How to grow a marketing agency in 2025 - Stephen Kenwright

In this episode, we’re joined by Stephen Kenwright — co-founder of Rise at Seven and now a consultant and non-exec to agencies across the UK. Stephen shares lessons from a career spent building, scaling, and exiting agencies. We cover:The biggest challenges facing agencies today — and whether it’s the model or the momentHow to build an inbound engine that consistently brings in qualified leadsThe role of positioning in standing out in a crowded marketHiring your first employees and managing agency growth stagesPractical advice on pricing your services and balancing client relationshipsIf you’re thinking about growing your agency or making it more resilient, this one’s packed with wisdom.