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Build a Better Agency Podcast

Drew McLellan
Agency Management
Artificial Intelligence
Agency Growth
Client Relationships
Employee Engagement
Leadership
Networking
Agency Leadership
Agency Management Institute
Leadership Development
Employee Retention
Thought Leadership
Work-Life Balance
Agency Culture
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Professional Development
Agency Operations
Marketing
Styling and Professional Branding

Scale and grow your agency with better clients, invested employees, and a stronger bottom line, with Drew McLellan.

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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 the WARM cold email methodology, to challenge everything you think you know about cold ema... more

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 his team has been tracking for months, the trust shifts, the AI shake ups, and the consoli... more

Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by seasoned project management expert Danielle McCier to shine a spotlight on one of the most critical—and sometimes underestimated—roles in any a... more

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 recruitment is revolutionizing the hiring landscape. Andrews shares eye-opening insights about ... more

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Recent Guests

Danielle McCier
Project management expert and author of Wrangling Chaos
Wrangling Chaos (book)
Episode: Episode 559 Essential Project Management Skills for Agencies with Danielle McCier
Trevor Foley
Agency operations expert with experience at Hulu, Team One, and Wonderman Thompson
Independent / Consultant
Episode: Episode 557 Agency Operations and Process Optimization with Trevor Foley
Trevor McGregor
Coach and founder of Trevor McGregor Coaching and Trevor McGregor International
Trevor McGregor Coaching / Trevor McGregor International
Episode: Episode 554 Breaking the Barriers That Prevent Agency Scaling with Trevor McGregor
Kaitlyn Studdy
Founder of South Street and Company, automation expert
South Street and Company
Episode: 553 Building AI Automations to Streamline Your Agency Operations with Kaitlyn Study
Kevin Sanderson
Founder/owner of an agency who runs virtual events and summits
LGN Marketing (Lead Generation and Nurturing)
Episode: 552 Virtual Event Monetization and Lead Generation with Kevin Sanderson
Yoni Kozminski
CEO and co-founder of Escala
Escala
Episode: 551 Scaling Agency Operations with Yoni Kozminski
Emily Thompson
Marketing Manager at CoSchedule
CoSchedule
Episode: Episode 549 What the AI Impact 2026 Research Reveals with Emily Thompson
John Hall
Founder of Influence & Co; investor and operator in AI-enabled ventures
Influence & Co / Relevance (advisor/portfolio)
Episode: Episode 548 The Top Growth Drivers Agencies Need to Focus On with John Hall
Steve Boehler
Co-founder of Mercer Island Group; author
Mercer Island Group
Episode: Episode 547 Strategies for Winning More Business with Mercer Island Group

Host

Drew McLellan
Host of the show focused on helping agency owners scale and operate more effectively.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 385 ratings
  • I learn something every week from Drew and his guests

    I have listened to every episode for over 4 years. There are more tips and great pieces of advice from Drew and his guests than I can ever implement.

    It’s like having a virtual business coach offering useful and timely advice as the agency space continues to evolve.

    While you can’t possibly adopt everything you hear, the things you choose to adopt are always helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DTCircman
    United States2 months ago
  • Great insights, resources and empathy for Agency owners!

    Another agency owner recommended this podcast to me and now I recommend it to other agency owners too! Drew and his guests always share something of value and in some cases I can use or explore in my own agency too! It’s good to learn from those who have walked the path before you and learn from their experiences to avoid any miss-steps or major detours but to also find your way forward in positive directions. I would say this podcast is a must-listen if you are any type of agency owner or profe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeppershockMedia
    United States4 months ago
  • An excellent tool in my toolbox

    I reference this podcast in my agency at least once per week. The expertise and timeliness of topics is spot on, especially for a small agency. I appreciate the depth of knowledge shared. Always worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pomona Creative
    United States4 months ago
  • Solid guests and an empathetic voice

    I can’t tell you how many times there’s been a topic in discussion at my agency and I open up the Build a Better Agency podcast and Drew has an expert on just that topic. He interviews people from the perspective of an experienced agency owner and susses out valuable insights that make a difference in how I run my agency. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnny Joe Idaho
    United States6 months ago
  • Great advice for any agency owner

    As a legacy employee and brand new owner, I've been looking for tips and tricks and find this podcast really helpful. Every listen teaches me something or makes me understand things I thought I understood, in a whole new way. Thanks Drew

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States6 months ago

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Shows emphasis on AI adoption and scalable systems is highly regarded.
Audience appreciates the empathy and experience shared by the host and guests.
The host and guests consistently deliver real-world frameworks for growth.
Listeners value the practical, immediately actionable tips.
Guests are mostly agency owners or senior leaders with deep operational expertise.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 559 Essential Project Management Skills for Agencies with Danielle McCier
Q: What role do you think the project manager plays in developing or improving systems and process?
She explains PMs as front-line developers of process who create sources of truth, templates, and forecasting tools; they coordinate across teams to ensure alignment, handle budgeting and resourcing, and prevent chaos from derailing projects.
Episode 559 Essential Project Management Skills for Agencies with Danielle McCier
Q: Tell everybody a little bit about your background and how you came to have this expertise.
Danielle describes starting in the music industry, transitioning to advertising, then moving into digital and operations where she found a niche in project management, emphasizing the importance of understanding the ask, aligning stakeholders, and building processes.
Episode 558 What Agencies Need to Know About AI-Driven Global Recruitment with Noel Andrews
Q: What should agencies look for in English language ability when hiring internationally?
High-quality English communication is essential, with South Africa highlighted for strong English proficiency; the focus is on clear communication and the ability to articulate client needs and situations.
Episode 558 What Agencies Need to Know About AI-Driven Global Recruitment with Noel Andrews
Q: How has AI changed the way you vet candidates before presenting them to agencies?
AI has increased the workload in vetting as resumes are often AI-optimized, so the emphasis shifts to validating real capabilities, judgment, and AI fluency through deeper questions and scenario-based assessments.
Episode 558 What Agencies Need to Know About AI-Driven Global Recruitment with Noel Andrews
Q: Can you remind everybody about Job Rack and the work you do?
Noel explains Job Rack focuses on hiring full-time team members from Eastern Europe and South Africa for agencies, emphasizing AI fluency and long-term fit rather than one-off contractors.

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Recent guests on Build a Better Agency Podcast include:

1. Danielle McCier
2. Trevor Foley
3. Trevor McGregor
4. Kaitlyn Studdy
5. Kevin Sanderson
6. Yoni Kozminski
7. Emily Thompson
8. John Hall

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