I Built a $10M Email Marketing Agency, Now I Buy Them (M&A) | James Matthewman | #20
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
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From $0 to $500K in 8 Months: How to Scale Your Agency Fast! | Alisha Conlin-hurd | #19
Send us a textThe Agency Giants Podcast - Episode 19 (Alisha Conlin-hurd)__________________________________________If you're still waiting to feel "ready" before going all in... You want to hear from Alisha. She went from $0 to $500K in just 8 months, without a team, a website, or even a company name. In this week’s episode of Agency Giants, we break down how she did it.Alisha's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlishaConlinHurdAlisha's Agency: https://www.persuasionexperience.com/__________________________________________Get your next 10 clients, guaranteed 👉 https://www.affluent.academy/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=agencypod&utm_term=interview&utm_content=494__________________________________________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 The Secret Behind $500K Growth8:30 From Side Hustle to Agency Empire17:45 Why Authority Beats Everything24:00 The YouTube Client Machine35:15 What Nobody Tells You About Content45:30 Building Your Dream Team52:40 The Economics That Matter59:21 What's Coming Next1:07:39 The Personal Brand Revolution1:20:04 Why Most Agencies Fail Below $100K/mo1:28:35 The Final Growth Secret
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How He Scaled a Podcast Agency to $400k/mo in Just 4 Years | Darren Lee | #18
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
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£0 to £1.5M Agency, Winning 30 Awards, In Just 3 Years | Luke Cope | #17
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
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From $800 Projects to 79 Team Members & $40k Retainers | Zoë & Jack Shepherd | #16
Send us a textThe Agency Giants Podcast - Episode 16 (Jack & Zoë Shepherd)__________________________________________On this episode of Agency Giants, I sit down with Zoë & Jack Shepherd,The husband-wife duo who built a global social media agency powerhouse from scratch.In 2024, they generated more than $6.5 million in annual revenue...Recently named in Forbes 30 Under 30, Zoë and Jack share the exact strategies that helped them scale their agency in under 6 years.Zoë's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-stephenson/Jack's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-shepherdThe Social Shepherd: https://thesocialshepherd.com/__________________________________________Get your next 10 clients, guaranteed 👉 https://www.affluent.academy/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=agencypod&utm_term=interview&utm_content=437d__________________________________________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 When Your Partner Becomes Your Co-Founder08:30 The Hiring Decision That Changed Everything17:45 The Secret to Landing Multi-Billion Dollar Clients25:00 Why Social Media Is More Than Just Vanity Metrics35:15 The Hidden Challenge Every Agency Faces45:30 How AI Will Transform Your Marketing Career52:53 The Spark That Makes Leaders Truly Effective59:01 Building Something of True Value1:05:42 The Future of Creativity in a World of AI1:12:04 The Unexpected Cost of Success1:17:52 The Truth About Work-Life Balance
Welcome to Agency Giants, the podcast that delves into the minds of the world's top 1% agency owners. Join us as we explore the secrets behind their remarkable success and gain invaluable insights from their unique journeys.Hosted by Jordan Platten, an industry-leading UK Youtuber and agency owner who has generated over $100 million in return on investment for a diverse variety of brands around the globe.Each episode of the podcast features in-depth conversations with visionary agency owners who have achieved unparalleled heights in their respective fields. From digital marketing to advertising, branding to PR, we cover a diverse range of agency specialties, ensuring a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for all listeners.Through engaging discussions, we uncover the strategies, philosophies, and innovative approaches that set these exceptional entrepreneurs apart. How did they overcome obstacles and build their agencies from the ground up? What bold decisions propelled their growth? What lessons did they learn along the way? Find out as we delve into their triumphs, failures, and everything in between.The Agency Giants podcast goes beyond surface-level success stories. We explore the nuances of scaling agencies, managing teams, nurturing client relationships, and staying ahead of industry trends. Whether you're an aspiring agency owner, a seasoned professional seeking fresh perspectives, or simply curious about the inner workings of top-performing agencies, this podcast offers the actionable insights you crave.Join us on this captivating journey as we unlock the strategies that drive the world's most successful agencies. Discover firsthand how these extraordinary leaders are shaping the future of the industry and learn how you can apply their wisdom to your own entrepreneurial endeavors.If you're ready to challenge the status quo and gain a competitive edge in the world of agencies, subscribe to Agency Giants and prepare to be inspired. Get ready to unleash your potential, elevate your business acumen, and unlock the secrets to agency success with the remarkable individuals who are reshaping the industry, one groundbreaking idea at a time.So, whether you're commuting, working out, or enjoying a moment of quiet reflection, tune in to Agency Giants and immerse yourself in the captivating stories of those who have conquered the world of agencies and are ready to share their invaluable insights with you.
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