How Your Agency Can Thrive Remotely with Karen King

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03/07/25 • 29 min

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Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help digital agencies escape the project-based rollercoaster and build predictable, recurring revenue.

In this episode of The Agency Hour, Johnny Flash and Karen King dive into what it really takes to build a location-independent agency without feeling overwhelmed.

You’ll discover how Karen built a business that allows her to work from anywhere in the world—all while prioritizing her family and skiing several days a week.

This episode will help you break free from the “always-on” mindset, design a business that supports your ideal lifestyle, and leverage automation and AI to free yourself from the day-to-day operations.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

The Secret to Running a Business From Anywhere in the World
How to Automate and Systematize Your Agency for Maximum Freedom
Why AI is a Game Changer for Agency Owners
How to Escape the “Always-On” Mindset and Prioritize Your Life
The Power of Building a Business That Supports Your Ideal Lifestyle

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Topic Overview
02:30 - Meet Karen King: World Traveler
05:45 - From Brick-and-Mortar to Freedom
09:15 - Embracing Automation for Business
12:30 - Simplifying Business with Tech
16:00 - Overcoming Tech Overwhelm
19:30 - Balancing Work and Travel
23:00 - Building a Supportive Team
26:30 - Outro and Key Takeaways

Handy Links:

The Escapepreneur - https://www.theescapepreneur.com/
Gold Star Pro - https://www.usegoldstar.com
WP REMOTE - https://wpremote.com
E2M - https://www.e2msolutions.com/agency-mavericks/

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Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help digital agencies escape the project-based rollercoaster and build predictable, recurring revenue.

In this episode of The Agency Hour, Johnny Flash and Karen King dive into what it really takes to build a location-independent agency without feeling overwhelmed.

You’ll discover how Karen built a business that allows her to work from anywhere in the world—all while prioritizing her family and skiing several days a week.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

The Secret to Running a Business From Anywhere in the World
How to Automate and Systematize Your Agency for Maximum Freedom
Why AI is a Game Changer for Agency Owners
How to Escape the “Always-On” Mindset and Prioritize Your Life
The Power of Building a Business That Supports Your Ideal Lifestyle

Handy Links:

The Escapepreneur - https://www.theescapepreneur.com/
Gold Star Pro - https://www.usegoldstar.com
WP REMOTE - https://wpremote.com
E2M - https://www.e2msolutions.com/agency-mavericks/

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Previous Episode

Escape The Project Trap: Meeting Clients Where They Are

Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help digital agencies escape the project-based rollercoaster and build predictable, recurring revenue.

In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean breaks down why having a simple, easy-to-understand offer helps you close more deals, while long-term success comes from providing unique value beyond the first sale, and how growth plans keep clients invested for years.

If you're looking to make your agency services easier to sell, create a clear roadmap that keeps clients engaged, and build a business that grows without constantly chasing new leads, then this episode is for you.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode

The Power of Simple Offers: Why clarity is key to closing deals and attracting referrals.
Building Long-Term Relationships: How to transition clients from one-time projects to ongoing growth plans.
The Importance of Paid Discovery: Setting the stage for recurring revenue from day one.
Scaling Beyond One-Time Projects: Transforming your agency into a strategic partner for client success.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Mistakes that can hinder agency growth and how to avoid them.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
03:00 - The Importance of Simple Offers
08:00 - Fire Starters and Accelerators - Wedge Products
14:00 - Clarity Wins
20:00 - The Power of Growth Plans
23:00 - Why Clients Want More Than Just a Website
26:00 - Common Mistakes Agencies Make

Handy Links

The AI Advantage - https://go.agencymavericks.com/event-ai-implementation (Virtual event)
E2M Solutions - https://www.e2msolutions.com/agency-mavericks
WP Remote - https://wpremote.com

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Next Episode

UGURUS Shutdown: A Message to UGURUS Agencies and a Path Forward

In a sudden move, DigitalOcean has shut down UGURUS, leaving many digital agency owners feeling lost and abandoned. In this special episode of the Agency Hour podcast, Troy Dean acknowledges the incredible impact UGURUS founder Brent Weaver had on the agency world and offers condolences to those affected.

Troy shares the history of UGURUS and its parallel journey with WP Elevation (now Agency Mavericks), highlighting their pioneering roles in the agency coaching space. He expresses his disappointment in DigitalOcean's handling of the shutdown and extends a heartfelt invitation to former UGURUS members to find a new home at Agency Mavericks.

What You'll Discover:

The history and impact of Ugurus and WP Elevation/Agency Mavericks.
Why DigitalOcean's decision is seen as detrimental to the agency community.
How Agency Mavericks' GPS model (Grow, Package, Scale) supports agency growth.
Strategies for building authority, packaging intellectual property, and scaling operations.
The importance of community and mentorship in navigating agency challenges.

Handy Links:

The AI Advantage - https://go.agencymavericks.com/event-ai-implementation (Virtual event)
E2M Solutions - https://www.e2msolutions.com/agency-mavericks
WP Remote - https://wpremote.com

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