Small But Mighty Agency: How to Grow Your Agency
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I'm your host, Audrey Joy Kwan. I know what it takes to build an agency—including supporting an agency owner in selling and exiting, and consulting for 200-person agencies—because I've done it.
My team and I have coached and consulted with over 150 agency owners and have been behind the scenes of multiple seven-figure agencies.
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Small But Mighty Agency: How to Grow Your Agency
The Exit Path Most Agency Owners Overlook
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Most agency owners think exit means one thing: finding a buyer.
This episode offers a different perspective.
I sat down with Daniel Pillai, CEO of Langton PR, to talk about a path into ownership that did not come through a traditional sale, but through trust, mentorship, and a gradual transition shaped over time.
It’s a conversation about leadership, succession, and the often unseen inner work of stepping into a role you’re not sure you’re ready for.
Together, we explore what agency owners may be missing when they overlook internal succession, how potential can show up before someone fully believes in themselves, and why leading well is one of the most important parts of building an agency that lasts.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- why exiting an agency doesn’t always have to mean selling to an outside buyer
- how account management and relationship leadership can become a foundation for ownership
- what true mentorship and stewardship can look like inside an agency
- why internal succession is not just an exit strategy, but a reflection of how well you lead
If you’ve ever thought about legacy, leadership, succession, or what it really means to build an agency that can outlast you, this conversation will give you a lot to think about.
Show Notes:
-Website: langtonpr.com
-Instagram: @daniel.pillai
-TikTok: @queendeehbic
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Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep151
Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis