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“As an ‘accidental agency owner’ myself, I’ve found this podcast a fantastic source of tips and inspiration that really can make a difference. I’ve just got home from a trip to London and binge-listened four in a row!
If you want one to get you into the swing of things then check out Matt...”Read full review »
Oliver from TDL via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/13/24
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“Loads of really practical and useful advice. Highly recommend 💥”
wishy14 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/13/24
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“My go-to and a must for anyone working in the creative industry. Constantly learning and growing!”
Mewcy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/12/24
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“Just finished Lucy’s interview with Emma Sexton and wanted to give a shout-out to Small Spark Theory — so good to hear such insight and authenticity, and without any industry ego! Really enjoy Lucy’s approach to podcasting.”
LaLovesClementine via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/11/24
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“This is a great podcast. I’ve listened for a couple of years now and gradually caught up with all of the episodes! There’s a mix of big hitters and niche players - all who have great insight in to issues like pricing, marketing strategies, business development, and so on … I challenge anyone in...”Read full review »
David H LFC via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/08/24
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“Lucy always delivers such insightful findings with a conversational ease. A great range of guests all bring something new to each episode, a valuable listen for any agency senior team member.”
David SOS via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/08/24
“This is my ‘go to’ podcast for agency new business tips and insight. Lucy has such a lovely gentle presenting style, she is so well connected in the industry and attracts so many great guests.”
SueB-Do via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/07/24
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“A very professionally produced and presented show, with a great selection of guests and a wonderful interviewing style. Such a refreshing change from the tech-bro hustle culture, this podcast is calm and thoughtful. The presenter raises great questions and gives the guests time to get deep in the...”Read full review »
steveparks via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/07/24
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“I love listening to Lucy Mann and her guests, each episode always seems to answer my pressing niggles and questions that I have running my agency. The conversations are extremely relevant at the right time, and I’m instantly inspired to leap to the next stage of growth and new mindset. Thank you!”
Kat Thay K&C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/23
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“Lucy’s tremendous experience in the sector, and extensive network provide insightful and practical tips for small business owners. Finding the time to market and sell, as well as run an agency can feel daunting but Lucy and her guests break it down into manageable chunks.”
Baggiboy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/17/22
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“This podcast has made a massive difference to my sales approach and has become a monthly staple for tips and inspiration. The focus on marginal gains is great especially for small studio owners like myself as they are achievable and can make a significant impact. We’ve implemented several of the...”Read full review »
vector-digital.co.uk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/22
“If you work in agency you need to listen to this. Anyone in an agency will benefit from listening. Either directly, as how to market better, or indirectly, understanding how others are marketing your agency and how you might understand and help them.”
lkjflkfdl;kj via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/22/22
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“I love this podcast. I never fail to learn half a dozen things. I’ve had to stop listening in the car because I kept wanting to take notes. For a small agency owner the guests are insightful, and Lucy’s own experiences are also brought to bear. It’s a must listen to anyone with a small business...”Read full review »
TickTockDesign via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/29/22
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“Awesome podcast. Would recommend!”
kstdle via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/22/22
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“Love listening to this show!”
Jfjfkekkekfjguuuuefufu via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
01/09/22
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“A fantastic podcast to help small business owners grow their client base. A brilliant range of business topics and issues are discussed in a friendly and informative manner.
The willingness of the guests to pass on and share their knowledge and expertise is heartwarming. I want to keep Small...”Read full review »
KC_FD via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/18/21
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“Fantastic advice and brilliant insights.
A must listen for anyone working in agency New Business and Marketing!”
KateClayton via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/17/21
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“Small Sparks Theory is essential listening for any agency looking to build consitent growth, win the right new business and make the most of their client relationships. Lucy's depth of knowledge and warmth provides a great platform to introduce a fantastic range of guests, both from agency...”Read full review »
YNWA1981 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/04/21
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“Fine range of interesting business issues discussed. Lucy uses her contacts and network to bring a wide range of knowledgeable people to share insights with the listeners. Very easy to listen to and follow. Good book recommendation too and Getting better all the time ! 2021”
The Liddy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/22/21
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“Told in an enlightening way, these thought pieces always have great little nuggets of advice, or fantastic insights that will lead you on to something great! A must listen for all creatives and those who really care about their businesses.”
Andym1300 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/02/21
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“Lucy has a great knack of putting the spotlight on new ways to think about agency sales and marketing. There are always great takeaways”
LJCAW08 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/22/21
“With such breadth & depth of choice out there in podcast land, I find myself coming back to Small Sparks Theory every time I need simple, relevant, timely and insightful motivation and tactics on what to do next in my agency role and ambition.”
Jennifer Crowley via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/17/21
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“This is one of the most valuable podcasts I’ve ever listened to. High-calibre guests with a presenter, Lucy, who really understands and cares about the challenges faced by small agencies. Thank you!”
Ali329 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/05/20
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“There are so many podcasts competing for our time, but this one is always so full of learnings”
Sir Grillington via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/01/20
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“Listening back through the episodes this podcast appears to offer really practicable solutions for every problem I’ve encountered, at every agency I’ve ever worked. Great stuff.”
gjgsfjfh on cdjshfs via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/12/20
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“The best education that exists for an agency Business Development Director”
AlexSibille via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/04/20
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“Very insightful and very well produced.”
PG in HK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/06/19
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“Always love listening to these insights. The benchmarking stats are particularly interesting. Thanks for sharing”
PJ Schnapps via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/04/19
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“Love this podcast. Made us really rethink how we approached this aspect of our business development”
dpw0000000000001 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/14/19
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“Really enjoyed this episode, especially the part about being ‘nosey’. Looking forward to sharing with my team!”
A.Koenig via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/19
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“Stumbled across this on linked in and have binge listened since. A range of concise insights around practical incremental improvements I can implement for business development. I run an SME in the creative industries but have been lacking in biz dev confidence.
Because of the practical,...”Read full review »
Charlie digital via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/02/19
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“Great podcast offering guidance to help propel agencies and business owners forwards.”
OCA M via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/29/19
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“Lots of great business advice and tips for professional development. Always an easy listen!”
#Hampie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/10/19
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“I’ve really enjoyed listening to these podcasts - they’re relevant well beyond the sector they’re made for. I’ve found all the content applicable to my area, as well as being interesting to learn more about another world of work. Just the right length and always something practical to take away....”Read full review »
Colombo Cosmo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/04/19
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“I was never a fan of podcasts because I could never find a suitable time to fit them into my daily schedule. After subscribing to Small Spark Theory, I now make sure to find time to listen. Lucy and guests are consistently interesting, helpful and entertaining”
marcusknight90 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/25/18
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“Just did the whole set again and they're full of useful stuff... really enjoyed them.”Read full review »
mkwilson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/18
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“Don't miss your weekly fix of Small Spark Theory! And if you haven't started yet, listen now to EP16 Pricing Creativity with Blair Enns. It's a gamechanger!”Read full review »
Jane Richards via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/06/18
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“These podcasts have been a fantastic find. With a focus on agencies and the marginal gains approach, they are full of ideas that feel completely achievable. It’s so refreshing to listen to a podcast that’s specific to agencies, catching up on the library of episodes has vastly improved my commute...”Read full review »
Katy3005 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/04/18
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“A great series of helpful information on improving business, from mindset to practical tips, these podcasts are total relatable. I look forward to future editions, thanks!”
Subism via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/06/18
“As a small digital agency we know from first hand experience how getting out there and in the mix is absolutley essential to developing a pipeline of work. This advice from Gunpowder will help not only develop a solid pipeline of work but, more importantly... the right kind of work. A must have...”Read full review »
wuwongy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/06/18
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“Great listen. Two keys points for me. First, treat new business as a repeatable process, not a one off event. Secondly, constantly evaluate your own new business process and look to improve each small step, applying the marginal gains principle expressed so well here.”
Gary mark23 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/18/17
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“Great series Lucy, and very helpful. Some sound advice, great tips, (and helpful reminders!). Loved the delivery too - clear, articulate and authentic. Thank you.”
Panna Rose via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/02/17
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“Takes a few minutes, but well worth a listen. We've been following Lucy's advice for many years, insightful, concise and effective. Excellent.”Read full review »
mupsterone via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/03/17
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“Very insightful listening. Really great to hear from influential guests. Keep up the great podcasting!”
CChan_Deformer via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/19/17
“In fact, even if you don’t run a small design business, you should still listen to this podcast. Anyone with limited resource and direction can benefit from Lucy’s podcast. Advice is grounded in reality, and you can tell it has been done with first hand experience. To quote Sir Dave, “the...”Read full review »
Mr Marcus via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/20/17
“This is like a free hour of top notch consulting every month. Loads of really useful tips in every episode so be prepared to listen to each twice, the second time with a notepad and pen handy.”
FastGhostMusic via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/17
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“Loved this so far, great stuff, keep it coming.”
triceratops forever via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/26/17
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