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What makes some brands thrive in competitive markets while others fade into the noise? In this episode of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Emma Schermer Tamir, CEO & Co-Founder of Marketing by Emma, to uncover the strategies behind building a brand customers can’t ignore.

Emma has helped over 2,500 businesses boost sales and establish unforgettable identities online. She’ll share how curiosity-driven marketing, clear messaging, and authentic growth can help agencies and brands alike cut through the clutter and win customer loyalty.

If you want actionable insights to elevate your branding and marketing approach, this episode is packed with strategies you can put to work immediately.

About Emma Schermer Tamir:

Emma Schermer Tamir is the CEO & Co-Founder of Marketing by Emma, where she and her team have worked with thousands of businesses worldwide to sharpen their messaging and boost sales. She’s also a sought-after speaker and consultant, known for making complex topics like e-commerce and branding accessible, actionable, and inspiring.

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“Curiosity is one of the most powerful tools for building brands that connect and convert.”

Connect with Emma Schermer Tamir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaschermer

Key Discussion Topics:

• The anatomy of an unbeatable brand in competitive markets
• Turning curiosity into stronger conversions and loyal customers
• Scaling with authenticity: growth without losing your brand’s soul

Why You Should Tune In:
Emma doesn’t just talk about branding—she shares proven strategies that have helped thousands of businesses create meaningful connections, boost sales, and stand out in crowded markets.

This podcast is tailor-made to provide valuable insights to our community of exceptional operators who have been through a lot in their efforts to foster brand growth and positively impact lives. Whether you’re a marketer yourself or want to get into the industry this is a great opportunity to learn from agency owners who know the successful tactics to implement.

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Why do so many agencies feel stuck even as they try to grow? In this episode of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Sean Lang, Co-Founder of Social Commerce Club and Founder of Agency Uplift, to unpack why most agencies waste time and resources solving symptoms instead of addressing the root cause.

Sean shares lessons from scaling his agency from $0 to $150K+ MRR with a team of 35, and how that journey led him to create proven frameworks for agency growth, fulfillment, and profitability. We’ll dive into his frameworks in depth and provide actionable insights agency owners can implement immediately to get unstuck and scale smarter.

If your agency is feeling chaotic, plateaued, or misaligned, this episode is packed with strategies to get back to a strong foundation and sustainable growth.

About Sean Lang:

Sean Lang scaled his agency from $0 to $150K+ MRR with a team of 35. Today, he helps agency founders implement proven frameworks for growth, fulfillment, and profitability. Sean is the Co-Founder of Social Commerce Club and Founder of Agency Uplift, helping agencies address root-level challenges instead of just symptoms.

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"Most agency chaos isn’t caused by growth—it’s caused by skipping the foundational work."

Connect with Sean Lang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-lang-marketer

Key Discussion Topics:

• Most agencies are stuck for the wrong reasons—here’s why
• Sean’s journey and how it shaped his agency growth frameworks
• A deep dive into actionable frameworks for scaling smarter
• Insights agency owners can apply today to fix root-level issues

Why You Should Tune In:
Sean doesn’t just talk about agency growth—he shares the frameworks and actionable insights that make scaling with clarity, fulfillment, and profitability possible.

This podcast is tailor-made to provide valuable insights to our community of exceptional operators who have been through a lot in their efforts to foster brand growth and positively impact lives. Whether you’re a marketer yourself or want to get into the industry this is a great opportunity to learn from agency owners who know the successful tactics to implement.

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What does it take to build real, scalable growth in 2025? In Episode 66 of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Jason Katz, Founder & Principal of GMA Growth Engines, to unpack how businesses can transform fragmented ad systems and CRM stacks into powerful, compounding growth machines.

Jason shares lessons from leading growth at American Express, Shutterstock, and high-growth startups—along with insights from working directly with companies across ecommerce, real estate, hospitality, and tech. We’ll cover why most CRM tech stacks fail, what to do about it, and how to build a system that fuels long-term growth instead of chaos.

If your growth strategy feels scattered or you’re looking to scale with precision, this episode is one to tune in to.

About Jason Katz

Jason Katz is the Founder and Principal of GMA Growth Engines, where he helps startups and growth-stage companies turn messy, fragmented advertising and CRM systems into high-performance growth engines. With over a decade of leadership experience at American Express and Shutterstock, plus deep work with emerging brands like Bartesian, Neeve Smart Building Cloud, Silverstein Properties, and Hive Technologies, Jason brings a proven approach to scaling smarter and faster.

Connect with Jason Katz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonk78

Key Discussion Topics:

• Growth Engines Aren’t Optional—They Turn Chaos into Compounding Growth
• Strong Ads Aren’t Enough—Build the Data-Driven Engine Fueling Scalable Growth
• Why Up to 70% of CRM Tech Stacks Fail—and How to Make Yours Accelerate Growth

Why You Should Tune In

Jason doesn’t just talk growth—he builds the systems that make it happen. From high-performance marketing engines to CRM stacks that actually work, this episode will give you practical insights to take back to your business immediately.

This podcast is tailor-made to provide valuable insights to our community of exceptional operators who have been through a lot in their efforts to foster brand growth and positively impact lives. Whether you’re a marketer yourself or want to get into the industry this is a great opportunity to learn from agency owners who know the successful tactics to implement.