In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean sits down with Jamie Kritharas, Founder of Defiant Digital, to discuss how he transformed his career from international DJ to leading one of Australia’s top digital agencies. Jamie shares his journey of building Defiant Digital from scratch, helping over 300 businesses generate hundreds of millions in r…

In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean sits down with Brandon Leibowitz, Founder of SEO Optimizers, to discuss how digital marketing is evolving in the AI era and what it means for agency owners and marketers. Brandon shares his proven strategies for driving traffic, building authority, and adapting to rapid technological changes like AI-dri…

In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean sits down with Cannon Carr, Regional Director and Partner at EP Wealth, to explore strategic wealth-building and financial independence for agency owners. Cannon shares his innovative “Three R’s Framework” — Reinvest, Reward, and Repurpose — designed to help business owners create wealth beyond the agen…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Johnny Flash sits down with Laura Elizabeth, seasoned web designer and founder of Client Portal, to unpack the transformative power of paid discovery in building profitable, streamlined client relationships. Laura shares her journey from freelance web design to launching Client Portal, a WordPress plugin …

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Johnny Flash sits down with Vladimer Botsvadze, a world-renowned social media influencer, keynote speaker, and startup advisor, to discuss how AI is reshaping personal branding and content creation. Vladimer shares his journey from growing his Twitter following to over 57,000 followers through consistent …

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean sits down with Tom Fanelli, Founder and CEO of Convesio, a niche platform built on WordPress that empowers e-commerce businesses and agencies to scale and grow seamlessly. Tom shares his journey from being an early customer of WordPress to becoming a specialist in hosting solutions for high-traf…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean welcomes Lawrence Wong and Joel Keddie, co-founders of VA Hub PRO, a virtual assistant (VA) agency that connects digital agencies with highly skilled VAs trained in platforms like GoHighLevel, Zapier, Closedbot, and more. Lawrence and Joel share their journey from being scammed multiple times wh…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Johnny Flash sits down with Rachel Hernandez, Marketing Director at The Hoth, a leading SEO service provider, to discuss the evolving landscape of SEO and the impact of AI on digital marketing. With over eight years at The Hoth, Rachel shares her expertise on the most effective link-building strategies, d…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean welcomes Simon Kelly, Director of Seriously Good Design (SGD), a thriving digital marketing and web design agency based in Melbourne. With a deep focus on creating lasting client relationships through strategic roadmaps, Simon shares his journey from managing project-based work to building a sus…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean sits down with Ronik Patel, the visionary founder behind Unlimited WP, which was recently acquired by E2M Solutions. Ronik has spent years perfecting his agency model, specializing in white-label WordPress development for digital agencies. Unlimited WP has evolved from a productized service mode…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy Dean as he chats with Brett Stone and Jeanette Wang, the dynamic team behind Stone Digital. Brett and Jeanette specialize in custom web development projects, particularly WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify websites. Stone Digital excels in delivering bespoke web solutions and has transformed fr…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy Dean as he chats with Cory Brown, Founder and CEO of Simplesat. Cory specializes in helping businesses elevate their customer feedback processes through innovative survey solutions and AI-powered analytics. He provides valuable insights into creating engaging surveys, increasing response rates, …

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy Dean as he chats with Mike Spratt, Managing Director and Owner of Gherkin Media. Mike specialises in helping agencies achieve exponential growth through strategic acquisitions, turning struggling businesses into thriving assets. He provides valuable insights into the acquisition process, sharing…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Johnny Flash as he chats with Mikael Dia, Founder of Funnelytics and a digital marketing expert. Mikael specializes in helping businesses optimize their marketing funnels through visual analytics, turning complex customer journeys into clear, actionable insights. He provides agencies with the tools t…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy as he chats with Scott Pressimone, Fractional CMO and Founder of GrowthConnect. Scott is an expert in strategic marketing leadership, helping businesses elevate their marketing efforts through fractional CMO services. He provides agencies with the guidance they need to streamline operations and …

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy as he chats with Akshat Choudhary, founder of BlogVault, MalCare, WP Remote, and their latest innovation, Airlift. Akshat is an expert in website management, security, and optimization, providing agencies with comprehensive solutions to streamline their operations and deliver exceptional results…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy as he chats with Chase Buckner, Director of Product Marketing at High Level, an expert in SaaS innovation and marketing automation. Chase’s platform, High Level, excels in providing an all-in-one marketing solution, enabling agencies to streamline their operations and deliver exceptional results…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Johnny Flash as he chats with Matt Deseno, founder of High Level Pro Tools and a seasoned SaaS entrepreneur. Matt is an expert in automating agency operations and leveraging AI to enhance client management and acquisition. Matt’s company, High Level Pro Tools, specializes in providing comprehensive s…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy as he chats with Tim Kelsey, Managing Director of Pronto Marketing, an expert in remote team management and global agency growth. Tim’s agency, Pronto Marketing, excels in providing comprehensive digital marketing services from Southeast Asia, allowing clients to benefit from high-quality, affor…

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Johnny as he chats with Taylor McMaster, founder of Dot & Co., an expert in client account management and agency efficiency. Taylor’s agency, Dot & Co., specializes in providing full-service client account management, allowing agency owners to focus on business development and growth. Today, we dive …

In this episode of The Agency Hour podcast, join Troy Dean as he chats with Ryan Mathews, an expert funnel analyser, YouTuber, and member of the Mavericks Club. Ryan is the founder of Funnel Architecture, where he specialises in turning visitors into customers through effective sales funnels and website optimisation. Today, we dive into the transfo…

This week on The Agency Hour podcast we chat with Duncan Isaksen-Loxton, founder and CEO of SixFive. SixFive is a dynamic technology partner specialising in Google Workspace, WordPress, and CRM solutions for small businesses. We dive into the essential strategies for scaling your agency through effective team management, leveraging SOPs, and embrac…

Join us as we chat with Simon Chin, founder and CEO of Flowstate Agency. Flowstate is at the forefront of email marketing, enhancing customer engagement and value for e-commerce stores. We unpack the transformative approach of using paid discovery to streamline agency operations and increase recurring revenue. Simon shares his journey from a genera…

This week on The Agency Hour podcast, we're venturing into the crucial yet often overlooked realm of digital accessibility with the insightful Chris Hinds, part owner of Equalize Digital. Since 2015, Chris has focused on WordPress and accessibility, working from a business development and project management standpoint. With an impressive track reco…

Let's cut to the chase – trust isn't just important; it's everything. Without it, your business is sinking before it even sets sail. But trust isn't built overnight; it's earned through consistent, genuine interactions with your audience. Transparency is your secret weapon. So, we decided to create the most boring podcast ever, to answer our most f…

This week on The Agency Hour Podcast, we're excited to welcome Sam Carlson, Co-Founder of UpHex, a revolutionary software that's reshaping the Facebook advertising landscape for digital agencies. Sam shares his journey from digital agency owner to developing UpHex, addressing the challenges of managing social media campaigns. We discuss UpHex's rol…

Join us as we explore the future of creativity, the importance of carving out "Me Time," and the daily routines of a CEO. Discover the transformative power of working on your business rather than in it, and learn when it's practical to reach out to a white label partner to scale your agency efficiently. Whether you're just starting in your business…

Tracking group engagement can be an absolute nightmare. That's why we're thrilled to have Jenna Larson, the CO-Founder of Group Track CRM, join us on The Agency Hour Podcast. In this episode we explore Jenna's journey from running her own online performance coaching business to accidentally creating Group Track CRM to solve the champaign problem of…

Join our Head of Coaching, Johnny Flash and special guest Coach Jen Sakowski of Agency Mavericks on the Agency Hour podcast for an epic journey through goal setting, overcoming anxiety, and leading with transparency. As the Founder and CEO of Rainey Day Design, Jen shares her inspiring transformation from strating out selling websites at $250 to co…

Step into the world of specialized SEO with Simon Mauger, CEO of Practice Edge. In this episode of the Agency Hour podcast we delve into Simon's unique 'SCOOTER' framework, a proven strategy for delivering outstanding results in healthcare marketing. Learn the intricacies of SEO, from content creation to on-page and off-page tactics, and discover h…

Join Troy Dean in the latest Agency Hour podcast as we welcome operational & finance leader, Kira Wissman. Dive deep into the essentials of financial management, including tracking key metrics, categorising expenses, and common hiring mistakes. Discover the art of creating a 12-month forecast and the pitfalls of neglecting numbers and explore the c…

This week on The Agency Hour podcast, we delve into leveraging AI for effective audits and growth plans, unlocking the secrets of building lasting client relationships through quick wins, and creating massive value while maintaining a balanced agency workload. Join Troy Dean and special guest Cliff Almeida, Founder of My Web Audit as they explore t…

Join us on The Agency Hour Podcast as we welcome Damon Simms, the Co-Founder of Aseanz, straight from New Zealand. In this episode, we dive into the art of building powerful connections between New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Discover how Damon's leap from traditional employment led him to master the art of strategic networking and cultural integra…

Welcome to the agency hour podcast where we help web design and digital agency owners create abundance for themselves, their teams, and their communities. This week we're joined by Dawn Sant all the way from the south of Manchester in the UK. Dawn is an Academic Psychologist, who specialises in anger and stress management, and offers a Psycho-educa…

It's the 100th episode of The Agency Hour! This episode isn’t just a celebration; it's a deep dive into the core aspects of running a successful digital agency. Manish, with his vast experience at E2M, sheds light on the importance of leadership owning up to failures and celebrating team successes. We explore the critical role of effective processe…

Join Troy Dean and the dynamic duo behind Social Haus, Sarah Cutts and Kaitlyn Johnson, as they dive into their origin story - how they turned adversity during the Covid pandemic into an opportunity, laying the foundation for Social Haus, as well as the secrets behind 'The Magic Bullet' otherwise known as Paid Discovery. This epiosode is a mastercl…

In the latest episode of the Agency Hour podcast, we're diving into a topic that's increasingly relevant for web design and digital agency owners: offshoring. With the challenges of talent shortages, rising wages, and time constraints, offshoring has become a hot topic. But what's the real story behind this trend? Is it as beneficial and straightfo…

Join Johnny Flash on the Agency Hour podcast as we welcome Nicole Osborne, marketing coach and founder of Wunder Stars. Dive into the world of LinkedIn and personal branding, debunking myths and uncovering strategies for authentic connections and increased reach. Whether it's refining your content strategy or selling without selling, this episode i…

Welcome to The Agency Hour, where we’re all about turning your web design and digital agency into a powerhouse of profit and productivity. This week, we’re thrilled to have Drew Le Faucheur join us. Drew has over ten years experience working with offshore teams and as General Manager of ConnectOS, Drew heads up the Australian and New Zealand region…

Welcome to the Agency Hour Podcast, where we explore strategies for web design and digital agency owners to create abundance in their lives and businesses. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Kurt Uhlir, a renowned marketer, operator, and speaker, joining us from Atlanta. With a track record of building and running businesses from startups to o…

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Agency Mavericks's groundbreaking model, the Agency GPS. Founder Troy Dean shares his valuable insights, strategies, and tactics to help agency owners navigate their own unique path to success. The resulting model is based on more than 10 years of experience helping 4K+ agencies. In this podcast episode, we co…

In this episode, join host Maverick’s Club Coach Johnny Flash as he engages in an insightful conversation with Adam Hempenstall, the CEO and founder of Better Proposals. Adam shares his entrepreneurial journey, from founding his agency to creating a game-changing proposal software. Discover the secrets behind crafting winning proposals, the power o…

In Episode 92 of "The Agency Hour" podcast, we're joined by none other than Matt Jones, the Go-to Tradie Guy and Founder & Director of TradieWebGuys. Matt's expertise lies in delivering tailored digital solutions for tradies, and he's here to drop some serious wisdom. Episode Highlights: Clients' Needs vs. Wants: Delve into the importance of focusi…

This week, on "The Agency Hour" podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Patrick Gallagher, the Co-founder and CEO of GridPane, as we delve into the future of WordPress hosting and the challenges faced by web design and digital agency owners. From Patrick's journey in the agency space to the problem with conventional hosting plans, we uncover valuable in…

This week, we're thrilled to have Laura Bell Main—the Mary Poppins of security—joining us for an eye-opening discussion. Laura’s resume is as diverse as it is impressive; she's consulted for a variety of organizations, ranging from local mom-and-pop stores, to firefighter widow support organizations to behemoths like NAB, Lockheed Martin, and other…

This week, we're joined by Max Jeffcote, our multi-talented Creative Director and Founder of Little Gorilla Video Productions. Who better to demystify the complex world of AI than the man who's hustling to make himself obsolete? In this episode, we dive into: The impending robot uprising and who should really be worried. The AI tools we're actively…

Prepare for a harrowing tale of resilience and ingenuity as we hear from Thomas Amos, Agency Mavericks Coach & founder and CEO of and DesignBox.co.uk Thomas and his team weathered a catastrophic burglary that wiped out his agency's equipment and data—twice. The lifeline? Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This week, we explore the transformative…

Welcome to the latest episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, where we dive into the nitty-gritty of running a thriving web design and digital agency. Our guest, Manish Dudharejia, CEO of E2M Solutions, oversees an astonishing 180 staff members all under one roof. He'll share his secrets on managing such a massive team and why he's not completely mad (…

Welcome to the Agency Hour Podcast, your backstage pass to the agency world. In this episode, we're joined by Joe Ardeeser. Joe the Founder of SmartPricingTable.com and an expert at creating proposals for agencies. Wait a minute, what, writing proposals? We've been recommending our agency clients to stop writing proposals completely so things may g…

Welcome to The Agency Podcast, your guide to unlocking abundance in the world of web design and digital agencies. Join us this week as we sit down with the extraordinary Ira Wolfe. Meet Ira Wolfe, the TEDx speaker, 6X author, and Top 5 Global Thought Leader on the future of work, HR, and adaptability. With a background as diverse as dentistry and n…