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GYDA (Grow Your Digital Agency) is a business consultancy that helps digital agency leaders run the agencies they want to run, so they can live the life they want to lead. We do this by using the mastermind process to spearhead agency growth.
The GYDA Talks Podcast includes interviews and discussions between Robert Craven, Janusz Stabik and Digital Agency Experts. Each podcast is full of knowledge to help you Grow Your Digital Agency.
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In this month’s GYDA Member Hub interview, Robert interview Jason Swenk. Jason is an ex-digital agency owner who now runs a unique consultancy helping marketing agency owners grow their agencies faster. Jason has literally written the book for growing an agency from nothing to an eight-figure agency. He is one of the most sought out advisors to agencies in the World, by showing them an 8 system framework that worked for growing his agency, working with brands like AT&T, Hitachi, Lo...
In this episode of GYDA Talks, Robert sits down with Timothy Armoo. Timothy is the CEO of Fanbytes, a digital agency which helps the world’s largest organizations like UK Government, Apple and Deliveroo win the hearts of younger audiences on Snapchat and Tiktok. As we watch the events in the US unfold and the #BlackLivesMatter movement grow globally, we discuss how it’s unfolding and reflect on the world that we live in… how far we have come and how far we have yet to go. Robert and Timothy...
In this episode of GYDA Talks, Robert talks to our Digital Agency network on the current state of play in their agencies during the Coronavirus outbreak. This episode features expert guest, Rob Walsh — Client Account Consultant at OnlineMarkethink.com. They discuss: How to streamline your financial plan to optimise income and budgets in COVIDWhat to outsource to accountants and whenHow to be authentic in your financial planHow to create and understand a beneficial financial forecas...
In this episode of GYDA Talks, Robert talks to our Digital Agency network on the current state of play in their agencies during the Coronavirus outbreak. This episode features expert guest, Arnout Hellemans — Founder of OnlineMarkethink.com. They discuss: The way you are reporting to profitability impactHow to make clear choices to position your agency in; (PR / Outreach / PPC) > Work with marketing departments CRO, Analytics, Tech SEO and Site Performance > Work with operational depart...
In this episode of GYDA Talks, Robert talks to Rob Sayles a Campaign Strategy and Paid Media Consultant. Rob provides his Partners with campaign strategy, creative, funnels, and ads services. With over 20 years experience in digital (working for a broad range of clients across the globe), he's spent his career working on innovative ways to scale agencies. This episode was recorded on 30.03.20. They discuss: Changing the narrativeBusiness development Getting proactive and productive in t...
In this episode of GYDA Talks, Robert talks to Robin Waite. Robin ran his own agency for 12 years before deciding to take a break and re-evaluate. He is now a twice published author and runs Fearless Business, coaching SME’s to grow their businesses by adapting their strategy of selling time for money to being results orientated. Robert and Robin discuss: Growing an agency and closing it downThe Ah-Ha moment – what made the changeMarketing agencies – streamlining the process with the clientC...
In this episode of GYDA Talks, Robert talks to Tamer Saglambilek, founder and Managing Director of Elevate Digital. Elevate are a full-service growth marketing agency based in the Netherlands. Tamer first met Robert at the 2016 Google Premier Partners Summit in Amsterdam and in 2019 completed the Google Elevator program with our team. His insight into building a successful 25 strong agency is valuable for any agency owner wanting to grow. Robert and Tamer discuss: Who are Elevate Digital?The...
In this episode of GYDA Talks, Robert talks to Leon Milns. Leon is a founder of We Are Adam a recruitment consultancy specialising in the Digital sector. Leon has spent 15 years building Adam into an award-winning consultancy. They create long term relationships with clients, partnering with their management team to ensure talent acquisitions fulfils their growth journey. In this episode they discuss: Leon and We Are AdamRecruitment and Setting up a Recruitment ConsultancyEvolving the busine...
In this GYDA Talks, Rob talks to George Blandford, co-owner of the Ology Group. Specialising in different approaches to authority gain. 10+ years of experience in this sector. International speaker, trainer and oxygen consumer. Robert and George discuss scaling and rebranding agencies UK Linkology and Reachology to over £4 million in turnover. George talks through their strategy of leveraging business partnerships, securing equity deals and fractional CMO roles in other ventures, and implemen...
In this GYDA Talks, Rob talks to Jon Payne… a "Totally unemployable" RevOps Consultant and Fractional Commercial Director. ‘It's called RevOps these days, but since 1998, I've been helping businesses grow through the creation and execution of digital strategies across marketing, sales and customer service, particularly around websites and, increasingly, HubSpot.’ Rob and Jon discuss: Defining RevOpsRevOps and Agency GrowthSystematising the Sales ProcessImproving Lead Nurturing and Qualificati...
In this GYDA Talks, Robert talks to Matt Essam, a creative business coach, author, and speaker who helps creative studio founders and service-based business owners attract better clients and grow with confidence. He’s known for practical frameworks such as his Partnership Playbook™, that turn relationship-building into a consistent client-attraction strategy. With over a decade of experience, Matt combines mindset, strategy, and real-world outreach tactics to help creatives charge their worth...
Blair Enns is the founder of Win Without Pitching, the sales training organisation for expert advisors and practitioners. Author of three books, The Four Conversations: A New Model for Selling Expertise (2024), Pricing Creativity: A Guide to Profit Beyond the Billable Hour (2018) and The Win Without Pitching Manifesto (2010). Co-host, along with David C. Baker, of the podcast 2Bobs: Conversations on the Art of Creative Entrepreneurship. Advocate of integrity-based selling and value-based pric...
In this podcast, Robert talks to PR Smith, who elaborates on the SOSTAC® framework's components, its application in agencies, the importance of 90-day review cycles, and the role of AI in planning, emphasising careful strategic use. We also discussed overcoming resistance to SOSTAC®, its long-term impact since 1993, and the critical need for a customer-centric approach in all business endeavours, directing agencies to free resources on sostac.org and a weekly AI chat. SOSTAC® Framework Audien...
Robert Craven presents the "GYDA State of the Nation for Q1 2026," characterising the market as volatile. He emphasised that "trust is your superpower" for agencies facing AI, outdated business models, and low growth and goes on to detail winning strategies like niche specialisation and service expansion to possibly become "transformation partners." Robert concludes with an action plan for leaders to pivot from "traffic to trust" and drive decisive action. Topics covered: State of the Nation ...
David, Managing Partner at M&A Advisory and Principal at Eaton Square, leads M&A transactions to maximise client value in consulting, marketing communications, digital, and MarTech sectors. With over 30 years of experience in corporate finance, business management, and strategic consulting, David offers deep insights into industry dynamics and trends. In this no-nonsense conversation, Robert Craven sits down with M&A Advisory’s David Blois to lift the lid on the real-world challen...
In this GYDA Talks, Rob talks to Sarah Clay. Sarah is a LinkedIn trainer who helps professionals harness the power of social media to amplify their voices and grow their businesses. With a career that spans law, photography, TV production, and marketing, Sarah discovered her passion for social media while leading PR and social media for a film company. Growing up as the only girl among six brothers taught her creative ways to be heard -skills she now passes on to her clients. Driven by a desi...
In this GYDA Talks, Rob talks to Ryan Hall of Friday Solved, a consulting company that helps businesses solve their sales problems with sustainable and scalable solutions. Over the last 20+ years of experience in positioning, proposition design, and sales strategy, Ryan has helped lead global brands such as Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Sky, M&S, First Direct, Trainline, Vodafone, The Independent, UBS, Bank of America and The Times buy market-leading solutions. His passion is to share his expert...
Will is SUSO’s founder and CEO. He started the company in 2014 as a two-person consultancy business and has transformed it into a team of forty specialists providing technical SEO services for clients in a wide range of industries. While building SUSO, he has gained experience scaling a team of SEO experts and developed an international team based in Poland. Will values a people-first culture, which allows every one of SUSO’s employees to strive for the best in a safe, stimulating, and suppor...
In this GYDA podcast Robert talks to Rory Spence of The Wow Company. Key points of the talk are: IntroductionsThe Issue of Agency PricingProfit First Mentality .Understanding Financial DataPresenting Financial Information EffectivelyDeveloping Business AcumenThe Importance of Forecasting and PlanningCustomizing KPI DashboardsThe Golden Nugget: Obsess About Gross Profithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-spence-63023884/
This podcast features a conversation between Robert Craven and John Readman, discussing John's career in digital marketing and the evolution of agency models. John has over 25 years of experience in sales and digital marketing, scaling martech, SaaS and agency businesses. Currently, he’s building ASK BOSCO® - Marketing Analytics AI and Modo25 - Digital Marketing Inhousing - a business he set up with Bonamy Grimes, the Founder of Skyscanner, to revolutionize the way brands and agencies work wi...
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