Build a Better Agency Podcast

By Drew McLellan

Scale and grow your agency with better clients, invested employees, and a stronger bottom line, with Drew McLellan.

5 episodes

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Analog Intelligence and Deep Thinking Differentiate Agency Work From AI

Jan 25, 2026

Deep thinking and human creativity, not just AI, create memorable work and avoid a 54% indifference rate. Invest in "analog intelligence" for breakthroughs.

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AI Transforms PR Agencies Into Proactive AI Consultancies

Jan 18, 2026

AI augments PR workflows, enabling agencies to identify opportunities and draft pitches, freeing humans for strategy and relationships. Journalists prioritize efficiency, accepting AI-assisted pitches that deliver accurate sources.

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Proactive Legal Foundations Maximize Agency M&A Value

Jan 11, 2026

Inadequate legal foundations erode agency valuation and scare buyers. Proactive contract, IP, and governance preparation is a profit-generating tool that maximizes M&A returns.

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Five Agency Resolutions for 2026 Growth and Resilience

Jan 04, 2026

Carve out 4-8 hours weekly for deep work and two hours for new business development to drive strategic growth and ensure a consistent pipeline.

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Personal LinkedIn Branding Drives Agency Growth Through Authentic Connection

Dec 28, 2025

Cultivate an authentic personal brand on LinkedIn for eight times more engagement than company pages, driving business and talent acquisition through genuine human connection.

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