The Agency Hackers Podcast

This episode goes completely off the rails 😭We cover:- The agency pitch disaster that accidentally opened a porn site in front of a client- Why Miami agency events are VERY different to Ibiza- The bizarre WPP “bomb threat” culture simulation- British vs American agency culture- AI tools taking over agencies… and apparently choosing blackmail when threatened 👀- Why founders are still the ones pushing AI adoptionThe truth about agency culture, hybrid work, and team moralePlus: hookers at the Agency Hackers Miami afterparty, competitor outreach tactics that actually win clients, and why “bring back graft” might be the best sales advice of 2026.Absolute chaos from start to finish.💥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and buckle up this is just the beginning. #agencylife #agency #hackers #podcast #peopletalk

On this episode, we get real about the stuff most agencies avoid.We talk ADHD diagnoses and what it’s actually like being on meds (yes… it basically felt like micro dosing at first), burnout, and why looking after yourself is the foundation of doing good work.Then we get into the big one vision.Why it feels cringe, why most companies fake it… and why you eventually hit a wall without it.We break down:- Why agency events (and ideas) lose momentum after a few years- The difference between tactics vs actual strategy- Why most “values” are just words on a wall- And how to actually prove them (not just say them)- Why the best case studies might be the ones where things went wrongPlus: chaos at events, smelling salts on podcasts, and the reality of trying to build something that actually matters.💥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and buckle up this is just the beginning. #agencylife #agency #hackers #podcast #peopletalk

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

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

Uh oh, Ian's made some enemies... on TikTok. But not to worry, because in the rest of this episode we'll be getting into how the Ibiza Super Summit came to be. We'll also be roasting some holiday themed LinkedIn posts, as well as covering some Calendly controversy (this time with an all new jingle).Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:01 - TikTok hates Ian03:00 - Roast the Post (Part 1)08:17 - When do you tell your team your ideas?12:54 - How the Agency Hackers team found out about Ibiza14:47 - Agency founders & finding the time for a holiday17:03 - Ibiza evenings19:57 - Ibiza is becoming upmarket?23:00 - The boat26:38 - The meaning of being a community32:06 - Roast the Post (Part 2)39:03 - Outro

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)