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GYDA - Grow Your Digital Agency

117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -

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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Episodes

GYDA Initiative Talks - Antoinette Dale-Henderson

February 19, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

In this episode of GYDA Talks Robert talks to Antoinette Dale-Henderson. Antoinette is a globally recognised expert and speaker on leadership and gravitas. In 2015 she published her first book ‘Leading with Gravitas’ which was based on three years research into six qualities shared by successful leaders. Four years later, Antoinette’s new book ‘Power Up’ has just launched! The book focuses on real world challenges faced by women and aims to empower ambitious women to unleash their potential...

GYDA Initiative Talks - Paul Barnes - MAP

February 19, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

In this episode of GYDA Talks, Robert talks to Paul Barnes. Paul is Founder and Managing Director of MAP, the UK’s leading accountancy firm and outsourced finance function exclusively for digital creative agencies. They talk about: Being underwhelmed by the accountancy arena. Identifying the niche. Accountants missing a trick and not adding value. Working with agencies. Standing out in a busy market. Being an agency partner. Strategy and why it’s so important. KPIs and Dashboards. ...

GYDA Initiative Talks - Tim Dunton - Nimbus Hosting

February 19, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

In this episode of GYDA Talks, Robert talks to Tim Dunton of Nimbus Hosting. Tim has worked in hosting for over 20 years and in 2011 founded Nimbus. After seeing a gap in the market for agencies, Tim and Nimbus launched STORM, a hosting platform designed specifically for creatives. Tim and being more than an MD Price Points and differentiation of hosting providers Specialising in Digital Agencies The Platform and how it helps agencies Benefits – a seamless process and good customer serv...

GYDA Initiative Talks - Steve Kuncewisz - BLM

February 19, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

In this episode Robert talks to Steve Kuncewicz a partner at BLM Law. Working out of the Manchester office, Steve specialises in intellectual property, media and communications-related issues, working mainly with the creative, digital, technology and advertising sector with a nationally-recognised niche specialism in issues involving social media. Steve is our co-host for our first GYDA Summit on October 23rd 2019. We can’t wait to hear more from him on the day. Here’s a preview of what’s ...

GYDA Initiative Talks - Andrew Ellis - Eye to Eye

January 06, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this episode of GYDA Talks, Robert talks to Andrew Ellis founder of Eye to Eye one of the worlds first new media agencies who designed and built some of the very first websites in the UK. Andrew is also founder of We are Like Minds, a thought leadership platform, holding events in London, Exeter, Helsinki and New York. Robert and Andrew discuss: Events and where it all started Andrew’s History Agencies and Agency Owners Clients and what they actually need Challenges that agencies fa...

GYDA Initiative Talks - Amy McManus - AM Marketing

January 06, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

In this episode of GYDA Talks, Robert talks to Amy McManus of AM Marketing, a Kent based marketing agency and Google Partner specialising in digital marketing. Amy and Robert discuss: The growth of AM Marketing and what size they’re aiming for. Is being out of London an advantage or disadvantage? Sacking Clients and Being Sacked. Burnout and Mental Health. Being a Small Fish in a Big Pond. Agency Culture. Where AM gets New Business. Facebook Live and Video. Amy’s advice for Agency ...

GYDA Initiative Talks - Andrew Ellis - Eye to Eye

January 06, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this episode of GYDA Talks, Robert talks to Andrew Ellis founder of Eye to Eye one of the worlds first new media agencies who designed and built some of the very first websites in the UK. Andrew is also founder of We are Like Minds, a thought leadership platform, holding events in London, Exeter, Helsinki and New York. Robert and Andrew discuss: Events and where it all started Andrew’s History Agencies and Agency Owners Clients and what they actually need Challenges that agencies fa...

GYDA Initiative Talks - David Gilroy - Conscious Solutions

January 06, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

In this GYDA Initiative Talks, Robert Craven talks to David Gilroy. David is the fearless leader of Conscious, a Bristol-based agency specialising in Digital Services for legal firms.   David talks candidly on: Specialising in a niche – the upsides and downsides Dealing with conflicts of interest Building a great business and being a great leader Approach to mental health in the business Exit, Valuation, Sale How to grow consistently 2020 Prices Advice for other Digital Agency owne...

GYDA INITIATIVE TALKS – STEVE HYDE

December 16, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

In this episode Robert talks to Steve Hyde, co-founder and CEO of Push, an award-winning Google Premier Partner agency. Push offer PPC and digital marketing services which are based on their own in-house developed technologies. They are globally the only agency to have won a Premier Partner Award three years running. Steve shares the history, growth and future of Push. Insights which are priceless for any Digital Agency Leader. Robert and Steve discuss: Push – The History, where it all s...

GYDA Initiative Talks - Steve Hyde

December 16, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

In this episode Robert talks to Steve Hyde, co-founder and CEO of Push, an award-winning Google Premier Partner agency. Push offer PPC and digital marketing services which are based on their own in-house developed technologies. They are globally the only agency to have won a Premier Partner Award three years running. Steve shares the history, growth and future of Push. Insights which are priceless for any Digital Agency Leader. Robert and Steve discuss: Push – The History, where it all s...

GYDA INITIATIVE TALKS – SOPHIE BENNETT

December 16, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Sophie Bennett is a motivation expert, bestselling author, champion dressage rider and qualified ski instructor. In this episode of GYDA Initiative Talks Robert Craven talks to Sophie about her latest book ‘Find Your Flame. Why Motivation Matters More Than Talent’ During the video Sophie and Robert discuss: Being driven and having success The Five Flames of motivation Using the flames – Flow, Inclusion, Results, Expression, Discovery Why entrepreneurs are different Accountability Usi...

GYDA Initiative Talks - Sophie Bennett

December 16, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Sophie Bennett is a motivation expert, bestselling author, champion dressage rider and qualified ski instructor. In this episode of GYDA Initiative Talks, Robert Craven talks to Sophie about her latest book ‘Find Your Flame. Why Motivation Matters More Than Talent’ During the video Sophie and Robert discuss: Being driven and having success The Five Flames of motivation Using the flames – Flow, Inclusion, Results, Expression, Discovery Why entrepreneurs are different Accountability Us...

GYDA Initiative Talks - Marcel Petitpas - Parakeeto.

December 04, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

In this podcast Robert Craven discusses how to measure KPI’s with Marcel Petitpas of Parakeeto.

GYDA Initiative Talks - Delyth Parsons - This is Plenary

December 04, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

GYDA Initiative Talks where Robert Craven of GYDA Initiative and Delyth Parsons of This is Plenary discuss client servicing in agencies.

GYDA Initiative Talks - Dennis Yu - BlitzMetrics

December 03, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Get a cuppa and get comfy. This 46 minute podcast is a whopper from Robert Craven and Dennis Yu. Robert Craven is our GYDA Initiative chief. He also runs the Directors’ Centre, a business growth consultancy and is internationally renowned for his Digital Agency focused Keynote speeches. Dennis Yu is CEO of Blitz Metrics and equal to Robert as another International heavyweight Digital Marketing Keynote speaker. Dennis is passionate about nurturing the next generation of digital marketers.  ...

GYDA Initiative Talks - Pete Bennett - ReviewYoo

December 02, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

In this GYDA Initiative Talks, Robert Craven interviews Pete Bennett, an entrepreneur and founder of ReviewYoo.

GYDA Initiative Talks - Alex Langshur - Cardinal Path

December 02, 2019 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

In this episode Robert Craven talks with Alex Langshur, founder and co-CEO of Cardinal Path, an award-winning consultancy that leverages data and advanced analytics. Alex works closely with Google, including being instrumental in the creation of the Google Partners Elevator Program and the Google Partners Podcast. He is a keynote speaker, writer and tutor of digital marketing optimisation. In this podcast he shares his knowledge of the digital agency world. Robert and Alex discuss: Alex’...

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