The Agency Hackers Podcast

What actually happens behind the scenes in an agency?In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the reality of running an agency the chaos, the lessons, and the funny stories that come with it.We also unpack one of the hardest challenges for growing agencies: hiring the right salesperson. What makes a great sales hire? Why do so many agencies get it wrong? And why chemistry with the business matters more than a perfect CV.Expect honest conversations, practical insights, and a few outrageous agency stories along the way.💥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and buckle up—this is just the beginning. #agencylife #agency #hackers #podcast #peopletalk

Ian and Becky spill the tea on everything agencies are whispering… but never admit out loud. From AI chaos and bad SEO fails, to pitch nerves, LinkedIn nonsense, and the truth about building “high agency” teams—this episode is raw, real, and brutally honest. No fluff, no fake thought leadership—just the stories you won’t hear anywhere else.💥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and buckle up—this is just the beginning. More insider chaos coming soon!#agencylife #agency #hackers #podcast #peopletalk

In this special episode of the Agency Hackers Podcast, Ian and Sophie delve into the delegate feedback from the Ibiza Super Summit 2024.What did we do well? What went horribly wrong?Hear for yourself...👀

Do we moan too much about juniors? Why CAN'T they make a simple phone call? These are the questions Ian and Sophie grapple with as they react to the feedback from our Happy Clients conference.Thanks to our sponsor The Qube – the world's first members' studio for musicians, podcasters and content creators. A sanctuary for London's inspired creators. https://www.theqube.com

Fresh off Agency Hackers’ AI conference, The Robots Are Coming, in July, Ian & Soph prepare to take on feedback from the attendees. Most of the negative feedback? The coffee wasn’t up to standard, apparently. Soph also pitches some of her very own AI tool ideas (tech investors, we’re waiting).They’ll also be:Poking fun at a bizarre LinkedIn post from one of the site’s most notable masters of cheese.Delving into some of Ian’s toxic thoughts about being introverted.Getting to the heart of what it’s like to be a neurodivergent person.Showcasing the branding for Agency Forecast, which will take place at the House of Lords.Chapters00:17 – Roast the Post09:53 – The Robots Are Coming feedback19:48 – How Soph uses AI27:30 – ImpressMyBoss.ai 28:37 – Ian’s Toxic Thoughts36:50 – Being neurodivergent42:41 – Inhouse Scoop – we have our US trademark!46:52 – Agency Forecast57:18 – Soph’s nicknames for people59:21 – Outro 

For the last few years, Agency Hackers have had their fingers in a bunch of agency pies, and now, for the first time, you’re getting a peek behind the curtain of it all. Join Ian and Soph on the Agency Hackers Podcast as they talk about all things agencies, whether it’s the latest news and trends, some juicy gossip, or just letting off some steam. In the first ever episode, Ian and Soph poke fun at a controversial LinkedIn post about alcohol; dissect some of Ian’s ‘toxic thoughts’; and delve into what it's like running conferences in the agency world (as well as the stress that comes with it).Chapters:00:06 – Roast the Post07:23 – Personal brand fatigue09:36 – LinkedIn accessibility features10:53 – Is Ian Banksy?11:37 – Clockwork feedback and debrief25:33 – Being an operations person30:00 – Audience member falls asleep31:49 – Ian’s Toxic Thoughts40:00 – Soph smashes the facilitation41:52 – The Unfired Card44:23 – Ibiza Super Summit53:31 – The meme page (@lifeinagencies)