S1 Ep18: We’re Back! Building a 7-Figure Agency, Burnout & Starting Over

We’re Back! Lessons From 2 Years of Growth, Burnout & Building an AgencyThe girls are finally back! After two years away, Hannah and Charli sit down for a raw, honest chat about everything that’s changed — from scaling HELD to seven figures, to burnout, rebuilding confidence, and learning how to lead as young female founders.This episode dives into the highs, lows and lessons behind the scenes of one of the UK’s fastest-growing management agencies.New episodes every week — hit subscribe to keep up.00:00 We’re back after two years! 😳  00:40 Why we started Managed in the first place  02:00 From coffee shop chaos to running a 7-figure agency  03:15 The biggest lessons from growing too fast  04:50 The LA trip that changed everything 🌴  06:00 Redefining CEO & MD roles — who does what now  08:00 30 Under 30, burnout & getting the spark back  10:20 The truth about being female founders in a “corporate” world  12:00 Public criticism, trolls & dealing with pressure  13:15 The hardest year yet: growth, mistakes & learning to lead  15:40 Losing motivation — and how to find it again  17:00 Competing with yourself & proving people wrong  18:30 Why female-led management still hits barriers  20:00 Building confidence in a young team  21:10 How mentorship actually works inside HELD  22:30 Breaking stereotypes: style, makeup & professionalism  23:45 What’s next — new hires, new talent, new goals  25:10 Why bringing finance in-house changed everything 💼  26:00 Looking ahead to 2026 & exciting plans to come ✨Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent agency owner Hannah Holland who founded HLD in 2019 at 24 years old, she has witnessed the struggles and less than Instagram-worthy realities of building a business to a 7 figure success at a young age. Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/🎧 Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/📱 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/▶️ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655🎬 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod💼 HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.