Invite Chris to Your Podcast

Chris Marr would LOVE to be on your podcast show!

I’m Chris Marr, the founder of The Authoritative Coach, co-founder of the Question First Group, and the author of Become an Authoritative Coach: Stop People-Pleasing, Challenge Your Clients, and Be Indispensable.

With over 15 years of experience working with agency owners, account managers, and client-facing leaders, I’m dedicated to helping agencies build authority with clients, overcome people-pleasing behaviours, and ensure their teams are positioned as trusted experts.

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Topics Chris Marr can bring to your podcast show

My mission as a podcast guest is to provide your audience with practical, tactical tips they can implement immediately in their client work.
Here are some of the topics I cover:
How agency owners and account managers can overcome people-pleasing behaviours:
Practical steps to move past the need to be liked.
How to set boundaries with demanding clients while maintaining trust:
Techniques for establishing clear, effective boundaries.
How to establish authority in client relationships so you lead, not follow:
Setting the conditions for a successful client relationship.
The common mistakes agencies make that weaken their authority (and how to fix them):
Mistakes and errors that professionals make and how to avoid them.
How to reset a struggling client account and regain control:
Techniques to turn around struggling client relationships.
How to stop saying yes to every client demand and avoid scope creep:
Techniques to maintain control over your work and commitments and effectively manage 'scope creep'.
How to position your agency team as the expert in every client meeting:
Creating the perception of expertise and authority.
Why difficult conversations with clients are essential to long-term success (and how to handle them without losing the relationship):
Strategies for managing tough discussions.
How to become indispensable to your clients so they stay with you long term:
Steps to ensure you are seen as a critical part of your client's success.
How to get clients to prioritise your agency’s work and stop pushing you down their list:
Creating the perception of expertise and authority.
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Your Listeners

What kind of audience is Chris Marr the perfect guest for?

I’m the ideal guest for any audience of agency owners, account managers, and client-facing professionals who want to strengthen their authority with clients.
My approach resonates most with:

Agency owners
who want their teams to handle client relationships with authority, not just service delivery.

Account managers
who want to set boundaries, lead client conversations, and stop being treated like order-takers.

If your audience struggles with saying no, feels like they’re always on the back foot with clients, or wants to build a reputation as an indispensable expert, I can deliver actionable insights that will make a difference.
Why Chris Marr?

A Must-Have Conversation for Your Audience of Agency Leaders and Client Account Managers

If your audience includes agency owners, account managers, or sales leaders who deal directly with clients, this conversation will be invaluable. These roles live and die by the strength of their client relationships, and that’s where I come in.

There’s no dedicated space online for agency leaders and client-facing teams to consistently improve how they handle clients. Most don’t get training in resetting struggling accounts, leading difficult conversations, or preventing scope creep.

That’s the gap I’m working to fill.

What’s in it for your audience?

What’s in it for your audience is the chance to pause and reflect on the challenges they face in their client relationships. It’s an opportunity to recognise where there’s friction, frustration, or room for growth and begin solving those problems.
They’ll gain insight into:
How to approach high-stakes client conversations with confidence.
Techniques for navigating difficult scenarios with demanding clients.
Ways to position their agency as indispensable so clients stick around and pay what they’re worth.
By the end of our discussion, your audience will walk away feeling energised and motivated to improve their client communication, build stronger relationships, and position themselves as trusted experts.
They’ll feel ready to raise the stakes and do their best work.

What’s in it for you, as the host?

As your guest, I want to make this collaboration as valuable as possible for you and your podcast.
Here’s what I’ll bring to the table:

Five free copies of my book:
I’ll send you five copies of Become an Authoritative Coach before the podcast (as far in advance as possible). These are yours to keep, gift to your clients, or use however you like. If there’s a time constraint, I’ll also provide a digital copy for you to read on your Kindle or other devices.

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Promoting your podcast:
After our episode goes live, my team and I will actively send traffic to it.
We will:

  • Email the episode to my audience
  • Share it within our community
  • Create clips and content to share on our Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social platforms
This means more listeners, more engagement, and ultimately, more exposure for your podcast.
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A suggested podcast introduction for Chris Marr

I’m excited to introduce a guest who’s not just an expert but a true leader in the world of agency-client relationships and authoritative communication. Chris Marr is the founder of The Authoritative Coach, co-founder of Question First Group, and the author of Become an Authoritative Coach: Stop People-Pleasing, Challenge Your Clients, and Be Indispensable.

Chris has over 15 years of experience helping agency owners, account managers, and client-facing leaders build stronger client relationships, navigate difficult conversations, and position themselves as indispensable experts.

What’s really fascinating about Chris is his obsession with client communication. He’s made it his mission to help agencies and teams overcome people-pleasing habits, troubleshoot high-stakes client situations, and gain the confidence they need to truly thrive in their roles.

Chris’s work doesn’t stop there he’s also the creator of the People Pleaser’s Path to Authority assessment, a tool that helps professionals identify and overcome habits that hold them back from doing their best work.

And just in case you’re wondering, yes his Scottish accent is as engaging as his advice. So, get ready for a conversation packed with insights, strategies, and actionable tips to help you take your client relationships to the next level.

Questions Chris Marr is always ready to answer:

  • How does people-pleasing show up in agency-client relationships?
  • What are the warning signs an account manager is undervaluing their expertise with a client?
  • Why is it so hard for agencies to set boundaries, and how can they start?
  • What’s the impact of always saying yes to clients, and how can agencies stop scope creep without losing trust?
  • How can agency leaders reset a struggling account and regain control?
  • What are the biggest mistakes agencies make that diminish their authority?
  • How can we establish a more authoritative presence in client interactions?
  • What’s the key to resetting a struggling client relationship?
  • Why is it important to introduce constructive tension in client relationships, and how can we do it well?
  • What’s the first step to overcoming people-pleasing habits in our work?
Where to send your listeners to next
Desired Call to Action for your Audience:

Are you an agency owner or account manager struggling with people-pleasing habits that could be holding you back? The Authority Gap Assessment will uncover where you're giving up authority and what it’ll take to step into more confidence, control, and client respect.

This 10-category assessment pinpoints your authority gap across client relationships, high-stakes conversations, internal influence, and more..

Take the assessment today and start transforming your client relationships!

Encourage your audience to visit:authoritygap.com
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Connecting with Chris

If you’d like to get a better sense of who I am and what I bring, my main platform is Instagram.

Head over to my account to check out short-form content that showcases my ideas, insights, and approach to client communication.

By following the account, you’ll get a strong feel for the content I create and how I work with client-facing professionals.

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