Building a Winning Team: Insights on Growing Your Digital Agency

🎧 Excited to unveil the second episode of our insightful Agency Insights podcast! Diving deeper into the mechanics of digital agency growth, this episode sheds light on the art of assembling a powerhouse team that drives success.

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👋 In this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce James Summerscales as our distinguished guest. James, whose branding and creative agency Young Bright & Grey recently celebrated the milestone of being acquired, brings over a decade of invaluable agency experience to the table.

📈 Today, we’re zoning in on Agency Growth with a special emphasis on building a winning team. James shares his journey, the lessons learned, and the strategies that propelled his agency to the forefront of the industry — a beacon for many aspiring agency leaders.

🚀 Join us as James unravels the keys to cultivating a team that not only resonates with your agency’s vision but also propels your business to new heights. Whether it’s about finding the right talent, fostering a culture of innovation, or navigating the challenges of scaling up, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Here are show notes and key chapters:

00:00 – Episode Introduction 

00:49 – Your People Are More Important Than What You Offer

03:01 – Defining The Right Roles To Grow The Agency

08:03 – People vs Profit – Is Growth Always Better

13:43 – Being Transparent And Supporting Your Team.

17:45 – How Agencies Change – Culture During Growth Periods

22:57 – Hybrid Working – Impacts of Working From Home On An Agency

27:43 – Performance Management – To Hire or Promote

31:00 – Benefit And Rewards – Understanding What Makes Your Team Happy

40:59 – Nurturing The New Generation – Balancing Juniors With Experienced Staff

47:16 – Finding The Right People – Recruitment Strategies

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