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  • 104 Barrett King: How Agencies Win with Strategic SaaS Partnerships
    2026/04/21

    Hey everyone, today I'm joined by Barrett King.


    Barrett has spent most of his career building agency-facing partnership programs at some of the biggest names in SaaS — HubSpot, Ramp, and now Close CRM, where he serves as Head of Partnerships.


    What drew me to Barrett is that he thinks about partnerships the way most agency owners never do: as a deeply intentional relationship that should be defined clearly before a single deal is signed. He's seen agencies build $100M businesses through smart ecosystem alignment — and he's watched others stall out at $250K because they lost themselves chasing what a bigger vendor wanted.


    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Why most agencies enter partnerships without ever defining what they actually want from them
    • The two biggest mistakes agencies make when partnering with SaaS companies
    • Why MCP and AI connectivity is changing what it means to be a strong agency partner right now
    • And more...

    You can learn more about Barrett King on LinkedIn.

    If you want to try to Close and get some added perks. Sign up through our affiliate link.

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    Lead Gen is the hardest part of running an agency.


    For most, it's unpredictable, it's slow, and it's usually expensive.


    Gia flips that.


    It's the all-in-one growth platform that turns your existing relationships and client work into a steady pipeline.


    Gia automates lead gen follow-up and content, and it's all from the work you're already doing.


    You can check it out and get some free bonuses at getgia.ai/dynamicagency


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    No one was asking for another community. But I've made one anyway.


    So what's different?


    The Dynamic Agency Community is designed around access rather than content.


    Access to peers who've done it before.

    Access to experts who've designed solutions.

    Access to resources that have been battle-tested.


    And right now, the price for founding members is only $97/year.


    Join today so your agency has immediate access to everything you need to grow.


    You can join at DynamicAgencyOS.com/Community.


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    Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.


    We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency.


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    And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone.

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    40 分
  • 103 Velocity Pricing: Why Your Tiers Should Sell Speed, Not Scope
    2026/04/14

    Most agency pricing tiers are built wrong.


    They're based on scope. More deliverables. More hours. More stuff.


    But here's what your clients actually want: results, faster.


    In this solocast, I break down velocity pricing, a model where every tier delivers the same outcome but at different speeds and intensity levels. Instead of selling labor by the pound, you sell time-to-value.


    In this episode, I cover:

    • Why scope-based tiers train clients to negotiate you down
    • The velocity pricing model: same destination, different speeds, different prices
    • Why the urgency premium is justified (and an easy yes for the right client)
    • And more...

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    Lead Gen is the hardest part of running an agency.


    For most, it's unpredictable, it's slow, and it's usually expensive.


    Gia flips that.


    It's the all-in-one growth platform that turns your existing relationships and client work into a steady pipeline.


    Gia automates lead gen follow-up and content, and it's all from the work you're already doing.


    You can check it out and get some free bonuses at getgia.ai/dynamicagency


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    No one was asking for another community. But I've made one anyway.


    So what's different?


    The Dynamic Agency Community is designed around access rather than content.


    Access to peers who've done it before.

    Access to experts who've designed solutions.

    Access to resources that have been battle-tested.


    And right now, the price for founding members is only $97/year.


    Join today so your agency has immediate access to everything you need to grow.


    You can join at DynamicAgencyOS.com/Community.


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    Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.


    We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency.


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    And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone.

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    13 分
  • 102 Alex James: Why a Niche Is No Longer Enough to Stand Out
    2026/04/07

    Hey everyone, today I'm joined by Alex James — and this is a return visit.


    Alex is a positioning strategist who works with B2B agencies and founders to help them develop a clear, differentiated perspective that goes beyond just niching down. His core belief: your perspective is your product.


    I brought Alex back because the conversation we had last time sparked a ton of response, and I wanted to go deeper on something that's becoming urgent in 2026: AI is making "good enough" output the default, which means a niche alone won't protect you anymore. Alex has a strong take on what does.


    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Why a niche is now the floor, not the differentiator
    • How to enroll your market in a new way of thinking about your category
    • What it looks like when perspective is baked into the DNA of an agency
    • And more...


    You can learn more about Alex James on LinkedIn or at MinimalistMarketing.co.

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    Lead Gen is the hardest part of running an agency.


    For most, it's unpredictable, it's slow, and it's usually expensive.


    Gia flips that.


    It's the all-in-one growth platform that turns your existing relationships and client work into a steady pipeline.


    Gia automates lead gen follow-up and content, and it's all from the work you're already doing.


    You can check it out and get some free bonuses at getgia.ai/dynamicagency


    -----------


    No one was asking for another community. But I've made one anyway.


    So what's different?


    The Dynamic Agency Community is designed around access rather than content.


    Access to peers who've done it before.

    Access to experts who've designed solutions.

    Access to resources that have been battle-tested.


    And right now, the price for founding members is only $97/year.


    Join today so your agency has immediate access to everything you need to grow.


    You can join at DynamicAgencyOS.com/Community.


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    Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.


    We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency.


    -----------


    And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone.

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    47 分
  • 101 Adam Weil: Why Agencies Should Stop Owning Everything In-House
    2026/03/31

    Hey everyone, today I'm joined by Adam Weil, a partner at White Rabbit Group.


    White Rabbit Group partners with creative and branding agencies to handle the web development and technical work that those agencies can't — or shouldn't — do themselves. They've built a model around white-label dev partnerships that help agencies deliver more value without stretching beyond their strengths.


    I wanted to have Adam on because too many agencies are still trying to own everything — and it's costing them quality, client trust, and revenue. Adam has seen this pattern play out hundreds of times and has a clear-eyed perspective on when to partner, when to refer, and how to make your clients stickier in the process.


    In this episode, we discuss:

    • What breaks first when agencies try to do everything in-house
    • Why saying "we don't do that" can actually be a competitive advantage
    • How to use partnerships to make your existing clients more sticky
    • And more...

    You can learn more about Adam Weil on LinkedIn.


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    Lead Gen is the hardest part of running an agency.


    For most, it's unpredictable, it's slow, and it's usually expensive.


    Gia flips that.


    It's the all-in-one growth platform that turns your existing relationships and client work into a steady pipeline.


    Gia automates lead gen follow-up and content, and it's all from the work you're already doing.


    You can check it out and get some free bonuses at getgia.ai/dynamicagency


    -----------


    No one was asking for another community. But I've made one anyway.


    So what's different?


    The Dynamic Agency Community is designed around access rather than content.


    Access to peers who've done it before.

    Access to experts who've designed solutions.

    Access to resources that have been battle-tested.


    And right now, the price for founding members is only $97/year.


    Join today so your agency has immediate access to everything you need to grow.


    You can join at DynamicAgencyOS.com/Community.


    -----------


    Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.


    We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency.


    -----------


    And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone.

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    36 分
  • 100 10 Lead Gen Tips for Agency Owners
    2026/03/24

    Hey everyone, welcome to Episode 100.

    To celebrate, I wanted to hit 10 lead gen tips from working with dozens of agencies over the years.

    These are the things that all my best clients are doing that I try to replicate across all clients so they can get the same results.

    Enjoy. Hope to see you for the next 100.

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    Lead Gen is the hardest part of running an agency.


    For most, it's unpredictable, it's slow, and it's usually expensive.


    Gia flips that.


    It's the all-in-one growth platform that turns your existing relationships and client work into a steady pipeline.


    Gia automates lead gen follow-up and content, and it's all from the work you're already doing.


    You can check it out and get some free bonuses at getgia.ai/dynamicagency


    -----------


    No one was asking for another community. But I've made one anyway.


    So what's different?


    The Dynamic Agency Community is designed around access rather than content.


    Access to peers who've done it before.

    Access to experts who've designed solutions.

    Access to resources that have been battle-tested.


    And right now, the price for founding members is only $97/year.


    Join today so your agency has immediate access to everything you need to grow.


    You can join at DynamicAgency.Community.


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    Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.


    We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency.


    -----------


    And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone.

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    34 分
  • 099 Tim Kilroy: Why Agency Vibes Win More Clients Than Services
    2026/03/17

    Hey everyone, today I'm joined by Tim Kilroy — and this is a return visit.


    Tim is the founder of the WTF Agency Method and Build Your Agency Better. He's founded, scaled, and sold multiple agencies across 25+ years in digital marketing, and now coaches agency owners full-time. In his first appearance we dug into agency offers, discounts vs. value, and the sales process.


    This time, we're going deeper into something Tim calls VVV — Vibes, Vision, and Values. In a world where every agency website says the same thing, the agencies that win are the ones willing to show who they actually are. Not a polished, sanitized version, but the real thing, rough edges included.


    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Why decision timelines have doubled for agency buyers — and what that signals
    • Why sanitizing your personality costs you pipeline you can't even see
    • The difference between values on a website and values that actually activate buyers
    • And more.


    You can learn more about Tim Kilroy on LinkedIn or grab his WTF Sales Guide.


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    Lead Gen is the hardest part of running an agency.


    For most, it's unpredictable, it's slow, and it's usually expensive.


    Gia flips that.


    It's the all-in-one growth platform that turns your existing relationships and client work into a steady pipeline.


    Gia automates lead gen follow-up and content, and it's all from the work you're already doing.


    You can check it out and get some free bonuses at getgia.ai/dynamicagency


    -----------


    No one was asking for another community. But I've made one anyway.


    So what's different?


    The Dynamic Agency Community is designed around access rather than content.


    Access to peers who've done it before.

    Access to experts who've designed solutions.

    Access to resources that have been battle-tested.


    And right now, the price for founding members is only $97/year.


    Join today so your agency has immediate access to everything you need to grow.


    You can join at DynamicAgencyOS.com/Community.


    -----------


    Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.


    We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency.


    -----------


    And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone.

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    40 分
  • 098 Kris Rudeegraap: Why Gifting Beats Email for Building Pipeline
    2026/03/10

    Hey everyone, today I'm joined by Kris Rudeegraap.


    Kris is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sendoso, the leading gifting and direct mail platform for B2B sales and marketing teams.


    He spent a decade in sales before building Sendoso, pioneering the shift from email-only outreach to omnichannel strategies. And Sendoso now powers campaigns for thousands of companies with AI-driven gift recommendations and global fulfillment.


    I wanted to have Kris on because a lot of agency owners rely heavily on email outreach, but inboxes are more saturated than ever and I think physical mailboxes are an untapped channel that can dramatically improve conversion rates.


    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Why gifting outperforms email in crowded inboxes
    • Building a gifting strategy that drives real pipeline
    • How AI personalizes gifts using conversation data
    • And more...


    You can learn more about Kris on LinkedIn or email him at Kris@Sendoso.com.

    And check out Sendoso.com


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    Lead Gen is the hardest part of running an agency.


    For most, it's unpredictable, it's slow, and it's usually expensive.


    Gia flips that.


    It's the all-in-one growth platform that turns your existing relationships and client work into a steady pipeline.


    Gia automates lead gen follow-up and content, and it's all from the work you're already doing.


    You can check it out and get some free bonuses at getgia.ai/dynamicagency


    -----------


    No one was asking for another community. But I've made one anyway.


    So what's different?


    The Dynamic Agency Community is designed around access rather than content.


    Access to peers who've done it before.

    Access to experts who've designed solutions.

    Access to resources that have been battle-tested.


    And right now, the price for founding members is only $97/year.


    Join today so your agency has immediate access to everything you need to grow.


    You can join at DynamicAgency.Community.


    -----------


    Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.


    We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency.


    -----------


    And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone.

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    34 分
  • 097 Strategy Without Execution Is Expensive Advice
    2026/03/03

    Hey, everyone. Solocast for you.

    The agency world spent a decade telling you to stop doing execution and move up the value chain. Good advice — at the time. But the industry overcorrected, and now agencies are selling strategy to clients who have zero capacity to implement it.


    The result? A lot of agencies wondering why retention is so hard.


    In this episode:

    • Why execution doesn't make you a vendor and what actually does
    • How to scope and price strategy-plus-execution without killing your margin
    • The one question that reveals whether your clients are getting outcomes or just getting advice
    • and more...


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    Lead Gen is the hardest part of running an agency.


    For most, it's unpredictable, it's slow, and it's usually expensive.


    Gia flips that.


    It's the all-in-one growth platform that turns your existing relationships and client work into a steady pipeline.


    Gia automates lead gen follow-up and content, and it's all from the work you're already doing.


    You can check it out and get some free bonuses at getgia.ai/dynamicagency


    -----------


    No one was asking for another community. But I've made one anyway.


    So what's different?


    The Dynamic Agency Community is designed around access rather than content.


    Access to peers who've done it before.

    Access to experts who've designed solutions.

    Access to resources that have been battle-tested.


    And right now, the price for founding members is only $97/year.


    Join today so your agency has immediate access to everything you need to grow.


    You can join at DynamicAgency.Community.


    -----------


    Subscribe to the Agency Forward blog on Substack.


    We have weekly blog content with practical advice to help you advance your agency.


    -----------


    And if you're ready for 1-on-1 help to create some mind-blowing offers for your agency, visit DynamicAgencyOS.com to schedule a free consultation. Running an agency is tough, but you don't need to go it alone.

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    17 分