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.
The AgencyHabits Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Peter Kang, Sei-Wook Kim
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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.
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June 16, 2026
The Pipeline Hiding in Your Past | Ep 38
<p dir="ltr">Agency pipeline, business development, and client relationships are not just about finding new leads. In many cases, your next client is already sitting inside your CRM.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Today, we make the case that closed-lost deals, ghosted prospects, former clients, old partners, and past champions are all part of a hidden pipeline that most agencies completely ignore.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We break down why agency owners often abandon these opportunities too early, how to stay top of mind without being pushy, and why long-term relationship development compounds over time.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We cover:</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 Why only a small percentage of the market is buying right now</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 The five pools of hidden pipeline inside your CRM</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 Why founders take rejection too personally</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 How to reactivate closed-lost and ghosted opportunities</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 The value of staying connected with past clients and partners</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 Why relationships matter more than company logos</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 Direct outreach vs. ambient marketing activities</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 How LinkedIn, newsletters, and events keep you top of mind</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 Why consistent relationship building creates long-term leverage</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">If your agency feels like it constantly needs more leads, this episode offers a different perspective: you may already have more opportunity than you realize.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Watch this episode to learn how to turn forgotten conversations into future business.</p> <p dir="ltr">====================</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">📺 Watch us on <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@TheAgencyHabitsPodcast">YouTube</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">📩 Build a more scalable, profitable agency</p> <p dir="ltr">Get the Agency Habits newsletter – practical breakdowns on pricing, margins, and operations you can apply immediately inside your agency.</p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe here 👉 <a href= "https://www.agencyhabits.com/">https://www.agencyhabits.com/</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">🔗 Follow the hosts on LinkedIn</p> <p dir="ltr">Peter Kang 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkang34/</p> <p dir="ltr">Sei-Wook Kim 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/seiwookkim/</p>
June 9, 2026
How Agencies Demonstrate Expertise Through Building a Proof Library | Ep 37
<p dir="ltr">Agency case studies, client references, and proof assets are some of the most underutilized growth tools inside agencies.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Today, we break down the three components of proof and why they are much more than sales collateral. Done well, proof becomes a strategic asset that strengthens positioning, improves business development, supports marketing, helps partnerships, and makes your agency's expertise visible and verifiable.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>We'll cover:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">📌 The three components of proof: case studies, artifacts, and active references</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 Why proof is the foundation behind strong agency positioning</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 What separates a strong case study from a portfolio piece</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 How to document outcomes, methodology, and client challenges effectively</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 Why agencies should treat proof as an investment, not an administrative task</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 How artifacts showcase the way your agency thinks and operates</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 Building and maintaining a network of active client references</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 Organizing your proof library for sales, marketing, partnerships, and recruiting</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 The best time to create case studies and capture client feedback</p> <p dir="ltr">📌 Systems and habits that make proof creation sustainable</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Whether you're trying to win more work, strengthen your positioning, or build institutional knowledge within your agency, investing in proof can create leverage across the entire business.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Watch this episode to learn how to turn past client work into assets that compound over time.</p> <p dir="ltr">====================</p> <p dir="ltr">📺 Watch us on <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@TheAgencyHabitsPodcast">YouTube</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>📩 Build a more scalable, profitable agency</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Get the Agency Habits newsletter – practical breakdowns on pricing, margins, and operations you can apply immediately inside your agency.</p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe here 👉 <a href= "https://www.agencyhabits.com/">https://www.agencyhabits.com/</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>🔗 Follow the hosts on LinkedIn</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Peter Kang 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkang34/</p> <p dir="ltr">Sei-Wook Kim 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/seiwookkim/</p>
June 2, 2026
What Isn't Going to Change in the Next Ten Years | Ep 36
<p>AI is changing agencies fast. But the bigger question agency owners should ask is: what will never change?</p> <p>Today, we break down six timeless principles that will still define successful agencies over the next decade, even as AI reshapes delivery, operations, hiring, and client expectations.</p> <p>Using a framework inspired by Jeff Bezos, we explore the fundamentals that agency owners should continue investing in while everyone else chases short-term AI trends.</p> <p>We cover:<br /> 📌 Why trust is still the foundation of agency growth<br /> 📌 How specialization becomes even more important in the AI era<br /> 📌 Why leadership and human talent still matter<br /> 📌 The role of hospitality and client experience<br /> 📌 Why clients will always pay for results, speed, and perspective<br /> 📌 The long-term advantages of reputation, relationships, and patience</p> <p>If you run an agency and feel overwhelmed by how quickly AI is changing the industry, this episode offers a more grounded way to think about strategy and growth.</p> <p>====================</p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-31d2f94d-7fff-b8d4-839a-5a93b200ce0e">📺 Watch us on <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@TheAgencyHabitsPodcast">YouTube</a></strong></p> <p>📩 <strong>Build a more scalable, profitable agency</strong><br /> Get the Agency Habits newsletter – practical breakdowns on pricing, margins, and operations you can apply immediately inside your agency.<br /> Subscribe here 👉 https://www.agencyhabits.com/</p> <p>🔗 <strong>Follow the hosts on LinkedIn</strong><br /> Peter Kang 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkang34/<br /> Sei-Wook Kim 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/seiwookkim/</p>
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