
Agency Bytes is a podcast for owners of creative, marketing, and advertising agencies that packs a ton of important agency information on one topic, from one expert into a 25-minute brief. Why 25 minutes? Because who has the attention span for much more these days, and you can squeeze in a listen between meetings with time for a bathroom break or coffee refill before your next meeting. Agency Bytes is brought to you by Steve Guberman from Agency Outsight. Steve is a 20-year agency veteran who works as a business coach for agencies around the country. He coaches owners of branding, marketing, design, and PR agencies to conquer their goals and overcome their challenges. Learn more about Agency Outsight at www.agencyoutsight.com
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Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Ep 094 – Chris DuBois, Dynamic Agency OS – The Three O’s of an Agency
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Featuring: Chris DuBois, Dynamic Agency OS
In episode 094 of Agency Bytes, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Dubois, a seasoned marketing expert and non-founder CEO. Chris shares his fascinating journey from being an infantry officer to leading a successful agency that not only got recognized as an Inc 5000 honoree but also earned the prestigious Two Comma Club award. During our conversation, Chris dives deep into the Dynamic Agency OS, his framework for helping agencies achieve alignment and growth. Key areas of focus from the podcast include:
• Transformational Leadership: How Chris advanced from head of operations to CEO and his insights on effective leadership.
• Strategic Specialization: The importance of niching based on problem-solving and creating differentiated offers.
• Team Optimization: Evaluating and leveraging team strengths to maintain high standards and improve agency culture.
• Quarterly Planning: The benefits of conducting quarterly strategy sessions to stay aligned with client goals and maintain focus.
• Practical Tools: Chris's take on invaluable tools like the AI-powered calendar tool, Motion, and its impact on productivity.
Tune in to explore valuable strategies and actionable insights that can help marketing agency owners thrive and grow their businesses.
Key Bytes
• Chris DuBois transitioned from military service to agency leadership.
• The Dynamic Agency OS framework focuses on operators, offers, and operations.
• Agencies often struggle with client requests outside their expertise.
• Leadership in agencies is about maintaining a strong culture and standard.
• Hiring the right people is crucial for delivering quality work.
• Understanding client needs requires digging deeper into their problems.
• Quarterly strategies help keep clients focused and accountable.
• Soft skills can be broken down into quantifiable hard skills for training.
• Delegation is key for agency owners to focus on growth.
• Networking with other experts can provide valuable insights and solutions.Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Agency Bites and Chris DuBois
06:32 The Dynamic Agency OS: A Framework for Success
12:51 Navigating Client Requests and Agency Expertise
23:39 Personal Insights and Recommendations from Chris DuBois
Chris DuBois helps marketing agencies build a solid go-to-market foundation while avoiding common roadblocks by aligning business design with personal goals through the Dynamic Agency OS. A former head of operations and non-founder CEO at an agency, he is an INC 5000 honoree and 2 Comma Club awardee.
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