for Faster Agency Growth with Zach Montroy | Ep #627
Is your team working together toward a clear agency vision? Do you trust your team and effectively delegate? Do the agency leaders also know how to delegate in order to scale the agency? The agency owner is the Visionary and needs an effective operations leader to align the team with the vision by holding them accountable and having hard conversations. Today's guest is an Agency COO offers insight into an operator's role in keeping the team focused on the agency owner's vision.
About the Show
The popular agency podcast has been around since 2014 and covers everything from starting a successful agency to selling your agency. What makes this podcast a must-listen is Swenk’s background as the founder and CEO of an agency for over a decade. Swenk brings his own experience to the table, besides the expertise of his guests. He mostly covers topics that help growing agencies scale to the next level.
YOUR HOST
JASON SWENK
Smart Agency Masterclass
Jason is a family man who also happens to have created a couple big marketing agencies, helped thousands of agency owners, and had a big agency exit too.