# episode build (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode build. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 568 Leading with Creativity and Bravery with Todd Henry](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-568-leading-with-creativity-and-bravery-with-todd-henry) _2026-08-23 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another inspiring episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan welcomes creativity expert and acclaimed author Todd Henry for a deep dive into the world of creative leadership and navigating the pressures of producing excellent work on demand. Together, they unpack what it means to be a creative professional in agencies today—where creativity isn't just a job title,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_ToddHenry_568.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Insights from Project Management Pioneer: Lee Lambert](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-brogen/episodes/Insights-from-Project-Management-Pioneer-Lee-Lambert-e3n810j) _2026-08-18 · Brian Brogen · Build Your Success_ Host Brian welcomes return guest Lee Lambert, founding member of the PMP, to discuss the 2026 PMP exam changes and the credential’s ongoing value. Brian outlines updated exam weightings—People dropping from 42% to 33%, Process from 50% to 41%, and Business Environment increasing from 8% to 26% and notes the shift toward more scenario-based questions. Lee contrasts the original 1984 all-day,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c4b3910/podcast/play/124043731/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-10%2F88c73ecb-a59c-a72e-14ab-7f8a8b73c6ab.mp3) ## [Episode 567 AI Commercialization Strategies for Agencies with Shawn Yeager](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-567-ai-commercialization-strategies-for-agencies-with-shawn-yeager) _2026-08-16 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan welcomes Shawn Yeager, founder of Upshift, for a candid conversation about the seismic shifts AI is creating in the agency world. Together, they go beyond the hype and headlines, examining how agencies can genuinely commercialize AI—not just adopt new tools, but strategically redesign what they sell and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_ShawnYeager_567.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## The AI Development Lifecycle: How to Thrive in the SaaS Apocalypse _2026-08-11 · Build What’s Next: Digital Product Perspectives_ Code is getting easier to produce, but the cost of building the wrong thing is about to get louder. Jason Rome sits down with Cory Voglesonger, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Aaron's, to unpack what’s actually changing as teams move toward AI-native delivery and an AI development lifecycle filled with coding agents and agentic workflows. We use Cory’s culture framework safety, clarity,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1956778/episodes/19631618-the-ai-development-lifecycle-how-to-thrive-in-the-saas-apocalypse.mp3) ## [The Origins and Evolution of the PMP: A Conversation with Lee Lambert](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-brogen/episodes/The-Origins-and-Evolution-of-the-PMP-A-Conversation-with-Lee-Lambert-e3n2iat) _2026-08-11 · Brian Brogen · Build Your Success_ On the Build Your Success podcast, host Brian Brogen interviews Lee Lambert, a founder of the PMP, about his 60-year career and the evolution of project management. Lambert shares how he began at General Electric as a lead earned value trainer, later joined Battelle in Columbus to help form a project management division, and spent 1981–1984 helping develop and launch the PMP in 1984. Lee discusses… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c4b3910/podcast/play/123864861/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-6%2F6bfe00f3-3c8e-015a-8ad1-74cb1600e1f6.mp3) ## [Episode 566 Agency Success Lies in Embracing Discomfort with Anthony Reeves](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-566-agency-success-lies-in-embracing-discomfort-with-anthony-reeves) _2026-08-09 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by Anthony Reeves, Vice President of Global Brand and Creative at Kohler and former Amazon internal agency leader, to explore the vital—but often neglected—topic of embracing discomfort and making tough decisions as an agency leader. Drawing on lessons from his book, "Eat the Donkey: Why Great… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_AnthonyReeves_566.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 565 The Six Leadership Domains Every Agency Needs with Drew McLellan](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-565-the-six-leadership-domains-every-agency-needs-with-drew-mclellan) _2026-08-02 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to an especially impactful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan takes you on a deep dive into the true nature of leadership inside agencies beyond the usual skills and techniques. Drawing from months of research and two decades of real-world experience, Drew outlines the essential leadership domains every agency owner and team member needs to master for a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_Drew117_565.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 564 Why Customer Experience Beats Customer Service with Jeannie Walters](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-564-why-customer-experience-beats-customer-service-with-jeannie-walters) _2026-07-26 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another inspiring episode of Build a Better Agency! In this episode, Jeannie Walters breaks down the real distinction between customer experience and customer service, and why treating them as the same thing keeps agencies from measuring what actually drives retention and referrals. You'll learn how a concise CX mission statement becomes the judgment call every employee uses when things… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_JeannieWalters_564.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [The Value of a Construction Career with Jackson Nix](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-brogen/episodes/The-Value-of-a-Construction-Career-with-Jackson-Nix-e3mamig) _2026-07-21 · Brian Brogen · Build Your Success_ Listen to this episode to hear from Jackson Nix, Vice President of Shelby Erectors on why he chose construction as a youngster. He shares advice on how to grow and develop a career in the construction trades. There are many in our industry who are retiring in the next few years. How will we fill their boots? What should you do as a young construction worker to progress in the industry? Get the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c4b3910/podcast/play/123082768/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-20%2F5f2ec2f9-1311-75cb-5db1-f97ee0e60994.mp3) ## [Episode 563 Preventing Burnout in High Performing Agency Teams with Rita Ainsworth](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-563-preventing-burnout-in-high-performing-agency-teams-with-rita-ainsworth) _2026-07-19 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another can't-miss episode of Build a Better Agency! Drew McLellan is joined by Rita Ainsworth, a media buyer turned nervous system coach who works with agency people and performance marketers to help them recognize and reverse the slide toward burnout prevention before it costs them their health or their team. In this episode, Ainsworth breaks down why performance doesn't actually drop… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_RitaAinsworth_563.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cHQRHXfPsb7q) _2026-07-19 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Developing Trust and Building the Next Generation with Lauren Weinbaum](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-brogen/episodes/Developing-Trust-and-Building-the-Next-Generation-with-Lauren-Weinbaum-e3ltr2t) _2026-07-14 · Brian Brogen · Build Your Success_ Host Brian welcomes Lauren Weinbaum, President and CEO ofWMG Construction Management, who shares her background growing up on a farm in Virginia, Illinois, and founding her company in 2013 after an owner client encouraged her to start her own firm. Lauren defines leadership as transparency and activelydeveloping successors and explains her focus on recruiting the next generation, especially women,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c4b3910/podcast/play/122661405/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-10%2Fff5caaff-6be7-6592-e82e-81050c074f5a.mp3) ## [Episode 562 Burn the Old Playbook and Find Your Agency Tilt with Joe Pulizzi](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-562-burn-the-old-playbook-and-find-your-agency-tilt-with-joe-pulizzi) _2026-07-12 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Get ready for an eye-opening episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, Drew McLellan is joined by the always generous and sharp Joe Pulizzi, author of "Burn the Playbook" and a longtime leader in the content marketing world. Together, they dig into some big questions facing agencies today: Why does the old way of doing things feel stale? How do you keep showing up—and standing out—when… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_JoePulizzi4_562.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## AI Only Helps When You Know Which Hill to Climb _2026-07-09 · Build What’s Next: Digital Product Perspectives_ AI is everywhere, yet most teams still feel stuck between exciting demos and messy reality. Jason Rome sits down with Jon Webster, Chief Operating Officer at CPP Investments, to pressure test what has truly changed since their last conversation and what has not. We talk candidly about why generative AI adoption is starting to look like every other enterprise technology rollout: uneven, political,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1956778/episodes/19432913-ai-only-helps-when-you-know-which-hill-to-climb.mp3) ## [Safety and Success: Building a Culture of Accountability with Robbie Sawyer](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-brogen/episodes/Safety-and-Success-Building-a-Culture-of-Accountability-with-Robbie-Sawyer-e3lium9) _2026-07-07 · Brian Brogen · Build Your Success_ On the Build Your Success podcast, host Brian welcomesRobbie “C.R.” Sawyer, Director of Safety for Florida at HB Next, who travels jobsite to jobsite coaching builders, GCs, and trade partners on OSHA 1926 and practical safety to keep businesses healthy and compliant. Robbie shares how his grandfather, a fire chief, modeled servant leadership by working alongside rookies and building trust, then… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c4b3910/podcast/play/122304649/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F8b788412-374f-6805-1168-237831a0dc28.mp3) ## [Episode 561 Email Outreach that Works with Laura Lopuch](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-561-email-outreach-that-works-with-laura-lopuch) _2026-07-05 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another can't-miss episode of Build a Better Agency! Drew McLellan sits down with Laura Lopuch, client and partner acquisition expert and creator of the WARM cold email methodology, to challenge everything you think you know about cold email outreach. If cold email is something you have written off as spammy, pushy, or simply ineffective, Lopuch has a fundamentally different approach… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_LauraLopuch_561.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 560 Five Agency Trends You Cannot Afford to Ignore with Drew McLellan](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-560-five-agency-trends-you-cannot-afford-to-ignore-with-drew-mclellan) _2026-06-28 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another can't-miss episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan ditches the guest chair and goes solo to unpack the agency trends his team has been tracking for months, the trust shifts, the AI shake ups, and the consolidation chaos that are about to reshape how small and mid sized agencies compete over the next twelve to eighteen months. In this episode, Drew digs… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_DrewSolo116_560.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [From Apprentice to Tower Lead: Aaron Waechter on Leadership, Trade Opportunities and Vineyard Wind](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-brogen/episodes/From-Apprentice-to-Tower-Lead-Aaron-Waechter-on-Leadership--Trade-Opportunities-and-Vineyard-Wind-e3l53f7) _2026-06-23 · Brian Brogen · Build Your Success_ In this Build Your Success podcast episode, Aaron Waechter, a Local Union 1121 millwright and tower lead on the Vineyard Wind offshore project, shares his path from studying engineering to completing a four-year apprenticeship and building a career in power generation. Aaron describes union training, paid hands-on learning,specialized courses in Las Vegas, and how opportunities led to nuclear work… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c4b3910/podcast/play/121850791/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-22%2F998fd40b-4107-f198-8346-838f99b2dad4.mp3) ## [Episode 559 Essential Project Management Skills for Agencies with Danielle McCier](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-559-essential-project-management-skills-for-agencies-with-danielle-mccier) _2026-06-21 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by seasoned project management expert Danielle McCier to shine a spotlight on one of the most critical—and sometimes underestimated—roles in any agency: project management. Together, they unpack how powerful project management isn't just about checking boxes, but about leading with clarity,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_DanielleMcCier_559.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Navigating New Frontiers in Wind: Millwrights Offshore with Andy Benedetto](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-brogen/episodes/Navigating-New-Frontiers-in-Wind-Millwrights-Offshore-with-Andy-Benedetto-e3kr34o) _2026-06-16 · Brian Brogen · Build Your Success_ On the Build Your Success podcast, host Brian Brogen interviews Andy Benedetto, business representative for Millwrights Local 1121, which covers Millwrights across the six New England states and is part of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. Andy explains millwrights as industrial mechanics whoinstall, maintain, move, rig, and precisely align rotating equipment in power… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c4b3910/podcast/play/121522776/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-15%2Fbe3a7e14-fb31-d9fe-1dd2-7296907462c1.mp3) ## [Episode 558 What Agencies Need to Know About AI-Driven Global Recruitment with Noel Andrews](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-558-what-agencies-need-to-know-about-ai-driven-global-recruitment-with-noel-andrews) _2026-06-14 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another can't-miss episode of Build a Better Agency! Drew McLellan hosts Noel Andrews, founder and CEO of Job Rack, for a deep dive into how AI recruitment is revolutionizing the hiring landscape. Andrews shares eye-opening insights about the dramatic changes agencies face when building teams in today's AI-powered world. In this episode, you'll discover how Andrews and his team are… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_NoelAndrews_558.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/x9OIDHlVtrMS) _2026-06-14 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Why EQ Matters for High Performance in Construction with Brent Darnell](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-brogen/episodes/Why-EQ-Matters-for-High-Performance-in-Construction-with-Brent-Darnell-e3kh12p) _2026-06-09 · Brian Brogen · Build Your Success_ In this Build Your Success podcast episode, the hostwelcomes Brent Darnell, founder of Brent Darnell International, who has taught emotional intelligence and people skills in the construction industry since 2000 with a focus on mental, physical, and emotional performance. They discuss how the industry has shifted toward collaboration, purpose, and relationship-driven work, and why emotional… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c4b3910/podcast/play/121192985/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-8%2F1dc8b66b-67fd-1777-b367-6516083fd7d3.mp3) ## [Episode 557 Agency Operations and Process Optimization with Trevor Foley](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-557-agency-operations-and-process-optimization-with-trevor-foley) _2026-06-07 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by operations expert Trevor Foley for a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of agency operations—where profit is made or lost. With decades of experience across agency and client-side roles, Trevor Foley brings a practical, battle-tested perspective on how agencies can tighten processes, reduce chaos, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_TrevorFoley_557.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [From Peer to Supervisor with Mikel Bowman](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-brogen/episodes/From-Peer-to-Supervisor-with-Mikel-Bowman-e3k7adj) _2026-06-02 · Brian Brogen · Build Your Success_ This week I am sharing a lesson from our Foundation First Leadership membership meetings. Mikel Bowman gave a great lesson on the challenges associated with transitioning from Peer to Supervisor. Becoming a member of Foundation First Leadership allows you and two of your colleagues' full access to our live calls and all of the archived lessons: Foundation First - Build Consulting Services Host… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c4b3910/podcast/play/120874867/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-2%2F2cfbc4cc-3b83-e8af-eeb6-5167cca22376.mp3) ## [Episode 556 Key Insights from the 2026 Agency Edge Study with Susan Baier](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-556-key-insights-from-the-2026-agency-edge-study-with-susan-baier) _2026-05-31 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This time, host Drew McLellan teams up once again with research partner Susan Baier from Audience Audit to unpack the findings from the highly anticipated 2026 Agency EDGE study. Together, they examine how AI is impacting agencies and, more importantly, the shifting expectations and priorities of agency clients in this rapidly… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_SusanBaier13_556.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 555 The Mindset Shift Every Agency Leader Must Make with Drew McLellan](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-555-the-mindset-shift-every-agency-leader-must-make-with-drew-mclellan) _2026-05-24 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to a pivotal solo episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan takes listeners on an honest and insightful journey through the real work of agency leadership, exploring the mental and emotional shifts required to move from talented employee or manager to confident agency owner. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience and candid stories from agency owners nationwide,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_DrewSolo115_555.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 464: Why so many founders feel emotionally exchausted right now](https://elonalopari.podbean.com/e/episode-464-why-so-many-founders-feel-emotionally-exchausted-right-now/) _2026-05-21 · The Life School: Authority Under Pressure_ [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uq4xbicbaqtqud6z/Why_so_many_founders_feel_emotionally_exhausted_right_nowafr0f.mp3) ## [Delegation & Leading Franchisees with Adam Povitz](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-brogen/episodes/Delegation--Leading-Franchisees-with-Adam-Povitz-e3jilec) _2026-05-19 · Brian Brogen · Build Your Success_ In this Build Your Success podcast episode, host Brianinterviews Adam Povitz, CEO of Anago Cleaning Systems, a three-tier commercial cleaning franchise operating across the U.S. and Canada with 1,800 franchisees and 50 master franchise regions. Adam explains how Anago supports post-construction final cleans that often lead to ongoing cleaning relationships, and how the model separates… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c4b3910/podcast/play/120198028/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-18%2Fb987b320-cc03-ad79-2e30-9d4c955460a7.mp3) ## [Episode 554 Breaking the Barriers That Prevent Agency Scaling with Trevor McGregor](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-554-breaking-the-barriers-that-prevent-agency-scaling-with-trevor-mcgregor) _2026-05-17 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with executive business coach Trevor McGregor to tackle one of the most critical and persistent challenges agency owners face: scaling their business. Drawing from his expansive coaching experience and background working alongside leaders like Tony Robbins, Trevor McGregor unpacks the most… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_TrevorMcGregor_554.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [553 Building AI Automations to Streamline Your Agency Operations with Kaitlyn Study](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/553-building-ai-automations-to-streamline-your-agency-operations-with-kaitlyn-study) _2026-05-10 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! Host Drew McLellan is joined by agency owner and automation enthusiast Caitlin Studdy for a deep dive into the world of AI-driven automations—an essential, but often underutilized, tool for agencies looking to boost efficiency, profitability, and team satisfaction. In this episode, Caitlin Studdy recounts her journey from agency… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_KaitlynStudy_553.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## AI Field Guide: The Missing Middle - How to Build an End-to-End AI _2026-05-04 · Build What’s Next: Digital Product Perspectives_ In this episode of Build What's Next, Theo Munoz, Miguel Ribeiro, and Natan Szczepaniak discuss Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) and why an estimated 80% of ML models built in notebooks never make it to production. The hosts argue that the failures stem less from technology and more from organizational issues like a lack of clear ownership, insufficient investment in data engineering, and poor… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1956778/episodes/19098304-ai-field-guide-the-missing-middle-how-to-build-an-end-to-end-ai.mp3) ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7ZqvXfoN1zyN) _2026-05-04 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [552 Virtual Event Monetization and Lead Generation with Kevin Sanderson](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/552-virtual-event-monetization-and-lead-generation-with-kevin-sanderson) _2026-05-03 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with virtual event expert Kevin Sanderson to unravel the secrets behind leveraging online summits to grow your agency—and your client's business. With over 30 virtual summits under his belt, Kevin Sanderson brings his firsthand knowledge of creating, marketing, and monetizing virtual events, making this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_KevinSanderson_552.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 463: Your Business Isn't Dying: Its just Outdated](https://elonalopari.podbean.com/e/episode-463-your-business-isnt-dying-its-just-outdated/) _2026-04-30 · The Life School: Authority Under Pressure_ [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2wnguykz6wxgmwbm/Your_Business_Isn_t_Dying_It_s_Outdated664dr.mp3) ## [551 Scaling Agency Operations with Yoni Kozminski](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/551-scaling-agency-operations-with-yoni-kozminski) _2026-04-26 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to a new episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, Drew McLellan invites Yoni Kozminski, CEO and co-founder of Escala, for a candid and transparent discussion that takes you behind the scenes of agency operations, scalability, and owner independence. Drew opens up about AMI's own journey towards better systems and processes, and together, they explore what it really takes to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_YoniKozminsky_551.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Ep 550 Five Opportunities for Agency Evolution with Drew McLellan](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/ep-550-five-opportunities-for-agency-evolution-with-drew-mclellan) _2026-04-19 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another energizing solo episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan draws on his 25+ years of agency experience to deliver both a rallying cry and a clear-eyed reality check for independent agency owners: the chaos swirling around AI, consolidation, and economic uncertainty isn't the threat it appears to be — it's an invitation. For owners who are willing to evolve,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_Drew114_550.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 462: You don't have a time problem, you have an authority leak](https://elonalopari.podbean.com/e/episode-462-you-dont-have-a-time-problem-you-have-an-authority-leak/) _2026-04-13 · The Life School: Authority Under Pressure_ You’re not overwhelmed. You’re operating without clean authority. And that’s why everything keeps coming back to you. This episode is for founders and operators who are holding everything together—but internally feel the weight of unclear decisions, constant pressure, and no real structure. This isn’t about motivation. It’s about how you lead when things get heavy. If you feel this, listen. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/h9r33hmjr7zjwxi3/You_don_t_have_a_time_problem_you_have_an_authority_leak_1_bczo6.mp3) ## [Episode 549 What the AI Impact 2026 Research Reveals with Emily Thompson](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/what-the-ai-impact-2026-research-reveals-with-emily-thompson) _2026-04-12 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! Host Drew McLellan sits down with Emily Thompson, marketing manager at CoSchedule, to unpack the just-released AI Impact 2026 research study. With 900 respondents spanning every industry, company size, and marketing level, this is one of the most comprehensive looks at how marketers are actually using AI today and what they plan to prioritize in… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_EmilyThompson_549.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 548 The Top Growth Drivers Agencies Need to Focus On with John Hall](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/the-top-growth-drivers-agencies-need-to-focus-on-with-john-hall) _2026-04-05 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another dynamic episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan welcomes longtime industry innovator John Hall to unpack the growth trends that will shape agencies in 2026 and beyond. Drawing from years of agency leadership, investment experience, and countless conversations with top entrepreneurs, John brings a bold perspective on where agency leaders should aim their… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_JohnHall_548.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 547 Strategies for Winning More Business with Mercer Island Group](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/strategies-for-winning-more-business-with-mercer-island-group) _2026-03-29 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to the latest episode of Build a Better Agency! Host Drew McLellan is joined by the powerhouse team of Robin Boehler and Stephen Boehler from Mercer Island Group for an eye-opening discussion about their new book, "It's Not About You: Winning New Business in a Crowded Agency World." With decades spent guiding both agencies and clients through the agency selection process, Robin and Stephen… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_RSBoehler_547.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## AI Field Guide: How AI is Reshaping the Roles of Design and Engineering _2026-03-24 · Build What’s Next: Digital Product Perspectives_ AI is reshaping the roles of design and engineering, emphasizing collaboration and how models can accelerate workflows without sacrificing quality. This week’s episode explores how designers like David Shackelford, Associate Director of Product Design for Method, use tools like Perplexity, UX Pilot, and Figma Make for rapid exploration, while Paul Rowe, Principal Software Engineer at Method,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1956778/episodes/18571173-ai-field-guide-how-ai-is-reshaping-the-roles-of-design-and-engineering.mp3) ## [Episode 546 Navigating the New World of Agency Talent Acquisition with Kathryn Duncan](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/navigating-the-new-world-of-agency-talent-acquisition-with-kathryn-duncan) _2026-03-22 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by talent acquisition expert Kat Duncan for a deep dive into the ever-evolving art and science of hiring in today's agency world. If attracting and retaining top talent has ever felt daunting, you're in the right place—Kat Duncan brings over two decades of recruiting experience and actionable… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_KathrynDuncan_546.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 545 Future-Proof Your Agency's Growth Strategies with Drew McLellan](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/future-proof-your-agencys-growth-strategies-with-drew-mclellan) _2026-03-13 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another insightful solo episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan draws on his 25+ years of agency experience to tackle a game-changing reality for agency owners: the ways buyers find, vet, and select agencies have shifted—and your approach needs to shift too. Based on the latest industry research and buyer behavior data, this episode serves as both a wake-up call… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_DrewSolo113_545.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 461: The Founder Pressure Nobody Sees: When the Business Starts Running You](https://elonalopari.podbean.com/e/episode-461-the-founder-pressure-nobody-sees-when-the-business-starts-running-you/) _2026-03-09 · The Life School: Authority Under Pressure_ If something heavy is sitting on your lap, let's further connect! Send me a message at 646-249-3066 [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yxca2tiku58cn7k7/GMT20260305-150120_Recording_640x360.mp3) ## [Episode 544 Mastering AI Automation For Your Agency with Julian Goldie](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/mastering-ai-automation-for-your-agency-with-julian-goldie) _2026-03-08 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan dives into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its game-changing implications for agency owners. Joining him is Julian Goldie, an innovative SEO agency owner and AI authority who has reimagined his business by harnessing the power of automation. Together, they demystify AI's practical applications, offering… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_JulianGoldie_544.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## How To Build A Scalable, Standards-Aligned Ecosystem That Teachers Actually Use _2026-03-04 · Build What’s Next: Digital Product Perspectives_ Travis Barrs of Discovery Education discusses how K–12 is shifting from tool access to learning impact, focusing on building scalable, coherent learning platforms. This involves budget realities, teacher workloads, and consolidating tool sprawl. Key points include the return of core curriculum funding, the necessity of standards alignment, and balancing Discovery's diverse brands (DreamBox… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1956778/episodes/18734588-how-to-build-a-scalable-standards-aligned-ecosystem-that-teachers-actually-use.mp3) ## [Episode 543 Agency Growth Through Behavioral Science with Nancy Harhut](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-543-agency-growth-through-behavioral-science-with-nancy-harhut) _2026-03-01 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with agency owner and behavioral science expert Nancy Harhut to unlock the hidden forces behind human decision-making—and how they impact your agency's marketing success. Drawing on her years of experience and her deep dive into the psychology of persuasion, Nancy brings a fresh perspective on why people… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_NancyHarhut_543.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 460: How to make effective decisions under pressure as an entrepreneur with Leonor Herrera](https://elonalopari.podbean.com/e/episode-460-how-to-make-effective-decisions-under-pressure-as-an-entrepreneur-with-leonor-herrera/) _2026-02-24 · The Life School: Authority Under Pressure_ 💯 For more info check out: https://linktr.ee/elcoachinglifeschool 📈 We offer business growth programs and life & success alignment programs here: https://www.elonaloparicoaching.com/ 💬 Did you like the video? Let us know in the comments below! ✅ If you've enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to Elona Lopari "The Life School" here:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ge3m9qetkgvsaamm/GMT20260205-180418_Recording_gallery_1280x720.mp3) ## [Episode 542 Building Hybrid Teams with Global Talent with Noel Andrews](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-542-building-hybrid-teams-with-global-talent-with-noel-andrews) _2026-02-22 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by returning guest Noel Andrews, the founder of JobRack, to explore a dynamic trend that's reshaping the way agencies build and cultivate their teams. Together, they dive into the growing movement of hiring full-time international team members from regions like Eastern Europe and South… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_NoelAndrews_542.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 541 AI Integration for Agency Success with Cade Dannels](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-541-ai-integration-for-agency-success-with-cade-dannels) _2026-02-15 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to another impactful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with AI strategist and data tinkerer Cade Dannels to demystify the true potential of artificial intelligence for agencies. If you're tired of hearing the same surface-level conversations about AI writing blog posts, buckle up—this conversation digs deeper. Drew McLellan and Cade Dannels break… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_CadeDannels_541.mp3?dest-id=298627) ## [Episode 459: Founders Under Pressure is for the ones carrying real weight.](https://elonalopari.podbean.com/e/episode-459-founders-under-pressure-is-for-the-ones-carrying-real-weight/) _2026-02-09 · The Life School: Authority Under Pressure_ Founders Under Pressure is for the ones carrying real weight. If you’re making high-stakes decisions while holding payroll, reputation, family, investors—and no one is holding you—this episode is for you. This conversation is about what actually happens when pressure goes unspoken: Decision fatigue masquerading as “lack of clarity” Authority leaking because everything feels urgent Leaders staying… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4rq3p42s88nrb58r/GMT20260205-183653_Recording_640x360.mp3) ## [Episode 540 A Learning Culture Creates A Winning Agency with Drew McLellan](https://buildabetteragency.libsyn.com/episode-540-a-learning-culture-creates-a-winning-agency-with-drew-mclellan) _2026-02-08 · Build a Better Agency Podcast_ Welcome to a powerful solo episode of Build a Better Agency! In this installment, host Drew McLellan takes a deep dive into one of the most urgent and consequential topics facing agencies today: the vital importance of ongoing professional development. Drawing from decades of experience and the latest industry data, Drew McLellan lays out a compelling case for why investing in your team's growth… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildabetteragency/BaBA_Drew112_540_v2.mp3?dest-id=298627)