Tag: agency

  • #175 – Jennifer Schumacher on Learning From Agency Mistakes

    #175 – Jennifer Schumacher on Learning From Agency Mistakes

    On the podcast today we have Jennifer Schumacher. Jennifer shares her journey from freelance web developer to agency leader, focusing on the mistakes agencies often make, like unbillable support hours, poor design handoffs, and scope creep, and how to learn from them. She emphasises the importance of process improvement, mental health, honest reflection, and open…

  • #152 – David Darke on Building a Successful Agency Through Strategic Growth

    #152 – David Darke on Building a Successful Agency Through Strategic Growth

    On the podcast today we have David Darke, co-founder of Atomic Smash, a Bristol-based digital agency specialising in WordPress and WooCommerce optimisation. Since its inception in 2010, the agency has grown from two to twenty employees, overcoming challenges such as skepticism about their youth and the complexities of scaling. Darke talks about the importance of…

  • #121 – Alexander Gilmanov on Transitioning From Developer to Entrepreneur. Part 2.

    #121 – Alexander Gilmanov on Transitioning From Developer to Entrepreneur. Part 2.

    On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov, and he’s sharing his story of transitioning from freelancer to agency manager, now overseeing a team of 43. With a focus on WordPress ecosystem, Alexander discusses his leadership approach, avoiding negative motivation and instead fostering a culture of trust and positive reinforcement. He elaborates on the nuances…

  • #120 – Alexander Gilmanov on Transitioning From Developer to Entrepreneur

    #120 – Alexander Gilmanov on Transitioning From Developer to Entrepreneur

    On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov. Alex comes to us today from Belgrade, Serbia. He’s a full-stack developer with a rich heritage of freelance and agency work. His company officially launched in 2014, and they’ve continued work with clients, as well as creating a range of WordPress plugins, and their own SaaS apps,…

  • #112 – Miriam Schwab on Balancing WordPress Success and Family Life

    #112 – Miriam Schwab on Balancing WordPress Success and Family Life

    On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab. Miriam co-founded Strattic to enable WordPress websites to be more secure and performant. After Elementor acquired Strattic, Miriam continued leading the unit before becoming Head of WordPress Relations. With over 15 years of experience, she’s a respected member of the WordPress community and a renowned speaker. In…