Agency operations consulting

Agency operations consulting

Take your agency
into the future.

Take your agency into
the future.

Take your agency
into the future.

Expert guidance for small agency owners struggling with services, hiring, pricing, project management, and everything else that keeps you up at night.

20 years of agency operations experience, at your disposal.

Expert guidance for small agency owners struggling with services, hiring, pricing, project management, and everything else that keeps you up at night.

20 years of agency operations experience, at your disposal.

Expert guidance for small agency owners struggling with services, hiring, pricing, project management, and everything else that keeps you up at night.

20 years of agency operations experience, at your disposal.

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About Mark Nichols

Running an agency is tough. And it's never been tougher than it is today.

With Tamaribuchi, I'm sharing everything I've learned to help owners weather the storm.

Running an agency is tough. And it's never been tougher than it is today.

With Tamaribuchi, I'm sharing everything I've learned to help owners weather the storm.

Running an agency is tough. And it's never been tougher than it is today.

With Tamaribuchi, I'm sharing everything I've learned to help owners weather the storm.

I was the third employee at Metalab, an award-winning agency which now employs hundreds. I've also held senior roles at growing agencies in sales, account management, and operations.

In that time, I've seen all the things that go wrong at agencies, and all the things the best of the best do right. But most importantly, I've been a part of solving the tough problems that all agencies face.

At Tamaribuchi, I've worked with dozens of agencies to put that experience to work. I'll improve your day-to-day, but more importantly, we'll prepare you for the future.

I was the third employee at Metalab, an award-winning agency which now employs hundreds. I've also held senior roles at growing agencies in sales, account management, and operations.

In that time, I've seen all the things that go wrong at agencies, and all the things the best of the best do right. But most importantly, I've been a part of solving the tough problems that all agencies face.

At Tamaribuchi, I've worked with dozens of agencies to put that experience to work. I'll improve your day-to-day, but more importantly, we'll prepare you for the future.

Services

Three easy ways to work together

Three easy ways to work together

01


Subscription

Subscription

An ongoing working relationship in which we decide on priorities, and work together to solve them. We meet as often as you'd like and talk about whatever you want.

Ideal for: Agency owners (5-25 people) looking for an experienced thought partner

02

Retainer

Flexible + on-demand help. Buy 10+ hours and get a dedicated booking calendar. Perfect for an agency owner who needs serious help but only once in a while.


Ideal for: Agency owners who need periodic expert input as challenges arise

03

1-Hour Powermeet

Focused 1-hour consultation to solve a timely challenge. Perfect for a crisis moment where you need a fresh perspective.

Ideal for: Agency owners who need expert input quickly


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Focused 1-hour consultation to solve a timely challenge. Perfect for a crisis moment where you need a fresh perspective.


Book today ▶️

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Praise from past clients

Praise from past clients

Mark’s a mensch who truly knows his stuff when it comes to agencies.

Andrew Wilkinson

FOUNDER, TINY

Mark’s insights helped improve our operations, business planning, and growth strategy. With his deep experience in agencies, he guided us with exactly the right advice for our stage.

Matt Kim

CEO, ZYPSY

Simply put, Mark's the real deal. I would advise any agency owner to seek Mark's advice. Mark is a pleasure to work with and knows what he's talking about.

Carl Tengberg

CEO, Shore

Mark brought a fresh perspective and steady presence during a real period of transition for our organization. He's been invaluable in helping us navigate org structure, surface the right priorities, and think clearly about growth, and he's just a genuinely warm, thoughtful person to work through hard problems with.

Kesah Schmitt

President, Bust Out

Mark has been a great addition to our team by assisting us with complex business decisions and identifying blind spots before it’s too late, all while providing valuable insights and strong strategic thinking.

Fred Sarmento

Founder & CEO, Twistag

Mark's advice has been game-changing — he's been invaluable in advising and supporting business-wide operational changes. Our weekly chats provide so much value, and his experience and expertise shine through on every catch-up!

Jack Foster

Operations Director, Multiply

Mark has a deep understanding of what it actually takes to build and scale agencies. He's been through many of the same roadblocks agency founders face, and learned from them the hard way. Having someone share those lessons can compress years of trial and error into a few hours.

Yash Bagal

Founder, Spectral

Mark has been advising us for over a year, and it's been one of the most impactful periods for the company. I really value working together.

Illia Krupenikov

GM, O0

Let's get your agency where you need it to be.

Email me a quick note. We'll start there.

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