Podcast
Empowered Agency Podcast
Hosted by Kate Ahl · EN
Kate Ahl is an accidental agency owner living in Portland, Oregon. She's the CEO and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest marketing agency. In each weekly episode, Kate dives into what it's like to run an agency, passes on wisdom from the lessons she's learned, and shares practice advice that will help any agency owner. In addition to agency tips, she also shares leadership tips for those wanting to hire a team and not be a micromanager that everyone wants to run from. Subscribe to get your daily dose of agency lessons each Sunday, but of course, you can listen on Monday.
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Digital marketer vs. Agency owner
Jun 2, 202400:09:37Tap to summarizeI’ve lived with this tension between agency owner and digital marketer for most of my agency career. Just this last year I’ve been able to identify the tension and figure out where I land. —See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
Transcribe →How the agency has changed me
Apr 21, 202400:12:16Tap to summarizeWhen you’re an accidental entrepreneur it’s important to look back on how something that was accidental has changed who you are and what you’ve become. I think it’s important because we often grow in ways we don’t realize, or discover gifts we didn’t know we had. If we don’t celebrate those moments we’re missing the growth journey and self-discovery. If you’re looking for an 1 hour consult with someone who has gone before you in running an agency, I’m open. Go to kateahl.com and click on 1-1 consult and book a time with me. I’d love to help you troubleshoot a few areas of struggle in your business. —See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
Transcribe →Our first sponsorship
Apr 7, 202400:16:06Tap to summarizeWe recently did an in-person sponsorship at a conference. It felt like a really big risk. Here are the details and what we learned from the experience. —See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
Transcribe →Swim Lanes
Mar 17, 202400:09:18Tap to summarizeThis idea of swim lanes revolutioned my thinking of how I work in my company more so than an org chart. Not sure if you knew this but I offer 1 hour strategy calls for all types of agency owners. Let’s dig in on your business and give you 1-2 action items that move the needle forward in the next few months. Scroll below and book a call. —See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
Transcribe →Investments
Mar 10, 202400:12:44Tap to summarizeHow do you know when it’s time to make an investment in your business? Whether it’s coaching, education, or tech here are a few things to ask yourself before you hit the buy button. Also, did you know i do 1-1 coaching? Funny story. One of my recent coaching clients asked me in September about a mastermind vs. coaching 1-1. I told her my experience and how this had impacted the growth of my business. My suggestion was to go with 1-1 coaching. She texted me the next day and said, “Why did you tell me you offered 1-1 coaching?!” Biggest reason, I didn’t want her to think I was selfishly telling her 1-1 coaching was a fit and then immediately sell her into mine. Yes, I know marketing is important but your busines is important to me as well. If 1-1 coaching is something you’re leaning into I would be honored to coach you. Fill out the form on my site and we can chat. I have room for 1 more client. We go in 3 month stretches so you can evaluate every 3 months if it’s worth your investment. Now onto talking about investments. —See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
Transcribe →My agency travel hack
Mar 3, 202400:08:57Tap to summarizeI always find sharing the little things we do in our business to be fun and exciting for others who haven’t thought of it before. This is a little track hack I’ve been doing in my business now for 4 years and it’s been fun to reap the benefits. If you haven’t grabbed my free Dream Client Playbook the scroll below in your podcast player to snag it now for free. It’s a 4-part series + PDF that will walk you through the steps I take to find my ideal clients and stop saying yes to those who aren’t a great fit. It’s a private podcast series you can only get by signing up so make sure you grab it now. Dream Client PlaybookMore info about the Chase card I have. —See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
Transcribe →How AG1 is inspiring my marketing
Feb 25, 202400:11:01Tap to summarizeAfter seeing countless ads on YouTube, Instagram and even TV i stepped back and started looking at AG1 and how they were marketing their product. It gave a me a few things to think about. If you haven’t grabbed my free Dream Client Playbook scroll below in your podcast player to snag it now for free. It’s a 4-part series + PDF that will walk you through the steps I take to find my ideal clients and stop saying yes to those who aren’t a great fit. It’s a private podcast series you can only get by signing up so make sure you grab it now. Dream Client Playbook—See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
Transcribe →Challenging my norms
Feb 18, 202400:10:55Tap to summarizeI’ve realized over the last few months that there are a lot of tactics and marketing options for my agency that I’m trying to use but i don’t know why. So instead of taking it all as truth from other marketers I’m challenging what I know and coming up with a new plan. If you haven’t grabbed my free Dream Client Playbook scroll below in your podcast player to snag it now for free. It’s a 4-part series + PDF that will walk you through the steps I take to find my ideal clients and stop saying yes to those who aren’t a great fit. It’s a private podcast series you can only get by signing up so make sure you grab it now. Dream Client Playbook—See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
Transcribe →My new role in my agency
Feb 11, 202400:15:47Tap to summarizeFor the first time I’m stepping into the lead role as marketing director of my company. It’s something I’ve avoided for a really long time but it’s time to embrace the title. Here’s what I’m doing to prepare and get my mind ready for the challenge. If you haven’t grabbed my free Dream Client Playbook the scroll below in your podcast player to snag it now for free. It’s a 4-part series + PDF that will walk you through the steps I take to find my ideal clients and stop saying yes to those who aren’t a great fit. It’s a private podcast series you can only get by signing up so make sure you grab it now. Dream Client Playbook—See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
Transcribe →Overcoming Failure… An Agency Talk
Jan 26, 202400:15:46Tap to summarizeThis was an agency talk I gave at Agency live last October. It was probably the most vulnerable and candid I’ve been about the journey of agency ownership over 2022 and 2023. I hope what you take away today is that you’re resilient, you’re given ideas, and you’ll know when it’s time to throwin the towel. I also want to invite you to attend Agency Live hosted by my friends Tasha Booth in 2024 in New Mexico. It was a great way to connect with other agency owners, get some ideas and inspiration for your business and take a moment to reflect. Click on the link below to purchase tickets. Agency LiveIf you need help and just someone to bouce ideas off then book a call with me.—See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
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