Best Andrew Dymski Podcasts (2024)

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Motorcycling In Vietnam, Scaling to 150+ Remotely, and Choosing Team Over Clients with Zach Boyette 57:54

8d ago57:54

57:54

"From the very start, when I launched Galactic Fed, some of my friends (former entrepreneurs) gave me really good advice, which is that you want to be removing yourself from as many processes as you can. You do not want to create what some people call a key man or key woman scenario." Zach Boyette is the co-founder and Managing Partner at Galactic …

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Systematized Networking, Quick Revenue Wins, and Becoming the Hub and Spoke with Kurt Schmidt 50:14

23d ago50:14

50:14

“In all aspects of your work and your business, you have systems. Why is networking, which is just as important as any one of those singular things, not managed with such ferocity?” Kurt Schmidt is an agency founder, podcast host, author, and agency coach with 25 years of experience growing agencies from just a few people to over 500 employees an…

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From White House Writer to Agency Founder: John Corcoran’s Playbook for Podcasting and Growth 25:23

29d ago25:23

25:23

John Corcoran is the co-founder of Rise25, an agency that helps B2B companies get clients, referrals, and strategic partnerships through done-for-you podcasts and content marketing. John has been podcasting since 2010 and his business partner Jeremy has been doing it since 2008. Together they've built a team of over 50 people to support B2B compani…

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Gray vs. AI: Client Success Strategies Based on Hard-Won Experience 30:17

2M ago30:17

30:17

In this episode, Kuba generates a list of client success tips using AI—and Gray critiques them and goes way deeper based on his hard-won experience in the agency space. Episode Insights: 💡 Understanding client goals is crucial for improving client success. Ask questions and listen carefully to their answers to gain a deeper understanding. 💡 Regular…

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Mentorship, Global Talent, Golden Handcuffs, and Hunters vs Farmers with Kasim Aslam 41:33

2M ago41:33

41:33

“All of my successes massively outpace my capabilities. Like when you meet me, you're like, ‘I can't believe that guy did all the shit that he did’. Because I look homeless and I'm not really as bright as I pretend to be. I'm not self-deprecating—it's a fact. My success outpaces my capability because I found other people that were more capable than…

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Crafting a Winning Hiring Process for Your Agency – Lessons Learned From Our Recent COO Recruitment 51:03

2M ago51:03

51:03

“Candidate expectations have certainly accelerated. There's a difference today versus 10 years ago in terms of what people's expectations are and how fast other processes are going. And so moving quickly is an advantage in a hiring process—and figuring out how to move quickly without sacrificing on the process is a little bit of an art.” In this ep…

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Paid Assessments, Collective Knowledge, and HubSpot's Future Trajectory with Adam Sharrow 28:31

3M ago28:31

28:31

"I think the hardest thing that all HubSpot agencies are trying to solve for is… 500 product updates this year. How do you keep it all straight? How do you share that knowledge? How much knowledge do you have to know as a team, to what level? One thing that I practice and preach is: not everybody's going to know everything, but that collectively as…

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A Special Announcement About the Future of Agency Journey 16:13

3M ago16:13

16:13

We’ve got an announcement to share about the future of the podcast. 👉 Don’t forget to follow and rate us on your preferred podcast platforms. We’re also on YouTube: @ZenPilotBy Jakub Grajcar and Gray MacKenzie

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Fixing Underperforming Businesses, Crafting Equity Deals, and Reclaiming Time with Casey Cavell 30:44

3M ago30:44

30:44

“In today's day and age people are scared to be measured. But your athletes, they love it because that's how they grew up. How do you know who are the best players on the team? You look at the box score, you look at the stat sheet. So I like bringing a sports mentality to everything I do.” Casey Cavell is a serial entrepreneur. He’s built a $40,000…

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Overprioritizing Your Business, Setting Boundaries, and Finding Balance with Carlos Hidalgo 23:41

4M ago23:41

23:41

“I had bought into this idea that you had to sacrifice everything you had to kill yourself for growth. And it cost me dearly. I made some really poor decisions.” Carlos Hidalgo is co-founder & CEO of Digital Exhaust, a Utah-based data-driven, AI-enabled agency with a belief that "growth is a state of being, not just a goal to be achieved". But he's…

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YouTube Content Ideas, Owner Mindset, and Recognizing Your Leadership Style with Ali Schwanke 28:13

4M ago28:13

28:13

“I have long seen myself as: I’m a very good marketer. I'm a very good communicator. I'm a good content creator. That's my lane. I know how to drive in that lane very, very well. And this has been a challenge for me to say: how do I become the best president, owner of a services business? Versus the best marketer anybody knows.” Ali Schwanke is fou…

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Becoming Optional at Your Agency, Building Personal Warmth, and Leadership Development Programs with Karl Sakas 40:27

4M ago40:27

40:27

“If you don't like managing people, one of the things to consider is: do you want to run an agency? The management portion will never go away. But it also doesn't have to be so hard.” Karl Sakas, agency advisor and founder of Sakas & Company, has served as “agency therapist” for over 600 clients in 36 countries. He was also our recent guest on Agen…

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Humble Experts, Partnerships, and Managing Creative Work with Arianne Foulks 28:53

5M ago28:53

28:53

“We all consider ourselves humble experts. So we all know that we're good at what we do, but ego does not get in the way around our workplace.” Arianne Foulks, CEO and founder of Aeolidia, a one-stop shop agency for creative ecommerce brands with 20+ years of market presence, was our recent guest on Agency Journey. If you want to build an efficient…

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[Perpetual Traffic Feature] Project Management 101: Tools, Processes, and Habits with Gray MacKenzie 52:21

5M ago52:21

52:21

[This is a special feature of Gray's recent appearance on Perpetual Traffic—reposted on the Agency Journey feed so you don't miss this informative discussion!] Kasim chats with Gray MacKenzie, the co-founder of ZenPilot, a company that helps agencies master project management. Gray reveals why project management is more than just software, and how …

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Working in Pods, Nurturing Talent, and Scaling a Full-Service Agency with Jesse Resnick 37:22

5M ago37:22

37:22

"Small groups of highly skilled, highly motivated, well communicating people can just achieve more than you can at a large organization." Jesse Resnick, co-founder of Ei Digital, a full-service digital agency, was our recent guest on Agency Journey. This episode is a must-listen for agency owners and managers looking to build a high-performing team…

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The Cookieless Future, pLTV AI, Personal Branding Tactics, and Running a ClickUp CRM with Paris Childress 33:09

7M ago33:09

33:09

Is your agency prepared for the cookieless future that threatens to “tank” advertising performance? Paris Childress, CEO of SaaS-focused performance marketing agency Hop Online, was our recent guest on Agency Journey. He shared insights on crafting first-party data strategies that can help agencies avoid disrupted campaigns when third party cookies…

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Productizing Design Services, Adopting EOS Mid-Growth, and Shopify Partnerships with Matthew McIver 31:44

7M ago31:44

31:44

Want to take your agency to the next level? Learn how Matthew leveraged EOS, strategic partnerships, and custom ecommerce solutions to optimize operations and expand offerings over 9 years in business. His proven strategies can help your agency demonstrate ROI and pave the path to sustainable growth. Matthew McIver shares his journey evolving Comme…

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Video Case Studies, Writing a Business Book, and Running a Partnership Program with Ian Garlic 30:48

8M ago30:48

30:48

Running a professional services agency? You need compelling case studies to close sales. But most video case studies end up dry, boring, and forgettable. So how do you create video case studies that captivate prospects and accelerate deals? In this episode of Agency Journey, host Gray MacKenzie interviews Ian Garlic, founder of Video Case Story. Ia…

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Managing a Remote Marketing Agency Team Across 7 Time Zones with Janet Mesh 36:47

8M ago36:47

36:47

Running a marketing agency is hard. Running one remotely across several time zones? Even harder. So how do you keep a distributed team aligned, motivated, and growing together? In this episode of Agency Journey, host Gray MacKenzie interviews Janet Mesh, CEO and co-founder of Aimtal, a fully remote marketing agency. We dig into the keys that accele…

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How Rocket Clicks Streamlined Operations And Improved Client Retention with EOS 31:36

10M ago31:36

31:36

Ask any agency owner and they’ll tell you—growth doesn’t happen by accident. It takes strategy, systems, and support. So how do you choose the right blueprint to guide your agency’s growth? What if that blueprint could help you smash through plateaus and scale your team 10x? In this episode of Agency Journey, host Gray MacKenzie interviews Tyler Do…

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How to Build a Resilient and Empowered Company Culture with Mark Abbott 40:04

10M ago40:04

40:04

Struggling to get your team aligned on goals and metrics? Wish your company culture was more productive and humane? Mark Abbott, founder and CEO of Ninety, shares how and the importance to implement tools to empower employees and build a resilient organization. In this episode, Mark discusses the specifics of designing effective scorecards, setting…

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How to Build Your Agency's Brand Through Your Team's Personality and Expertise with Jakub Grajcar 39:08

12M ago39:08

39:08

In this episode, Kuba shares his vision for ZenPilot Marketing. He details his strategy to transition ZenPilot's perception from merely a ClickUp implementation partner to a team of agency operations experts. Kuba emphasizes the importance of promoting the ZenPilot team and using platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn to highlight their expertise and …

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Building Your Creative Fingerprint: Four Ways to Communicate with Your Audience Through Storytelling 45:40

1y ago45:40

45:40

Do you struggle to create work that truly resonates with your audience? The ability to craft stories and messages that forge meaningful connections is what separates good creators from great ones. In today’s episode, host Gray MacKenzie sits down with storytelling expert Jay Acunzo. Jay Acunzo, The founder of the Creator Kitchen, a membership progr…

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How to Source, Screen and Select the Best Candidates for Your Agency 28:37

1y ago28:37

28:37

In this episode, Erika Zeigyte, CEO of a consulting & recruitment agency called Prosana. joins Gray Mackenzie to discuss the intricacies of hiring an A+ talent for your agency. Erika also shares her insights into what makes for great agency candidates, how to build an effective hiring process, the benefits of using a recruiting agency, interview te…

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How Roger West Gained Structure and Scale Without Losing Creativity 29:50

1y ago29:50

29:50

Misti Ferris holds the “Integrator” seat at digital marketing agency Roger West Creative & Code, which means she ensures that everyone is dancing to the same beat called EOS (even the creatives). In addition to the Integrator role, Misti serves as Vice President of Operations, where her “3 M” mantra: marketer, minimalist and mom (of 4 daughters) is…

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The Blueprint for Building a High-Growth Marketing Agency 31:03

1y ago31:03

31:03

William Ferreira is the founder of Social Buff, a full-service digital agency that builds and scales direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce brands. Since its launch in 2019, the business has taken countless companies to multi-million pounds in revenue. In this episode, William and Gray discussed the tools and strategies Social Buff uses to operate eff…

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The Art of Building a Profitable and Effective Agency Mastermind 50:08

1y ago50:08

50:08

In this power-packed episode, we are joined by JJ Rusell, Partner and Director at Best Damn Agency Mastermind. Together with Gray, they delve into the importance of having a clear vision for mastermind groups, the value of strong connections within the community, and overcoming self-limiting beliefs. They also discuss strategies for building a succ…

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The 5 KPIs for Sustainable Agency Growth with Karl Sakas 40:10

1y ago40:10

40:10

In this episode, Karl Sakas, Author, Speaker, Agency Consultant and Founder of Sakas & Company, joins Gray MacKenzie to discuss strategies & key metrics that agency owners should start tracking, and how it contributes to achieve sustainable growth and increased profits. Karl Sakas helps people at agencies make smarter decisions for smoother growth.…

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How Pilothouse Scaled to 170+ Employees in Under 3 Years 31:23

1+ y ago31:23

31:23

In this episode, Andrew Stern, Partner, and COO at Pilothouse, a full-service digital marketing agency that helps DTC brands scale through performance marketing. Andrew shares insights into Pilothouse's unique partnership model with clients, how they've scaled to over 170 employees in just a few years, and the key sales and marketing strategies tha…

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How to Build a Profitable Agency that Runs Without You 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

37:24

Mike Rose, Founder and CEO of Return On Energy, is a highly successful entrepreneur who has built multiple profitable agencies that can run without him. With a track record of accolades, including being named INC Best Places in America and a 3X Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company, Mike shares his insights and strategies for creating a sustaina…

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How To Boost Your Agency's Productivity and Efficiency with Soulful Leadership 34:55

1+ y ago34:55

34:55

Individuals with soulful character approach leadership with tremendous fervor. They possess a deep understanding of their organization's structure and prioritize bottom-up motivation over top-down. They recognize the importance of all team members. These leaders also value open communication with all employees, recognizing that each person plays a …

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How to Build Profitable Agency Partnerships with Charlie Gaudet 38:40

1+ y ago38:40

38:40

In this episode, Charles "Charlie" Gaudet II, CEO of Predictable Profits. He is also the author of “The Predictable Profits Playbook" and host of The Beyond 7-Figures Podcast, joins Gray MacKenzie to explore the strategies and best practices for building successful and profitable agency partnerships. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it is importa…

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How Implementing EOS Transforms Agencies to Ascend with Anne Shenton 24:20

1+ y ago24:20

24:20

In this episode, Anne Shenton, CEO of Ascend Strategy & Design, a HubSpot Diamond and Advanced CMS Implementation certified solutions partner, joins Gray MacKenzie to dig deeper into the impact of implementing EOS. Whether it's self-implementation or with a professional implementer, you will learn how an agency quantifies the impact of implementing…

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A Lean Approach to Adapting Agency Changes and Innovation With Kevin Barber And Chris Dubois 37:07

1+ y ago37:07

37:07

Kevin Barber is the Head of Growth at Lean Labs, focused on helping innovative companies make their marketing profitable so they can scale. Father of 3, lives in Tampa, FL, and loves bikes, boats, and building brands. Chris DuBois is the CEO at Lean Labs, helping build growth teams and websites for brands that deserve to win. Father of 2, and husba…

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The Keys To A Successful EOS Implementation with John Heritage 25:04

1+ y ago25:04

25:04

John Heritage is the President at Evenbound, A Diamond-level HubSpot Solutions Partner, in 2012. Evenbound specializes in growth marketing and technical consulting. John discusses the benefits of professional EOS implementation and the importance of aligning your organization's goals and processes. Topics discussed in the episode: Evenbound's journ…

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How Implementing EOS Fueled Fuelius' Growth And Efficiency with Paul Earnden 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

39:48

In this episode of Agency Journey, Paul joins Gray to discuss what EOS is and how it significantly contributed to Fuelius' growth. Paul Earnden is the Managing Director at Fuelius, an agency that works with scaling companies to provide end-to-end customer journey solutions. Fuelius offers a full suite of services, including CRM enablement, inbound …

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Dark Social: What Is It, How Can It Be Measured and How Does It Work? 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

27:45

On this episode of Agency Journey, Shama Hyder, CEO of Zen Media, joins Gray to discuss what dark social is, the impact of dark social on your agency's buyer journey, and why it is important to pay attention to it. Topics discussed in the episode: The story behind Zen Media's and ZenPilot's name Zen Media's journey What is dark social? How dark soc…

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What Blueprint Clients Implement in Their Own Businesses With Andrew Dymski 26:40

1+ y ago26:40

26:40

After every project, we collect feedback, brainstorm ideas, and discuss how we can improve our services. Back at the beginning of 2021, we transformed our client journey and added in a discovery project called "The Blueprint". Why did we do this? The Blueprint is the discovery project that allows us to fully understand the agency's pains, frustrati…

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5 Steps To An Amazing Hiring Process For Agencies 31:28

1+ y ago31:28

31:28

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for labor is at an all-time high. Earlier this year, there were on average 40 more jobs available than unemployed workers. And to make matters worse, most agency owners don't even begin the hiring process until they are well beyond capacity. They wait until their employees start to feel overwhelme…

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What Makes A Great Agency ClickUp Champion with Andrew Dymski 28:03

1+ y ago28:03

28:03

They take ownership of: The system's design Habits and behaviors of the team inside the system Being a ClickUp expert to answer the team's questions Regardless of the platform you run on. You need to have an internal champion - Monday champion, Asana champion, Teamwork champion, etc. So, are you... A, an agency operator that has claimed the throne …

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ClickUp 3.0 - Unlocking the Future of Productivity with Zeb Evans 27:43

1+ y ago27:43

27:43

ClickUp 3.0 is bringing: 500% increase in speed Supercharged reliability Universal search and 99.99% uptime As ClickUp's largest implementation partner we were super excited to bring Zeb Evans, CEO at ClickUp, to discuss ClickUp's journey to get here and his goal for ClickUp 3.0. Topics discussed in the episode: The phases of ClickUp's evolution - …

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6 Keys To Agency Change Management with Andrew Dymski 21:09

2y ago21:09

21:09

At ZenPilot, we help agencies transform the system in which they operate on a day-to-day basis - the place they find their tasks, collaborate with their team, communicate with clients, and take their notes. Transforming a project management platform may be one of the biggest areas of change an agency goes through. It impacts the daily workflow of e…

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How to Healthily Scale an Agency Over 4x in Less Than a Year 27:36

2y ago27:36

27:36

The Email Marketers help eCommerce brands flourish through Email and SMS marketing. Topics discussed in the episode: Melanie's journey from traditional consulting to starting her own agency. The power of combining email and SMS to grow eCommerce brands. How Klaviyo empowers marketing teams to drive their email and SMS marketing efforts. Klaviyo vs.…

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Implementing ClickUp for a 200-person Agency with Lauren Makielski 38:52

2y ago38:52

38:52

When Lauren's not shoulders-deep in ClickUp at Hawke, she's likely finding something to add to her cookbook collection or looking at new parts for her next mechanical keyboard build. Topics discussed in the episode: How Hawke managed projects using Wrike and a disparate array of tools prior to implementing ClickUp in 2020. Lauren's experience of us…

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How To Scale Your Agency's Operations With The Right System And People With Yvonne Heimann 29:49

2y ago29:49

29:49

Topics discussed in the episode: 00:25 - 02:40 The Story Behind Yvi's Branding 02:47 - 05:20 How Yvi is productizing her consulting business. 05:30 - 06:40 Helping people build their business in ClickUp 06:50 - 08:00 What is Minerva, and what is Minerva's current focus as a startup 08:00 - 11:50 Yvi and YouTube 12:00 - 13:20 The 10x10 Formula Strat…

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Increasing Client Value with Productized Services 35:43

2y ago35:43

35:43

Topics discussed in the episode: From bootstrapped to profitable exit VC funding vs targeted mentorship Creating a JTBD (jobs-to-be-done) framework Launching DFY services on top of software products Finding opportunities in churn surveys SOPs and KPIs: the cornerstones of team expansion The components of successful link building Infographics as a b…

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How SmashBrand Gets Clients a 40x ROI 31:16

2y ago31:16

31:16

Topics discussed in the episode: Going From a Lifestyle Business to Specialty Agency Narrowing Your Focus For Long-Term Agency Growth Driving Client Acquisition Without Outbound Sales Differentiation and Positioning: 2 Weapons For Lead Generation What to Do When You’re Losing Business to Competitors The Role of Performance-Based Guarantees Using Fo…

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How to Build Your Agency on Proven Strategies and Existing Results 39:53

2y ago39:53

39:53

Topics discussed in the episode: Addressing Obstacles Throughout The Agency Journey Not Having Enough Clients to Hire More Team Members: Escaping the Catch-22 Finding The Right Clients to Evade Price Errosion The Importance of Client Case Studies Should You Get Your Foot in The Door or Make Your Core Offer Sexier? The Cost of Investing Your Time on…

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How To Find The Right Project Manager For Your Agency w/ Galen Low 39:53

2y ago39:53

39:53

Topics discussed in the episode: Approaches to Agency Consulting: ZenPIlot vs TheDPM The 6 Characteristics to Look For in a Senior Project Manager Why You Should Hire Paranoid Project Managers Common Misconceptions About Great Project Managers Should Project Managers Follow The Leader or Be a Leader? What Makes a Senior Project Manager Worth Their …

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Best ClickUp Implementation Path For Agencies with Layla Pomper 39:53

2y ago39:53

39:53

Topics discussed in the episode: ProcessDriven’s Business Model Balancing High-Level Strategies and Granular Tweaks When to Focus on One Product vs. Branching Out The PB&J Method to Separating Process From Software Choosing Tools For Clients: Self-Selection vs. Guided Vetting Engaging Service vs. Scalable Product: The Ideal Value Delivery Vehicle S…

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