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The Sell with Authority Podcast is all about helping marketing agencies sell more of what they do for a higher price. How do you attract a steady stream of well-prepared prospects into your sales pipeline? How do you step away from the sea of competitors so you stand out? How do you price your services? How do you get clients to say yes to your proposal?

Each episode contains valuable insights, recommendations, and tangible examples of best practices — not theoretical prose. Every step — every tool you need to establish your authority position, to grow and nurture your audience, and to sell more of what you do is all here in full transparency.

The podcast is hosted by Stephen Woessner, CEO of Predictive ROI. And — Drew McLellan, CEO of Agency Management Institute and co-author with Stephen of the book “Sell with Authority”, will be a frequent guest expert and contributor.

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The Sell with Authority Podcast is all about helping marketing agencies sell more of what they do for a higher price. How do you attract a steady stream of well-prepared prospects into your sales pipeline? How do you step away from the sea of competitors so you stand out? How do you price your services? How do you get clients to say yes to your proposal?

Each episode contains valuable insights, recommendations, and tangible examples of best practices — not theoretical prose. Every step — every tool you need to establish your authority position, to grow and nurture your audience, and to sell more of what you do is all here in full transparency.

The podcast is hosted by Stephen Woessner, CEO of Predictive ROI. And — Drew McLellan, CEO of Agency Management Institute and co-author with Stephen of the book “Sell with Authority”, will be a frequent guest expert and contributor.

    How to Escape Founder-Led Sales, with Corey Quinn

    How to Escape Founder-Led Sales, with Corey Quinn

    For this episode of Sell With Authority, I invited Corey Quinn, who has a 25-year record of extraordinary success as an entrepreneur, sales leader, and marketing executive, to come back for an encore.
    In episode 86 of the podcast, Corey and I went on a bit of a mining expedition where we unearthed a ton of golden nuggets around how to narrow down your target market — and then — how to avoid some of the typical roadblocks that agencies run into when they begin to specialize and focus on a particular vertical market.
    Today, we dive into an area that we’ve never explored with any real depth on the podcast before.
    And that’s — how to escape founder-led sales.
    If I had a dollar for every time I’ve chatted with agency owners celebrating the hire of that mythical, unicorn new biz salesperson who’s supposed to ignite a fire of new clients and profitable work, I’d be rolling in it.
    On the flip side — I’ve also heard countless stories of disappointment — owners lamenting yet another failed biz dev hire who couldn’t even cover their salary.
    Then there are the founders who desperately want to focus on biz dev, but just can’t find the time. As a result, lead generation stalls and conversations with right-fit prospects fall by the wayside.
    That’s why I asked Corey to join us today. He is a powerhouse in outbound marketing strategies, and he shares game-changing insights to help agency owners generate consistent sales and communicate their expertise.
    And — if you apply the strategies Corey lays out in his book, Anyone, Not Everyone, A Proven System to Escape Founder-Led Sales, you’ll be well on your way to filling your sales pipeline with a steady stream of right-fit clients — the clients you want to serve and those that bring opportunities to sell more of what you do.
    A big dose of gratitude to our presenting sponsor for the podcast, Conduit Digital. By using their expertise in streamlining, upgrading & scaling your clients…they promise to reduce your risk so you can become the best digital agency in your market in 30-days. You can find Conduit and all their helpful insights and smarts here.
    What you will learn in this episode is about: How to focus on a vertical market and get razor-sharp positioning The power of a strategic, long-term gifting approach How to transition from founder-led sales to a more scalable sales model Why investing in a well-curated list is crucial for outbound success Key components of a strong sales process to capitalize on generated opportunities Common outbound marketing mistakes and how to avoid them Resources: Website: https://www.coreyquinn.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyquinn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coreyquinn Newsletter: https://www.coreyquinn.com/free-resources Anyone, Not Everyone, A Proven System to Escape Founder-Led Sales Episode 86 of Sell With Authority: How to Narrow Down Your Target Market, with Corey Quinn Additional Resources:
    Website: www.predictiveroi.com Visit our newly expanded Resource Library Join us in our free How to Fill Your Sales Pipeline Facebook Group

    • 44 min
    How to Get Your Money, with Sharon Toerek

    How to Get Your Money, with Sharon Toerek

    I am thrilled to welcome our guest expert, Sharon Toerek, back to this episode of Sell With Authority. It’s her fourth time appearing on the show with us, but for those who are meeting her for the first time, she’s the Founder of Toerek Law and the host of the podcast “The Innovative Agency”.
    Sharon is also Predictive’s wicked smart intellectual property attorney and has reviewed and advised us with our client agreements and created our buy-sell and partnership agreements.
    She has been helping professionals in the advertising, marketing, and creative services industries protect and monetize their intellectual capital, and manage the legal implications of their marketing and advertising work.
    Many of us have faced the dilemma of wanting to have certain crucial conversations with our clients — but not knowing how to approach them without causing friction or damage to the relationship.
    On this episode, Sharon and I focus our discussion on how to ensure you get paid by having the right conversations with your clients at the right times. And — we discuss how to start relationships with clients on the right foot from the very beginning.
    Ensure that you and your agency get paid for your hard work.
    Sharon’s expertise provides the tools and confidence to have these essential conversations with your clients.
    A big dose of gratitude to our presenting sponsor for the podcast, Conduit Digital. By using their expertise in streamlining, upgrading & scaling your clients…they promise to reduce your risk so you can become the best digital agency in your market in 30-days. You can find Conduit and all their helpful insights and smarts here.
    What you will learn in this episode: Smart ways to set up payment terms with clients so we’re aligned right from the start Crucial elements of an effective payment agreement Strategies for setting assertive negotiation tones with clients to establish professionalism and confidence Steps to address payment delays Pros and cons of different payment structures How to attend Sharon’s next virtual free Q&A session Resources:
    Website: legalandcreative.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharontoerek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharonToerek The Innovative Agency Podcast Get Your Money – Legal Strategies that Get Agencies Paid Q&A Episode 52 of Sell With Authority: How to Protect Intellectual Property, with Sharon Toerek Episode 59 of Sell With Authority: AI Copyright Law, with Sharon Toerek Episode 99 of Sell With Authority: Building Profitable Agency-to-Agency Alliances, with Sharon Toerek Additional Resources:
    Website: www.predictiveroi.com Visit our newly expanded Resource Library Join us in our free How to Fill Your Sales Pipeline Facebook Group  

    • 45 min
    Strategic Moves for Agency Profit, with Marcel Petitpas

    Strategic Moves for Agency Profit, with Marcel Petitpas

    This episode of Sell With Authority is one I have been eagerly anticipating! I’m excited to reintroduce you to our special guest expert — because this conversation has been about 6-months in the making.
    When Marcel Petitpas, the Co-Founder and CEO of Parakeeto, joined us for Episode 95, the insights he shared were just the tip of the iceberg. That’s why I immediately extended the invitation for an encore.
    Marcel has an unparalleled understanding of agency profitability and the essential metrics we need to focus on as agency owners to ensure not just growth — but profitable growth.
    Today, Marcel and I pick up right where we left off, delving deeper into the nuances of agency profitability. But that’s not all. Thanks to the timing of this encore, we have a unique opportunity to gain some exclusive insights.
    Marcel has been on the move, traveling the country, sharing his wisdom on countless stages, and fielding questions from eager agency owners like you. So, during this encore, we take a peek behind the curtain.
    I’m beyond excited about this encore with Marcel — because when you sell more of what you do at a higher fee — that’s awesome — but it’s only awesome if you’re also more profitable.
    A big dose of gratitude to our presenting sponsor for the podcast, Conduit Digital. By using their expertise in streamlining, upgrading & scaling your clients…they promise to reduce your risk so you can become the best digital agency in your market in 30-days. You can find Conduit and all their helpful insights and smarts here.
    What you will learn in this episode: Why finance, operations, and sales alone won’t solve profitability problems Common misconceptions about where profitability problems stem from How to dig deeper — beyond surface-level and address the underlying problems Strategies for renegotiating resulting in better profitability Marcel’s key takeaways from conversations with agency owners and their teams at the most recent events where he was a guest speaker How to get Marcel’s free Agency Profitability Toolkit with everything you need to start measuring the basics in your business Resources:
    Website: https://parakeeto.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-petitpas-20059588/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencyprofitability Twitter: https://twitter.com/Parakeeto Agency Profit Toolkit SWA Episode 95: Strategic Planning for Growth & Profit, with Marcel Petitpas Additional Resources:
    Website: www.predictiveroi.com Visit our newly expanded Resource Library Join us in our free How to Fill Your Sales Pipeline Facebook Group

    • 47 min
    How to Find the Right Strategic Partnership for Your Agency, with Tim Burke

    How to Find the Right Strategic Partnership for Your Agency, with Tim Burke

    In this episode of Sell With Authority, Hannah Roth and I welcome Tim Burke, CEO of Conduit Digital Marketing. We focus our discussion on strengthening your agency through strategic partnerships — and the effective use of white-label solutions.
    Tim shares his brilliant perspective on the power of choosing the right strategic partners, optimizing processes, and the crucial metrics that drive successful client outcomes. We explore how the right partnerships can prove pivotal in transforming your agency from just another vendor into a valued strategic partner.
    Be even more helpful to your right-fit clients with strategic partnerships that keep your agency competitive in constantly changing markets.
    Applying Tim’s insights and recommendations will put you and your agency in a better position to streamline, upgrade, and scale.
    And by doing that — you will sell more of what you do.
    A big dose of gratitude to our presenting sponsor for the podcast, Conduit Digital. By using their expertise in streamlining, upgrading & scaling your clients…they promise to reduce your risk so you can become the best digital agency in your market in 30-days. You can find Conduit and all their helpful insights and smarts here.
    What you will learn in this episode: How collaborations with the right strategic partners can streamline operations, amplify capabilities, and foster agency growth Why picking the right partner means beginning with the end in mind How to properly onboard a white-label partner Tracking the success metrics numbers that actually matter The three-step methodology Tim advocates for becoming a top-tier agency Why setting expectations helps you retain and grow your clients Resources:
    Website: https://www.conduitdigital.us/ Linkedin Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timburkeconduitdigital/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conduitdigital/ Podcast: https://www.agency-talk.com/ Additional Resources:
    Website: www.predictiveroi.com Visit our newly expanded Resource Library Join us in our free How to Fill Your Sales Pipeline Facebook Group

    • 35 min
    How to Reach Your Agency’s Next Level of Growth, with Stephen Woessner

    How to Reach Your Agency’s Next Level of Growth, with Stephen Woessner

    For this episode of Sell With Authority, we’re shaking things up a bit. Instead of our usual format — I’ve got something special in store for you.
    We’re diving into an episode I recorded with Drew McLellan for his Build a Better Agency Podcast.
    Why this twist, you might wonder? There are a few reasons I’m excited to share with you.
    First off — Drew and I delved deep into the topic of niche, but from a perspective that might surprise you. We explored how Predictive pivoted its niche a few years back, the reasons behind it, and, candidly, how we got a bit too comfortable in our previous niche.
    Secondly — I believe the insights we share about building community and adding value will resonate with you, especially if you attended Day 1 of our March Intensive, where community was at the forefront.
    And third — buckle up for some powerful takeaways from Drew’s keynote at the Build a Better Agency Summit. He discusses steering our agencies out of safe harbors, embracing the storm, and why those risks we fear might not be risks at all. Drew’s wisdom adds a brilliant layer to the conversation.
    If you take and apply what we talk about in this episode — you’re going to be in a much better position to roar through 2024 by selling more of what you do.
    A big dose of gratitude to our presenting sponsor for the podcast, Conduit Digital. By using their expertise in streamlining, upgrading & scaling your clients…they promise to reduce your risk so you can become the best digital agency in your market in 30-days. You can find Conduit and all their helpful insights and smarts here.
    What you will learn in this episode is: Why breaking away from the playbook and charting a new course could be the right strategic move for your agency How to identify the client types you excel at serving, potentially uncovering your agency’s new niche in the process How to redefine your agency’s approach and positioning Why your agency niche can establish you as the authority on how to become “The Authority” The pivotal role of cultivating a community of eager learners, facilitating more streamlined sales processes Resources: Website: www.predictiveroi.com Visit our newly expanded Resource Library Join us in our free How to Fill Your Sales Pipeline Facebook Group Stephen’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephenwoessner/ Order your free paperback or Kindle copy of our Book: Sell with Authority Build a Better Agency Summit 2024: https://agencymanagementinstitute.com/babasummit/

    • 58 min
    How to get it all done, with Stephen Woessner

    How to get it all done, with Stephen Woessner

    Welcome to the Sell with Authority Podcast – I’m Stephen Woessner, CEO of Predictive ROI. If we happen to be meeting for the first time — Predictive ROI helps agency owners and their teams sell more of what they do…typically for a higher fee. We do that by helping our clients build an authority position in the niche they’ve decided to serve — and then — monetize that position by creating a steady stream of right-fit prospects flowing into their sales pipeline.
    If learning proven strategies, tactics, and best practices to help you sell more of what you do aligns with where you want to take your agency — you’re in the right place.
    Today’s episode is going to be a solocast—just you and me. We’ll explore a topic at both a high level and an eye level so you and your team can take it and apply it. The goal is to answer the question, “How do you get it all done?”
    Back when Drew McLellan, CEO of Agency Management Institute, and I decided to write our Sell with Authority book — we knew we needed to include some very practical and tactical recipes and guides on how to get all the work done. And I will tell you — when he and I teach our “Build and Nurture Your Sales Funnel” workshop — we spend a chunk of time on Day 2 helping attendees calendar and map out who in the shop is going to do all of the work so their plan doesn’t fall apart when they get back home.
    For today’s solocast, I’m going to take you behind the curtain into Appendices A and B in the back of our Sell with Authority book and share more about how we get it all done here at Predictive so you can take the same recipes and apply them to your shop.
    What you will learn in this episode is: How and why the WHO Framework and Transformational Triangle should serve as the foundation of your content strategy How to decide which form of cornerstone content is right for your gifts and talents How to leverage the cornerstone content to best grow your email list How do you decide on your cobblestones (they always come off the cornerstone, and the recipes in Appendix A will help) and the right cadence How to apply advanced strategies like knitting together your cobblestones to create a new and different cornerstone  

    • 47 min

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