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If you want to grow an agency to seven figures and beyond without working more hours in your business, tune in.  I know your time is valuable, so I keep it practical and help you work smarter, not harder, in every episode.  I'm your host, Audrey Joy Kwan. I know what it takes to build an agency—including supporting an agency owner in selling and exiting, and consulting for 200-person agencies—because I've done it.  My team and I have coached and consulted with over 150 agency owners and have been behind the scenes of multiple seven-figure agencies.  All this to say, join us on the Small But Mighty Agency podcast to grow an agency with real-world experience and practical tips that help you to work less and earn more while leading with integrity.  Let's go! 

  1. 6 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    Why Systems Fail (and How to Fix Them Without Doing It All Yourself)

    If you’ve ever tried to build systems in your agency, this episode is going to blow your mind in the best way. Because what if the real problem isn’t the tools you’re using or the fact that you “just need to make time” for it? What if the reason systems don’t stick... is because you’re the wrong person to be building them? This week, I’m joined by David Jenyns, entrepreneur, author of Systemology and his brand new book Systems Champion. We dig into the uncomfortable truth about why systems fail, why AI won’t save you (yet), and how to finally get your agency running without you in the weeds. You’ll walk away with a new lens on systems, not as something you have to do alone, but as something you can delegate and scale, starting now. In this episode, we unpack: Why business owners are the worst people to build systems (even if they love them)The role of a Systems Champion and how it could be the game-changer you’ve been missingWhat makes a great Systems Champion (hint: it’s not years of experience)How AI fits into all this and why systems thinking is more essential than everA simple mindset shift to help your team stop resisting systems and start owning themThe compounding power of small systems wins (think: 10% to 60% profit increase)This isn’t just about process. It’s about reclaiming your time, building a business that runs (and grows) without you, and setting your agency up to thrive in an AI-powered world. Tune in and discover how freeing yourself from systems might be the best move for scaling your agency. Links Mentioned: David's Website: https://www.systemology.com/ Hey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I’ll see you on the next one. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep137 Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

    36 phút

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    How to Systematize Creativity (Without Killing It)

    From one-off brand shoots to a seven-figure agency on a subscription model, here’s how it happened. What if brand shoots weren’t just one-off projects, but the foundation of a scalable business model? In this episode, you’ll hear how one agency transformed brand shoots into a subscription-based system and built a seven-figure agency along the way. By creating a model where clients receive fresh, strategic visuals quarter after quarter, anywhere in the world, they’ve proven that creativity and systems don’t just coexist they fuel each other. We cover: Why clients are obsessed with visuals and how to deliver them at scale.The certification system that ensures every creative hire meets the mark.How quarterly campaigns reinvent the same offer for new results.The “Power Up” referral model that makes collaboration seamless.This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how to scale creativity without losing the magic—and why the right systems can unlock extraordinary growth. Contact Lyrik: -WorkPlay Branding Website: https://workplaybranding.com/ -WorkPlay Branding Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workplaybranding/ -Lyrik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyrik.fryer/ -Lyrik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyrikfryer/ Hey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I’ll see you on the next one.  Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep136 Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

    42 phút

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    Cold Outreach Is Hurting Your Growth (Even If You’re Not Sending It)

    If you’re tired of feeling like growth only happens through more visibility, more cold outreach, and chasing leads, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. I sat down with Dan Englander, founder of Sales Schema and author of Relationship Sales at Scale, to talk about how agency owners can grow through collaborative, trust-based relationships instead of transactional tactics. Both of us work in the agency space and believe that trust drives sustainable growth, but we approach it from two different angles. In this episode, we explore: Why cold outreach has created a wider trust gap (and what to do instead)How referrals can become a collaborative system, not a happy accidentWhy personalization alone isn’t enough and how to use real commonalities to build relevanceWhy founders still need to lead the relationship-building work before passing it offHow specialization helps you connect faster and build mutual credibility with peers and prospectsIf you want to grow through meaningful introductions, mutual support, and the power of your relationships instead of chasing leads, this conversation will leave you energized and equipped. Hey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I’ll see you on the next one. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep135 Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

    35 phút

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    Inside the Messy Middle of Growing from Solo to Seven Figures Without Losing Yourself

    If you’re stuck between “too busy to stay small” and “not structured enough to scale,” this episode is built for you. Everyone talks about growing to seven figures but no one warns you about what happens in the messy middle between solo and sustainable. In this episode of the Small But Mighty Agency podcast, I sit down with Carly Moir, Founder and CEO of White Canvas Design, to unpack what the messy middle of agency growth really looks like — and what it takes to move through it with intention and integrity. We dive into: The moment she realized she couldn’t do it alone anymore (and who she hired first)Building recurring revenue through better boundaries and actual retainers (not “half-retainers”)The decision to hire a project manager and business development manager — and why both were game changersHow she stays values-driven while growing (and what success really looks like to her now) If you’re in that in-between stage — no longer a scrappy solo, but not yet a well-oiled team — this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Hey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I’ll see you on the next one.  Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep134 Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

    47 phút

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    500+ Clients, One Niche: Here’s How She Did It

    Specializing is scary. But focusing on one high-growth niche can take your agency to multiple seven figures without working harder. If committing to one niche feels risky, Erica’s story will show you what’s possible on the other side. This week, I’m joined by Erica Hakonson, CEO of Maven Collective Marketing, an agency that went all in on one niche: Microsoft Partners. And here’s the wild thing… Once they declared that focus, clients didn’t hesitate, they started saying:  “How have we not heard of you yet?” This episode is packed with real talk about what it takes to go narrow, go deep, and build trust that actually compounds. Erica shares how they became the go-to marketing partner in the Microsoft Partner ecosystem, and how research, relationships, and restraint have fueled their growth. Here’s what we cover: Why declaring a single niche was the turning point How proprietary research changed the gameWhat it takes to deeply onboard and upskill a teamThe upside of saying no to wrong-fit clients and hiring before you feel readyIf you’re wrestling with whether going all in on a niche is “too limiting,” this episode will shine light.  🎧 Listen in, and then share it with a fellow agency owner who needs to hear it. Resources mentioned: Maven Collective Website: https://mavencollectivemarketing.comLinkedIn: Erika Hakonson Youtube: Maven CollectiveHey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I’ll see you on the next one.  Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep133 Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

    40 phút

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    5 Real Wins from a Collaboration Driven Agency Network

    A lot of agency owners want deeper community but quietly assume it doesn’t really exist. They’ve been in rooms where everyone’s guarded. Where conversations stay surface-level. Where “collaboration” is just a buzzword. That quiet belief—“it would be nice, but that kind of network probably isn’t out there”—can keep you stuck, going it alone. But I’ve seen what happens when the right people show up. And that’s exactly what this episode explores. In this episode of the Small But Mighty Agency podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on what happens inside Agency Together, a curated referral network built on clarity, connection, and trust. These are the kinds of wins that don’t happen by accident. They happen in the right room, with people who actually show up for each other. 🎧 Inside the episode, you’ll hear:  → The referral ripple that turned a values-aligned intro into a five-figure client  → A collaborative project that united multiple agencies to expand niche visibility  → How one operational insight helped uplevel a team and increase retention  → Why one agency’s clarity and strategy led to a fully booked quarter  → And how generosity around AI and systems created real time-saving results for others If you’ve been skimming the surface but craving strategic, supportive relationships to grow your agency, this episode is your invitation. Real wins happen when people stop “just” networking and start building together. 💡 Tune in now to hear what’s possible.  👥 Already know you’re ready for more community, more generosity, and less guarded growth?  Join us at agencytogether.com Hey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I’ll see you on the next one.  Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep131 Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

    12 phút

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    3 Strategic Collaborators Every Small But Mighty Agency Needs

    You probably don’t need more leads. That might sound counterintuitive,  especially when every sales post says the opposite. But what looks like a lead problem is usually something else:  → A relationship problem  → A misaligned positioning problem  → A missing structure for managing trust You’ve got people in your orbit—clients, collaborators, past leads, curious followers. But if you’re not engaging those relationships intentionally? Your growth stays inconsistent. Your pipeline stays unpredictable. We’ve all heard it: “Your network is your net worth.” But here’s what that really means for Small But Mighty agencies: Your network isn’t just a list of contacts. It’s your relationship management system. And managing that network isn’t marketing—it’s sales. Sales built on trust. To make that work, you need clarity:  ✔ Who are the people that actually grow your business?  ✔ What role do they play in your network?  ✔ How are you staying connected to them consistently? That’s what we’re unpacking in this episode. Inside, you’ll learn: Why “more leads” isn’t always the answer (and what is)The 3 relationship roles every agency needs to grow: Referrers, Collaborators, AmplifiersHow to shift from chasing connections to curating a high-trust networkWhy relationship management is your most underutilized sales strategyBecause when you stop networking randomly and start building relationships on purpose? That’s when growth starts to feel lighter and less of a hamster wheel.  Resources & Links: Join the next Agency Together Strategic Partnership MixerConnect with Audrey on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/kwanaudreyHey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I’ll see you on the next one.  Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep131 Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

    19 phút

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    Why Small Agencies Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Grow Alone

    Too many agency owners are building alone. But small doesn’t mean solo and solo isn’t sustainable. Small but mighty agencies weren’t built to go it alone. Yet so many agency owners are trying to do everything themselves: holding the vision, leading the team, delivering the work, and pushing for growth in a vacuum. That’s what “going solo” really looks like—juggling it all without strategic support, trusted peers, or collaborative momentum. And while it might feel efficient, it’s actually the slowest and hardest way to grow. In this episode, I unpack why isolation is your real bottleneck and why Agency Together was built to change that. You’ll learn: Why doing it alone is stalling your agency’s growthHow strategic collaboration builds visibility, trust, and momentumWhy competition is outdated and what to do insteadHow Agency Together curates relationships that fuel sustainable growthWhat to expect at our free Strategic Partnership Mixer🎧 Listen in and if you’re ready to stop growing alone, come join us: agencytogether.com/mixer Resources & Links: Join the next Agency Together MixerListen to “Why Less Experience Is Winning at Higher Prices”Hey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I’ll see you on the next one.  Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep130 Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

    11 phút
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If you want to grow an agency to seven figures and beyond without working more hours in your business, tune in.  I know your time is valuable, so I keep it practical and help you work smarter, not harder, in every episode.  I'm your host, Audrey Joy Kwan. I know what it takes to build an agency—including supporting an agency owner in selling and exiting, and consulting for 200-person agencies—because I've done it.  My team and I have coached and consulted with over 150 agency owners and have been behind the scenes of multiple seven-figure agencies.  All this to say, join us on the Small But Mighty Agency podcast to grow an agency with real-world experience and practical tips that help you to work less and earn more while leading with integrity.  Let's go! 

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