Setting clear boundaries – both personal and professional – is essential to our productivity and wellbeing. So… why does it seem so hard to do? Justine Sones is a writer and stress management coach who loves drinking coffee, helping burnt-out

089: Data-Driven Storytelling With Chris Mercer

Apr 14th, 2021 1h 3m

If you think storytelling and data are incompatible, this episode is for you. In fact, identifying the connection between your analytics and customer behavior might just be the key to supercharging your marketing efforts – and Chris Mercer is h

088: Everything You Need To Know About SEO In 2021 With Eric Seropyan

Apr 7th, 2021 58m 11s

You know what SEO stands for, but do you really know how it works? If not, your agency could be missing out on huge opportunities to climb up on critical Google rankings. Eric Seropyan is joining the podcast to share how SEO rewards consistency

087: Digital Agency Real Talk: Strategic Planning A Year Into The Pandemic

Mar 31st, 2021 29m 39s

Strategic planning has felt like a foreign idea for the past year. For many agency leaders, it can feel impossible to plan ahead as the world continues to throw curveballs at us. But one year into the pandemic, planning and working towards goal

086: How To Build An Effective Sales Process (And Scale!) With Dan Englander

Mar 24th, 2021 48m 43s

Ready to put 100% of your energy into a leadership role but worried about handing off sales to someone else? Say’s been there, and she’s got the perfect guest to break down how you can make it work. Dan Englander is the CEO and Founder of Sale

085: How To Build A Million-Dollar Presentation with Charlie Poulson

Mar 17th, 2021 1h 1m

What do Instagram algorithms have in common with the big presentation you’re putting together for your clients? Charlie Poulson breaks it down, giving you wide-ranging tips on how to build a million-dollar presentation! Charlie is the CEO and C

084: Why ADHD Is A Superpower With AJ Wilcox

Mar 10th, 2021 1h 5m

Did you know that adults with ADHD are 300% more likely to start a business? Or that almost half of entrepreneurs have ADHD, either diagnosed or undiagnosed? So… what’s the link? AJ Wilcox is a LinkedIn Ads pro who founded B2Linked.com, a Linke

083: The Principles Of Ethical Marketing With Margo Aaron

Mar 3rd, 2021 53m 27s

We spend a lot of time talking about new trends in marketing, but sometimes it’s important to go WAY back to learn new lessons. On this episode of the podcast, Margo Aaron takes us back in time to examine both old and new trends. Margo Aaron i

082: Digital Agency Real Talk: Balancing Negativity In Copywriting With Caelin Aerin

Feb 24th, 2021 1h 8m

Struggling to get clients to communicate their issues with copy? Not sure what they mean when they say that copy is “too negative”? Caelin has been there, and they talk to Say about why it’s so crucial to have your copywriters engaged in the en

081: The Difference Between Marketing And PR With Michelle Calcote King

Feb 17th, 2021 1h

Most agency owners seem to think PR and marketing are the exact same thing. Newsflash! If you don’t know the difference, Michelle Calcote King is here to tell you that you’re probably missing out on some opportunities. Okay… so how are PR and

080: Why Clarity Comes First With Jason Swenk

Feb 10th, 2021 45m 29s

The first step to agency success is always clarity. Unfortunately, it’s something that most agencies continue to struggle with. And Say wants to find out why. So, what’s holding your agency back from achieving growth through clarity? Say and J

Ace Your Next Hire With Our February Group Training

Feb 4th, 2021 22m 38s

Did you know a bad hire could cost your agency upwards of $15,000? Over the last five years since Say started Anansi, our leadership team has consistently been asked by digital agency owners how we built such a passionate and dedicated team tha

079: Creating Accessible Content And Breaking Down Industry Jargon With Jake Smith

Feb 3rd, 2021 1h 6m

Rule #1 of marketing: if you don’t know your audience, you’ll never create effective content. That’s why Say chats with Anansi Content Strategist Jacob Smith about how to drop the jargon and speak directly to your community — even if you have m

078: How To Reduce Cognitive Overload With Caelin Aerin

Jan 27th, 2021 59m 12s

Our newest strategist dives into the pros and cons of coercive marketing, how copywriting is basically narrative writing, and the final piece of marketing that MOST clients don’t think about. Finding the exact right words when you can’t quite a

077: How To Position Your Digital Agency With Brendan Dell

Jan 20th, 2021 45m 25s

Hold up – what does positioning even mean? Lucky for you, we’re talking to an expert about it. Brendan Dell is an author, messaging strategist, and go-to-market advisor to the world's fastest-growing B2B technology brands. His book The 12 Immu

076: How To Build A Podcast That Fosters Business Growth With John Corcoran

Jan 13th, 2021 42m 57s

Think you know what makes a podcast successful? Think again! John Corcoran is a former White House writer, speechwriter, attorney, author, and B2B podcasting expert. His company, Rise25, helps B2B businesses connect with their ideal clients, re

075: Creating Inclusive Customer Experiences With Jeannie Walters

Jan 6th, 2021 46m 38s

“How can we design experiences for everybody if we don't really have everybody in that process?” Perfecting your customer experience could be the most important thing you do at the start of the year. And we’re making sure you follow all the rig

074: Digital Agency Real Talk: How To Set Effective Boundaries

Dec 16th, 2020 50m 4s

The key to a comfortable, productive work environment is effective boundary-setting, yet it doesn’t always feel as easy as it should be to speak up about your boundaries. In this episode of the podcast, Say gets into WHY it’s so essential to b

073: Why Your SEO Isn’t Producing Results with Chris Dreyer

Dec 9th, 2020 38m 41s

Need a killer recipe for SEO success? This episode is for you! Chris Dreyer is the President and Founder of Rankings.io, an agency that specializes in personal injury lawyer SEO. His agency ranks personal injury firms for the most lucrative key

073: Why Your SEO Isn’t Producing Results with Chris Dreyer

Dec 9th, 2020 38m 41s

072: How To Develop Effective Agency Processes with Jason Kanigan

Dec 2nd, 2020 1h 9m

When projects go wrong, you’re probably left wondering if a bad client or a crappy process is to blame. After a 15-year corporate executive career, including being a plant manager at 25, Jason Kanigan has run his own businesses for the past de

071: How To Attract Consistent Clients Without A Huge Online Following With Ellen Yin

Nov 25th, 2020 46m 36s

Ready to scale your business but unsure of where to start? Say chats with Ellen Yin to break down why it’s essential to shift your mindset when you’re getting ready to scale. They discuss everything from common mistakes to how to handle the hi

070: Digital Agency Real Talk: Iterative Marketing

Nov 17th, 2020 31m 16s

Still dealing with clients who think their websites are “one-and-done,” expecting them to magically bring in and convert leads as soon as they go live? This installment of Digital Agency Real Talk is all about finding a rhythmic flow for your

069: Hiring The Right People For Your Team With Jake Jorgovan

Nov 11th, 2020 48m 22s

Trying to build a team that’ll help your agency grow – and make you sweat a little less when you have to hand off work? Say chats with Jake Jorgovan about exactly that, getting him to share all his secrets when it comes to hiring the right peo

068: Digital Agency Real Talk: How To Prioritize Your Mental Health As A Leader

Nov 4th, 2020 33m 56s

Say is flying solo in this installment of Digital Agency Real Talk, sharing tips and tricks based on her own experience navigating mental health and wellness while being the leader of a digital agency. In this episode, Say dives into the impor