60 acast.com The Agency Hackers Podcast https://www.agencyhackers.com/ en Agency Hackers agency,agency hackers,founder,business,marketing,live events,events,corporate,community Agency Hackers If there’s one thing Agency Hackers have observed over the years, it’s that running an agency is no cake walk.


So, to relieve you agency leaders from some of the tension, Ian and Soph are gonna be in your ear holes with the latest news and trends, juicy gossip and, generally, some good vibes. Whether they’re making fun of cringey LinkedIn posts, revisiting some hilarious anecdotes from the Ibiza Super Summit, or the talking about the latest news in the agency space, you’re in for a good time.


Don’t worry, this isn’t one of those cookie-cutter, corporate podcasts you’ve heard a million times before. This one’s actually fun. 

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]]> If there’s one thing Agency Hackers have observed over the years, it’s that running an agency is no cake walk.


So, to relieve you agency leaders from some of the tension, Ian and Soph are gonna be in your ear holes with the latest news and trends, juicy gossip and, generally, some good vibes. Whether they’re making fun of cringey LinkedIn posts, revisiting some hilarious anecdotes from the Ibiza Super Summit, or the talking about the latest news in the agency space, you’re in for a good time.


Don’t worry, this isn’t one of those cookie-cutter, corporate podcasts you’ve heard a million times before. This one’s actually fun. 

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]]> false Agency Hackers sam@agencyhackers.co.uk 668403b2f364c64008c8dfa3 agencyhackers episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/668403b2f364c64008c8dfa3/1719931745729-a23c2f177b292c16ef3721444ef35106.jpeg https://www.agencyhackers.com/ The Agency Hackers Podcast The biggest mistake agencies make with revenue The biggest mistake agencies make with revenue Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT 54:53 69b01516963a18ae3afdaece false https://shows.acast.com/agencyhackers/episodes/69b01516963a18ae3afdaece 69b01516963a18ae3afdaece 668403b2f364c64008c8dfa3 full 2 What actually happens behind the scenes in an agency?


In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the reality of running an agency the chaos, the lessons, and the funny stories that come with it.


We also unpack one of the hardest challenges for growing agencies: hiring the right salesperson. What makes a great sales hire? Why do so many agencies get it wrong? And why chemistry with the business matters more than a perfect CV.


Expect honest conversations, practical insights, and a few outrageous agency stories along the way.


💥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and buckle up—this is just the beginning.


#agencylife #agency #hackers #podcast #peopletalk

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]]> What actually happens behind the scenes in an agency?


In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the reality of running an agency the chaos, the lessons, and the funny stories that come with it.


We also unpack one of the hardest challenges for growing agencies: hiring the right salesperson. What makes a great sales hire? Why do so many agencies get it wrong? And why chemistry with the business matters more than a perfect CV.


Expect honest conversations, practical insights, and a few outrageous agency stories along the way.


💥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and buckle up—this is just the beginning.


#agencylife #agency #hackers #podcast #peopletalk

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]]> This Industry Is Wild This Industry Is Wild Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT 1:02:49 698b6293ba80cf1ecb08d40f false https://shows.acast.com/agencyhackers/episodes/698b6293ba80cf1ecb08d40f 698b6293ba80cf1ecb08d40f 668403b2f364c64008c8dfa3 full 1 Ian and Becky spill the tea on everything agencies are whispering… but never admit out loud.


From AI chaos and bad SEO fails, to pitch nerves, LinkedIn nonsense, and the truth about building “high agency” teams—this episode is raw, real, and brutally honest. No fluff, no fake thought leadership—just the stories you won’t hear anywhere else.


💥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and buckle up—this is just the beginning.


More insider chaos coming soon!


#agencylife #agency #hackers #podcast #peopletalk

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]]> Ian and Becky spill the tea on everything agencies are whispering… but never admit out loud.


From AI chaos and bad SEO fails, to pitch nerves, LinkedIn nonsense, and the truth about building “high agency” teams—this episode is raw, real, and brutally honest. No fluff, no fake thought leadership—just the stories you won’t hear anywhere else.


💥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and buckle up—this is just the beginning.


More insider chaos coming soon!


#agencylife #agency #hackers #podcast #peopletalk

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]]> The Agency Hackers Podcast #05 | Ibiza Super Summit 2024 - The Feedback The Agency Hackers Podcast #05 | Ibiza Super Summit 2024 - The Feedback Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT 1:16:44 67a230b395d7c2516a13eb41 false https://youtu.be/9lsgmblsxl8 67a230b395d7c2516a13eb41 668403b2f364c64008c8dfa3 full 5 In this special episode of the Agency Hackers Podcast, Ian and Sophie delve into the delegate feedback from the Ibiza Super Summit 2024.


What did we do well? What went horribly wrong?


Hear for yourself...👀

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]]> In this special episode of the Agency Hackers Podcast, Ian and Sophie delve into the delegate feedback from the Ibiza Super Summit 2024.


What did we do well? What went horribly wrong?


Hear for yourself...👀

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]]> Do We Moan Too Much About Juniors? Do We Moan Too Much About Juniors? Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:24:35 GMT 54:55 67403fc349cd3fc3798255c2 false https://shows.acast.com/agencyhackers/episodes/67403fc349cd3fc3798255c2 67403fc349cd3fc3798255c2 668403b2f364c64008c8dfa3 full 4 Do we moan too much about juniors? Why CAN'T they make a simple phone call? These are the questions Ian and Sophie grapple with as they react to the feedback from our Happy Clients conference.


Thanks to our sponsor The Qube – the world's first members' studio for musicians, podcasters and content creators. A sanctuary for London's inspired creators. https://www.theqube.com

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]]> Do we moan too much about juniors? Why CAN'T they make a simple phone call? These are the questions Ian and Sophie grapple with as they react to the feedback from our Happy Clients conference.


Thanks to our sponsor The Qube – the world's first members' studio for musicians, podcasters and content creators. A sanctuary for London's inspired creators. https://www.theqube.com

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]]> Ibiza Super Summit Origin Story Ibiza Super Summit Origin Story Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:00:00 GMT 39:39 66d9b93406792f68ecd00b93 false https://www.agencyhackers.com/ 66d9b93406792f68ecd00b93 668403b2f364c64008c8dfa3 full 3 Uh oh, Ian's made some enemies... on TikTok. But not to worry, because in the rest of this episode we'll be getting into how the Ibiza Super Summit came to be. We'll also be roasting some holiday themed LinkedIn posts, as well as covering some Calendly controversy (this time with an all new jingle).


Chapters:


00:00 - Intro

01:01 - TikTok hates Ian

03:00 - Roast the Post (Part 1)

08:17 - When do you tell your team your ideas?

12:54 - How the Agency Hackers team found out about Ibiza

14:47 - Agency founders & finding the time for a holiday

17:03 - Ibiza evenings

19:57 - Ibiza is becoming upmarket?

23:00 - The boat

26:38 - The meaning of being a community

32:06 - Roast the Post (Part 2)

39:03 - Outro



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]]> Uh oh, Ian's made some enemies... on TikTok. But not to worry, because in the rest of this episode we'll be getting into how the Ibiza Super Summit came to be. We'll also be roasting some holiday themed LinkedIn posts, as well as covering some Calendly controversy (this time with an all new jingle).


Chapters:


00:00 - Intro

01:01 - TikTok hates Ian

03:00 - Roast the Post (Part 1)

08:17 - When do you tell your team your ideas?

12:54 - How the Agency Hackers team found out about Ibiza

14:47 - Agency founders & finding the time for a holiday

17:03 - Ibiza evenings

19:57 - Ibiza is becoming upmarket?

23:00 - The boat

26:38 - The meaning of being a community

32:06 - Roast the Post (Part 2)

39:03 - Outro



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]]> ImpressMyBoss.ai ImpressMyBoss.ai Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:00:48 GMT 59:48 66acc9565019f448915a317b true https://www.agencyhackers.com/ 66acc9565019f448915a317b 668403b2f364c64008c8dfa3 full 2 Fresh off Agency Hackers’ AI conference, The Robots Are Coming, in July, Ian & Soph prepare to take on feedback from the attendees. Most of the negative feedback? The coffee wasn’t up to standard, apparently. 


Soph also pitches some of her very own AI tool ideas (tech investors, we’re waiting).


They’ll also be:

  • Poking fun at a bizarre LinkedIn post from one of the site’s most notable masters of cheese.
  • Delving into some of Ian’s toxic thoughts about being introverted.
  • Getting to the heart of what it’s like to be a neurodivergent person.
  • Showcasing the branding for Agency Forecast, which will take place at the House of Lords.


Chapters


00:17 – Roast the Post

09:53 – The Robots Are Coming feedback

19:48 – How Soph uses AI

27:30 – ImpressMyBoss.ai 

28:37 – Ian’s Toxic Thoughts

36:50 – Being neurodivergent

42:41 – Inhouse Scoop – we have our US trademark!

46:52 – Agency Forecast

57:18 – Soph’s nicknames for people

59:21 – Outro 

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]]> Fresh off Agency Hackers’ AI conference, The Robots Are Coming, in July, Ian & Soph prepare to take on feedback from the attendees. Most of the negative feedback? The coffee wasn’t up to standard, apparently. 


Soph also pitches some of her very own AI tool ideas (tech investors, we’re waiting).


They’ll also be:

  • Poking fun at a bizarre LinkedIn post from one of the site’s most notable masters of cheese.
  • Delving into some of Ian’s toxic thoughts about being introverted.
  • Getting to the heart of what it’s like to be a neurodivergent person.
  • Showcasing the branding for Agency Forecast, which will take place at the House of Lords.


Chapters


00:17 – Roast the Post

09:53 – The Robots Are Coming feedback

19:48 – How Soph uses AI

27:30 – ImpressMyBoss.ai 

28:37 – Ian’s Toxic Thoughts

36:50 – Being neurodivergent

42:41 – Inhouse Scoop – we have our US trademark!

46:52 – Agency Forecast

57:18 – Soph’s nicknames for people

59:21 – Outro 

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]]> <![CDATA["I’m Sure You’d Never Do Anything Naughty"]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:00:31 GMT 54:57 66841297e091a56d496279f0 true https://www.agencyhackers.com/ 66841297e091a56d496279f0 668403b2f364c64008c8dfa3 full 1 For the last few years, Agency Hackers have had their fingers in a bunch of agency pies, and now, for the first time, you’re getting a peek behind the curtain of it all. Join Ian and Soph on the Agency Hackers Podcast as they talk about all things agencies, whether it’s the latest news and trends, some juicy gossip, or just letting off some steam.


In the first ever episode, Ian and Soph poke fun at a controversial LinkedIn post about alcohol; dissect some of Ian’s ‘toxic thoughts’; and delve into what it's like running conferences in the agency world (as well as the stress that comes with it).


Chapters:


00:06 – Roast the Post

07:23 – Personal brand fatigue

09:36 – LinkedIn accessibility features

10:53 – Is Ian Banksy?

11:37 – Clockwork feedback and debrief

25:33 – Being an operations person

30:00 – Audience member falls asleep

31:49 – Ian’s Toxic Thoughts

40:00 – Soph smashes the facilitation

41:52 – The Unfired Card

44:23 – Ibiza Super Summit

53:31 – The meme page (@lifeinagencies)

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]]> For the last few years, Agency Hackers have had their fingers in a bunch of agency pies, and now, for the first time, you’re getting a peek behind the curtain of it all. Join Ian and Soph on the Agency Hackers Podcast as they talk about all things agencies, whether it’s the latest news and trends, some juicy gossip, or just letting off some steam.


In the first ever episode, Ian and Soph poke fun at a controversial LinkedIn post about alcohol; dissect some of Ian’s ‘toxic thoughts’; and delve into what it's like running conferences in the agency world (as well as the stress that comes with it).


Chapters:


00:06 – Roast the Post

07:23 – Personal brand fatigue

09:36 – LinkedIn accessibility features

10:53 – Is Ian Banksy?

11:37 – Clockwork feedback and debrief

25:33 – Being an operations person

30:00 – Audience member falls asleep

31:49 – Ian’s Toxic Thoughts

40:00 – Soph smashes the facilitation

41:52 – The Unfired Card

44:23 – Ibiza Super Summit

53:31 – The meme page (@lifeinagencies)

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