[Agency Growth Advisors Series] An Introduction to Agency Growth: Helping Agency Owners Identify Their Biggest Challenges

[Agency Growth Advisors Series] An Introduction to Agency Growth: Helping Agency Owners Identify Their Biggest Challenges

Agency Growth Advisors Part 1

In this introduction to the Agency Growth Advisors series, Todd Taskey sits down with seven agency owners who share how they help founders accelerate growth.  

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • [2:28] Jason Swenk’s framework for building eight-figure agencies
  • [4:16] The importance of operational excellence and financial health
  • [8:21] Strategic growth execution for companies ranging from $5 to $100 million
  • [15:37] How to attract clients using video case stories
  • [18:29] Aaron Levenstadt talks about his network of digital agency owners

In this episode…

When it comes to scaling an agency, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Strategies often depend on size, revenue, and operational structure. What insights can you learn from agency owners who work all across the spectrum?

Jason Swenk, Joshua Johnston, Bruce Eckfeldt, Tim Kilroy, Dr. Jeremy Weisz, Ian Garlic, and Aaron Levenstadt talk about their methods for agency growth. With host Todd Taskey, the founders share insights like driving strategic growth, how to attract clients, and how to build an eight-figure agency.

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Jason SwankJason Swenk is the Founder of Agency Mastery 360, a company dedicated to helping digital agency owners grow and scale their businesses. With over 20 years in the agency space, he built and sold his agency, and he now leverages his experience working with brands like AT&T, Hitachi, and Lotus Cars to mentor other agencies.

In addition to hosting the Smart Agency Masterclass podcast, the #1 podcast for digital marketing agency owners, Jason has developed a framework for growing agencies from zero to eight figures.

Joshua JohnstonJoshua Johnston is the Founder of Hydra, a consulting firm that partners with digital agencies to build and refine their operational systems and service offerings to scale to multiple figures. Before founding Hydra, he was the COO of Welling Media, where he built systems and infrastructure to propel the agency’s rapid growth. 

Bruce EckfeldtBruce Eckfeldt is a Strategic Coach and Master Facilitator at Eckfeldt & Associates, where he works with CEOs and leadership teams to scale their businesses. As a former Inc. 500 founder and CEO, he successfully scaled and sold his business. Bruce focuses on developing leadership skills, optimizing companies for transactions, and navigating mergers and acquisitions. 

Tim KilroyTim Kilroy is the CEO of ecomALLIES, an agency helping DTC brands achieve rapid growth. He is also an agency coach and advisor who has helped hundreds of digital agency owners generate more revenue and profits. With over two decades of experience in digital marketing, Tim has founded, scaled, bought, and sold several agencies. 

Dr. Jeremy WeiszDr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25, a company that helps B2B business owners connect with their ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners through a done-for-you podcast service. Dr. Weisz has been involved in podcasting for 11 years and was a senior producer for early business podcasts. He helped put all of their systems in place and helped them add volume, feature, and edify various business leaders.

Ian GarlicIan Garlic is the Founder of Garlic Marketing, the brand behind Video Case Story, which helps brands develop strategies and goals for video case stories. Ian is also the Founder of StoryCrews, a company that helps businesses connect with top-rated videographers to market and expand their brands through powerful stories captured on video. As the host of the Garlic Marketing Show, he has featured renowned guests like Gary Vaynerchuk, Neil Patel, and Ryan Deiss.

Aaron LevenstadtAaron Levenstadt is the Founder of Join Agency Alliance, an advisory board composed of former agency owners who have exited their businesses. He has built and sold multiple agencies, including Pedestal Search, which emerged from his experience as one of the original members of Google’s Search Analytics team. As an investor, Aaron supports agencies and entrepreneurs through coaching, connections, and advisory board development.