Podcasts

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 […]

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 […]

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan confronts a topic that every agency leader needs to address: operational inefficiency and the hidden costs it creates. Joined by operational efficiency expert Michael Greenberg, Drew explores why so many agencies find themselves drowning in disconnected tech stacks, tribal knowledge, […]

Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan sits down with Lucy Stratton, CEO and longtime team member of AgencyEA, to explore her remarkable journey from entry-level sales assistant to sitting at the helm. If you’ve ever considered succession planning, agency leadership, or simply wondered what it takes […]

Welcome to a solo episode of Build a Better Agency! In this candid and thought-provoking installment, Drew McLellan tackles a crucial aspect of agency life that many leaders eventually confront—whether or not to take on a business partner. If you’ve ever found yourself yearning for someone to share the load, or wondering if partnership could […]

Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by industry veteran Laurence Metrick, founder of Trailer Works and author of the new book Your Audience Has a Heart, Not Just a Profile. Together, they tackle the timely and complex intersection of AI, agency life, and the […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]