Quarter 2 - April - Agency Hackers

SO, WHAT’S IN STORE
IN April 2023?

⏰ 11am, Wednesday 5th April 2023

An exit plan is nothing unusual for an agency leader…
…but sometimes, stepping away from the business sooner than you planned can actually be the most rewarding thing you can do.
Mark Alford will be sharing his story of doing just that, and the positive benefits it has had on his agency.

⏰ 11am, Tuesday 11th April 2023

Are you concerned about client churn? How can you keep client turnover at a minimum?
We’ll be having an open discussion about this in our monthly client services mastermind.
Come along to vent your frustrations in a room that understands – and maybe even pick up some answers as to how you can solve this problem.

⏰ 11am, Wednesday 12th April 2023

Where do you stand on over-servicing?
For some agencies, it’s something they actively try to avoid. For others, it’s an active choice to satisfy clients – and ensure repeat business.
What say you? Come along and discuss with the rest of the Agency Hackers audience.

⏰ 2pm, Wednesday 12th April 2023

Are you struggling to get more from your team?
Are you sensing a pushback? Has your team lost its momentum and drive?
Whether you’re going through this right now, or have already solved the issue in your agency, come along and share your experiences.

⏰ 2pm, Thursday 13th April 2023

Neurodiversity has existed for a long time – but the conversation around how it impacts your working day is fairly new to the table.
How can you be responsible for your team and their needs? And how can you support neurodivergent team members the best you can?
We’re joined by a panel of people in the know: Sarah Brewster from Fresh Seed, plus Tom Lanaway and Rachel Perry from connective3.

⏰ 11am, Wednesday 19th April 2023

There are several hoops to jump through when you’re going through the M&A process – and making sure your agency is ready for the process is half the job.
But doing so not only helps get your agency in tip-top condition – it can also dramatically improve your multiple.
In this month’s M&A Surgery, Simon Latarche shares exactly how you can make your business as ready for sale as possible – and be sure to bring your questions!

⏰ 2pm, Thursday 20th April 2023

Cash flow is vital for growing your agency.
But it’s hard to think of creative growth solutions without having a clear view of the numbers.
In this month’s CFO Surgery, Colin Hewitt takes us on a whistle stop tour of how you can use Float‘s forecasting tool to help map out growth plans – and prioritise what investments you should be making next.

⏰ 2pm, Wednesday 26th April 2023

AI is everywhere right now – and it’s only just getting started.
How can agencies really harness AI’s power, and make the most of it?
We’re joined by Chris Branch, who is making waves with AI, who’ll be telling us how to take the AI bull by its horns – and why it shouldn’t be feared.

⏰ 11am, Thursday 27th April 2023

“You want someone who’s going to push a lot of barriers and think strategically – not just think in the moment,” says Jackie Blaker, managing director at Maxx Design.
In this session, we’ll hear from a panel of agency leaders who have found, or are trying to find, the future leader of their business.
Come along to find out what characteristics you should be looking for in your future leaders – and hear new perspectives from people who have been there and done it.