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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The Agency Uplift Podcast
Ep 26: 10 Terrible Pieces of Advice That Will Ruin Your Agency
Key Takeaways
- Avoid controlling clients' media buying accounts; always ensure client ownership.
- Don’t blindly give clients what they want—focus on identifying what they truly need.
- Never "fake it till you make it"; prioritize honesty and transparency with clients.
- Growth at all costs is risky; focus on sustainable, profitable growth.
- Contracts are essential to protect your agency and ensure clear expectations.
- Learn to say no to poor-fit clients to avoid long-term headaches.
- Hiring cheap freelancers can work, but ensure cultural fit and alignment.
- Lack of processes leads to chaos; document and refine standard operating procedures.
- Scaling does not automatically mean hiring; optimize your current team and systems first.
- Long hours are sometimes unavoidable but should not be standard practice; build sustainable work models.
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