Agency Consulting
Overcome operational, system and marketing challenges to propel your agency's growth.
Operational challenges could be hindering your growth
The true backbone of any agency is it's systems. People run the systems, and the systems run the business. But if you take that critical infrastructure away, you're left with these issues:
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Ineffective project management leading to bottlenecks and missed opportunities.
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Outdated or insufficient technology that hinders productivity and client management.
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Processes that are inefficient or outdated, causing delays and reduced productivity.
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Unclear career progression frameworks, leading to team dissatisfaction and turnover.
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Lack of policies and handbooks causing confusion and legal risks.
Enabling change management for the digital age
I help create an operational function for your agency that is built around a unified tech stack, transparent project management, and standard operating procedures. This enables your agency to:
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Optimise workflows and resource allocation using robus project management systems.
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Streamline operations and enhance team efficiencies through technology that works together.
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Standardise processes that enable your team to work more productively and collaboratively.
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Increased team satisfied, motivated by transparent and measurement career progression frameworks.
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Clarity and compliance with company handbooks and policies.
How would results like these impact your agency?
55% increase in product fees
I reviewed the pricing model at a global marketing agency and changed it from hourly billing to points pricing to ensure profitability of all products.
375% increase in proposal fees
A local marketing agency had no defined pricing strategy, so I created a three-tier package model for all products, resulting in a huge increase in proposal fees.
165% growth in delivery team
Relying on freelancers hinders profit. I created a plan to hire in-house and grow the client delivery team, reducing staff overheads and reliance on freelancers.
Fractional leadership designed to help your agency grow
Systems implementation
As Michael Gerber said, "systems run the business and people run the systems". The most profitable and efficient agencies embrace this mindset when utilising technology.
I can come into your agency and perform a systems audit to understand where systems aren't working, what systems might need to change or be implemented, and then support with the implementation process.
Fractional COO
When your agency is undergoing changes, growing, or trying to figure out what to do next, it’s easy to get distracted, causing roadblocks and letting behind the scene items be forgotten.
As a Fractional Chief Operations Officer, I can help bridge the resource gap and provide the support you need to continue growing your agency without committing to a full-time employee.
Agency Marketing Mastery
Many agencies are guilty of neglecting their own marketing and not practicing what they preach with clients. It's time to change that.
Drawing upon my experience as a They Ask, You Answer Certified Coach, and working as an in-house agency marketer, I can coach you and your team on implementing your own marketing function, so that you can stand out from increasing competition and grow in your space.
"Tom leads by example and looks after his team and his clients with compassion, dedication and care - ensuring that there is harmony between expectations, delivery and progression of each task."
Experienced agency marketer and operational leader
I first joined the agency world in 2017 as an Account Manager. Since then, I've transitioned from client management, to agency marketing and most recently agency operations and leadership.
My services are a culmination of all this experience, and I use real world learnings from my 6 years of agency-life to help drive operational efficiencies and company growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do your services cost?
My agency consulting services vary in price depending on level of retainer and/or if you are committing to a one-off project.
Here's a quick summary:
- Systems implementation: Audits cost £2,000 (one-off) and wider implementation projects start from £5,000.
- Fractional COO: My packages range from £2,750 to £5,500 per month.
- Agency Marketing Mastery: My packages range from £4,000 to £6,500 per month.
Is there a minimum term I need to sign-up for?
If you want to work with me on systems implementation, this can be done as a one-off project, without a commitment to further work.
My Fractional COO and Agency Marketing packages have a minimum term of 6 months.
What type of marketing agencies do you tend to work with?
I'm happy to work with any and all agencies, but I typically work with agencies that have between 1 and 20 employees and are pre-£2 million turnover.
This is because agencies of this size typically tend to encounter the operational challenges I have outlined on this page.