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 moment How to build an inbound engine that consistently brings in qualified leads The role of positioning in standing out in a crowded market Hiring your first employees and managing agency growth stages Practical advice on pricing your services and balancing client relationships If you’re thinking about growing your agency or making it more resilient, this one’s packed with wisdom.