Building a stronger agency through referrals with Audrey Joy Kwan

In this episode, we sit down with Audrey Joy Kwan, a business owner and consultant, who shares her inspiring journey from dreaming of a career in law to becoming a successful agency owner. Audrey dives deep into the pivotal moments and personal challenges that shaped her path, including a transformative internship and the profound impact of her mother’s passing. She discusses how these experiences led her to help agency owners create balanced and efficient businesses through streamlined processes and strong leadership. HIGHLIGHTS Audrey's Background and Career Shift: Audrey initially aspired to become a lawyer, influenced by her traditional Asian upbringing. A transformative internship with the Canadian federal government sparked her interest in digital marketing. Personal Catalysts for Change: The loss of Audrey's mother inspired her to start her own business. Her mother's work ethic deeply influenced Audrey’s approach to business and life. Business Development and Services: Audrey's business evolved from purely consulting to also incorporating coaching. She focuses on helping agency owners build better systems, processes, and leadership skills. Navigating Challenges in the Agency Space: The pandemic's impact on the agency industry saw some agencies thrive while others struggled. Audrey emphasizes the importance of adapting services to meet current market demands and highlights the role of market research in staying relevant. Insights on Leadership and Growth: Leadership development is crucial within agencies. Audrey shares strategies for agency owners to transition from specialists to effective leaders and business owners.   RESOURCES + LINKS If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram. Website- https://audreyjoykwan.com/agencytogether Cheat sheet- https://audreyjoykwan.com/cheatsheet Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/small-but-mighty-agency/id1557593583 FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco @quotablemagazine   FOLLOW AUDREY Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/audreyjoykwan/  Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/audreyjoykwan/   LINKEDIN- https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kwanaudrey    Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast.   Did you love this week’s episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now! Or, Comment on this week’s episode’s Instagram post with how this has inspired you!  

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