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Build a Better Agency Podcast
Scale and grow your agency with better clients, invested employees, and a stronger bottom line, with Drew McLellan.
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Episode 568 Leading with Creativity and Bravery with Todd Henry
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan welcomes creativity expert and acclaimed author Todd Henry for a…
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Episode 567 AI Commercialization Strategies for Agencies with Shawn Yeager
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan welcomes Shawn Yeager, founder of Upshift, for a candid…
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Episode 566 Agency Success Lies in Embracing Discomfort with Anthony Reeves
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by Anthony Reeves, Vice President of Global Brand and…
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Episode 565 The Six Leadership Domains Every Agency Needs with Drew McLellan
Welcome to an especially impactful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan takes you on a deep dive into the true nature of leadership…
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Episode 564 Why Customer Experience Beats Customer Service with Jeannie Walters
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Build a Better Agency! In this episode, Jeannie Walters breaks down the real distinction between customer experience…
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Episode 563 Preventing Burnout in High Performing Agency Teams with Rita Ainsworth
Welcome to another can't-miss episode of Build a Better Agency! Drew McLellan is joined by Rita Ainsworth, a media buyer turned nervous system coach who works…
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Episode 562 Burn the Old Playbook and Find Your Agency Tilt with Joe Pulizzi
Get ready for an eye-opening episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, Drew McLellan is joined by the always generous and sharp Joe Pulizzi, author of "Burn…
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Episode 561 Email Outreach that Works with Laura Lopuch
Welcome to another can't-miss episode of Build a Better Agency! Drew McLellan sits down with Laura Lopuch, client and partner acquisition expert and creator of…
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Episode 560 Five Agency Trends You Cannot Afford to Ignore with Drew McLellan
Welcome to another can't-miss episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan ditches the guest chair and goes solo to unpack the agency trends…
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Episode 559 Essential Project Management Skills for Agencies with Danielle McCier
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by seasoned project management expert Danielle McCier…
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Episode 558 What Agencies Need to Know About AI-Driven Global Recruitment with Noel Andrews
Welcome to another can't-miss episode of Build a Better Agency! Drew McLellan hosts Noel Andrews, founder and CEO of Job Rack, for a deep dive into how AI…
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Episode 557 Agency Operations and Process Optimization with Trevor Foley
Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by operations expert Trevor Foley for a deep dive into the nuts…
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Episode 556 Key Insights from the 2026 Agency Edge Study with Susan Baier
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This time, host Drew McLellan teams up once again with research partner Susan Baier from…
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Episode 555 The Mindset Shift Every Agency Leader Must Make with Drew McLellan
Welcome to a pivotal solo episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan takes listeners on an honest and insightful journey through the real…
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Episode 554 Breaking the Barriers That Prevent Agency Scaling with Trevor McGregor
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with executive business coach Trevor McGregor to tackle…
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553 Building AI Automations to Streamline Your Agency Operations with Kaitlyn Study
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! Host Drew McLellan is joined by agency owner and automation enthusiast Caitlin Studdy for a…
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552 Virtual Event Monetization and Lead Generation with Kevin Sanderson
Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with virtual event expert Kevin Sanderson to unravel the secrets…
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551 Scaling Agency Operations with Yoni Kozminski
Welcome to a new episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, Drew McLellan invites Yoni Kozminski, CEO and co-founder of Escala, for a candid and transparent…
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Ep 550 Five Opportunities for Agency Evolution with Drew McLellan
Welcome to another energizing solo episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan draws on his 25+ years of agency experience to deliver both…
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Episode 549 What the AI Impact 2026 Research Reveals with Emily Thompson
Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! Host Drew McLellan sits down with Emily Thompson, marketing manager at CoSchedule, to unpack the…
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Episode 548 The Top Growth Drivers Agencies Need to Focus On with John Hall
Welcome to another dynamic episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan welcomes longtime industry innovator John Hall to unpack the growth…
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Episode 547 Strategies for Winning More Business with Mercer Island Group
Welcome to the latest episode of Build a Better Agency! Host Drew McLellan is joined by the powerhouse team of Robin Boehler and Stephen Boehler from Mercer…
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Episode 546 Navigating the New World of Agency Talent Acquisition with Kathryn Duncan
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by talent acquisition expert Kat Duncan for a deep dive…
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Episode 545 Future-Proof Your Agency's Growth Strategies with Drew McLellan
Welcome to another insightful solo episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan draws on his 25+ years of agency experience to tackle a…
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Episode 544 Mastering AI Automation For Your Agency with Julian Goldie
Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan dives into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its game-changing…
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Episode 543 Agency Growth Through Behavioral Science with Nancy Harhut
Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with agency owner and behavioral science expert Nancy Harhut to…
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Episode 542 Building Hybrid Teams with Global Talent with Noel Andrews
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by returning guest Noel Andrews, the founder of…
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Episode 541 AI Integration for Agency Success with Cade Dannels
Welcome to another impactful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with AI strategist and data tinkerer Cade Dannels to…
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Episode 540 A Learning Culture Creates A Winning Agency with Drew McLellan
Welcome to a powerful solo episode of Build a Better Agency! In this installment, host Drew McLellan takes a deep dive into one of the most urgent and…
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Episode 539 How to Hire and Keep Top Performers with John Arnold
Welcome to the latest episode of Build a Better Agency! Host Drew McLellan is joined by talent strategy expert John Arnold to tackle one of the most critical…
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Episode 538 The Secret to Great Creative Work with Tom Fishburne
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by legendary cartoonist and marketer Tom Fishburne…
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Episode 537 How AI is Changing the PR Landscape with Brett Farmiloe
Welcome to another compelling episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with special guest Brett Farmiloe, a former agency…
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Episode 536 Legal Best Practices for Agency Sales with Sharon Toerek
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan tackles the critical—yet often underestimated—legal side of…
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Episode 535 Five Essential Agency Owner Resolutions for 2026 with Drew McLellan
Welcome to a brand new year and a brand new episode of Build a Better Agency! In this special solo cast, host Drew McLellan kicks off 2026 with a focused…
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Episode 534 Leveraging LinkedIn Strategies for Agency Success with Greg Star
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Build a Better Agency! In this episode, host Drew McLellan welcomes Greg Star, founder of Driven Branding and…
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Episode 533 Understanding AI-Powered Lead Generation with Tom Schwab
Welcome to another can't-miss episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan explores a rapidly evolving strategy that has the potential to…
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Episode 532 The Science of Brand Building with Ulli Appelbaum
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan welcomes brand strategist and agency veteran Ulli…
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Episode 531 Reducing Agency Chaos with Amber De La Garza
Welcome to another engaging episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan turns the spotlight inward to tackle a challenge many agency owners…
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Episode 530 How Agencies Can Embrace Perpetual Uncertainty with Drew McLellan
Welcome to a transformative solo episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan invites listeners to reframe how they view uncertainty, chaos…
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Episode 529 Unlocking Growth Through Collaborations with Nicole Mahoney
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by returning guest Nicole Mahoney, an accomplished…
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Episode 528 Rethinking Agency Differentiation with Robin Bonn
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Build a Better Agency! Host Drew McLellan sits down with Robin Bonn, agency veteran and founder of Codefinery…
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Episode 527 Elevating the Agency Client Experience with Neen James
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan welcomes renowned author, speaker, and client experience expert…
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Episode 526 Navigating 401k Changes for Agencies with Craig Cody
Welcome to a crucial episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined once again by Craig Cody, a seasoned CPA and tax advisor…
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Episode 525 Agency Success in 2026 with Drew McLellan
Welcome to a new solo cast episode of Build a Better Agency! Host Drew McLellan is flying solo for episode 525, bringing decades of agency expertise to help…
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Episode 524 Maximizing Agency Valuation with Ben Gaddis
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan welcomes Ben Gaddis—former agency owner, seasoned…
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Episode 523 Creating a Future-Ready Agency with Rishad Tobaccowala
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! In this thought-provoking conversation, host Drew McLellan welcomes acclaimed author, agency…
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Episode 522 Strategic Methodologies for Agency Success with Ana Laskey
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with Ana Laskey, an experienced market researcher and…
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Episode 521 Trends and Tactics for Business Growth with Lee McKnight Jr
Welcome to another data-driven episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with returning guest Lee McKnight to break down the…
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Episode 520 Innovative Exercises for Strategic Planning with Drew McLellan
Welcome to another insightful solo episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is at the mic, bringing over 25 years of agency expertise to…
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Episode 519 The Power of Thoughtful Client Engagement with Jamie Shibley
Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan shines a light on an area vital to every agency's growth: how to show up for…
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Episode 518 How Stay Interviews Unlock Employee Retention with Sue MacArthur
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan turns the focus inward—with a practical conversation that every…
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Episode 517 The Secret to Agency Profitability with Michael Farmer
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by returning guest Michael Farmer, a renowned…
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Episode 516 Mastering Credit Card Points for Agency Owners with Julia Menez
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan explores a twist on the usual business leadership topics by…
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Episode 515 Build Your Agency Dream Team for 2026 with Drew McLellan
Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! In this special solo cast, host Drew McLellan tackles one of the perennial challenges and hottest…
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Episode 514 Building AI-Enabled Agencies with Greg Shove
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Build a Better Agency! Host Drew McLellan is joined by serial entrepreneur and AI transformation expert Greg…
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Episode 513 Lessons in Effective Agency Leadership with Karl Sakas
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan welcomes back agency advisor and author Karl Sakas for a candid…
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Episode 512 Small Moments That Shape Leadership with Jeff Eisenberg
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with longtime friend and agency leader Jeff Eisenberg…
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Episode 511 How AI is Transforming Brand Storytelling with Park Howell
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan welcomes back storytelling and branding pro Park Howell for an…
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Episode 510 Key Strategies for Employee Retention with Drew McLellan
Welcome to another insightful solo cast of the Build a Better Agency podcast! This week, host Drew McLellan takes you deep into a cornerstone topic for agency…
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Episode 509 Unlock the Power of Networking with Melissa Snow
Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan explores an essential yet often misunderstood business growth…