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Agency Operators Podcast
Welcome to Agency Operators Podcast, your refuge from the industry buzz! Join us as we spotlight genuine experts in the agency and e-commerce service provider realm, providing a clear path through the clutter of fake gurus. Hear real stories, connect with your community, and showcase your authentic expertise. A place where agency owners share their stories and nuggets of gold they've attained through the challenges of growing brands and operating teams. Welcome to the Agency Operators Podcast!
Episodes
90 episodes
How to Navigate Acquisitions Without Breaking Your Business – Jessica Wright on the Agency Operators Podcast Ep 82
What makes some acquisitions actually work… while others fall apart after the deal is signed?Most teams obsess over strategy.Very few are prepared for the operational reality that follows.In this episode, Jessica Wright — CEO ...
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The Hidden Operational Gaps Quietly Slowing Your Agency Down – Tiara Tragas on the Agency Operators Podcast Ep 81
What’s actually slowing your agency down—and why can’t you spot it?Many agency owners assume growth problems come from weak sales or inconsistent marketing. But more often, the real issue sits inside operations—hidden in unclear systems,...
How to Get Your Brand Seen Through Entertainment – Jack Connor on the Agency Operators Podcast Ep 80
Why do some brands get remembered, while others get skipped?In this episode, I sit down with Jack Connor, CEO of Almery Group, to talk about how brands are showing up differently by becoming part of the content people already watch.<...
How to Know When Capital Actually Drives Growth – Stephanie Khalikyar on the Agency Operators Podcast Ep 79
What actually holds most Amazon brands back—lack of capital, or how they use it?In Episode 79, we sit down with Stephanie Khalikyar, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Uncapped, who brings over a decade of experience across e-commerce M&a...
Why Amazon Got Harder in 2026 — and How to Still Win
Host: Pasha Knish - CEO @ AMZ OptimizedSpeakers:Chelsea Cohen - Co-Founder @ SoStockedShane Barker - Owner @ TraceFuseDavid Seybert - GTM @ SwaptNoah Wickham - VP of Sales & Marketing @ My Am...
How to Turn “Random Acts of Marketing” Into Aligned Growth – Mari-Liis Vaher on the Agency Operators Podcast Ep 78
Why do some brands stay busy with marketing… but still struggle to grow?It’s not a lack of effort—it’s a lack of alignment.In this episode, Mari-Liis Vaher, Founder and CEO of Powerful Marketers and author of The Greatest Mark...
How to Successfully Expand from Amazon US to Amazon UK — Matthew Howes on the Agency Operators Podcast Ep 77
What separates brands that scale internationally with confidence from those that stall after leaving the US marketplace?In Episode 77, we’re joined by Matthew Howes, Media Strategy Director at Melody, to unpack what it truly takes for br...
Beyond the Ad Console - How Smart Brands Combine Amazon PPC with Off-Amazon Traffic to Scale
Topic: AMZ Optimized: Beyond the Ad Console - How Smart Brands Combine Amazon PPC with Off-Amazon Traffic to ScaleDate and time: Wed Feb 18th 6 pm CET / 12 pm ESTHost: Pasha Knish - CEO @ AMZOptimizedSpeake...
How to Build & Scale TikTok Shop the Right Way – Tommy Lynch on the Agency Operators Podcast Ep 76
Why are some brands quietly printing revenue on TikTok Shop while others struggle to make a single sale?In Episode 76, we sit down with Tommy Lynch, Founder of Cult Content, who has generated over 100 million views and more than $500K in...
The Intent Beneath the Intent — How to Spot High-Click / Low-Buy Traffic and Realign Listings That Actually Convert Ash Metry on the Agency Operators Podcast Ep 75
Why do some Amazon listings get traffic — but never momentum?Clicks come in. Spend goes up. Conversion stays flat.In this live episode of the Agency Operators Podcast, we sit down with Ash Metry, Founder & CEO of Keywords.am, ...
AMZ Optimized: Start Strong: The 2026 Amazon Growth Plan
Topic: AMZ Optimized: Start Strong: The 2026 Amazon Growth PlanDate/Time: Wed Jan 28th 2026 @ 6 PM CET / 12 PM ESTHost: Pasha Knish - CEO @ AMZ OptimizedSpeakers:Bianca Basse - Progr...
EP:74 How to Turn Email Into a Revenue Engine — Andriy Boychuk on the Agency Operators Podcast
Main DescriptionWhat makes some DTC brands scale effortlessly—while others stay stuck relying on expensive paid ads?In Episode 74, Pasha sits down with Andriy Boychuk, Founder & CEO of Flowium, one of the top Elite Klav...
Webinar 5 - Keep the Cart Rolling: Maintain Momentum After Peak Season
Host:Pasha Knish - CEO @ AMZ OptimizedSpeakers:Pasha Knish - CEO @ AMZ OptimizedYoni Steinschriber - Founder @ Elev8 BrandsYalchin Bayramov - Ecommerce Specialist @ SellerSpritePhil Masiello - Profitabl...
VAT’s Up Europe? How Amazon Sellers Scale Smarter with Compliance — Demet Kale on the Agency Operators Podcast Ep 73
Main DescriptionExpanding into Europe sounds exciting—until VAT, EPR, and product regulations turn the process into a maze of unfamiliar rules. So how do top Amazon sellers scale globally without getting buried in paperwork, penal...
How to Turn Amazon Data Into Actionable Growth — Yoni Steinschriber on the Agency Operators Podcast Ep 72
What if your Amazon data could actually tell you how to scale profitably?In this live 45+ minute episode, we sit down with Yoni Steinschriber, Founder of Elev8 Brands, to uncover how sellers and agencies can levera...
“The Guy Who Knows a Guy” — Robert Principe on Market Dynamics, Industry Trends, and Building Trusted Partnerships | Episode 71 of the Agency Operators Podcast
Description:In Episode 71 of the Agency Operators Podcast, Pasha Knish is joined by Robert Principe, Founder of eTail Advisors — known in the eCommerce world as “the guy who knows a guy.”Robert brings a deep unders...
Building Scalable Systems That Run Without You – Peter Palarchio on Episode 70 of the Agency Operators Podcast
Description:What would your agency look like if it ran smoothly — even when you’re not in the room?In Episode 70 of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Peter Palarchio, Co-Founder and CEO of NAV43, to talk about b...
Webinar 4 - How AI is Redefining Ecommerce
How AI is Redefining EcommerceHost: Pasha Knish - CEO @ AMZ OptimizedSpeakers:Alex Karagiannis - Managing Director @ Lezzat LtdAndrew Morgans - Co-Founder & CEO @ MarknologyNoah Wickham - VP of ...
Building a Perpetual Sales Machine for Amazon Brands – Dr. Travis Zigler on Episode 69 of the Agency Operators Podcast
Description:What if your Amazon sales didn’t depend on luck — but on a system that brings in customers on autopilot?In Episode 69 of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Travis Zigler, founder of Profitable Pin...
How to Build an Unbeatable Brand in a Competitive Market with Emma Schermer Tamir - Episode 68 on the Agency Operators Podcast
Description: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 ...
The Hidden Reason Your Agency Isn’t Growing with Sean Lang - Episode 67 on the Agency Operators Podcast
Description: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 mo...
The Growth Engine Playbook: Scale Smarter, Not Harder – Jason Katz on Episode 66 of the Agency Operators Podcast
Description: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 ca...
Webinar 3 - How to Outsmart the Amazon Search Game with AI
How to Outsmart the Amazon Search Game with AIHost:Pasha Knish - Founder & CEO @ AMZ OptimizedSpeakers:Pasha Knish - Founder & CEO @ AMZ OptimizedAmy Wees - CEO @ Amazing at HomeEhud Segev -...
Building Winning Amazon Brands with Jake Kosten - Episode 65 of Agency Operators Podcast
What does it take to win on Amazon in 2025? In Episode 65 of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Jake Kosten, Co-Owner of 1o8 Marketplace, to talk about what’s working now and what brands need to focus on to keep growing.<...
AI, SEO, and the Shopify Growth Flywheel with Paul Hermanson - Agency Operators Podcast Episode 64
Paid ads can only take you so far. What happens when your CAC spikes and scaling stalls? That’s where SEO becomes the most sustainable acquisition channel for Shopify brands.In Episode 64 of the Agency Operators Podcast, Paul Hermanso...