Build a Better Agency Podcast

Drew McLellan

Booking Overview

An interview-led business show focused on agency management, leadership, operational improvement, and sustainable growth, with recurring conversations featuring agency executives, specialized consultants, and established authors alongside occasional solo episodes. Credible pitches include agency owners and CEOs, operations and AI-transformation specialists, succession and leadership experts, and authors with practical expertise relevant to advertising and marketing agencies; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 577

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

drew@agencymanagementinstitute.com

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Host

Drew McLellan - Agency management consultant and founder of Agency Management Institute.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Agency owners, CEOs, senior agency executives, operational and leadership specialists, or established authors with practical expertise applicable to advertising and marketing agencies.

Required Achievements:

Leading or transforming an advertising, marketing, or creative agency, Developing expertise in agency operations, leadership, succession, or organizational growth, Publishing a relevant business or professional book, Building a recognized consulting or specialist practice serving agencies

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Greenberg - Operational Maturity, Operational Debt, Process Improvement, Technology Integration, And Practical AI Adoption For Agencies.

Lucy Stratton - Agency Leadership, Succession Planning, ESOP Transitions, Talent Development, Organizational Culture, And Financial Rigor.

Laurence Metrick - Human Insight In Marketing, Audience Understanding, Observational Research, Client Relationships, And The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Agency Work.

Todd Henry - Creative Leadership, Creative Team Culture, Sustainable Creativity, Bravery In Decision-making, And Using Artificial Intelligence Without Losing Human Judgment.

Recent Topics

Business, Agency Management, Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Client Acquisition

Episodes

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Build a Better Agency Podcast

Episode 575 A Framework for Vetting a Business Partner with Drew McLellan

October 11, 2026

Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! In this solo cast, Drew McLellan continues his deep dive into the complexities of agency partnerships, offering a practical framework for agency owners considering bringing on a business partner. Picking up from last month's episode—which focused on self-reflection, motivations, and evaluating if partnership is truly the right answer—Drew McLellan now guides listeners through an essential step-by-step process for vetting and inte...

Episode 574 The Power of Differentiation and Agency Growth with Barry LaBov

October 04, 2026

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by agency owner and author Barry LaBov for an in-depth conversation about the power—and business necessity—of true differentiation. Drawing from over four decades of agency experience and the insights in his latest book, Barry LaBov unpacks why standing out in a crowded, commoditized market is more crucial than ever for agencies and their clients. Together, Drew McLellan and Barry LaBov ch...

Episode 573 Mastering Leadership Credibility with Steve Farber

September 27, 2026

Welcome to another can't-miss episode of Build a Better Agency! Host Drew McLellan welcomes back Steve Farber, bestselling author of The Radical Leap and co-author (with legendary leadership researchers Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner) of the brand new book The Radical Promise: Mastering the Art of Doing What You Say You Will Do, for a conversation about leadership credibility and what it actually takes to become a leader your team can count on. In this episode, Farber unpacks why so many leaders...

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