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The Agency Uplift Podcast
The Agency Uplift Podcast: Agency Scaling Strategies & Growth Tips
Unlock proven frameworks, AI‑powered workflows, and client acquisition blueprints to scale your digital agency from freelance to Fortune. Each week, host Sean Lang, co‑founder of Social Commerce Club and agency growth coach, sits down with a wide array of agency leaders—sharing battle‑tested tactics on profitability, processes, and people management.
Whether you’re aiming to double client retention, streamline operations, or boost ad ROI, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and playbooks you can implement today. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
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Episodes
89 episodes
Ep 89: How My Podcast Generated $3M+ in Agency Work
Summary:In this solo episode, I break down why starting a strategic, niche podcast is the highest leverage move any agency owner can make. I share how a podcast I built previously generated over $3M in work, why the value...
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Ep 88: Stop Overthinking Content: Your Sales Calls Are Your Strategy | with Justin Vajko of Dialog Video Marketing
Summary:Justin Vajko, founder of Dialog Video Marketing, shares how he spotted a pattern in client success, turned it into a productized agency model, and now helps founders consistently publish high-impact vid...
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31:46
Ep 87: How I Doubled My Team’s Output with Simple Custom GPTs
Summary:In this solo episode, I break down how I’ve been able to double or even triple the effectiveness of my team by introducing simple, targeted AI tools, specifically custom GPTs, into individual steps of our workflow...
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Ep 86: How Culture Became Braven Agency’s Competitive Advantage | with Roberto Martinez
Summary:Roberto Martinez, CEO of Braven Agency, joins Sean Lang to discuss how a mission-first approach and strong team culture helped his agency grow from a small shop into a purpose-driven powerhouse. From navigating to...
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32:16
Ep 85: Zero to SOP: The Easiest System for Busy Agency Owners
Summary:I reveal a streamlined, AI powered workflow for transforming everyday agency tasks into polished documentation and training. By recording your real processes, feeding transcripts into his SOP Builder GP...
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11:10
Ep 84: How One Founder Built an AI-Powered Brand Agency for Startups | with Stephanie Zhuang
Summary:Sean Lang interviews Stephanie Zhuang, founder of Tidal Brand Management, about her journey from 15 years in CPG brand management to launching a flexible, AI-powered micro-agency designed for startups. She shares ...
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27:50
Ep 83: Is It Really a People Problem?
SummaryIn this solo episode, I break down why most “people problems” inside agencies are actually process or clarity failures. I introduce a four bucket diagnostic framework: Process, Leadership Clarity, People...
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9:37
Ep 82: The Systems Behind a Scalable SEO Agency | with Joe Romeo of Aperitif Agency & Rocket Fuel Agency
Summary: Host Sean Lang talks with Joe Romeo, founder of Aperitif Agency and co-founder of Rocket Fuel Agency, about his journey from SEO freelancer to running two thriving agencies. Joe shares the key systems, hirin...
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31:53
Ep 81: Build an Agency That Runs Without You
Summary:Sean Lang shares why most agencies plateau and reveals the three critical elements that allow an agency to scale without chaos or constant founder involvement: systematized accountability, strong cultur...
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Ep 80: Systems Over Chaos: How Performance Partners Scaled with Intention | with Frederic Jean-Bart of Performance Partners
Summary:Host Sean Lang talks with Frederic Jean-Bart, CEO of Performance Partners, about how he built an affiliate marketing agency that supports 8- and 9-figure DTC brands. Frederic explains how systems, hiring, mentorsh...
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Ep 79: Different Paths to $1M
Summary: I explore how agency pricing connects directly to operations and scalability. From managing 42 clients at $2K/month to handling elite retainers at $20K/month, I reveal the hidden operational realities behind each la...
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EP 78: Building EverBoost: A Retention Marketing Story | with Tobi Chapman of EverBoost
Summary In this episode of The Agency Uplift, Sean Lang interviews Tobi Chapman of EverBoost. They explore the challenges and opportunities of running a retention marketing agency, from hiring the right peop...
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Ep 77: 5 Changes to Eliminate Cashflow Stress in Your Agency
Summary: In this episode, I share a tactical guide for agency owners who struggle with delayed payments and unpredictable cashflow. I walk through a five step system to regain control: automate billing with Stripe, switch to...
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Ep 76: 4 Businesses, One Mission: How Bradley Benner Built His Agency Empire
Summary Bradley Benner, founder of multiple businesses including Semantic Mastery and Treecare HQ, shares how he went from electrician to running four successful marketing ventures. He explains why niching down, dele...
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Ep 75: The $10K Client That Got Away: What We Learned in 14 Days
Summary:Sean Lang shares the painful story of signing a $10K/month retainer client and losing them within two weeks. The experience revealed deep flaws in the agency’s pre-sales, handoff, and onboarding processes. Sean wa...
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Ep 74: How AI Is Changing Agency Growth with Eric Emerson of In Your Hand Media
Summary Eric Emerson, President of In Your Hand Media, joins Sean Lang to discuss building a boutique digital agency, the role of AI in scaling, and why relationships matter more than impressions. Eric share...
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Ep 73: Would This Be Easier With a Partner?
Summary: In this solo episode, I get real about partnerships. The good, the bad, and everything in between. I share my own experiences working with partners, the lessons I’ve learned from friendship-based businesses,...
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15:22
Ep 72: From Amazon Seller to Agency Builder: Lessons from Insiders | With Sebastian Eduard of Insiders
SummarySean Lang interviews Sebastian Eduard on building Insiders, a hands-on Amazon PPC agency. Sebastian shares why net profit is his North Star, how he grew a Romanian team of sellers into A-players, and why disconnect...
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Ep 71: How to Know If Your Team Can Actually Scale with You
SummaryIn this solo episode, host Sean Lang walks through his powerful Team Member Audit, a simple yet transformative framework for getting clarity on your agency’s people. Sean shares how ambiguity kills gro...
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EP 70: Niche, Mentor, Scale: The Building Blocks of Agency Success | With Wes Towers of Uplift360
SummarySean Lang interviews Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, on his 20-year journey from freelance nights to running a successful agency for trades and construction businesses. Wes shares why niching was the ...
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31:43
Ep 69: Why Messy Operations Aren’t the Real Problem
Summary:In this solo episode, host Sean Lang breaks down why messy operations aren’t the root problem in most agencies. The real issue starts at the cultural level with unclear values, lack of accountability, and ambi...
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15:45
Ep 68: Thriving Through 38 Years of Change: The Smart Finds Story | With Melih Oztalay from SmartFinds Marketing
Summary: In this episode, Sean Lang sits down with Melih Oztalay, CEO of Smart Finds Marketing, to uncover how his agency has not only survived but thrived for 38 years in a constantly changing industry. From the wil...
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34:33
Ep 67: From Operator to CEO: The Shift That Unlocks Agency Growth
Summary:In this solo episode, host Sean Lang breaks down the critical identity shift every agency owner must make from operator to CEO. He shares how he stayed stuck for years by trying to scale on "hard mode," and how ad...
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Ep 66: Why Retention is the Secret to Scaling an Agency | With Andrew Dilullo of AdCrunch
Summary Andrew DiLullo, CEO of Ad Crunch, shares his journey from audio production into building an agency that helps DTC brands grow fast. He and host Sean Lang dig into the realities of scaling. Why retention beats...
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