<p>Jason Flack is the CEO and Founder of Collective OS, which connects firms with vetted partners so they can win more opportunities, offer more services, and capture more revenue—without hiring or more overhead. He's a serial entrepreneur, focused on helping agencies foster real, meaningful connections that create win-win scenarios for all. In this episode, Jason discusses how trusted partner networks are reshaping agency operations, enhancing flexibility, and leveraging AI for competitive advantage.</p><br><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>-&nbsp;The rise of collectives and trusted partner networks</p><p>-&nbsp;How AI is changing the agency landscape</p><p>-&nbsp;How collectives allow agencies to be flexible</p><br><p><strong>Episode Timeline:</strong></p><p>1:15What are collectives and why are they important?</p><p>3:00The benefits of pre-built relationships and seamless onboarding</p><p>5:00Factors driving the rise of collectives in the agency space</p><p>6:25The impact of AI on agency models and services</p><p>7:25How Collective OS matches agencies with synergistic partners</p><p>9:27The role of AI in partner matching and collaboration</p><p>10:55Typical users of Collective OS and their agency sizes</p><p>12:20Gaps in services and emerging client needs</p><p>14:00 Can agencies still brag about using AI?</p><p>17:12The origin story of Collective OS</p><p>20:45Why agencies are shrinking and the shift towards specialization</p><p>24:25Jason's thought leadership and insights</p><br><p>This episode’s guest:</p><br><p>• <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-flack/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jason Flack on LinkedIn</a></p><p>• <a href="https://joincollectiveos.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Collective OS's website</a></p><p>• <a href="https://x.com/FlackThought" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@FlackThought on X</a></p><br><p>Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:&nbsp;</p><p>https://pod.link/1496390646</p><p>Contact Us!</p><br><p>•Join the conversation by leaving a comment!</p><p>•Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!</p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>