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Transform your WordPress agency through small, achievable actions that lead to BIG change.


The home of simple-to-apply techniques that result in significant change.


Learn your way. audio, video, written or in-person.

Trailblazer FM ™ - Web agency podcast with Lee Matthew Jackson Lee Matthew Jackson

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 36 Ratings

Transform your WordPress agency through small, achievable actions that lead to BIG change.


The home of simple-to-apply techniques that result in significant change.


Learn your way. audio, video, written or in-person.

    51:2 Can automation prevent burnout? - Cat Burchmore

    51:2 Can automation prevent burnout? - Cat Burchmore

    Overwhelmed, overworked, on the brink of burnout? Agency life is known for its fast pace and demanding clients, and I know from personal experience how burnout can completely de-rail you. As I slowly return recovery, I invited Cat Burchmore onto the podcast to help me learn how I could prevent burnout as a business owner by leaning on automation more.


    In this episode we explore how implementing automation strategies can help you avoid burnout and take control of your well-being. Cat shares her insights on how automating tasks like client onboarding, invoicing, and project management can free up your time, reduce stress, and improve your overall work-life balance.


    Of course automation isn't just about making your life easier – it's also about providing a better experience for your clients. Cat shares how automation can help you deliver a more personalised and efficient service, without sacrificing the human touch. Heck in this day and age we all need a more human touch!


    Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/can-automation-prevent-burnout/

    • 24 min
    51:1 Journey of a freelancer to agency owner - Brent Weaver

    51:1 Journey of a freelancer to agency owner - Brent Weaver

    Struggling to break out of the feast and famine cycle? Do you feel like you're constantly putting out fires and not making the progress you want in your business?


    Brent is a seasoned agency owner who started his first digital agency at the tender age of 17. In this episode, he shares his journey of navigating the challenges of running an agency, from landing his first clients to eventually selling his business not once, but twice.


    Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/freelancer-to-agency-owner/


    Free training: https://ugurus.com/launch-live-training/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=leejackson&utm_campaign=q12024

    • 27 min
    50:7 Is time tracking actually holding you back? - Ilia Markov

    50:7 Is time tracking actually holding you back? - Ilia Markov

    Time tracking is often seen as a necessary evil - something that takes time away from doing client work or feels like micromanaging employees. In this episode I interview Ilia from Toggl to discover why those assumptions are wrong.


    We discuss real-world examples of how time tracking provides valuable data to help agencies work more efficiently, provide better project estimates, optimise team members' time, identify profitable versus unprofitable clients, and ultimately achieve better profitability and work-life balance.


    Ilia shares tips on how agency owners can implement time tracking in a way that gets buy-in from employees and avoids it feeling punitive. If you think time tracking is a drag that holds your agency back, this myth-busting episode will surprise you and highlight the many bottom-line benefits tracking time can unlock!


    Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/is-time-tracking-holding-you-back/

    • 35 min
    50:6 Hard-won lessons from an agency leader - Jon Tsourakis

    50:6 Hard-won lessons from an agency leader - Jon Tsourakis

    Running an agency is tough, but invaluable lessons can be learned from those who've spent years growing in the trenches. In this episode, I sat down with Jon Tsourakis, a veteran agency owner of over 15 years, who doesn't look a day over 30. (Had to say that in case he reads this.)


    As the founder of Oyova, Jon has led his digital marketing agency from humble beginnings to a thriving team of 30. He's made mistakes, evolved his offerings, and learned countless tips for building an agency poised for longevity.


    In an honest, insightful conversation, Jon shares the failures, adaptations, and wins he's experienced on his agency journey. Expect hard-won advice on finding your niche, leading remote teams, bouncing back from burnout, building community, and having the flexibility to grow successfully. 


    Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/lessons-from-an-agency-leader/

    • 27 min
    50:5 Stop getting buried by search engines - Jason Barnard

    50:5 Stop getting buried by search engines - Jason Barnard

    Do you feel like your website or brand is lost in the endless sea of search engine results? Does it seem like no matter what you do, you just can't break onto page one or get those coveted top rankings? Well, today's guest, Jason Barnard is here to help you finally stop getting buried by search engines.


    Known as the "Brand SERP Guy," Jason is an international authority on managing brand search optimisation and online reputation. In this info-packed episode, he shares insider tips to take control of how you appear on Google, Bing, and other search platforms.


    Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/buried-by-search-engines/

    • 36 min
    50:4 Your ideal clients' obvious choice? - Helen Knight

    50:4 Your ideal clients' obvious choice? - Helen Knight

    Are you struggling to attract high-paying clients who see the immense value in what you offer? Do you find yourself exhaustively pitching potential clients who just don't get what makes you different?


    In this eye-opening episode, Helen Knight joins us to share her proven framework for positioning yourself as the obvious choice for your ideal clients. You'll discover new ways to identify and align with your dream clients, create offers tailored specifically to their needs, and leverage social media to establish yourself as the go-to expert in your niche. 


    Full show notes: https://trailblazer.fm/ideal-clients-obvious-choice/

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

Emstar127953 ,

Essential listening for agency owners

Lee has a way of hitting the nail on the head when it comes to the struggles and passions of agency owners — and that is evident in every episode. Thank you, Lee, for knowing your audience and serving it so well! 🙌

Robin J. Smith ,

Renewed my passion for my web design business.

I'm so glad I found this podcast - listening to the stories and advice from other web designers and agency owners really helped me to renew my passion for my own business in WordPress website development. The host and the guests are very transparent with some of the issues that they have had in their businesses and give great advice on how to setup systems and processes that have helped me to build a better agency, be a better web developer, and serve my clients better.

Paulie Imp ,

Incredible value in this podcast. A must listen.

This podcast has given me incredible value over the past year. Lee is a really good host and as an agency owner, he’s always asking guests the right questions. This is a must listen for freelancers and agencies. It stays up to date on wp trends, optimizing workflows, business, and tech and I look forward to listening whenever there’s a new episode. Cheers!

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