The Agency Hour
The Agency Hour is for digital agency owners like you who want to start, grow and scale their businesses. It’s like hanging out with friends while getting a masterclass in how to tackle the most significant obstacles you’re facing as an entrepreneur.
Episodes
184 episodes
DJ to CEO: How to Build a Creative Powerhouse with Jamie Kritharas
In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean sits down with Jamie Kritharas, Founder of Defiant Digital, to discuss how he transformed his career from international DJ to leading one of Australia’s top digital agencies. Jamie shares his journey o...
How AI is Reshaping SEO for 2025 with Brandon Leibowitz
In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean sits down with Brandon Leibowitz, Founder of SEO Optimizers, to discuss how digital marketing is evolving in the AI era and what it means for agency owners and marketers. Brandon shares his proven stra...
Scaling, Exiting, and Protecting Your Wealth with Cannon Carr
In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean sits down with Cannon Carr, Regional Director and Partner at EP Wealth, to explore strategic wealth-building and financial independence for agency owners. Cannon shares his innovative “Three R’s Framew...
How Paid Discovery Can Qualify & Convert Clients with Laura Elizabeth
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Johnny Flash sits down with Laura Elizabeth, seasoned web designer and founder of Client Portal, to unpack the transformative power of paid discovery in building profitable, streamlined client relationsh...
Mastering Personal Branding with Vladimer Botsvadze
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Johnny Flash sits down with Vladimer Botsvadze, a world-renowned social media influencer, keynote speaker, and startup advisor, to discuss how AI is reshaping personal branding and content creation. Vlad...
Building Resilient, Scalable WordPress Platforms with Tom Fanelli
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean sits down with Tom Fanelli, Founder and CEO of Convesio, a niche platform built on WordPress that empowers e-commerce businesses and agencies to scale and grow seamlessly. Tom shares his journe...
Building a Proactive VA Team with Lawrence Wong & Joel Keddie
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean welcomes Lawrence Wong and Joel Keddie, co-founders of VA Hub PRO, a virtual assistant (VA) agency that connects digital agencies with highly skilled VAs trained in platforms like GoHighLevel, ...
Navigating SEO in the AI Era with Rachel Hernandez
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Johnny Flash sits down with Rachel Hernandez, Marketing Director at The Hoth, a leading SEO service provider, to discuss the evolving landscape of SEO and the impact of AI on digital marketing. With over...
How to Build a Strategy That Delivers Real Results with Simon Kelly
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean welcomes Simon Kelly, Director of Seriously Good Design (SGD), a thriving digital marketing and web design agency based in Melbourne. With a deep focus on creating lasting client relationships ...
How to Build a Scalable and Sellable Agency with Ronik Patel
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean sits down with Ronik Patel, the visionary founder behind Unlimited WP, which was recently acquired by E2M Solutions. Ronik has spent years perfecting his agency model, specializing in white-lab...
Building a Digital Empire as a Couple with Brett & Jeanette
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy Dean as he chats with Brett Stone and Jeanette Wang, the dynamic team behind Stone Digital. Brett and Jeanette specialize in custom web development projects, particularly WordPress, WooCommerce...
Turning Feedback into Business Growth with Cory Brown
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy Dean as he chats with Cory Brown, Founder and CEO of Simplesat. Cory specializes in helping businesses elevate their customer feedback processes through innovative survey solutions and AI-power...
Transforming Failing Agencies into Goldmines with Mike Spratt
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy Dean as he chats with Mike Spratt, Managing Director and Owner of Gherkin Media. Mike specialises in helping agencies achieve exponential growth through strategic acquisitions, turning struggli...
Secrets to High-Converting Funnels with Mikael Dia
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Johnny Flash as he chats with Mikael Dia, Founder of Funnelytics and a digital marketing expert. Mikael specializes in helping businesses optimize their marketing funnels through visual analytics, t...
How Fractional CMOs Drive Success with Scott Pressimone
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy as he chats with Scott Pressimone, Fractional CMO and Founder of GrowthConnect. Scott is an expert in strategic marketing leadership, helping businesses elevate their marketing efforts through ...
Building Faster, Smarter Websites with Akshat Choudhary
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy as he chats with Akshat Choudhary, founder of BlogVault, MalCare, WP Remote, and their latest innovation, Airlift. Akshat is an expert in website management, security, and optimization, providi...
High Level’s Next Big Thing with Chase Buckner
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy as he chats with Chase Buckner, Director of Product Marketing at High Level, an expert in SaaS innovation and marketing automation. Chase’s platform, High Level, excels in providing an all-in-o...
From Manual to Magical - Automating Human Touch with Matt Deseno
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Johnny Flash as he chats with Matt Deseno, founder of High Level Pro Tools and a seasoned SaaS entrepreneur. Matt is an expert in automating agency operations and leveraging AI to enhance client man...
Building a Remote Digital Empire with Tim Kelsey
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Troy as he chats with Tim Kelsey, Managing Director of Pronto Marketing, an expert in remote team management and global agency growth. Tim’s agency, Pronto Marketing, excels in providing comprehensi...
Secrets to Effortless Client Management with Taylor McMaster
In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, join Johnny as he chats with Taylor McMaster, founder of Dot & Co., an expert in client account management and agency efficiency. Taylor’s agency, Dot & Co., specializes in providing full-service client ...
How Video Can Supercharge Your Agency's Growth with Ryan Mathews
In this episode of The Agency Hour podcast, join Troy Dean as he chats with Ryan Mathews, an expert funnel analyser, YouTuber, and member of the Mavericks Club. Ryan is the founder of Funnel Architecture, where he specialises in turning visitors i...
Mastering SOPs and Global Teams with Duncan Isaksen-Loxton
This week on The Agency Hour podcast we chat with Duncan Isaksen-Loxton, founder and CEO of SixFive. SixFive is a dynamic technology partner specialising in Google Workspace, WordPress, and CRM solutions for small businesses. We dive into the esse...
The Power of Paid Discovery: Boosting Client Retention and Revenue with Simon Chin
Join us as we chat with Simon Chin, founder and CEO of Flowstate Agency. Flowstate is at the forefront of email marketing, enhancing customer engagement and value for e-commerce stores. We unpack the transformative approach of using paid discovery...
Top 5% Websites: The Accessibility Secret with Chris Hinds
This week on The Agency Hour podcast, we're venturing into the crucial yet often overlooked realm of digital accessibility with the insightful Chris Hinds, part owner of Equalize Digital. Since 2015, Chris has focused on WordPress and accessibilit...
The Power of Trust and Transparency in Business (Agency Mavericks FAQ's)
Let's cut to the chase – trust isn't just important; it's everything. Without it, your business is sinking before it even sets sail. But trust isn't built overnight; it's earned through consistent, genuine interactions with your audience. Transpar...
