78 episodes

Kate Ahl is an accidental agency owner living in Portland, Oregon. She's the CEO and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest marketing agency. In each weekly episode, Kate dives into what it's like to run an agency, passes on wisdom from the lessons she's learned, and shares practice advice that will help any agency owner. In addition to agency tips, she also shares leadership tips for those wanting to hire a team and not be a micromanager that everyone wants to run from. Subscribe to get your daily dose of agency lessons each Sunday, but of course, you can listen on Monday.

Empowered Agency Podcast Kate Ahl

    • Business
    • 4.7 • 12 Ratings

Kate Ahl is an accidental agency owner living in Portland, Oregon. She's the CEO and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest marketing agency. In each weekly episode, Kate dives into what it's like to run an agency, passes on wisdom from the lessons she's learned, and shares practice advice that will help any agency owner. In addition to agency tips, she also shares leadership tips for those wanting to hire a team and not be a micromanager that everyone wants to run from. Subscribe to get your daily dose of agency lessons each Sunday, but of course, you can listen on Monday.

    How the agency has changed me

    How the agency has changed me

    When you’re an accidental entrepreneur it’s important to look back on how something that was accidental has changed who you are and what you’ve become. I think it’s important because we often grow in ways we don’t realize, or discover gifts we didn’t know we had. If we don’t celebrate those moments we’re missing the growth journey and self-discovery. 
    If you’re looking for an 1 hour consult with someone who has gone before you in running an agency, I’m open. Go to kateahl.com and click on 1-1 consult and book a time with me. I’d love to help you troubleshoot a few areas of struggle in your business. 

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    • 12 min
    Our first sponsorship

    Our first sponsorship

    We recently did an in-person sponsorship at a conference. It felt like a really big risk. Here are the details and what we learned from the experience. 


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    • 16 min
    Swim Lanes

    Swim Lanes

    This idea of swim lanes revolutioned my thinking of how I work in my company more so than an org chart. 
    Not sure if you knew this but I offer 1 hour strategy calls for all types of agency owners. Let’s dig in on your business and give you 1-2 action items that move the needle forward in the next few months. Scroll below and book a call. 

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    • 9 min
    Investments

    Investments

    How do you know when it’s time to make an investment in your business? Whether it’s coaching, education, or tech here are a few things to ask yourself before you hit the buy button. 
    Also, did you know i do 1-1 coaching? Funny story. One of my recent coaching clients asked me in September about a mastermind vs. coaching 1-1. I told her my experience and how this had impacted the growth of my business. My suggestion was to go with 1-1 coaching. She texted me the next day and said, “Why did you tell me you offered 1-1 coaching?!” 
    Biggest reason, I didn’t want her to think I was selfishly telling her 1-1 coaching was a fit and then immediately sell her into mine. Yes, I know marketing is important but your busines is important to me as well. 
    If 1-1 coaching is something you’re leaning into I would be honored to coach you. Fill out the form on my site and we can chat. I have room for 1 more client. We go in 3 month stretches so you can evaluate every 3 months if it’s worth your investment. Now onto talking about investments. 

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    • 12 min
    My agency travel hack

    My agency travel hack

    I always find sharing the little things we do in our business to be fun and exciting for others who haven’t thought of it before. This is a little track hack I’ve been doing in my business now for 4 years and it’s been fun to reap the benefits. 
    If you haven’t grabbed my free Dream Client Playbook the scroll below in your podcast player to snag it now for free. It’s a 4-part series + PDF that will walk you through the steps I take to find my ideal clients and stop saying yes to those who aren’t a great fit. It’s a private podcast series you can only get by signing up so make sure you grab it now. 
    Dream Client Playbook
    More info about the Chase card I have. 

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    • 8 min
    How AG1 is inspiring my marketing

    How AG1 is inspiring my marketing

    After seeing countless ads on YouTube, Instagram and even TV i stepped back and started looking at AG1 and how they were marketing their product. It gave a me a few things to think about. 
    If you haven’t grabbed my free Dream Client Playbook scroll below in your podcast player to snag it now for free. It’s a 4-part series + PDF that will walk you through the steps I take to find my ideal clients and stop saying yes to those who aren’t a great fit. It’s a private podcast series you can only get by signing up so make sure you grab it now. 
    Dream Client Playbook

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    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

BlakeNico ,

Short bursts of high value content!

I love how the content here is applicable to agency owners on multiple topics, and I also love that the episodes don’t drag out, they are straight, honest to the point. Recommend for not just agency owners but those who help manage agencies. Thanks!

Jcblondeangel ,

For Agency Owners and Business Owners who want to hear from someone who gets it

This is a podcast for people who are agency owners or business owners who want to hear from someone who gets it, has been there, and is open and honest about the struggles and successes of running a business. Kate is not afraid to be real and shares valuable insight from her experiences running an agency for 10+ years.

julia.renee ,

The podcast business owners actually need

Kate tells it like it is and I am here for it! She’s the only person I know being honest and open about what it’s like to be an agency owner today. She has great tips, and it’s just refreshing to hear someone talk about their business struggles in the moment.

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