Best Dr William Attaway Podcasts (2025)

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Getting Paid as an Owner: Why High Revenue Still Leaves You Last 28:30

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Send us a text You can grow revenue, scale teams, and carry real responsibility, and still feel like the business isn’t paying you. In this episode, I sit down with Mauro Campagnaro, Financial Advisor at Campagnaro Wealth Advisory in Calgary, Alberta, to address why getting paid as an owner often breaks down as companies scale. Mauro brings over 20…

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Build Better Leaders by Protecting High Performers From Low Performers 31:27

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Send us a text If you’re scaling a team and the drag from one low performer is slowing everything down, this conversation will give you the clarity and language you need. I’m joined by Brett Hoogeveen: trained engineer, former healthcare executive, startup investor, and co-founder of Better Culture, a firm trusted by leaders from fast-growing start…

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Tired of the Bottleneck? Leadership for Agency Owners That Actually Works 33:00

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Send us a text When you’re leading a fast–growing agency, becoming the bottleneck isn’t a character flaw; it’s a sign your systems, team structure, and internal leadership rhythms need to evolve. In this episode, I sit down with Tom McGehee, Marine, corporate leader, consultant, entrepreneur, and co-CEO of the Halftime Institute, to unpack how seas…

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Your Business Growth Playbook for More Profit (Without More Leads) 31:24

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Send us a text When your agency is growing, but profit stalls, client churn rises, and your team feels the pressure, it’s easy to wonder which lever to pull next. In this episode, I’m joined by Jeremy Shapiro, a seasoned serial entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience whose work has helped business owners break through growth plateaus using a simp…

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The Shift That Helped Me Lead from Rest (Not Performance) 22:31

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Send us a text Too many high-performing leaders hit their goals and still feel drained. If you’ve built success but can’t seem to slow down without guilt, this episode is for you. I sat down with Ari Williams, a bold and refreshing voice in Christian music and author of The Boundless Mind, to explore what happens when performance becomes our defaul…

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Tired of Posting Without Results? The AI Personal Branding Fix 34:48

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Send us a text Posting more isn’t your problem; conversion is. In this episode, I sit down with Ruheene Jaura, co-founder of Hey Levi and the new app Brandify, whose background includes launch work with Apple and Amazon. We unpack how AI personal branding (done right) separates you from your business brand, clarifies positioning, and drives revenue…

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The Shift That Finally Created Sustainable Agency Growth 27:49

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Send us a text Scaling isn’t the same as growing, and no one knows that better than Rachel Allen. For 17 years, she’s run Bolt from the Blue Copywriting, serving clients in 21 countries. But when she built and scaled an agency because she thought she “should,” the result was burnout, frustration, and misalignment. In this episode, Rachel and I unpa…

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AI Tools for Agencies: The Smart-Idea Culture That Scales Teams Fast 28:00

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Send us a text When your agency grows fast, the pressure grows faster: clients, team, tech, everything scaling at once. The temptation? Add more tools, more systems, more noise. But growth without stability eventually breaks. That’s why I sat down with Kelsi Navalta, Director of Affiliate Programs at HighLevel, the leading white-label marketing pla…

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Risk Management: Protect Clients and Scale With Confidence 26:12

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Send us a text Scaling an agency comes with growing complexity: more clients, bigger teams, higher stakes. And with growth comes risk. If a single misstep could cost you clients, revenue, or even your reputation, how do you protect what you’ve built while continuing to scale with confidence? In this episode, I sit down with Kieffer Rittenhouse, a 3…

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AI for Agency Owners: Reduce Decision Fatigue and Bottlenecks 36:14

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Send us a text Decision fatigue, endless bottlenecks, unclear messaging - scaling an agency past 7 figures doesn’t just demand more hours, it demands smarter systems. That’s why I invited Lynn Colepaugh, founder of Cyber PR Army, to join me for this conversation. She blends brand strategy, music industry grit, and an unusual partnership with AI to …

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Why Short-Term Thinking Blocks Your Long-Term Brand Growth 42:51

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Send us a text When you’ve poured months into a book, a campaign, or a launch, the last thing you want is to see it fade into the noise. But that’s exactly what happens when we rely on short-term thinking instead of building systems for long-term brand growth. In this episode, I sit down with Marika Flatt, founder of PR by the Book, who has spent m…

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The System for Hiring Top Talent and Scaling Past 7 Figures 37:34

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Send us a text Hiring top talent is the single greatest lever for scaling beyond 7 figures. Yet too many agency owners find themselves stuck in bottlenecks, worn down by failed hires, or wasting energy micromanaging instead of building. In this episode of Catalytic Leadership, I welcome back Kasim Aslam, founder of multiple 6, 7, and 8-figure busin…

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AI for Agencies: The Simple Shift to Scale Faster with Less Stress 31:06

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Send us a text If you’re scaling your digital agency past seven figures, you already know how costly bottlenecks can be. Old leads sit untouched, team handoffs slow progress, and valuable time disappears qualifying prospects who will never buy. That’s why I sat down with Bryce DeCora, co-founder and CEO of Closebot, to explore how AI for agencies i…

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Agency Life Plan: Scale Without Burnout or Losing Control 32:43

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Send us a text Scaling an agency beyond seven figures can come at a cost: sleepless nights, constant bottlenecks, and the creeping sense that the business is running you instead of the other way around. If you’ve ever wondered how to build sustainable systems that protect both your growth and your life outside the agency, this episode is for you. I…

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The Hiring Shift: Why Agency Remote Teams Beat In-House Bottlenecks 34:35

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Send us a text Scaling past seven figures brings incredible opportunities — but it also exposes new bottlenecks. If you’ve ever felt like your in-house team can’t keep up, or you’ve struggled with communication gaps and rising costs, this episode will give you a proven alternative. I’m joined by Chris Brown, Partner and CTO at Wow Remote Teams, a s…

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Agency Scaling Systems Every Founder Needs to Remove Chaos 37:29

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Send us a text Scaling beyond seven figures can feel like you’re carrying the weight of every decision, every handoff, and every bottleneck yourself. When communication breaks down or execution falls apart, chaos creeps in. In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Kallaus, Vision Architect and founder of Business Done Better, the go-to operations p…

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Why Saying Yes to Everyone Blocks You From Scaling Your Agency 29:30

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Send us a text Scaling your agency doesn’t happen by saying “yes” to every client that comes your way. In fact, that’s exactly what can keep you stuck in bottlenecks, overwork, and stalled growth. In this episode, I’m joined by Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, where he helps construction companies grow through smarter websites and SEO. Wes shares…

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Predictable Growth Systems Any Franchise Owner Can Replicate 30:13

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Send us a text Scaling a business shouldn’t feel like guesswork. If you’re tired of relying on referrals or one-off wins that can’t be repeated, this episode will show you a better way. I’m joined by Don Traxler, leading growth strategist and founder of RevSpark Media, where he helps medical clinics, wellness brands, and franchise owners achieve se…

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Agency Freedom: The Shift From Overworking to Sustainable Growth 30:15

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Send us a text Scaling past seven figures shouldn’t mean sacrificing your health, family, or freedom. Yet too many agency owners find themselves buried in broken systems, unclear handoffs, or team bottlenecks that steal time and drain margins. That’s why I invited John Henao, Founder & CEO of Go Staffy and eWiser, who scaled his own digital agency …

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The Systems Behind White Label Agency Growth at Scale 44:36

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Send us a text Scaling your agency shouldn’t cost you peace, clarity, or capacity. If growth feels like a bottleneck — more clients, more chaos, and too many hats — this episode will help shift that. I sat down with Brent Weaver, serial entrepreneur and now CEO of E2M Solutions, a white-label services platform supporting over 300 digital agencies w…

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Not Creative? AI for Agency Owners Unlocks a Bigger Advantage 25:06

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Send us a text Feeling overworked, under-inspired, or stuck rewriting the same proposals on repeat? You’re not lacking time — you may be underleveraging your creative edge. In this episode, I’m joined by Brad Ball, co-founder of Ardent Creative, Verity Software, and Committed Mastermind, to reframe creativity as a business advantage — especially wh…

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AI for Agency Growth: Scaling Smarter Without Burning Out 35:24

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Send us a text Scaling an agency beyond seven figures demands more than hard work — it requires clarity, leverage, and systems that don’t break under pressure. In this episode, I’m joined by Richard Levy, Founder and CEO of Sophera Marketing, who brings decades of global marketing and leadership experience. We talk about how to use AI for agency gr…

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Scaling Agency Leadership That Doesn’t Depend on You 33:45

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Send us a text If you’re scaling fast but still stuck in every decision, system, and Slack thread, this episode is for you. I sat down with Flynn Zaiger, CEO of Online Optimism, a 13-year digital creative agency recently named one of Inc.’s Best Places to Work. Flynn started his agency six months out of college with no outside funding — and now lea…

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Sustainable Agency Growth Without Burnout, Bottlenecks, or Hustle 30:15

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Send us a text You’ve scaled your agency — but now you’re carrying too much, spinning too many plates, and wondering how to grow without grinding harder. In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Busfield, VP at Optimize My Firm and host of The Personal Injury Marketing Minute. Lindsey is a leading voice in legal SEO — but what makes this conversation…

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Why Most Marketing Fails (and What a Fractional CMO Fixes) 42:23

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Send us a text If your marketing feels scattered, your team’s unclear on what’s working, and the KPIs don’t connect to revenue, this episode was built for you. I sat down with Josh Ramsey, fractional CMO, founder of JRCMO and a full-stack marketing agency, and the strategist behind more than 80,000 campaigns. We talk about what happens when marketi…

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Why Most Teams Break During Growth (And How Values-Driven Leadership Doesn’t) 28:42

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Send us a text When your team starts to grow, things shift — and not always in the way you expect. Bottlenecks show up where trust should be. Communication breaks down just when clarity matters most. If you're leading a digital agency that's scaling fast, the pressure isn’t just in performance — it’s in holding the culture together while everything…

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Tired of Team Tension? Try This Leadership Conflict Resolution System 34:26

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Send us a text Team tension rarely starts loud—but left unaddressed, it will quietly stall momentum, drain energy, and cost you real money. I’ve seen it happen in fast-scaling digital agencies more times than I can count. In this episode, I’m joined by Greg Stephens—executive coach, bestselling author, and founder of Alignment Resources—who’s spent…

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Why Most White Label SEO Fails, And What Actually Works 31:21

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Send us a text If you've ever sold SEO and regretted it, this episode is for you. I sat down with Nic Padilla, Business Development Director at Boostability, one of the top white label SEO providers in the world, to unpack why most white label SEO partnerships fall flat... and what actually drives long-term results. Nic has trained sales teams in 1…

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AI Is Changing SEO Fast; Here's How to Scale Your Agency Anyway 29:54

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Send us a text AI is reshaping search before our eyes — and for digital agency owners, the shift is already impacting visibility, attribution, and results. If your SEO playbook hasn’t changed in the last 12 months, it’s likely underperforming. I sat down with Adam Chronister, founder of Enleaf and a trailblazing digital marketer who’s helped brands…

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Tired of Founder Bottlenecks? Try These Sellable Agency Systems 35:36

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Send us a text If you're scaling your agency but still stuck in the center of everything — decisions, operations, delivery — it's costing you more than time. It’s capping your growth, draining your team, and blocking your ability to build something truly sellable. In this episode, I’m joined by Jordan Calderon, two-time exit founder and President o…

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Cold Leads Aren’t the Problem; Here’s How to Build Trust Fast 38:08

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Send us a text Struggling to stand out online? Pouring energy into content that barely moves the needle? You’re not alone — and the issue isn’t leads. It’s trust. In this episode, I sit down with Emmy-winning filmmaker and founder of Brandmagnetic.com, Mariana Henninger, who helps online business owners build trust fast through emotionally resonant…

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3 Team Appreciation Strategies That Actually Keep People Around 34:04

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Send us a text Hiring isn’t the real problem; retention is. And if you’re scaling past 7 figures, turnover doesn’t just slow you down... it sabotages momentum, culture, and profitability. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Paul White, psychologist, bestselling author, and co-creator of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Gary …

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Franchise Growth Strategy That Built 50 Locations From One Idea 30:39

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Send us a text When the vision is clear but your team still isn’t executing, that disconnect isn’t just frustrating—it’s expensive. If you’ve ever felt like you’re repeating yourself across teams or struggling to keep quality consistent as you grow, this episode will speak directly to you. I’m joined by David Sauers, co-founder and CEO of Royal Res…

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Overwhelmed by Hiring? Here’s How AI for Agency Owners Solves It with David Camacho 40:27

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Send us a text If hiring feels like a time-sucking maze and you're tired of putting out fires caused by the wrong fit, this episode is for you. I sat down with David Camacho, talent strategist at Regimen and founder of Total Talent Source, to explore how digital agency owners can simplify hiring, reclaim bandwidth, and create better outcomes with A…

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He Used AI to Reclaim 10+ Hours and Stop Micromanaging His Team with Spencer Whalen 30:57

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Send us a text As a founder, it’s easy to become the bottleneck your team quietly works around. In this episode, I sit down with Spencer Whalen to explore how he used AI tools to free up over 10 hours a week — not by cutting corners, but by evolving how he leads internally. We talk through the systems, mindset shifts, and intentional decisions that…

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The Surprising Truth About Control: How Real Leaders Actually Scale with David Dial 29:42

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Send us a text What if the very thing you think is helping your business grow is actually holding it back? In this episode, I sit down with David Dial to uncover the surprising truth about control—and why real leaders must break free from it in order to scale. For digital agency owners striving to build a sustainable, high-performing business, this…

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Why Building Your Personal Brand Is Worth More Than Your Business with Jeremy Bishop 30:41

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Send us a text What happens when the business you’ve built disappears overnight? For Jeremy Bishop, that was the wake-up call that revealed the true value of a personal brand—one that transcends platforms, business models, and offers. In this episode, we dive deep into the mindset and strategy behind building your personal brand as an asset—one tha…

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How Business Leaders Reclaim Energy and Clarity to Scale Without Burnout with Devan Gonzalez 29:21

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Send us a text Energy is not a luxury—it's a leadership system. In this episode, I sit down with Devan Gonzalez, a performance-focused fitness entrepreneur who helps high-achieving business leaders reclaim energy and clarity through simple, sustainable routines that fuel long-term growth. If you're scaling your agency and feeling the weight of fati…

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From $15K to $100K MRR in 9 Months – The Leverage for Growth Framework for Agencies with Jesse Gilmore 43:45

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Send us a text Scaling a digital agency doesn't require hustle—it requires systems, delegation, and intentional leadership. In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Gilmore, founder of Niche In Control and author of The Agency Owner's Guide to Freedom, to unpack how one agency owner scaled from $15K to $100K MRR in just 9 months using Jesse’s Leverag…

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The AI Freedom Method for Agency Owners Scaling Past $30K Months with Nathan Newberry 33:50

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Send us a text Scaling a digital agency beyond $30K months doesn't happen by accident—and it won’t happen if you're still running everything yourself. In this episode, I talk with Nathan Newberry about the exact systems, strategies, and mindset shifts he used to grow, sell, and then coach others to scale their agencies through what he calls the AI …

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The Leadership Shift Entrepreneurs Regret Missing—Lead with Legacy Now with Tim Johnson 41:01

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Send us a text Most digital agency owners wait too long to make the leadership shift that actually sustains scale. They keep grinding in fulfillment mode, thinking more output will equal more growth—until their systems start to crack, their team becomes dependent, and their energy flatlines. In this episode, I’m joined by Tim Johnson—a coach, broad…

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How Katie Brinkley Scaled with Less Content, Smarter Systems, and a Self-Led Team 36:01

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Send us a text What if everything you’ve been told about social media is wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Katie Brinkley — a social media strategist, author of The Social Shift, and agency founder who scaled her business with a lean content model, smart systems, and a self-led team. Katie built her agency without becoming a slave to the algo…

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3 AI Tools One Agency Owner Used to Scale Without Ad Spend with Jeff Vanasdal 27:18

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Send us a text Scaling your agency doesn’t always require a bigger team or ad budget—it might just take smarter tools and systems. In this episode, I sit down with tech founder and agency owner Jeff Vanasdal, who built three AI-powered tools—BotMockups, ListBuilder.ai, and HelpDocs.ai—to eliminate bottlenecks, close more deals, and drive recurring …

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From Overwhelmed Operator to Visionary CEO: How EOS Transformed His Agency with Drew Larison 37:39

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Send us a text Most agency owners build a business around their skills—then hit a ceiling when those same skills become their greatest limitation. In this episode, I sit down with Drew Larison, founder of Five Door Media, to unpack the real shift that unlocked scale in his agency: moving from overwhelmed operator to visionary CEO. For leaders navig…

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What Investors Look for in Digital Agencies: Leadership, Capital, and Recurring Revenue with Steve Walsh 31:06

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Send us a text What if you could sit down with the investor who decides whether to fund or pass on a digital agency—and ask him exactly what he looks for? In this episode, I do just that with Steve Walsh, private equity investor and founder of Bison Equity Group. With over 30 years of experience evaluating entrepreneurs and structuring capital stra…

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How He Helped a Client Win $125K in 7 Weeks – Inbound Leads, Team Trust & Systems That Scale with James Donovan 26:51

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Send us a text Inbound leads. Team trust. $125K in 7 weeks. These aren’t buzzwords—they’re the real results of a client who implemented the systems built by my guest, James Donovan, founder of Nine Two Media. In this episode, James breaks down the exact strategy his agency used to help a service-based firm generate $125,000 in new business in just …

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How He Built a Niche Agency to 74 Clients & $100K+ MRR with Luke Eggebraaten 33:07

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Send us a text What does it really take to build a high-performing agency that stands out in a crowded digital landscape? In this episode, I sit down with Luke Eggebraaten to unpack how he built a niche agency that scaled to 74 clients and over $100K in monthly recurring revenue—without burning out or chasing broad markets. We dive into the leaders…

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The Ironman Mindset: How This Online Coach Helps Founders Scale Without Burning Out with Johnny Els 25:03

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Send us a text Scaling your agency shouldn't come at the cost of your body, your clarity, or your leadership edge. But too often, that’s exactly what happens. In this conversation, I sat down with Johnny Els—former Ironman triathlete and founder of TruFit Academy—whose approach to fitness for entrepreneurs isn’t about quick fixes or hype. It’s abou…

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The Time-for-Money Trap That’s Stalling Your Growth—and How to Escape It with Eric Burns 25:51

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Send us a text If revenue is rising but your calendar keeps getting tighter… you may not be scaling. You may just be stuck in the time-for-money trap—and no matter how high your agency climbs, that model will always have a ceiling. In this episode, I sit down with Eric Burns, founder of Flowers Capital, to unpack what it truly takes to escape that …

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The #1 Hiring Mistake Killing Digital Agencies—and the System That Fixes It Forever with Dr. Michael Neal 29:33

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Send us a text Most digital agency owners are stuck in a cycle of hiring frustration—relying on resumes, guessing at culture fit, and hoping the next hire works out. In this episode, Dr. William Attaway sits down with Dr. Michael Neal, founder of Build My Team, to reveal the #1 hiring mistake that’s stalling agency growth and burning out leaders: t…