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086 - Avoid these 4 profit killers for agencies with Nev Harris

- by James Rose

Ever find yourself struggling to pay expenses despite a good month of revenue? You’re not alone. This is a problem many agencies encounter at one point or another. Nev Harris joins the show to talk about money management, cashflow and how you can avoid 4 of the biggest profit killers for agencies. Resources mentioned in […]

085 - Video marketing for agencies with Ben Amos

February 25, 2020

- by James Rose

Video is a great way to stand out, get in front of more prospects and convert them to clients. In this chat, Ben from Engage Video Marketing covers how to make video work for you and what platforms to do it on. Resources mentioned in the episode Soapbox video editor VidYard’s recorder Connect with Ben […]

084 - The Agency Satisfaction Index with Karl Sakas

February 18, 2020

- by James Rose

Agencies spend a lot of time worrying about their client’s satisfaction, but not a lot of time worrying about their OWN satisfaction. Karl Sakas from Sakas and Company helps agencies move through the four stages of “agency satisfaction”. From powerless to overwhelmed to confident to valued. Here’s how you can advance to the next level […]

083 - Launching a new agency hosting platform with crowdfunding with Tom Fanelli

February 11, 2020

- by James Rose

This week’s episode is a little different. If you’ve ever wanted to launch a product there is a lot to learn about funding in this chat. Tom Fanelli from Convesio (agency web hosting) has gone with a newer type of funding that lets you raise similar amounts to VCs, without having to actually answer to […]

082 - 6 steps to keep projects on track and in budget with Beth Livingston

February 4, 2020

- by James Rose

Managing your projects more effectively results in more profit, less stress and happy clients. This week Beth Livingston from WPRoadMaps joins the show how you can achieve all three. Project management is an extremely important yet often overlooked skillset. Tune in to hear Beth’s 6 steps to better manage your projects. It includes some absolute […]

081 - Getting the most out of live events with Lee Jackson

January 28, 2020

- by James Rose

Going to live events and conferences has the potential to transform your business. In this chat, Lee Jackson and James discuss how to get the most out of live events. Topics include how to network effectively, how to overcome fear, efficient note-taking and much more. Get your tickets to Lee’s event, Agency Transformation at https://agencytransformation.live/ […]

080 - What neuroscience says about being more productive with Mike Volkin

January 21, 2020

- by James Rose

The field of neuroscience can tell us a lot about how to be more productive. In this interview, Mike Volkin discusses proven ways to be more effective with your time. Resources mentioned in the episode The brain that changes itself Online Pomodoro timer Other resources 3 under-rated productivity tips Freelancer Master Class Website Mike Volkin […]

079 - Website care plan success with Kristina Romero

January 14, 2020

- by James Rose

Website care or maintenance plans are an amazing source of recurring revenue for digital agencies. Kristina Romero from WPCareMarket shares what most people are doing wrong, how to secure more (and better) recurring clients, what to include and how much to charge. There’s a LOT covered in this chat and Kristina delivers the goods. Use […]

078 - Next level content marketing with Ray Blakney

January 7, 2020

- by James Rose

Ray Blakney runs Infinite Upcycle, a content marketing agency that goes way beyond most. In this interview, Ray basically gives away their entire process from start to finish including keyword research, content creation, social media repurposing and link building. It’s a longer one, but immensely helpful. Side note… they whitelabel their service which is an […]

077 - Why agencies should have a personal brand with Tim Conley

January 3, 2020

- by James Rose

Tim Conley has helped digital agencies with growth for 8 years. In this interview, he takes aim at a lot of the standard agency advice that you’ve heard 1000 times. Things like “niche down” and “personal brands aren’t saleable”. There is a ton of actionable advice in here. It start with hiring & managing your […]

076 - Just freaking relax (and create purposeful content) with Kim Doyal

December 26, 2019

- by James Rose

Kim Doyal from the Content Creators Planner joins the podcast this week. This chat isn’t so much of an interview but more of a catch up between friends talking about the ups and downs of business, what really matters and how caring less can put your business on the right path. Of course you’ll also […]

075 - Building ClickUp and productivity with Zeb Evans

December 17, 2019

- by James Rose

Zeb Evans, the founder of ClickUp joins the show to chat about UX, building a great SaaS product and productivity. ClickUp seemingly exploded into the digital agency and web design project management space, and for good reason. It’s a beautifully designed product that makes our lives easier and saves time. In this interview, you’ll learn […]

074 - Speeding up your WordPress site with Brendan Tully

December 10, 2019

- by James Rose

A fast website means higher conversions and more clients. While this episode gets pretty technical, as an agency owner it’s extremely important to deliver fast websites for your clients. That makes it worth the listen. Brendan Tully from WP Speed Fix shares why speed is so important, the biggest mistakes people make and some of […]

073 - How to hire effectively with Nathan Hirsch

December 3, 2019

- by James Rose

Nathan Hirsch is the founder of FreeeUp, a platform that helps businesses find the right VAs. Even though the platform was recently sold, in this chat Nathan shares a bunch of great tips about how you can find & hire great people and create processes to help manage them. Topics include: How to create hiring […]

072 - Get more results from your content with Amy Woods

November 28, 2019

- by James Rose

Creating content can take a lot of time. So why not get the most value you possibly can out of every piece of content you create? Amy Woods from Content10x joins the podcast to talk about how content repurposing can drive real results for your business. We discuss what content repurposing is, why you’d want […]

071 - How to make marketing & sales easy with Jürgen Strauss

November 19, 2019

- by James Rose

Selling can feel icky, especially to many web designers and digital agencies that are more on the technical side. But if you truly understand your best clients, and believe that what you provide will get them to where they want to be, it no longer feels like selling. Jürgen Strauss joins the show to talk […]

070 - Creating apps for clients with Ben Haefele

November 12, 2019

- by James Rose

Apps are an untapped revenue stream for many agencies. No-code platforms like Adalo can make it very easy to build apps using only your existing design skills. In this episide, Ben Haefele from Adalo joins the show to talk about how and why you can create apps. Resources mentioned in the episode Adalo Connect with […]

069 - Building trust with content curation with Scott Rogerson

October 30, 2019

- by James Rose

Curating content is an excellent way to build trust and stand out from the noise in almost any industry. Tune in to this episode with Scott Rogerson from UpContent to hear about how content curation works in your favor and how easy it is to do. Resources mentioned in the episode UpContent GetRevue Connect with […]

068 - Agile project management with Ben Aston

October 23, 2019

- by James Rose

Over budget, late delivery and scope creep. Three big swear words for digital agencies. Ben from The Digital Project Manager shares how we can avoid these. You’ll also learn about Agile project management and delivering work in sprints. Resources mentioned in the episode The Digital Project Manager Best project management tools Connect with Ben Instagram […]

067 - Selling with confidence with Mike Killen

October 15, 2019

- by James Rose

One of the biggest objections to raising prices or even selling more expensive things is that clients will object. Today Mike Killen from Sell Your Service joins the podcast. You’ll learn how you can sell higher priced services, why it’s so important and an awesome tip on dealing with trolls. Resources mentioned in the episode […]

066 - More profit without more clients with Ben McAdam

September 25, 2019

- by James Rose

Ben McAdam is a profit coach. In this interview he shares how you can find more profit in your business without selling more or getting more clients. While this is usually the default way people try to fix their profit problems, there are much easier ways. Resources mentioned in the episode Quick Profit Hunt exercise […]

065 - Data privacy with Hans and Donata from Termageddon

September 18, 2019

- by James Rose

Data privacy laws are changing rapidly and vary all around the world. In this episode, Hans Skillrud and Donata from Termageddon join the show to talk about how agencies can help their clients stay on top of the laws and add some recurring revenue at the same time. Resources mentioned in the episode Get your […]

064 - 3 underrated productivity tips

September 10, 2019

- by James Rose

This is a quick tip episode! Loads of people are obsessed with getting more time out of their day. I'm one of them, which is why I spend so much time on process and automation in our business. There are a few things that I don't hear many people talking about that can make huge […]

063 - Pricing websites with Corey Dodd

September 3, 2019

- by James Rose

This is reply of the interview with one of our most popular guests of all time. For the original interview with Corey Dodd click here. Corey and I talk about pricing websites including: How to set prices when you are just starting out What to do if you don't have a portfolio Raising your prices […]

062 - Double your business in 90 days with Hahna Latonick

August 27, 2019

- by James Rose

This is a replay of one of the most sought after episodes here at Agency Highway. For the original interview with Hahna Latonick click here. This interview was freaking amazing. I came out with so many notes that I want to implement for Content Snare, even though the advice was directed towards agencies. We cover […]

061 - Human to Human Marketing with Angela Henderson

August 20, 2019

- by James Rose

In a world where business can be impersonal, creating real connections with your potential clients is becoming a create way to differentiate yourself. Angela Henderson joins the show to talk about how simple it is to implement Human to Human marketing in your business, and how it can help you accelerate your growth. Resources mentioned […]

060 - Work Less Make More with James Schramko (Replay)

August 13, 2019

- by James Rose

This is a reply of the most popular Agency Highway episode to date! To the original interview with James Schramko click here In this interview, James Schramko talks about working less and making more, which also happens to be the title of his new book. I've been following James for 7+ years and his advice […]

059 - How to create and pre-sell courses with Josh Hall

- by James Rose

If you’re thinking about creating a course, this value-packed interview is FULL of epic advice to get you started on your journey. It’s a long one, but worth it if you want to create a new income stream through courses. Josh Hall joins James to discuss all the parts of creating and selling your first […]

058 - How conferences help grow your business

- by James Rose

Conferences are an amazing way to grow your business through referrals, ideas and relationships. In this episode you’ll learn why conferences are so important and how to find some to attend. Resources mentioned in the episode Jimmy’s Conferences Post Recurring Revenue Retreat WordCamp - find your closest one here Connect with James Twitter LinkedIn About […]

057 - Design for non-designers with Mor Cohen

- by James Rose

Mor Cohen teaches design to marketers, web developers and business owners. Design can seem like a higher power or magic to those of us to think we don’t have it as a gift. But with an understanding of the foundations and having the right processes in place, you can create great designs. In this interview […]

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