The Bureau

When PMs start joining sales calls and reviewing estimates… it might be time to check the job description. More and more, project managers are quietly picking up tasks that used to belong to strategy or biz dev. And while some of it makes sense, a lot of it just leads to burnout. If your PMs are juggling too much—or if you are that PM—this one’s for you. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gijcxiKD

Have you given up on LinkedIn because it feels spammy? But what about those moments when your prospects do check you out? Does your profile turn views into high-quality leads and brand building opportunities for your agency? Join Nicole Osborne ⭐️ for this insights-packed session tomorrow and discover: ☑️ How not to be “Spammy Salesy Sam” ☑️ How to beat your LinkedIn Berlin Wall of Fears ☑️ The ‘Orange Van’ Strategy to stand out from the crowd ☑️ Two tactics for audience growth, more engagement and leads ☑️ The WunderContent Framework for endless post ideas for your agency Snag your spot here👉https://lnkd.in/dtbUPjut

Looking for some weekend listening? 🎧 We’ve got you covered. In the latest episode of Agency Mythbusters, Nicholas Petroski and Carl Smith tackle a tough truth in agency life: more clients don’t always mean more revenue—and they definitely don’t mean more profit. Tune in to hear: • Why operational complexity kills quality • What real growth actually looks like (hint: it’s not 500 cold emails) • How “too many clients” can weaken your business • The difference between consultancies and factories (and why it matters) Whether you’re scaling up or just trying to stay sane, this one’s worth a listen. https://lnkd.in/d-sAvsed

“Slow down. You’re gonna be okay.” That’s the reminder Carl Smith leaves us with in this honest conversation about what it really takes to lead an agency today. From the $75K/year cost of running a Slack community to why smaller shops are thriving in 2025, Carl shares the real story behind The Bureau’s evolution—and why dropping “digital” from our name was about more than branding. Big thanks to Quinn Harrington and Naila Mir for hosting this convo. 🙌 Watch the full episode 👉https://lnkd.in/g_P9hMQd

Are you looking to elevate your leadership and agency to new heights? Join us at Leadership Love in Portland!

If you want to unlock the next stage of growth by building a predictable pipeline and winning higher-value clients — but without relying on complicated workflows or chasing large volumes of leads — it’s time for a more deliberate approach. Our partners at Copper CRM partnered with agency growth strategist Melissa Lohrer to create the Lead Nurture Playbook, a new guide that helps agencies make lead nurturing simple, natural, and repeatable — without disrupting what’s already working. It’s designed for agencies ready to scale beyond word-of-mouth growth sustainably by building meaningful, authentic connections with prospects. 👉https://lnkd.in/ez9U4u3q

Thank you Jenny Plant for hosting this conversation! 👇🏼

Get ready for a powerhouse lineup at AI & Your Agency San Francisco! We’re bringing together some of the sharpest minds in the business to explore how agencies can actually use AI to level up—today, not someday. 🎤 Wil Reynolds – Founder/VP of Innovation, Seer Interactive 🎤 Megan Notarte – Co-Founder, AI Portland 🎤 🛸JP Holecka🛸 – CEO/Founder, POWER SHIFTER Digital 🎤 Britney Muller – AI Consultant & SEO Expert 🎤 Michael King – Founder, iPullRank 🎤 Sebastian Chedal – CEO, Fountain City™ 🎤 Gabriel Levine – Attorney / Principal, Matchstick Legal, Inc. 👇 Don’t just watch the AI wave—ride it with us in SF. Special thanks to our title sponsor Parallax!

🚨 Before you log off for the weekend!!!🚨 Don’t forget to queue up the latest episode of Agency MythBusters 🎧 Nicholas Petroski and Carl Smith are back, throwing down over the ultimate agency debate: Specialist vs. Generalist. It’s a battle of strategy, scars, and spicy takes. You know what to do 👀👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/g2fUKwsZ

AI won’t kill agencies. In fact, it might just make them better. 🧠💡 As AI evolves, it’s natural to feel some fear about how it will impact the services agencies offer. But instead of fearing change, the real opportunity is in leading it. Just like spellcheck didn’t kill writing or Squarespace didn’t replace web design, AI won’t replace agencies—it will shift the way we work. Our real advantage? It's not in doing routine tasks—it’s in knowing when and how to use these tools to get the best results. Clients want more than just tech—they want expertise, strategy, and guidance. The key is to adapt. If most work becomes automated, let’s focus on being in that top 5% that adds the most value. That's where agencies can thrive. 🌟 Is your agency winning with AI? 👉 Check out our latest blog to see what the most successful teams are doing differently. https://lnkd.in/gFbtiymf