A lot of agency owners want deeper community but quietly assume it doesn’t really exist.

They’ve been in rooms where everyone’s guarded. Where conversations stay surface-level. Where “collaboration” is just a buzzword.

That quiet belief—“it would be nice, but that kind of network probably isn’t out there”—can keep you stuck, going it alone.

But I’ve seen what happens when the right people show up. And that’s exactly what this episode explores.

In this episode of the Small But Mighty Agency podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on what happens inside Agency Together, a curated referral network built on clarity, connection, and trust.

These are the kinds of wins that don’t happen by accident.
They happen in the right room, with people who actually show up for each other.

🎧 Inside the episode, you’ll hear:
→ The referral ripple that turned a values-aligned intro into a five-figure client
→ A collaborative project that united multiple agencies to expand niche visibility
→ How one operational insight helped uplevel a team and increase retention
→ Why one agency’s clarity and strategy led to a fully booked quarter
→ And how generosity around AI and systems created real time-saving results for others

If you’ve been skimming the surface but craving strategic, supportive relationships to grow your agency, this episode is your invitation.

Real wins happen when people stop “just” networking and start building together.

💡 Tune in now to hear what’s possible.
👥 Already know you’re ready for more community, more generosity, and less guarded growth?
Join us at agencytogether.com

Hey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I’ll see you on the next one.

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep131

Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

You probably don’t need more leads.

That might sound counterintuitive, especially when every sales post says the opposite.

But what looks like a lead problem is usually something else:
→ A relationship problem
→ A misaligned positioning problem
→ A missing structure for managing trust

You’ve got people in your orbit—clients, collaborators, past leads, curious followers.
But if you’re not engaging those relationships intentionally?
Your growth stays inconsistent. Your pipeline stays unpredictable.

We’ve all heard it: “Your network is your net worth.”
But here’s what that really means for Small But Mighty agencies:

Your network isn’t just a list of contacts. It’s your relationship management system.
And managing that network isn’t marketing—it’s sales.
Sales built on trust.

To make that work, you need clarity:
✔ Who are the people that actually grow your business?
✔ What role do they play in your network?
✔ How are you staying connected to them consistently?

That’s what we’re unpacking in this episode.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• Why “more leads” isn’t always the answer (and what is)
• The 3 relationship roles every agency needs to grow: Referrers, Collaborators, Amplifiers
• How to shift from chasing connections to curating a high-trust network
• Why relationship management is your most underutilized sales strategy

Because when you stop networking randomly and start building relationships on purpose?
That’s when growth starts to feel lighter and less of a hamster wheel.

Resources & Links:

• Join the next Agency Together Strategic Partnership Mixer
• Connect with Audrey on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/kwanaudrey

Hey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I’ll see you on the next one.

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep131

Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

Too many agency owners are building alone. But small doesn’t mean solo and solo isn’t sustainable.

Small but mighty agencies weren’t built to go it alone. Yet so many agency owners are trying to do everything themselves: holding the vision, leading the team, delivering the work, and pushing for growth in a vacuum.

That’s what “going solo” really looks like—juggling it all without strategic support, trusted peers, or collaborative momentum. And while it might feel efficient, it’s actually the slowest and hardest way to grow.

In this episode, I unpack why isolation is your real bottleneck and why Agency Together was built to change that.

You’ll learn:

• Why doing it alone is stalling your agency’s growth
• How strategic collaboration builds visibility, trust, and momentum
• Why competition is outdated and what to do instead
• How Agency Together curates relationships that fuel sustainable growth
• What to expect at our free Strategic Partnership Mixer

🎧 Listen in and if you’re ready to stop growing alone, come join us: agencytogether.com/mixer

Resources & Links:

• Join the next Agency Together Mixer
• Listen to “Why Less Experience Is Winning at Higher Prices”

Hey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I’ll see you on the next one.

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep130

Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis