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Is the Agency Model Broken? The Industry Shift No One’s Talking About with Sabrina Chevannes

Is the Agency Model Broken? The Industry Shift No One’s Talking About with Sabrina Chevannes

Update: 2025-02-11
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Sabrina Chevannes is the founder of N0BS, a members’ club for ambitious entrepreneurs that also houses the No Bullsh*t Agency, a full-service creative agency. With over a decade of experience leading her agency, she has worked with major clients like NATO, Sony, and the NHS.

Sabrina’s career is packed with accolades, including being named one of the British Interactive Media Association’s Top 100 Creatives to Watch for two consecutive years . Beyond the agency world, she’s an International Chess Master, a competitive international poker player, and has played chess for England in multiple Chess Olympiads .

She’s also the force behind TEDxShoreditch, an international public speaker who has taken the stage in 12 countries, and a self-development leader at Forbes. On top of that, she’s a bestselling author, a podcaster, and an MBA lecturer .

When she’s not leading her businesses or speaking on stage, you’ll find her spending time with her Chow Chow, Bella .

This Episode Covers:

  • Why so many agency owners are struggling – and what they’re doing about it.
  • How AI and automation are reshaping the agency space.
  • The growing divide between agencies and consultancies – and which model is winning.
  • The hidden problem of talent retention and why great creatives are walking away from agencies.
  • Why bigger isn’t always better – and how Sabrina pivoted her business to be more profitable and enjoyable.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The real reason many agency owners no longer want to run an agency.
  • How client expectations have shifted – and why agencies must adapt or fail.
  • The biggest mistake agencies make when trying to scale.
  • Why niching and authenticity matter more than ever in a crowded market.

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Is the Agency Model Broken? The Industry Shift No One’s Talking About with Sabrina Chevannes

Is the Agency Model Broken? The Industry Shift No One’s Talking About with Sabrina Chevannes

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