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The AgencyHabits Podcast

The AgencyHabits Podcast

By: Peter Kang Sei-Wook Kim
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Summary

Go behind the scenes of real agency businesses. The AgencyHabits Podcast shares ideas, lessons, and experiments from across Barrel Holdings - home to a growing portfolio of specialized agencies and over two decades of insights. We share them all here, hoping you'll test, tweak, and find what works best for your agency.2026 Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Why Most Agency Marketing Doesn't Work [REPLAY]
    May 12 2026

    Agency marketing, lead generation, and brand building often feel inconsistent because they are approached reactively instead of as a long-term system.

    We're bringing back this episode because it breaks down how to think about agency marketing as a compounding investment, not a short-term tactic.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Why reactive marketing leads to inconsistent pipeline

    • How to think about marketing as reputation and awareness building

    • The importance of consistency and long-term investment

    • Why most agencies stop too early before seeing results

    • Six real examples of agency marketing in practice

    • How to experiment and find what works for your agency

    This episode also walks through practical examples, including:

    • High-impact campaigns and events

    • Open-source and product-led marketing

    • Community building and meetups

    • Content, newsletters, and thought leadership

    • Physical marketing and brand experiences

    If your agency marketing feels unpredictable or ineffective, this episode will help you rethink your approach and build something more sustainable.

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    📺 Watch us on YouTube

    📩 Build a more scalable, profitable agency

    Get the Agency Habits newsletter – practical breakdowns on pricing, margins, and operations you can apply immediately inside your agency.

    Subscribe here 👉 https://www.agencyhabits.com/

    🔗 Follow the hosts on LinkedIn

    Peter Kang 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkang34/

    Sei-Wook Kim 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/seiwookkim/

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    19 mins
  • How to Turn Client Work Into Long-Term Growth [REPLAY]
    May 5 2026

    Agency growth, client retention, and referrals all come down to how you think about your engagements.

    We're bringing back this episode because it introduces the concept of engagement yield, and how the best agencies turn every client into a compounding asset.

    In this episode, we break down:

    • Why revenue is only part of the value of a client

    • The four drivers of engagement yield: proof, leverage, relationships, and referrals

    • How the right engagements create long-term advantages

    • Why some projects actually create negative outcomes over time

    • How to evaluate opportunities beyond just budget

    If your agency is growing but not compounding, this framework will change how you think about every client you take on.

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    📺 Watch us on YouTube

    📩 Build a more scalable, profitable agency

    Get the Agency Habits newsletter – practical breakdowns on pricing, margins, and operations you can apply immediately inside your agency.

    Subscribe here 👉 https://www.agencyhabits.com/

    🔗 Follow the hosts on LinkedIn

    Peter Kang 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkang34/

    Sei-Wook Kim 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/seiwookkim/

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    21 mins
  • 9 Risks That Can Kill Your Agency [REPLAY]
    Apr 28 2026

    Agency risk, founder burnout, cash flow, and client concentration are some of the biggest threats to staying in business.

    We're bringing back this episode because it breaks down how to think about agency risk management, business continuity, and long-term survival using a simple framework.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • How to use a risk matrix (likelihood vs impact)

    • Founder burnout and partner misalignment

    • Key person dependency and delivery risk

    • Legal exposure with clients and employees

    • Cash flow risk and insolvency

    • Client concentration and dependency

    • Strategic misalignment and market shifts

    If you want to build a more resilient agency and avoid the risks that can quietly take you out, this is a framework worth revisiting.

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    📺 Watch us on YouTube

    📩 Build a more scalable, profitable agency

    Get the Agency Habits newsletter – practical breakdowns on pricing, margins, and operations you can apply immediately inside your agency.

    Subscribe here 👉 https://www.agencyhabits.com/

    🔗 Follow the hosts on LinkedIn

    Peter Kang 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkang34/

    Sei-Wook Kim 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/seiwookkim/

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    35 mins
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