Position

Founder

Company

Amanda Hembree Consulting

Area of Expertise

  • Agency Operations

Location

Kansas City, MO

Agency Operations

Amanda Hembree helps agencies navigate change with intention, bringing structure and clarity that support growth, adaptability, and creative efficiency.

With more than 20 years in advertising, Amanda spent most of her career at 4A’s agency Signal Theory, starting in account management before moving into organizational design and strategic operations. She also coached partner agencies and clients through transitions, with a focus on alignment, adoption, and long-term success. She understands how a strong workflow and solid client relationship lead to improved collaboration and better work.

Through her consultancy, Amanda partners with agency leaders to define strategic direction and build actionable roadmaps for sustainable growth. Her work connects people, processes, and platforms to accelerate delivery and reduce inefficiencies, helping agencies reclaim margin and elevate creative work by maximizing their current team’s potential.

As an accredited Agile Marketing coach and former AgileSherpas trainer, Amanda applies tailored Lean and Kanban methodologies to optimize team performance. Her framework measures transparency, adaptability, and shared ownership to identify and resolve the root causes of churn, delays, and scope creep.

Known for her practical style and real agency experience, Amanda supports independent firms and mid-size networks ready to tackle change and help their teams thrive.