Best Agency Matrix Podcasts (2024)

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286 - REAL Business Lessons + Builder Funnel Made the Inc. 5000 List! 22:07

1h ago22:07

22:07

Builder Funnel just landed on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in the US! Spencer dives into five real business lessons learned along the way—no fluff, just the raw and challenging truths behind scaling a company. From tough decisions to rewarding wins, this episode covers it all. Listen now!…

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Changemakers: Zain Habboo, Chief Marketing & Mobilization Officer, International Rescue Committee 41:06

44m ago41:06

41:06

“From Day 1, my experience in life is [that] you fight. You’re resilient. No matter what life hands to you, you take it and you make lemonade out of it.” In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Zain Habboo, Chief Marketing & Mobilization Officer at International Rescue Committee – one of the world’s largest eme…

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285 - How Much Does Working with a Marketing Agency Cost? 12:05

3h ago12:05

12:05

Curious about the cost of working with a marketing agency? Spencer breaks down the key components—services, technology, and advertising—to help you understand where your investment goes. Want to learn more? Click play and discover the details!By Spencer Powell

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Matrix Magic (Cecile goes solo) 56:51

4d ago56:51

56:51

This is episode 4 of season 2 and it features Cecile, aka College Girl, doing a little matrix sleuthing.

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Sara Rodriguez, Director of Communications, New York Legal Assistance Group 1:01:42

17d ago1:01:42

1:01:42

"We are not the people this [system] is designed for so there's this whole scarcity energy to fight so hard... but there's room for all of us." In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviews Sara Rodriguez. A former ballet dancer who studied political science, she became passionate about how policies and grassroots work can c…

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284 - Customer Success with Dustin Elliot 35:46

6d ago35:46

35:46

Spencer and Dustin Elliot of BUILDXACT delve into Customer Success, highlighting common mistakes remodelers and builders make. Dustin shares best practices and simple changes that can significantly impact your customer success. Curious to learn more? Listen now!By Spencer Powell

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Caroline Hofmann, Chief Business Officer, Thirty Madison 42:57

1M ago42:57

42:57

Caroline Hofmann, Chief Business Officer, Thirty Madison “Don't get discouraged by the first interruption.” In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviews Caroline Hofmann of Thirty Madison, which offers virtual-first healthcare access. Working as a consultant at McKinsey gave her the "itch to build something" and she pivoted…

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283 - Sales Follow Up (How & How Often) 34:48

25d ago34:48

34:48

Following up in sales is where the big money gets made, yet many remodelers struggle with consistency and purpose. Spencer and Ricky First dive into why effective follow-up is critical, common mistakes to avoid, key elements of a successful strategy, the ideal frequency and timing, tools for managing follow-ups, and how to handle being ghosted. Lis…

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282 - You’re Not in the Remodeling Business 14:10

1M ago14:10

14:10

Many in the residential construction business think of themselves primarily as remodelers, builders, or roofers, focusing on their craft. However, the real key to success is viewing yourself as a marketer of those services. Quality alone won't bring in customers if they don't know about your business. Marketing is the lifeblood that will help you g…

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281 - The Top 10% of Marketing 13:11

2M ago13:11

13:11

Discover why the real opportunity in marketing lies in the bottom 90% of your audience, not just the top 10% who are ready to buy now. Learn about the 3% Rule, the two modes of marketing, and how building relationships early can turn your brand into a "Sticky Brand" that customers trust and call first when they're ready to buy. Tune in and transfor…

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Two Days to Retirement 3:08:20

2M ago3:08:20

3:08:20

Hello and welcome back to the Hard Knocks Sorority podcast, a 4th edition actual play...wait a minute, your not HKS?! Your the Fixer Files, a collaborative effort of a many Shadowrun podcasters all playing together in one shots! This episode, Two Days to Retirement is the first of hopefully many one shots featuring GM's and players from a bunch of …

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Changemakers: Katherine Barna, Head of PR, Waymo 44:43

2M ago44:43

44:43

"I've always gone into things with a lot of curiosity and learned by doing." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Katherine Barna. As the Head of PR for Waymo (formerly the Google self- driving car project), a pioneering technology company on a mission to be the world's most trusted driver, she's built upon …

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280 - What To Do When the Market is Down 19:05

2M ago19:05

19:05

Today we explore what to do when the market is down, including key strategies for preserving cash, marketing your business, and strengthening relationships. Despite the recent decline in remodeling demand, discover why this downturn is expected to be modest and short-lived. Listen now!By Spencer Powell

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279 - Marketing is a Process, Not an Event 15:54

2M ago15:54

15:54

Let's delve into the misconception that marketing is a one-time event. Spencer explains how true marketing success is a continuous process, involving a strategic cycle of executing tactics, analyzing results, and revising strategies. He discusses the importance of committing to this multi-year journey, where the first year is about building and lea…

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Checkey Beckford, Reporter, NBC 4 New York 49:02

2M ago49:02

49:02

"I know that it means a lot to me when I see people who have gone through a lot in their lives and have overcome it." In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviews Checkey Beckford, an Emmy® Award-winning reporter for NBC 4 New York. A Jamaican immigrant who got her start in PR, Checkey transitioned to broadcast reporting - …

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278 - Components of a Successful 1st Meeting 38:01

2M ago38:01

38:01

Join Spencer this week as he chats with Ricky First about the components of a successful first meeting. Discover how small changes can lead to big results. Learn the essential pre-meeting preparations, effective strategies for setting the stage, the best agenda orders, and what to avoid. Don't miss this episode – listen now!…

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277 - The Lead Matrix 12:16

3M ago12:16

12:16

Today, we dive into the Lead Matrix, a powerful tool for categorizing and nurturing leads to ensure consistent sales growth. Discover strategies for engaging warm and cold leads, whether they're ready to buy now or later, and learn how to turn seemingly unpromising leads into valuable opportunities. Don't miss out—listen now!…

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Changemakers: Rakia Reynolds, Founder and Executive Officer, Skai Blue Media 40:03

3M ago40:03

40:03

"The way I've had to show up in rooms, [I've] done my fair share of swimming upstream... but when you're someone who's faced adversity, there's a confidence that exudes after that." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Matrix 2024 Honoree Rakia Reynolds! As the Founder and Executive Officer of an award-winni…

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276 - Should You Use Google or Facebook Ads 11:36

3M ago11:36

11:36

For years, there’s been a big debate around whether Google Ads or Facebook ads are better for generating remodeling leads. Today, we’re going to settle the debate! Listen now to see how these two approaches stack up against each other.By Spencer Powell

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275 - Remove Yourself to Grow 16:29

3M ago16:29

16:29

I want to share my experience with getting stuck in business and which two roles provided the biggest unstuck. Once I got unstuck, we started growing over 60% faster. Listen now to find out what my bottleneck was.By Spencer Powell

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274 - Entrepreneurship = Personal Growth 10:18

3M ago10:18

10:18

No one is born with all the skills it takes to run a business. You develop them. Entrepreneurship is really the best personal growth vehicle I know of. Here’s why, plus a few observations on how to navigate various stages of growth.By Spencer Powell

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54th Annual Matrix Awards: Red Carpet Recap 9:29

3M ago9:29

9:29

The Matrix Awards by NYWICI serves as our opportunity to recognize exceptional leaders in the communications industry. This year’s theme is Rule Breakers! The 2024 honorees don't just accept the status quo, they are carving their own paths forward and rewriting the rules to success. Listen to this episode to hear directly from some of our honorees,…

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273 - Marketing that Compounds with Time 11:36

4M ago11:36

11:36

There’s a lot of marketing tactics that work. But my favorite are the channels that compound over time. Listen now and I will explain why certain marketing channels compound over time, creating lasting impact.By Spencer Powell

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S2E3 Oh No...Gregg! 1:33:34

4M ago1:33:34

1:33:34

https://discord.gg/Bw9uxpmGRw Hoi there Chummers! Welcome back for another episode of the Hard Knocks Sorority podcast. This is a Shadowrun 4th Edition actual play podcast. Our game features a pony, a dryad, a cat woman and a college girl. The amazing cast are Beth as the pony Grace visiting the sixth world from Equestria on a mission from Celestia…

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Tess Quinlan, Content Planning Lead, NBA 50:50

4M ago50:50

50:50

“Always learn the ‘other thing’ – it doesn’t hurt to have an extra skill set.” In this interview, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich speaks with Tess Quinlan, a NYWICI Scholarship Winner, Content Planning Lead for the NBA, and MBA graduate. Tess began her career in broadcast communications at Marquette University and an internship at Yahoo S…

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272 - 14 Lessons & Observations From 14 Years In Business 34:07

4M ago34:07

34:07

Builder Funnel celebrated 14 years on April 1st. Since our first full year in business, we’ve doubled every 3 years. Consistently. Here are 14 lessons and observations I’ve had after hitting 14 years in business.By Spencer Powell

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271 - Sales Tips for Design Build Remodelers & Custom Builders 46:52

4M ago46:52

46:52

In today's episode, Spencer sits down with Ricky First, Builder Funnel's very own Marketing Consultant, to delve into Ricky's extensive sales experience within the design build industry. From his journey into the design build world to the most common mistakes remodelers make in their sales process, Ricky shares invaluable insights. Listen now to ga…

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S2E2 Casual Kidnapping and Friendly Snooping 1:35:26

4M ago1:35:26

1:35:26

Hoi there Omae, and welcome back to the Hard Knocks Sorority Podcast, a Shadowrun 4th Edition actual play podcast. Jander on over here and take a listen to Episode 2 of Season two in which we catch up with Diendre and Cecile as they spend some relaxing downtime doing nothing. Uh huh, sure. Can you picture either of these two just doing nothing and …

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270 - Tom Reber - Is Your marketing Working? Part 2 44:37

4M ago44:37

44:37

Spencer sat down with Tom Reber over at Contractor Fight.Listen along as they talk all things branding, advertising and marketing. Learn how to stand out and dominate in your local area. Here's Part 2!By Spencer Powell

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269 - 3 Effective Marketing Strategies for Remodelers 14:56

4M ago14:56

14:56

Listen now as I share 3 of my favorite marketing tips and timeliness strategies learned over 14 years across dozens of markets.By Spencer Powell

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S2E1 Poopy Head 1:15:06

5M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

Hoi there Omae, and welcome back to the Hard Knocks Sorority Podcast, a Shadowrun 4th Edition actual play podcast. Jander on over here and take a listen to a short teaser/filler before we launch into Season 2, which I promise is on its way. In this short interlude Ali and Grace spend some time together and explore their relationship, an arms deal i…

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268 - Find Your Constraint to Unlock Growth 14:24

5M ago14:24

14:24

Do you know where your real business constraint is? If you spend more time finding the right problem, you can unlock some serious growth. I’ve noticed something talking to remodelers. There’s a big issue around constraints in your business. Start listening now!By Spencer Powell

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267 - Marketing Funnel Breakdown for Remodelers 17:48

5M ago17:48

17:48

A leaky marketing funnel can literally cost you tens of thousands of dollars in lost revenue. I’m going to show you how to construct a rock solid marketing funnel. Listen now!By Spencer Powell

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266 - Go Narrow to Get More 14:35

5M ago14:35

14:35

Many times in life, to get more we need to do less. To achieve more, we have to remove. I want to get into something that has worked really well for me in several areas. I hope you can use it in your life too. It’s simple in theory, but it has been difficult to execute. Listen now!By Spencer Powell

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265 - Tom Reber - Is Your Marketing Working? Part 1 43:21

5M ago43:21

43:21

Spencer sat down with Tom Reber over at Contractor Fight. Listen along as they talk all things branding, advertising and marketing. Learn how to stand out and dominate in your local area. Here's Part 1!By Spencer Powell

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Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO, Luminary 52:17

5M ago52:17

52:17

"Get comfortable talking about yourself... it's not bragging if it's based on facts." Cate Luzio spent two decades in financial services, most recently as the Global Head of Multinational Corporate Banking for HSBC, before she made a sharp career pivot. In 2018, she launched and self-funded Luminary, a global, membership-based professional educatio…

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264 - PITTSBURGH REMODELER CLOSES 1 MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT WITH OUR PAID ADS STRATEGY 13:02

6M ago13:02

13:02

We recently helped a Pittsburgh remodeler close a $1M project through Facebook ads. Almost every remodeler and builder I talked to said something similar. “I just don’t think someone that wants to do a $200K remodel is using Google. They are asking their friends.”Listen now to hear how things have changed!…

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Changemakers: Kristi VandenBosch, President, OLIVER Agency 36:48

6M ago36:48

36:48

"You may lose a job you love, you may have someone betray you... this will not define you." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Kristi VandenBosch, President at OLIVER Agency. Formerly the CEO of Publicis, Chief Digital Officer of MXM (now Accenture Song) and Senior Vice President at Revlon, Kristi's leader…

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263 - Intention > Toxic Business Coaching 15:35

6M ago15:35

15:35

Are you tired of being yelled at online by coaches telling you what you SHOULD do with your life? Me too. I’ve seen a lot of content lately - both online and at events watching speakers where the message did not resonate with me. Listen to hear what does resonate with me!By Spencer Powell

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262 - What They Don't Tell You About Business Growth 17:53

6M ago17:53

17:53

Growing a business is HARD. Here are 5 things I’ve observed about business growth that most people don’t talk about. Start listening now!By Spencer Powell

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Phoebe Gavin, Career and Leadership Coach, Better with Phoebe 49:33

6M ago49:33

49:33

"Pull others up with you as you climb." If you're seeking a new role, striving for better pay, or preparing yourself for layoffs affecting the communications, media and tech industries, this episode will give you clarity on resilience in all types of career transitions. With an effective coaching style that's been highlighted in TIME, Fortune, and …

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261 - Miller Bradford Guest 31:08

6M ago31:08

31:08

Miller got his start in the construction world in 2020 working for his brother in Birmingham, Alabama as the Controller of the company. He realized how much he could help other small businesses with things like bookkeeping, online bill pay, WIP reporting, and financial systems and operations. In 2022, he started Up Accounting Inc. because he though…

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There Really was a Horse! Ep. 31 55:55

7M ago55:55

55:55

Hoi there Omae, and welcome back to the Hard Knocks Sorority Podcast, a Shadowrun 4th Edition actual play podcast. Jander on over here and take a listen to Episode 31. It is finally time to collect that sweet sweet Nuyen and reunite ICE, Rigor Mortis and Prokop. Cecile seems to be in the clear, right. This is it Chummers the final act of Season one…

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260 - Make Marketing Videos That People Actually Like 15:43

7M ago15:43

15:43

Are your videos not getting the traction you’re looking for? It’s probably because you’re missing one of these elements. We posted a reel/day for the 2nd half of 2023 and grew our IG following very aggressively. We also grew out YouTube subscribers from 1K to over 4K in about 120 days in the 2nd half of 2023. Listen today!…

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259 - Get More Qualified Remodeling Leads 13:43

7M ago13:43

13:43

How do you expect to get more qualified leads if you haven’t even defined what that means for you and your company? I talk to a lot of remodelers. A lot. I’m fortunate to have the vantage point I do where I can to see and hear from remodelers and custom builders in dozens and dozens of markets in the US and Canada. Start listening now!…

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Red Frogs, Communism, and an offer that cannot be refused Ep. 30 1:16:07

7M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

Hoi there Omae, and welcome back to the Hard Knocks Sorority Podcast, a Shadowrun 4th Edition actual play podcast. Jander on over here and take a listen to Episode 30 in which the team takes a breath before heading back to collect their pay day. Diendre, ICE and Rigor Mortis finally find a hotel that without baggage, Grace and Ali go camping and co…

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258 - Why Your Blog Isn’t Generating Any Leads 13:44

7M ago13:44

13:44

Your blog could be generating you dozens of leads every single month. Here’s why it’s not.Over the years, I’ve looked at a lot of remodeling company and home builder blogs. The majority are a total waste. The articles say words but nothing about them was created with a true purpose, so they are mostly wasted time and effort. Not producing anything …

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Laura Brusca, Chief Communications Officer, Forbes & President, NYWICI 44:31

7M ago44:31

44:31

"Don't ask for permission" may be your next confidence builder after listening to this episode! WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviewed New York Women in Communications' new President, Laura Brusca. Laura started her career at a NYC agency, Ruder Finn, where she found creative outlets by raising her hand for new initiatives. From work…

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257: My Thoughts on Goal Setting 17:02

7M ago17:02

17:02

Over the years, I’ve always set goals for myself. In general, they are super motivating to me and give me a sense of direction. I’ll also say that I’ve missed a lot more of my targets than I’ve hit. Despite missing so many of my targets, I’ve still been able to do things like build a multi-million dollar business that’s growing extremely quickly, b…

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No Rest in Snohomish Ep.29 1:15:36

8M ago1:15:36

1:15:36

Hoi there Omae, and welcome back to the Hard Knocks Sorority Podcast, a Shadowrun 4th Edition actual play podcast. Jander on over here and take a listen to a very special Episode, our 29th in fact. This is a solo session with Kat who is playing as the Dryad Diendre, spelled Diendre, which pronunciation I am certainly massacring. She is described as…

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