The Agency Growth Podcast
Episode #
198
How To Manage Agency Client Relationships Based on Ownership Structure
Show Notes:
[Cold open (Jake spills coffee on his keyboard and debates the utility of tablets) ends at 07:49.]
Most agency advice treats every client relationship the same, but the reality is that a family-owned local shop and a VC-backed firm require entirely different "languages" to survive.
In this episode, we break down how to navigate the power struggles and decision-making hierarchies of different business models. We discuss why "authenticity" can sometimes be a trap, how to manage the friction of new marketing hires, and why your reporting style needs to shift from "raw revenue" to "performative polish" depending on who is signing the checks.
Listen in as we explore the nuances of private equity, franchises, and why working with the "big dogs" in publicly traded companies is a completely different game of "dance monkey".
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