...𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴. 𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

...𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴. 𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

Chris Simmance

...𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴. 𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

Business English

A series where Chris Simmance interviews current and former 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿/𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 to find out what makes them tick, the things that work well for them and what they wish they knew when they started.

This podcast is aimed at those running a Digital Agency or those playing a leading role in one….. or anyone wanting to in the future.

- Want to know what makes the best agency owners tick?
- Always battled with an issue you thought only you had?
- Fancy learning from other people’s mess-ups?

If you thought yes to any of the above, this podcast is for you!

Episode 24 - Mike Coleman - Channable

Episode 24 - Mike Coleman - Channable

SummaryIn this conversation, Chris Simmance interviews Mike, an account executive from Channable, a multi-channel e-commerce platform. They discuss the importance of being data-driven in the agency world and how Channable helps agencies optimize their performance. Mike emphasizes the need for agencies to constantly innovate and stay ahead of the competition. He also highlights the value of...

Epsiode 85 - Ollie Heum - Creative Director, Prospa

Epsiode 85 - Ollie Heum - Creative Director, Prospa

SummaryOllie Heum, the Creative Director of Prosper, a growth agency based in Manchester, discusses his journey in the agency and shares insights on managing and growing a business. He emphasizes the importance of finding a niche and being passionate about it, as well as the value of having a clear vision and effective communication within the team. Ollie also highlights the shift from focusing...

Episode 21 - Harry Sanders - Studiohawk

Episode 21 - Harry Sanders - Studiohawk

SummaryIn this conversation, Chris Simmance interviews Harry Sanders, the founder of StudioHawk, an SEO agency. They discuss the differences in the SEO landscape between the UK, Australia, and the US, with a focus on digital PR. Harry shares his insights on the challenges of scaling a business, the importance of focusing on your zone of genius, and the need for continuous learning and adaptation....

Episode 22 - Patrick Hathaway - Sitebulb

Episode 22 - Patrick Hathaway - Sitebulb

SummaryPatrick, the co-founder and CEO of Sitebulb, discusses the value of Sitebulb for SEO agencies and the importance of clear explanations in audits. He highlights the need for efficiency and proactivity in agencies and the benefits of Sitebulb's prioritization feature. Patrick also shares a funny feature request and emphasizes the importance of effective communication in agencies. He...

Episode 84 – Seb Mackay – Soba: Private Label

Episode 84 – Seb Mackay – Soba: Private Label

SummarySeb from Soba Private Label shares his journey from being an in-house marketer to starting his own agency. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to agency life and the importance of positioning and copy for agencies. Seb also shares the lessons he has learned in the first year of running his agency and offers advice for those starting their own agency. He emphasizes the need for...

Episode 20 - Ginny Nicholls - Interim Digital

Episode 20 - Ginny Nicholls - Interim Digital

Chris Simmance, The Agency Accelerator, speaks with Ginny Nicholls from Interim Digital on the digital agency podcast, delving into the transformative world of agency growth through external partnerships. They explore the unique model of Interim Digital, a collective of seasoned agency freelancers, and its mission to bolster agencies with senior-level support on demand. The conversation...

Episode 83 - Rin Hamburgh - Rin Hamburgh & Co

Episode 83 - Rin Hamburgh - Rin Hamburgh & Co

SummaryIn this episode, Chris Simmance interviews Rin Hamburgh, the founder of RH and Co., a strategic brand copywriting agency. Rin shares her journey of starting and growing her agency over the past seven years. She emphasizes the importance of working with expert-led businesses and the value of industry expertise in content creation. Rin also discusses the challenges of AI in the industry and...

Episode 21 - Mark Colgan - Agency Sales Design

Episode 21 - Mark Colgan - Agency Sales Design

SummaryIn this podcast episode, Chris Simmance interviews Mark Colgan, an agency advisor and partner, about his experience in B2B sales and marketing. Mark shares his insights on building a pipeline and seeing results, as well as the value of working with agencies. He emphasizes the importance of onboarding and communication with clients, and highlights the need for agency owners to have...

Episode 82 - Natalia Talkowska - Natalka Design

Episode 82 - Natalia Talkowska - Natalka Design

SummaryIn this podcast episode, Chris Simmance interviews Natalia Talkowska, the founder of Natalka Design. They discuss Natalia's journey in the industry, the importance of visual storytelling, and the power of connections. Natalia shares advice for aspiring agency owners and emphasizes the need to believe in oneself. She also highlights the value of collaboration and networking in the industry....

Episode 19 - Shane Hodge - TheCamel.co

Episode 19 - Shane Hodge - TheCamel.co

SummaryIn this conversation, Chris Simmance interviews Shane Hodge, CEO and co-founder of The Camel Co, a Duda platform major solutions partner based in the Philippines. They discuss the agency's journey and how they have adapted to post-COVID challenges. Shane shares the key driver for their transformation, which was moving away from a master-slave relationship with clients and focusing on...