038. Your Pipeline’s Quiet — Now What?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know that sinking feeling when your sales pipeline starts to dry up? When the big deal you were ...
The Unfiltered Reality Behind Growth
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Agency Darlings, hosts Melissa and Meredith provide an insider's guide to the ups...
037. What Sustainable Growth Really Looks Like — with Amy Jackson from TaleSplash
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The agency world doesn’t reward those who cling to “how it’s always been done.” It rewards t...
036. Full-Service is a Trap: How to Specialize to Scale
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a sneaky trap that almost every small agency falls into at some point: trying to be everyt...
035. Become the CEO of Your Life with Amanda Goetz
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The agency world was never meant to be a one-character show. In a culture that glorifies doing it al...
034. Ghosting Happens. Here’s How to Bring the Right Leads Back.
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been there: you have a great discovery call, you’re vibing with the lead, and then… ...
033: Decommoditizing Your Agency: How To Shift From Vendor to Strategic Partner
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of feeling like just another option on a client’s spreadsheet? Same. In this episode...
032: The Discount Hangover: Feels Good Now, Hurts Later
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Too many agencies think discounting is good customer service. They're missing the bigger picture. Ev...
031. Stop Waiting for Things to Get Easier: Building Agency Resilience
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The business guidance over the last few years has felt like someone telling you to sit quietly and w...
030: Don't Play Small. Price With Confidence
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Metricool. Get 30 days free of any Premium plan with code: Darlings and...
029: Inside the C-Suite: Strategy, Risk & Retention with CBO of Armra Rebecca Sollinger
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Metricool. Get 30 days free of any Premium plan with code: Darlings and...
028: Building A Dream Team Without The Payroll Nightmare with Shaina Anderson
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Melissa and Meredith are joined by Shaina Anderson, founder of Hello Generalis...
Mini Episode | Sales Pep Talk: You're Better At Sales Than You Think
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode description:In today’s episode, Melissa goes solo for a quick pep talk on the myth of "I'm...
027: AI Curious: Your Creative Expertise Is Your AI Advantage
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description:In today’s episode, Melissa and Meredith sit down with Patrice Poltzer, founde...
026: A Step-by-Step Sales Process for Agencies
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Melissa and Meredith dive deep into the sales process for agencies, with a foc...
025: The Retention Strategy: More Revenue, Less Cold Pitching
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Meredith and Melissa dive deep into the power of organic growth for agencies, ...
024: Painkiller Positioning: How to Create Offers Clients Actually Need
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meredith and Melissa dig into the difference between “nice to have” offers and ...
Mini Episode | Why You Need to Take Time Off
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick pep talk, Melissa shares insights on why taking time off is essential for both your me...
023: Navigating the Client Breakup: When to Let Go and How to Move On
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Our Sponsor, Metricool:Metricool is the tool we use for social media management and r...
022: The Secret to a Strong Co-Founder Relationship: Trust, Communication, and Growth
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meredith and Melissa dive deep into the core elements that make their co-founder re...
Welcome to Agency Darlings
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re Back for Season 3! 🎉Welcome to Season 3 of Agency Darlings! This season, we’re diving d...
021: The Agency Owner's Compass: Vision, Leads, Profit
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Season 2 Finale of Agency Darlings! 🎉 We’re wrapping up this chapter with reflections ...
020: Your Terms, Your Rules: A Better Agency-Client Partnership
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re diving into the topic of setting clear expectations and boundaries with cli...
019: Beyond Referrals: Creative Ways To Find Quality Clients
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lead generation doesn’t have to feel like a never-ending hustle. If you’ve ever felt stuck waiti...
018: Hell Yes or Hard No: The Art of Saying No to Scale Your Agency
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saying yes feels good - until it doesn’t. Whether it’s taking on misaligned clients, projects th...
017: 5 Decisions That Will Propel Your Agency's Growth
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re breaking down five key decisions that will move the needle in your business - from niching d...
016: Designing A Life You Really Want: The Life Brief Method with Bonnie Wan
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As an agency owner, you’re constantly making decisions - about clients, growth, strategy, and lead...
015: The Profit Problem: Why 67% of Agencies Are Struggling (And How to Fix It)
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if scaling your agency didn’t mean working more, but working smarter?Profitability is the fou...
014: Manifest Like a CEO: Amanda Baudier on Aligning Vision and Action
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if success isn’t just about working harder, but aligning with what truly lights you up? In th...
013: Ghosts, Maybes, and Wins: Your Pipeline Playbook
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into the real talk about pipeline building. Whether you're riding the revenue rollercoa...
012: Non-negotiable Boundaries That Accelerate Growth
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our season premiere, we're tackling a game-changing topic: Boundaries. Whether you're running an ...
We’re Back for Season 2!
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re Back for Season 2! 🎉Welcome to a brand-new season of Agency Darlings! We’re thrilled to...
011: Building Your Agency as an Asset: Carrie Kerpen's 8-Figure Exit
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up this season of Agency Darlings, we’re closing with an inspiring conversation with Ca...
010: Sales Strategies For The Anti-Salesy
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Selling doesn’t have to feel salesy - it just needs to feel like you.In this episode of Agency Dar...
009: Reframing Imposter Syndrome: It’s a Milestone, Not a Problem
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about something every entrepreneur faces but doesn’t always admit: imposter syndrome....
008: Know Your Numbers: Simple Ratios To Run Your Agency By
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Agency Darlings, we’re diving into one of the biggest challenges creative agenc...
007: BTS: Our Journey to Agency Darlings
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we’re sharing what’s been happening behind the scenes and how we’ve n...
006: Your Offer Suite Strategy: Tiers, Packages, Diversification
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into a crucial topic for agency owners: strengthening and diversifying...
005: Lead Gen: Breaking the Agency Feast or Famine Cycle
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into lead generation for creative agencies. We’re exploring common m...
004: Attract and Close Better Clients With These Tactics
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Agency Darlings, co-hosts Melissa Lohrer and Meredith Fennessy Witts dive into on...
003: Growth Strategies for Your Agency’s Off-Season
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Melissa and Meredith dive into a topic every agency owner experiences: naviga...
002: The Niching Advantage: Boost Your Agency's Growth and Profits
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is perfect for agency owners who are ready to break through their growth plateau, st...
001: Strategic Relationships as a Growth Strategy
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, hosts Melissa and Meredith kick off the podcast with an in depth discussion ab...