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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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The Agency Uplift Podcast
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 wild west of the 1990s internet to today’s AI-driven marketing landscape, Melih shares how adaptability, strategic decision-making, and an early-adopter mindset shaped his agency’s journey.
Takeaways:
- Longevity in business comes from constant reinvention.
- AI is no longer optional, it’s foundational.
- The 2008 financial crisis pushed Smart Finds to pivot from B2C to B2B.
- Hiring by referrals builds stronger, longer-lasting teams.
- Case study: AI-powered website personalization drove 198% year-over-year lead growth.
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