
71. Signs Your Agency is the Right or Wrong Fit w. David Lawrence
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“It’s not about finding the best agency - it’s about finding the best agency for you.”
With the thousands of agencies in Australia finding the right partner for your needs is becoming trickier each year. Host James Lawrence and Co-Founder of Rocket Agency, David Lawrence discuss critical signs that indicate whether a client and agency is the right fit.
Key Takeaways:
- What ‘the right fit’ means, and why it’s important
- Signs for evaluating a marketing agency
- Achieving results: what to (realistically) expect from an agency
- Staff turnover and its impact
- Access to senior agency staff
- Does your agency respect your time?
- Cultural alignment and trust
- Why you should seek a proactive agency
Guest:
David Lawrence is the MD and Co-Founder of Rocket, an award-winning Australian full-service digital marketing agency. He is also the co-author of the Amazon #1 best-selling marketing book, Smarter Marketer. David has presented at several events, including Inbound Boston, Search Marketing Summit, Mumbrella360, CEO Institute, and various seminars and in-house sessions.
Find Us Online:
James Lawrence LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslawrenceoz/
Smarter Marketer Website: https://www.smartermarketer.com.au/
Rocket Agency Website: https://rocketagency.com.au/
Rocket Agency LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocket-agency-pty-ltd/
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About the Podcast:
This is the definitive podcast for Australian marketers. Join Rocket Agency Co-Founder and best-selling author, James Lawrence in conversation with marketers, leaders, and thinkers about what it takes to be a smarter and more successful marketer.
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