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.
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Ep 9: Why Agencies Fail: Offers, Processes, and the Brutal Truth About Scaling, with Brennan Tobin of OddDuck Marketing
Key Takeaways:
- From Freelancer to Agency Owner: Brennan’s transition from freelance media buyer to running Odd Duck came with the hard truth: clients buy from businesses, not individuals. Differentiation matters.
- The Power of Positioning: TikTok Shop became Brennan's "conversation starter" even though most revenue still comes from Meta and Google. Leads come through the shiny object, but sales often come from solving deeper needs.
- Marketing vs. Talent: Talent is important, but without strong processes and clear offers, even A-players can struggle to produce great results.
- Process Can’t Be Too Rigid: While systems are critical, agencies need flexibility to adapt based on the client’s actual needs, not just a predefined playbook.
- Agency Growth Killers:
- 0–50k/month: Poor offers or lack of marketing.
- 50k+/month: Weak internal processes and client delivery.
- Strong Offers Drive Sales: A good offer that hits a timely pain point (like TikTok Shop) opens doors — but fulfillment and upsell often lie in foundational services.
- What’s Working Right Now:
- Google Ads: Deep understanding of branded vs. non-branded and visibility into PMAX campaigns.
- Meta: Strong creative is king, but data setup and proper configuration are often overlooked.
- TikTok: The first two seconds of a video make or break performance — attention is the currency.
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