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Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/cubicle Terms & Conditions apply. Run a business that takes appointments? Use code 'CEO' at https://glossgenius.com/cubicletoceo for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan. This is a free preview of a paid episode (46 min), exclusively available on our subscriber-only premium feed. Become a premium subscriber to tune into the full episode: https://cubicletoceo.co/podcast Questions about our premium podcast subscription? Send us a DM @cubicletoceo What does it take to sell a company you spent your entire twenties building? Courtney Spritzer, along with co-founder Stephanie Cartin, sold their award-winning social media & influencer agency Socialfly in a 7-figure deal in 2024. The pair now run Entreprenista as co-CEOs, their second venture together. Continuing our acquisition series, Courtney walks us through the full 12-year path to exiting her first company: the buyers who came knocking as early as 2014, why she and Stephanie weren't ready to sell then, and how they spent years building infrastructure so the agency could run without them. Preparing to sell isn't a separate project from running the company. It's work that founders should start before a buyer is even at the table. Connect with Courtney: https://entreprenista.com Join the community: https://www.entreprenista.com/tel-start IG: @courtspritzer If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Subscribe to our premium feed for case-study style interviews every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 2021, Marc Hyde was stuck at around 70k per year as a freelancer…In 2026, Marc is now growing and scaling a multi-6-figure web agency with a lean team and getting more time back in his schedule.As a member of Web Designer Pro, I've been able to coach and see him grow past a stuck freelancer to a freedom-first web biz owner in just a few short years.Marc pulls the curtain back in this episode about what he did to get to the 6 and multi-6-figure revenue range, how his focus on recurring revenue through support and growth plans changed the game for him, how he's grown a small support team to free him up and why he felt my coaching inside Web Designer Pro was what he needed to help him, quote “bust through the next ceiling” in his business.What an honor to be a part of his journey to this point…and we're just getting started!Head to the show notes to get all the links and resources we mentioned, along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/440Get 2 Free Termageddon LicensesProtect client sites with auto-updating privacy policies. Get 2 Termageddon licenses free for life.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
What if you could buy a seven-figure business without putting down a huge pile of cash? Clayton Pritchard did exactly that. He wasn’t even looking to buy a business. Then the founder of Olivine Marketing asked him a simple question: “Would you like to buy it?” Instead of a massive upfront payment, Clayton structured the acquisition around a percentage of revenue. Low risk. Massive upside. But here’s the part that makes this deal really interesting. Before taking over, Clayton stepped in as CEO to prove he could actually grow the business. And within months, the company went from declining growth to tracking nearly 50% year-over-year growth. The business already had the assets: strong organic traffic, years of content, an established brand, and inbound leads. Clayton’s job was to unlock the value that was already there. In this episode, Jaryd sits down with Clayton to unpack how he acquired a seven-figure agency with no traditional cash-down deal, why the founders chose him over private equity, how he structured the revenue-based acquisition, what due diligence looked like from the inside, and how he turned better sales and conversion into rapid growth. They also get into how employees can turn their expertise into ownership, why buying an imperfect business can create more upside than buying a “perfect” one, and where AI fits into the future of product marketing. Because you don’t always need a giant bank account to buy a business. Sometimes, you need a relationship, a clear value-creation plan, and the courage to make the offer.
How My Agency Went From 40 Employees to 3 (AI Updates for Agency Owners, Q3 2026) AI won't do your strategy — but it will eat every hour of admin, reporting, and manual work in your agency if you let it. In this solo episode, Jordan Ross (founder of 8 Figure Agency, the first AI consulting and development firm built for agencies) shares what's actually working in marketing agency automation right now — including the inside story of quietly converting an agency in his own portfolio from 40+ employees across the world down to a 3-person AI-native team. You'll learn: - Why systems you build today compound forever — and why the SOP-and-training playbook that ran agencies from 2019–2024 is dead - The exact build process Jordan runs with his engineer: scoping documents, hyperscoped sprints, "golden cases," and the QA loop that turns AI output into a self-sustaining service - Vibe coders vs. 10x engineers — what non-technical founders get wrong about building with AI, and why product management is quietly becoming the highest-income skill an agency owner can develop - The AI SDR that made Jordan rethink his roadmap — and the build-vs-buy question every agency owner should be asking before writing another line of code - The real result: automating admin, reporting, split testing, and data insights saved one ad-agency client 40 hours a week in a single month Chapters 00:00 — There's never been a better time to own an agency 01:56 — The hidden portfolio agency: 40+ employees to 3 03:55 — Doing work vs. building systems (why most founders are stuck on low leverage) 06:04 — Golden cases: how to QA an AI system until it runs without you 08:16 — Why I'm exiting my portfolio (again) — stress, kids, and lifestyle maxing 10:18 — Vibe coders vs. 10x engineers, and the product-manager skill founders need 12:12 — The AI SDR that shattered my brain: build it or buy it? 14:26 — Automating agency admin: the 40-hours-a-week result Links & Resources
Amanda Rush founded Rush Digital Marketing, where she builds LinkedIn lead generation systems for coaches and consultants. Her latest model, the Nexus Install, gives clients full ownership in 60 days. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You do not need capital, connections, or a large audience to build a successful business; you need a marketing system that works. 2. A business model that creates dependency will eventually create friction; a model that creates ownership builds lasting value. 3. Deep self-awareness often reveals the next evolution of your business before any market trend does. Check out Amanda's website to learn more about her, Nexus Install, and her approach to LinkedIn lead generation - Rush Digital Marketing Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. NetSuite - NetSuite Next is the next huge leap in how business gets done, with AI built into everything you do. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, try NetSuite Next for free at NetSuite.ai/fire. Built for every industry. Ready for every boardroom.
Turn your operations AI Native: https://www.8figureagency.co/get-aiagency-opsGet the free playbook how to build a claude code SEO Machine:https://t.co/NgZUewr4iiJordan Ross (8 Figure Agency) delivers a short, urgent solo episode for established agency owners. Two true stories from this week — a 16-year agency veteran stuck in "agency prison," and a retired SaaS founder who taught himself agentic SEO in 8 weeks — reveal how the barrier to entry for agency services is collapsing from skill to time. If you're doing $3M or less, have been in business 5+ years, and have 8+ employees, this one's for you.Key TakeawaysThe incumbent's trap ("agency prison"): A prospect 16 years into her agency, doing ~$1M with thin margins, loathes the business she built. She manages the biggest accounts herself, her team is slow to adopt AI, and she has neither the time nor the discretionary profit to fix it.The new entrant's playbook: A twice-exited SaaS founder picked up Claude with zero SEO experience and, in 8 weeks, learned SEO and GEO (ranking on Google, ChatGPT, Claude, and Reddit), then built a mostly-agentic SEM agency around it — blogs, backlinks, on-page/off-page, subreddits, all systematized.The math that should scare you: With that system, one person can run 20–30 client accounts with one or two calls a month. Hire one more person and they can dominate an entire funnel — and if they pick your niche, they're taking your TAM.The playing field has shifted: The barrier to entering the agency space used to be skill. Now it's time — a few hundred hours of learning plus an AI stack. Expect these entrants to look like 20-somethings with time to burn, not exited founders.What's left as the moat: When the service itself commoditizes, the differentiators are strategy, the person, and above all the brand.
Jordan breaks down three shifts reshaping AI operations for marketing and ad agencies — and the expensive mistake agency owners are making right now. Why paying a consultant to build your "company brain" is the wrong move (and what to do instead), the affiliate-model agency software wave that monetizes your token and ad spend, and the orchestration shift that turns agencies into McKinsey-style consulting firms where one strategist manages $2M+ in client revenue.Timestamps00:05 — Who this is for + 8 Figure Agency's track record (1,000+ agencies served since 2019)01:30 — The $2M EBITDA founder who spent two months on a "brain product" and has nothing to show02:19 — Update 1: What a context window actually is, and why hallucinations happen04:27 — The 2027 prediction: funded brain products from serious Silicon Valley founders (all still in beta)07:00 — What to do instead: GitHub, organized folders, skills — stay portable, don't overcommit08:26 — Update 2: The affiliate-model agency platforms coming for a cut of your token and ad spend (full interview drops next episode)10:12 — Update 3: Loops, human-in-the-loop QA, and the December 2025 agency already running creative autonomously11:54 — The new economics: pay a killer strategist $300K to manage triple the revenue12:40 — Why 8FA is going boutique mode13:52 — Work with Jordan + 8 Figure Exit LiveKey takeawaysDon't pay anyone to build your company brain in 2026. Host client context in organized GitHub folders and skills, stay portable, and migrate when a dominant brain product emerges.If you're still manually running reports, writing briefs, and checking PM tools — start there. Efficiency first, then capacity.The next software wave makes money on your token spend and ad spend, not the license. Understand the model before you commit your operations to it.Loops are already running agency delivery. When production automates, you get hired for taste and strategy — so start building skills and agents now, then learn to orchestrate them.
Welcome back to The PPC Den! This episode we're pulling back the curtain on how a real Amazon agency runs behind the scenes from AI to accountability.Michael sits down with Joshua Rawe of AmpliSell to talk about how they personally use AI (spoiler: Claude Opus is the daily driver), why "average" AI output is a trap if you don't already have great ideas, and how they built an ongoing, AI-powered account audit so nothing falls through the cracks between reviews.We also get into the messy reality of client goal-setting: how to pin clients down on revenue vs. margin vs. ACOS before you ever touch a bid and the #1 mistake killing Amazon brands in 2026: not killing dead products and not launching new ones fast enough. Plus, why winning on Amazon today means winning off Amazon first.We'll see you in The PPC Den!
In this episode, I sit down with Jason and Jev, co-founders of Alexander Barnes, to unpack how they turned two £25K bank loans into a seven-figure, 100% owned fintech search firm, and the moment early on when they nearly gave away 51% of the business to a PE-backed model before choosing a different path entirely.We dive into the brutal first three months chasing any deal they could get, the shift to a niche, relationship-led process that changed everything, and the two-year candidate relationship that landed them a retained PSL spot ahead of Korn Ferry and Spencer Stuart. Connect with Jason here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonthomas0784/Connect with Jev here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevon-barnes-56244a153/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HKZ5Y3rs5f4-------------------------Podcast Sponsors: Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereRaise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Want more content like this?The Wednesday Debrief is our free weekly newsletter for recruiters who take their craft seriously. Join 7,000+ subscribers here: https://newsletter.recruitmentmentors.com/-------------------------Get in touch with me:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------
If you're ready to get measured results for both personally and professionally, schedule an appointment with Jahmaal What if the thing that makes your brand work is the part you keep trying to polish out? I sat down with Brynne Krispin, founder and CEO of Cause Fokus, for a conversation about personal branding, perfectionism, self-trust, burnout, boundaries, and what it really takes to become visible without losing yourself in the process. Brynne shares how her own life cracking open forced her to rebuild from a place of alignment instead of scarcity, and how that season shaped the way she thinks about visibility, trust, and building a brand that can actually last. We talked about why people connect with what is real, why your “better way moment” matters, and why sustainable authority is not built by copying templates or chasing vanity metrics. If you are building a business, stepping into thought leadership, trying to grow a side project, or learning how to show up with more clarity and less fear, this conversation is for you. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - Brynne's favorite music and what it reveals about her work 4:21 - Why perfectionism keeps people from building trust 6:13 - Self-trust, mistakes, and learning as you go 12:51 - Brynne's story of rebuilding from survival mode 18:11 - Breaking out of scarcity and choosing alignment 21:45 - Finding your “better way moment” 26:51 - Why a strong brand should repel the wrong people 28:23 - How alignment shapes who you attract 31:20 - Why brand work often goes deeper than content 34:12 - Boundaries, health, and building something sustainable 39:23 - How Cause Fokus helps leaders build authority online 41:43 - Episode wrap-up and final thoughts CONNECT WITH JAHMAAL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/ Website: https://listenthenspeak.com/ BUY ME A Coffee - with this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/listenthenspeak?new=1 Interested in learning more about Brynne? Website: https://causefokus.com/ Join Brynne's 4-week live cohort for introverts, behind-the-scenes experts, and deep thinkers who want to build real influence on LinkedIn thoughtfully. https://cohort.causefokus.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The 7 and 8 Figure Agency Bottlenecks Nobody Warns You About Crossing seven figures feels like the finish line. But for most agency owners, it is where a whole new set of challenges begins. Growth slows down, the team starts to strain, and it is not always obvious why. The bottlenecks between one million and ten million look completely different [...] The post The 7 and 8 Figure Agency Bottlenecks Nobody Warns You About appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
Learn how to use AI to Buy Agencies:https://value.8figureagency.co/MNASystemized Sales (done-for-you sales teams): systemizedsales.comRevphlo.com (post-call sales attribution — works with GoHighLevel & HubSpot)Dylan on X: @sdrwhispererMost agencies are sitting on a goldmine and treating it like a junk drawer.That was the exact problem on the table. A giveaway funnel pulling 100+ emails a week. 300 to 500 comments a post on X. Newsletter readers. Ad clickers who never book. Five different lists, none of them talking to each other. A great setter could go to work on that data and print money — if anyone had organized it.So Jordan brought in Dylan Rich, founder of Systemized Sales. Dylan runs 10 sales teams at once, end to end — name, email, phone number all the way to contract signed and cash collected. In 15 years of sales and seven years working with agencies, this is the most sophisticated GoHighLevel pipeline either of them has seen. They build it live: UTM attribution per post, the "tattoo" rule for tags vs. custom fields, an action-based lead score that pings a setter the second a lead crosses 6 points, a speed-to-lead workflow with 73 million enrollments, and 57 smart lists ranked P1 through P5 so setters never waste a minute guessing who to call.Then Dylan opens up Revphlow — the post-call attribution tool that kills the EOD form forever and tells you your cash per call by traffic source, by closer, by calendar. If you run organic and paid traffic into a sales team, this is the playbook.What You'll LearnThe "tattoo" rule — when to use a tag (permanent) vs. a custom field (rewrites itself), and why getting this wrong wrecks your dataOne pipeline beats five — why segmented pipelines cap your granularity, and how custom fields + tags + stages stack to do the real workLead scoring that runs itself — assign points to actions (email open = 1, application = 3, call booked = 5), and auto-trigger a setter call at a score of 6Speed-to-lead you can actually measure — a workflow that timestamps every lead and counts only during setter working hours, so a Saturday opt-in doesn't blow up your numbers57 smart lists, ranked P1–P5 — how setters work the right leads in the right order and never run dry between fresh leadsAsk for the phone number — "if you won't give me your phone number, you won't give me your credit card," and why fewer, higher-quality leads winPost-call notes (PCN) — auto-dispositioned call notes pulled from the Zoom transcript that update pipeline stages for you, so closers stop skipping the EOD formCash per call by source — the metric that tells you which ads, threads, and posts to make more of (and which to kill)Chapters— Why scaling SDRs is the hardest (and most profitable) thing an agency can do — Who is Dylan Rich: 15 years in sales, done-for-you teams at Systemized Sales — The real problem: a giveaway funnel pulling 100+ emails a week, five siloed lists — How to organize intent leads so setters book more calls per hour — UTMs per post, the Zap into GoHighLevel, and tagging the first click— Live build: one pipeline + custom fields for granularity — Lead categories that follow a contact all the way down the funnel— Tags vs. custom fields: the "tattoo" concept explained — Lead scoring: assigning points to actions and triggering at 6 — The speed-to-lead workflow with 73 million enrollments— Keeping setters organized so they stop thinking and start dialing — 57 smart lists ranked P1–P5, built on filters, not vibes — Why you should ask for a phone number on every opt-in— "Can we blow your socks off?" — the Revphlow post-call attribution demo — PCN, Zoom + Fathom + Slack: clean dispositions on every call — Cash per call by source, by closer, by calendar — Where to find Revphlow and Systemized SalesGo AI-Native in the Next 90 DaysThis episode is the manual setup. The next level is making it run itself.8 Figure Agency installs AI-native systems into 7- and 8-figure marketing agencies — the kind that add $1M in annualized profit. Attribution that tags itself. Pipelines that update without a human touching them. Setters fed the highest-intent leads automatically. If you want your agency AI-native in the next 90 days, start here:→ 8figureagency.coWork With DylanDylan and the Systemized Sales team run your sales process end to end — they listen to your calls, audit your CRM, review your last 90 days of sales and marketing numbers, find your biggest constraint, and fix it.Systemized Sales (done-for-you sales teams): systemizedsales.comRevphlo.com (post-call sales attribution — works with GoHighLevel & HubSpot)Dylan on X: @sdrwhispererTools & Resources MentionedGoHighLevel — the CRM the whole pipeline is built inRevFlow / revphlo.com — post-call attribution and sales analyticsTypeform — opt-in forms (add a hidden UTM source field)Beehiiv — newsletter platform, with email opens webhooked back to GHL for lead scoringHYROS — marketing attribution into the callZoom + Fathom — call recording and transcripts feeding the PCNSlack — where post-call notes drop for closer confirmationVidalytics — VSL view trackingUTM Builder (utmbuilder.net) — Jordan's no-affiliation pick for building UTMs
FREE DOWNLOAD: How to Set Up the Hermes Agent → https://value.8figureagency.co/hermes Ready to become an AI-native agency? Book a call at 8figureagency.coGuest: Ben Fisher, founder of Skinny and Bald. Hampton member. Been coding since fifth grade. Has been CEO twice, CTO three times. Describes himself as 60% product, 40% engineer.The pull: Ben is one of the sharpest guys in the Hampton AI channel. This is his second time on the pod. Jordan came with real questions about funnels, databases, and skills — Ben answered live, then pulled up his actual meeting-processing skill on screen share.What we coveredThe build vs. buy question. Jordan's giveaway funnel pulls comments → emails → form fills → booked calls across LinkedIn and X, six campaigns a week. His partner said use GoHighLevel. Ben's framing: build custom with Claude when you control the maintenance, use a tool when it solves 80%+ without workarounds. Texting is the exception — Twilio's regulatory rabbit hole can eat days even with Claude Code.Databases and custom funnels. Jordan wants the funnel experience to mirror what the user clicked — landing page copy, follow-up sequence, everything. Ben's example: he still uses Kit.com for his newsletter, but layered custom API logic on top. He didn't rebuild Kit. He enriched it.The thing that separates real builders from vibe coders. “What distinguishes really effective builders really comes down to workflow.” Same models. Same Claude. Different results because of how people work. Ben's non-negotiable: test-driven development. Plan first. Write the tests. Then build. Otherwise Claude tells you it shipped something that doesn't exist.The “your friend Ben is absolutely correct” story. Hampton buddy building a chief of staff agent in Slack and WhatsApp. Asked Claude if it was secure. Claude said yes. Ben listed four gaps. Buddy pasted Ben's message into Claude. Claude wrote back: “Your friend Ben is absolutely correct. We don't do this, this, this, and this.” Lesson: you cannot ask the AI to verify the AI.Claude Skills, real talk. Skills are mostly plain English text files the AI reads. They get highly personal fast — Ben said his public repo of skills is becoming less useful to others because the nuances are his. Best move for most people: use someone else's skill as a reference, have Claude analyze how it works, then build your own flavor.Ben's content-from-meetings workflow (live demo). Fireflies records every call → transcripts get stored as markdown files in a local folder → a Claude skill called process meeting notes runs on demand, pulls the last 3 days, formats each meeting in EOS Level 10 format (clear accountability, agreements, action items), and routes to-dos to the right project repo. Why local files instead of remote Fireflies calls? Speed. His second brain reads disk faster than it makes API calls across nine months of transcripts.Writing in your voice with AI. Ben studied journalism and advertising. He uses Claude as a sparring partner first, last-mile editor second. Reference for anyone serious about this: every.to publishes their full editorial AI process, including how to build an anti-AI style guide. Ben also actively removes em-dashes from his AI output now because they've become the tell.Markdown files as the convention. .md is what the AI world runs on. Pound signs for headers, asterisks for bold. Doesn't really matter if you use .txt or .docx — but markdown gives the AI hierarchy it can parse.Tools and references mentionedFireflies, Claude Code, N8N, Zapier, Kit.com, GoHighLevel, Twilio, Obsidian, every.to, Superpowers (Claude skill harness), Hampton, EOS Level 10 format, Ruben's “How AI” Substack.Where to find Benskinnyandbald.com — consulting offersdearben.ai — Ben's AI podcast where execs submit questions and he answers live with screen share, plus his newsletterReady to build an AI-native agency that runs on systems, not scrambling?8 Figure Agency helps seven-figure agency owners install the agents, automations, and AI workflows that turn your team into a 10x operation. Done-for-you implementation starting at $2K/month.Book your call: 8figureagency.covalue.8figureagency.cohermesThis playbook shows you the exact stack. Install instructions, the 30-day roadmap, the five daily prompts that turn your agent into a second brain, and eight use cases pulled straight from agencies doing it right now.8figureagency.coAI Solutions for Marketing Agencies | 8figure agencyOptimize your marketing agency with our AI solutions. Join 1,000+ agencies and scale your revenue today!every.toEveryEvery — The only subscription you need to stay at the edge of AI. Ideas, apps, and training from practitioners who build with AI daily.http://every.to/skinnyandbald.comBen FisherI help companies figure out where AI fits — and then build it.
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Adam Erhart helps entrepreneurs build one-person marketing agencies that generate 6 or 7-figures with zero employees. His psychology-based approach has attracted millions online and clients at Google, Amazon, and Meta. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Building a seven-figure agency without employees is realistic when you master positioning, psychology, and systems instead of chasing scale. 2. Premium clients don't pay for deliverables; they pay for certainty, specificity, and confidence that the outcome will work. 3. The fastest way to grow income is to increase the number of meaningful conversations with potential clients. Subscribe to Adam's YouTube channel - Adam Erhart YouTube Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Cape - A privacy-first mobile carrier, built from the ground up with security as the priority. If you care about protecting your digital life without giving up your smartphone, Cape makes that possible. Visit Cape.co/fire and use code FIRE for 33% off cape for 6 months today! Quo - The #1-rated business phone system on G2 with over 3,000 reviews! Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/fire! Quo — no missed calls, no missed customers. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days!
What happens when you decide you're done living the same year twice? In this powerful Women's History Month episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Kristina Watts shares the raw, disciplined, identity-shifting journey that changed everything. This isn't just a story about weight loss. It's about betting on yourself before anyone else understands. It's about quieting the noise. It's about standing at mile five of your life and realizing, I belong here. Kristina is a wife, mom of three, multipreneur, and founder of a multiple seven-figure life insurance agency. But three years ago, she was 274 pounds, rebuilding financially after losing a business, and facing the hardest opponent of all: Herself. From using GLP-1 medication amid criticism… To losing 130 pounds… To running her first marathon at the Every Woman's Marathon… To completing Andy Frisella's 75 Hard and then extending it to 365 days… This episode is about discipline, identity, leadership, and declaring your own “I Did It” year.
UNLOCK THE 13 SYSTEMS EVERY AGENCY OWNER NEEDS TO REACH 8 FIGURES:https://bit.ly/41Sm05NIn this episode, Jordan Ross sits down with Andy Sulhoff, founder of Lodestone Collective, to break down how custom AI systems (not just “vibe-coded” zaps and tools) are becoming the core competitive advantage for performance agencies.Andy shares why he bet early on custom AI development with 8 Figure Agency, how they're building an internal “AI brain” on top of their data using an MCP server, and how that's already saving 2–3 hours per client, per week across each pod.They dig into the difference between stacking brittle automations vs. building on a proper data layer, how Lodestone is using AI to power Slack-based reporting, Google Ads performance monitoring, discussion guides, and follow-up workflows, and why Andy believes agencies only have a 1–3 year window to build real IP before the market catches up.If you run a digital marketing or media-buying agency and you're serious about capacity, margins, and defensible IP going into 2027–2028, this is the blueprint.Chapters & Timestamps— Why Custom AI Will Decide Which Agencies Survive— What Lodestone Collective Does & Why AI Was a No-Brainer— Vibe-Coded AI vs. Real Data Foundations— Capacity, Not Just Productivity: Handling 50 Clients Instead of 15— Inside Lodestone's AI-Powered Reporting & Slack Performance Hub— Profit, Flexibility, and Keeping Talent Happy— The AI Product Roadmap: Reporting, SEO, CRO & Conversion Gains— People, Process, (Silent) IP: Building a Real Moat With AI— The Innovator's Curve & Why Waiting Is Dangerous— Final Advice & Where to Find AndyTo learn more go to 8figureagency.coReach Andy on - https://golodestone.com/
In this unique episode, we flip the script. Kurtis Anderton, former top closer at BAD Marketing and founder of Agency Closers, turns the tables and interviews Eddie Maalouf instead of the usual format. Kurtis asks the questions nobody else would dare to ask, diving deep into Eddie's decision to buy Scoville Hot Chicken (and why he'd go all-in on chicken over Bad Marketing if forced to choose), his unconventional approach to family-business integration, the real story behind his brother's kidnapping in Haiti, and how he makes 50+ critical business decisions while casually sitting on beanbags. You'll discover Eddie's philosophy on speed over perfection (making 100 decisions with 20% wrong beats making 3 perfect ones), his "poker face" advantage in crisis situations, why he negotiates every deal like his life depends on it, and his brutally honest take on parenting kids who are growing up with generational wealth. This isn't your typical business podcast, it's an unfiltered look inside the mind of someone operating multiple eight-figure businesses simultaneously, all while refusing to let any deal happen on terms that aren't his. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Kurtis's Journey at BAD Marketing 01:48 - Why Chicken? The Story Behind Scoville 06:04 - Simplifying Business: Menu Cuts & Systems 09:33 - Managing Multiple Businesses & Time Allocation 12:00 - Family & Relationship Integration 14:44 - Parenting with Wealth: Teaching Kids About Money 18:46 - Speed in Business: Making Fast Decisions 26:40 - Sales & Negotiation Mastery 37:20 - Brother's Kidnapping: Leadership Under Pressure 42:54 - Life Lessons & Legacy for His Daughters 54:51 - Closing Thoughts & Rapid Fire Questions
#716 What if your origin story isn't what wins clients — but your ability to solve their problems is? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Jay Owen, founder of Business Builders and host of Building a Business That Lasts, shares how he turned a teenage side hustle into a thriving multimillion-dollar agency that now runs mostly without him. Jay opens up about his early struggles, how a pivotal conversation with his wife helped him commit to entrepreneurship full-time, and the mindset shifts that helped him scale sustainably over two decades. He dives into the importance of recurring revenue, why strong messaging is more powerful than flashy design, and how agencies can stay relevant in an AI-driven world by becoming operators instead of executors. Whether you're growing your own agency or just getting started, this episode is packed with timeless advice and fresh perspective! (Original Air Date - 5/7/25) What we discuss with Jay: + Why your story isn't what sells + From teenage side hustle to agency + Importance of recurring revenue + Messaging over design every time + Scaling without burning out + Using AI to increase efficiency + Building a business, not a job + Contractors vs. employees + Speaking as a lead generator + Diversifying services and industries Thank you, Jay! Check out Business Builders at BusinessBldrs.com. Get a free video course. Get a free AI resource. Follow Jay on Instagram and LinkedIn. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jordan Ross is the Founder and CEO of 8 Figure Agency, a consultancy that helps digital marketing agencies scale to seven- and eight-figure revenues through AI-powered systems. With over a decade of experience, he managed more than 2,500 employees while working at Amazon. Since founding 8 Figure Agency, Jordan has consulted with more than 1,000 agencies. In this episode… Efficiency, profitability, and AI are rewriting the growth playbook for agencies, leaving many founders wondering how to keep up. How can you transform the way your business runs — without selling more? Founder and CEO of 8 Figure Agency, Jordan Ross, discusses how AI-driven efficiency is reshaping agency operations. With host Todd Taskey, Jordan explains how agencies can unlock hidden profit, strengthen sales follow-up, and shift from service provider to business owner.
Want to stop trying to serve everyone and finally own your lane?In this episode of Walk In Victory, host NaRon Tillman sits down with entrepreneur Jon Morris to break down how niching down and leaning into creativity helped him build and sell a successful digital marketing agency. They get real about:Why most founders are afraid to niche down (and how that fear kills growth)How to use creativity and innovation as a competitive advantageThe power of focusing on a specific market segment instead of trying to reach everyoneWhat Jon learned from building and exiting his digital marketing agencyHow to listen to your customers and turn their feedback into profitable offersJon shares hard-won lessons from his own journey — from starting an agency, to scaling it, to finally selling it. You'll hear how being specific about your services, your niche, and your ideal client can unlock bigger opportunities, better pricing, and more freedom. If you're an entrepreneur, agency owner, consultant, or creative professional who feels “too broad” or stuck trying to be everything to everyone, this conversation will help you rethink your strategy and focus on what actually moves the needle.Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Overcoming the fear of niching down00:13 – Host intro and episode overview00:40 – Why creativity matters in modern business01:00 – Jon's personal background and agency experience01:32 – The decline of creativity in education02:30 – How to foster creativity in children (and teams)03:06 – Jon's story and first steps into creativity and business09:30 – The role of focus in business success13:35 – The real benefits of niching down20:09 – Selling a business: Jon's personal insights26:40 – Innovation, customer feedback, and staying relevant29:26 – Final takeaways and call to actionCall to Action If this episode helped you think differently about your niche or your creativity, share it with another entrepreneur who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Walk In Victory for more real conversations with leaders, creators, and visionaries who are building lives and businesses on purpose.Connect With JonWebsiteLinkedinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/walk-in-victory--4078479/support.
Chris & Gemma built a 7-figure agency by saying NO to 90% of clientsChris walked into a client meeting. Got the job brief. Then said "No way."The client looked at him like he was insane."You haven't shown me the office. I don't know your team. I can't work on this job."She'd just told him they were more expensive than every other agency.He didn't care.This is how Chris and Gemma built Mixos - a husband-and-wife recruitment agency that operates completely backwards.They REFUSE to take briefs over email. They WON'T work with clients who rush them. They'd literally rather go bankrupt than cut their fees.And somehow? Rookies from retail are billing £50k+ quarters. They've grown to 15 people in 18 months. Their LinkedIn DMs are full of warm leads.In this episode:Why they lost one job last month and Chris "felt like someone stuck a knife in him"The cocktails-in-Mallorca conversation that merged two agencies during a pandemicHow they got a psychology graduate with zero experience to £53k in 90 daysBuilding a 400-person local community that makes cold calling irrelevantWhy they walked away from their biggest client (and replaced it with 5 better ones)The "blueprint everything first" strategy that stops quality diluting as you scaleWhat happens when you tell a client, "I can't help you" in the first meetingThis isn't about growth hacks or AI tools or scaling fast.This is about two people who set impossible standards, refuse to compromise, and somehow built an agency where saying NO is their superpower.For every recruiter who's tired of competing on price and wondering if there's another way.__________________________________________Episode Sponsor: AtlasAdmin is a massive waste of time. That's why there's Atlas, the AI-first recruitment platform built for modern agencies.It doesn't only track CVs and calls. It remembers everything. Every email, every interview, every conversation. Instantly searchable, always available. And now, it's entering a whole new era.With Atlas 2.0, you can ask anything and it delivers. With Magic Search, you speak and it listens. It finds the right candidates using real conversations, not simply look for keywords.Atlas 2.0 also makes business development easier than ever. With Opportunities, you can track, manage and grow client relationships, powered by generative AI and built right into your workflow.Need insights? Custom dashboards give you total visibility over your pipeline. And that's not theory. Atlas customers have reported up to 41% EBITDA growth and an 85% increase in monthly billings after adopting the platform.No admin. No silos. No lost info. Nothing but faster shortlists, better hires and more time to focus on what actually drives revenue.Atlas is your personal AI partner for modern recruiting.Don't miss the future of recruitment. Get started with Atlas today and unlock your exclusive RAG listener offer at https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/__________________________________________Episode Sponsor: HoxoEvery recruitment founder is investing in LinkedIn.Spending thousands on Recruiter licences.Building connections. Posting content. Growing networks.But here's the question almost no one can answer:How much revenue is LinkedIn actually bringing into your business?Most founders have thousands of connections but no clear process to turn that attention into cash.That's the problem we solve.At Hoxo, we help recruitment founders build predictable revenue systems on LinkedIn, not just noise or vanity metrics.Our clients are turning LinkedIn into...
UNLOCK THE 13 SYSTEMS EVERY AGENCY OWNER NEEDS TO REACH 8 FIGURES:https://bit.ly/41Sm05NIn this episode, Jordan Ross (founder, 8Figure Agency) walks agency owners through the three operational concepts Amazon uses in its fulfillment centers, reframed for marketing agencies, so your agency stops being dependent on you, scales predictably, and turns execution into a repeatable system.Episode summary (short)Founder-dependency is the single biggest reason seven-figure agencies stall or collapse. Jordan breaks down a lighthouse management model (vs. the tugboat founder), the Operational Plan (OP) with benchmarks, and the cadence and checklists that create visibility, accountability, and reliable execution. Implement these, and your agency will have clear marching orders, measurable growth, and a team that runs the machine.Chapters— Intro: The Cost of Founder-Dependency— Tugboat vs Lighthouse— Benchmarking Basics— The OP Meeting— Example Dashboard— Treat Yourself Like the Client— Forecast to Marching Orders— Weekly Business Review— Operations Meetings— Standard Work Checklist— Bridge the Gaps — Outro: Next steps and offers for hands-on helpTo learn more go to 8figureagency.co
UNLOCK THE 13 SYSTEMS EVERY AGENCY OWNER NEEDS TO REACH 8 FIGURES:https://bit.ly/41Sm05NIn this episode, Jordan Ross, founder of 8 Figure Agency, reveals the real reason most seven-figure agencies never reach eight figures—and it's not about leads, offers, or churn.Jordan breaks down why standards—not new services or more clients—are the foundation of sustainable growth. Drawing from his time at Amazon and experience consulting for countless 8-figure founders, he shares a proven four-step operational system that keeps standards high, even when you step out of the day-to-day.If you're an agency owner tired of micromanaging or worried that quality will drop when you delegate, this episode gives you the roadmap to scale confidently with structure, accountability, and culture-driven performance.Chapters — The myth of growth being about leads or offers — How high-performing agencies use standards as their growth engine — Building a business that works without you—while maintaining quality — How to set quarterly goals and department-level metrics like Amazon — How leaders track performance and adjust weekly — Using data to make smarter, faster changes that move results — How standards cascade through your team and hold everyone accountable — The importance of owning outcomes and creating recovery plans — How daily reporting and checklists create transparency — Turning data into actionable visibility for every team member — How 8 Figure Agency helps founders implement this systemTo learn more go to 8figureagency.co
How do you get a 70% reply rate on LinkedIn DMs? In this episode, I sit down with Gabe Lullo, CEO of the 8-figure sales development agency Alleyoop, who shares his exact method for filling his sales pipeline every single day. Gabe unpacks the hard truths about modern sales, explaining why most LinkedIn outreach is just noise and how hyper-personalized voice notes can get you a 7x higher response rate. He also breaks down his "calls and content" strategy, why prospecting for one hour daily is more effective than batching it once a week , and the critical difference between being a founder and being a CEO. Check out the company: https://alleyoop.ioBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory
In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark sits down with Ozzy Garner—founder of Advertis, angel investor, and entrepreneur with a passion for helping business owners reclaim their time and scale smarter.From cleaning bathrooms at White Castle to doubling revenue in his first sales job, Ozzy's path to building a seven-figure agency is anything but typical. He shares candid insights into the grind of entrepreneurship, the lessons learned from angel investing, and how building a business rooted in core values (and powered by faith) has transformed his life.If you've ever struggled with focus, wondered when to quit versus push through, or dreamed of creating a company that runs without you—this conversation is packed with perspective.
In this episode of the Digital Agency Growth Podcast, I'm joined by Eric Baum, founder and CEO of Blue Leads—one of the top HubSpot Solutions Partners globally.Eric shares the full arc of his journey, from accidentally starting an agency after hacking Yellow Pages spend for his plumbing business, to scaling a team of 40+, to building one of the most successful HubSpot implementations agencies in the world.We dig into what it actually takes to get out of the sales seat, build second-layer leadership, and scale without losing your mind.If you're running an agency, this is a masterclass in letting go, thinking bigger, and staying relevant in a fast-changing market.⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Intro & Eric's journey from plumbing franchises to marketing2:30 – How $25K Yellow Pages spend turned into Blue Leads4:00 – Betting on HubSpot before anyone cared6:00 – From accidental agency to structured growth9:00 – Discovering EOS and transforming the business13:00 – Cash flow traps and scaling mistakes16:00 – Why most agencies grow like a jigsaw puzzle18:00 – “Inbound is broken” – what's working now21:00 – Strategic partnerships & the Crossbeam approach23:30 – AI hype vs. actual implementation: where to invest26:00 – Building your second layer of leadership30:00 – Letting go of the vine – how to replace yourself34:00 – What tools and platforms Eric would bet on today37:00 – If he had to start over, here's what he'd do39:00 – The sales team you should've hired42:00 – Where to find Eric online (and why he loves war stories)
Get our 13 systems to unlock your next level of growth: https://www.newsletter-signup.com/8-figure-agencyIn this episode of How to Scale an Agency, host Jordan Ross talks with John Ghiorso, a 20-year agency veteran who built and sold an 8-figure Amazon and e-commerce agency before founding Vanta 5, a venture studio that launches high-growth agencies every 90 days.John shares his complete framework for taking an agency from $0 to $5M+ in annual revenue — without burning out or stalling growth. From identifying high-demand niches to building scalable delivery systems and predictable lead engines, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies you can apply immediately.You'll Learn:How to choose a niche and position yourself as the market authorityThe exact steps for scaling from $1M to $5M in revenueHow to avoid the “Plateau of Death” that stalls most agenciesCapital-efficient marketing channels that deliver consistent leadsWhy stepping out of day-to-day delivery is essential for long-term successIf you're an agency owner looking for the clearest path to scale, this episode delivers the playbook from someone who's done it — multiple times.Resources & Links:Connect with John Ghiorso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnghiorso/Discover 8 Figure Agency: 8figureagency.co
Get our 13 systems to diagnose your agencies problems: https://www.newsletter-signup.com/8-figure-agency/?utm_source=youtube (edited) In this episode of 8 Figure Agency, Jordan Ross sits down with Emily Call, VP of Operations at Brand North, to unpack how a fast-growing digital marketing agency eliminated inefficiencies, slashed $300,000 in annual costs, and set the foundation for scalable growth.Discover how simple process changes—like daily team check-ins and automated time tracking—paired with a strategic migration from Asana to Notion transformed visibility, accountability, and profitability. Emily shares how these changes uncovered hidden redundancies, freed up budget for reinvestment, and created a single source of truth for the team's operations.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why Notion outperformed Asana for cost savings, flexibility, and adoptionHow daily Slack check-ins exposed inefficiencies and improved accountabilityThe role of automated time tracking in identifying underperformanceHow consolidating data into a single system set the stage for AI-powered workflowsThe long-term impact of saving $25K/month on scaling a seven-figure agencyWhether you're an agency owner or operations leader, you'll walk away with practical steps to simplify your tech stack, improve operational clarity, and unlock budget for growth.Resources & Links:Connect with Brand North: brandnorth.comLearn more about 8 Figure Agency: 8figureagency.co
This week on The RAG Podcast, I'm joined by Stuart Mitchell, the founder of Hampton North, a specialist cybersecurity search firm based in the US.Stuart launched his business, and in just nine months, he had already surpassed the seven-figure mark. There were no cold calls, no marketing spend, just LinkedIn and a consistent commitment to personal branding.We talk about:How he's built a brand that attracts top talent and clientsWhat it was like launching through RecruitHubHis remote first mindset and how that's shaped the teamThe “Magic Inbox” that helped him scale at record speedAnd why authenticity is his biggest competitive edgeEvery one of Stuart's hires so far has approached him directly after following his content. He's building an Avengers-level team of high performers who believe in his approach and are now reaping the rewards of it.If you're running a recruitment business or thinking about starting one, this is the episode to watch.Catch it live on my LinkedIn at 12 pm on Wednesday or listen back afterwards wherever you get your podcasts.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Stuart Mitchell and Hampton North02:53 Stuart's Journey into Recruitment06:08 Building a Personal Brand08:59 Transitioning to Cybersecurity Recruitment11:57 The Launch of Hampton North14:34 The Role of Recruit Hub17:36 The Impact of Personal Branding on Business20:40 Navigating the Recruitment Landscape23:28 Hiring and Building a Team26:46 Work-Life Balance as a New Parent29:40 Advice for Aspiring Recruitment Entrepreneurs__________________________________________Episode Sponsor: AtlasYour memory isn't perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers.Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren't built for the type of recruitment business you're running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you're having every single day? Atlas isn't an ATS or a CRM. It's an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________Episode Sponsor: HoxoRecruitment agency founders - this one's for you.What's your plan for the rest of 2025?If it's based on more cold outreach, referrals, or hiring more recruiters… we've got news for you. That's not where the smart money is going.The market has changed. AI is everywhere. Noise is louder than ever.So if you want to scale profitably this year, you need to do things differently!It starts with what you already have.Your experience. Your network. Your voice.And we are...
Justin Rashidi is the co-founder of SeedX, a global digital agency with over 50 team members and an 8-figure track record of success. Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, Justin has helped some of the world's top brands discover and amplify their online voice.In this episode, we dive into Justin's journey—from starting SeedX with a mission-driven vision to navigating international growth, hiring at scale, and staying ahead in the fast-moving world of digital strategy. He shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, branding, and what it takes to build a company that balances purpose and profit in the digital age.Whether you're building your own brand or scaling a team, this conversation is packed with wisdom and strategy you won't want to miss.
Episode Summary:https://constraintcalculator.scoreapp.com/In this eye-opening solo episode, Jordan Ross, founder of 8 Figure Agency, breaks down a critical and often overlooked issue holding agencies back from true AI integration: schema and tech stack structure. While everyone is excited about AI, almost no agencies are prepared to implement it at scale—and the result is costly mistakes, hallucinations, and wasted time. Jordan shares how his team builds “agentic solutions” for agencies, the role of structured databases, and why relying solely on GenAI will leave you exposed.⏱️ Chapters: – Why 99% of agencies are not AI-ready – What is an AI brain and how it's built – Agentic solutions and workflow automation – The myth of being “tech stack ready” – Schema: the missing piece in your AI transition – Why GenAI isn't enough – Cost, hallucinations, and why shortcuts fail – The danger of unstructured data – Who this applies to and how to get startedTo learn more go to 8figureagency.co
What's the real difference between working 80 hours a week and building a 7-figure business? According to David Price, who went from industry newcomer to insurance millionaire in just 36 months, it comes down to one critical mindset shift. In this episode, Jason Rigby sits down with David for a masterclass in resilient leadership and the power of simplicity. David shares the brutally honest story of nearly giving up and the pivotal decision that transformed his business from a grueling grind into a scalable success story. This is a universal lesson for any leader who feels they are on the verge of burnout and is ready to turn intention into income. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The critical mindset shift from "going through the motions" to "intentional action" that separates busy work from high-impact results. How to resist complexity by mastering one simple, scalable product or service to build a strong foundation for your business. The non-negotiable leadership principle of brutal honesty and how it builds the unwavering trust required to lead a high-performing team. Why the most successful leaders are willing to do anything they ask of their team, leading by example from the front lines. The foundational importance of a consistent lead generation system as the engine for any successful business. Timestamped Highlights: [01:48] The Decision to Persevere: The turning point six months in when David chose to fully commit. [04:35] Intentional Action vs. Going Through the Motions: Realizing long hours don't equal results without being a "student" of your craft. [06:32] From Salesperson to System Builder: The transition from being a "lone wolf" to a true business owner. [13:15] Resisting Complexity: How to maintain simplicity by mastering one thing and doing more of it. [15:30] The Power of Brutal Honesty: Why trust is the ultimate currency in leadership. [26:20] The Foundation of Success: Learning the critical importance of lead generation. Connect with David Price: Website: tpglife.com Instagram: @davidpriceofficial Facebook: DavidPriceOfficial Subscribe to The Self Aware Leader and leave a review if you found this episode valuable. For deeper growth and to connect with other conscious leaders, join Jason's Inner Circle.
In this episode, Jordan Ross (Founder of 8 Figure Agency) delivers a wake-up call for founders riding the AI hype wave. If you're running a 7-figure social media agency and think a master prompt or ChatGPT flow will fix your chaotic backend — think again.Jordan breaks down a real story from a $4–5M/year agency whose founder believed AI could replace structure, SOPs, and real operational thinking. He explains why this mindset is not just wrong — it's dangerous — and how it's keeping agencies capped at $1–2M/year while others are quietly building $10M systems.You'll learn:Why AI amplifies chaos if your ops are brokenThe difference between automations and AIWhat elite founders are building to dominate new nichesHow to audit whether your team is using tools to scale or copeIf your agency uses AI and you're not seeing compounding results — this is the episode you need.
Join Corey Quinn and Andrew Peluso—Founder & CEO of Pesty Marketing—as they dive into the game-changing power of deep specialization in the agency world. Andrew shares his journey from knocking doors as a pest control salesman to building a premium digital marketing agency exclusively for pest control companies doing $1M+ in revenue. Discover the turning points that led him to niche down, the lessons learned from failed partnerships, and how relentless client focus created a defensible “moat” in a crowded market. If you're an agency owner ready to escape mediocrity, charge premium fees, and build unstoppable growth, this episode is packed with hard-won insights! Episode Highlights: The Power of Niching Down — Why trying to do it all nearly sank Andrew's early agencies, and how hyper-focusing on pest control unlocked 30%+ annual growth for his clients. Specialization = Competitive Advantage — How deeply understanding your clients' industry creates trust, loyalty, and less selling. How to Win Premium Clients — The moment Andrew shifted away from serving “everyone”—and saw sales conversations transform overnight. Delegating for Scale — The crucial role of offloading fulfillment, trusting your gut with hiring, and focusing on what drives business growth. Sales as Education — Why Andrew's consultative, research-heavy sales process is winning 5-figure deals (and how you can copy it). Referral Engines That Work — How a simple, generous referral program exploded new client growth. The Future of Agencies and AI — Navigating industry shifts, staying ahead with holistic search, and why change signals opportunity for top-performers. Preparing for What's Next — Andrew's vision for operational excellence, future leadership, and why swinging big is the only way forward. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Check out Pesty Marketing: https://pestymarketing.com Connect with Andrew Peluso on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpeluso Escape the generalist trap with my best-selling book “Anyone, Not Everyone” and discover how to become the go-to agency in a vertical market https://www.AnyoneNotEveryone.com
Welcome to episode 283 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Josh Konigsberg, Co-Founder of Law Firm Marketing Pros, a digital marketing agency that partners with law firms. Josh is a digital marketing expert with over 30 years of experience. He co-founded the first financial search engine on the web in 1996 and now helps law firms generate more qualified leads and grow their revenue through strategic digital marketing. As Partner and Co-Founder of Law Firm Marketing Pros, he authored Law Firm Digital Marketing Made Easy and created the Behind the Bench newsletter. His agency was named “Agency of the Year” by the 7 Figure Agency mastermind, where he also mentors over 300 agency owners. A sought-after speaker, Josh regularly presents at legal and marketing conferences, sharing actionable strategies to scale law firms and digital agencies. Known for his engaging, data-driven presentations, Josh blends real-world results with deep industry expertise to inspire and educate audiences. What you'll learn about in this episode: 1. Utilizing AI Tools in Marketing: - Leveraging AI tools like Answer the Public for in-depth research insights. - Customizing content based on regional language variations for enhanced SEO strategies. 2. Importance of Brand Consistency: - Maintaining brand voice and consistency with human-created content. - Collaborating with marketing professionals to ensure alignment with brand identity. 3. Transparency in Project Management: - Demonstrating project management efforts to clients for increased transparency and appreciation. - Staying proactive and adaptable to algorithmic changes in digital marketing platforms. 4. Avoiding Unreliable Marketing Agencies: - Steering clear of inexperienced or untrustworthy marketing agencies. - Engaging in industry-related groups and events to stay informed on the latest trends and technologies. 5. AI Applications in Personal Injury Law Marketing: - Exploring upcoming trends in AI applications for personal injury law marketing. - Harnessing AI advancements like Chat GPT 5.0 for optimizing marketing strategies and client engagement. Resources: Website: http://www.lawfirmmarketingpros.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkonigsberg-seo-pro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawfirmmarketingpros/ Additional Resources: https://www.pilmma.org/aiworkshop https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind
Most agency owners are tired of trying to do it all, from sales to fulfillment to client management. Hiring more people isn't always the answer. The key to real growth is finding the right person who can handle operations and free you up to scale.In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, Brittany Filori, CEO of 51Blocks, reveals why most agencies struggle with white-label partners, how to optimize websites for Gen Z and Millennials, and why SEO is evolving as websites become less important. She also dives into AI's impact on marketing, what to be cautious of, and whether it's better to build or buy an agency.What You'll Learn:The Biggest Problem Agencies Have With White-Label PartnersWhy Most Agency Owners Are Tired of Trying It AllThe Key Hire That Will Let You Scale Without Adding a Massive TeamThe Advantage of Using a White-Label Partner the Right WayWhy They Don't Have Account Managers at the ForefrontTaking Advantage of SEO and AI Before It's Too LateThe Biggest Risks to Watch For in AI-Driven MarketingOptimizing Websites for Gen Z and MillennialsWhy SEO Is Changing as Websites Become Less RelevantWhat Brittany Would Do If She Were Starting an Agency TodayBuying vs. Building Your Agency and Which One Makes More SenseConnect with Brittany Filori:Website - https://www.51blocks.com/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-filori/Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Book a Discovery Call Today with Our ExpertsSubscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Laura and Brian went from scattered freelance projects to building a luxury creative agency with over $14K/month in recurring revenue — all in under a year. In this episode, they break down how they landed $5K/month retainers, built offers that scale, and stopped being “just another freelancer” in a crowded industry.Whether you're freelancing, burned out, or ready to scale, this is your roadmap.
Earlier this year, when we started verifying agencies in r/agency, we created a user flair for agencies that have achieved the 8-figure status. We didn't think anyone in the subreddit would get that flair... That is, until Jordan Brannon from Coalition Technologies reached out.One look at his P&Ls, and I knew we had to have him on the podcast.Jordan has gone through just about what every agency owner has gone through... 5 times or more.He's the extreme example of what agency owners can achieve if they put in the work and weather the storms. If there's a challenge in an agency, Jordan's been through it.We asked him in detail what different stages of growth for his agency were the most challenging and how he overcame them. If he were to do it all over again, what would he focus on first or do better with?----------------------------------Our recommended agency tools:everbrospodcast.com/recommended-tools/----------------------------------⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐As always, if you enjoyed this episode or this podcast in general and want to leave us a review or rating, head over to Apple and let us know what you like! It helps us get found and motivates us to keep producing this free content.----------------------------------Want to connect with us? Reach out to us on the everbrospodcast.com website, subscribe to us on YouTube, or connect with us on socials:YouTube: @agencyuTwitter/X: @theagency_uLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/agencyuFacebook: facebook.com/theagencyuInstagram: @theagencyuReddit: r/agency & u/JakeHundleyTikTok: @agency.u
From Art School to Agency Owner April Edwards didn't begin her career in marketing. She started in art school, eager to design and create for a living. During the internet boom, however, she learned how to code—and that changed everything. Her early work included designing emoticons for MSN Messenger at American Greetings Interactive. [...] The post How April Edwards Built a 7-Figure Agency in the Deck Building Niche appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
#388 What if your origin story isn't what wins clients — but your ability to solve their problems is? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Jay Owen, founder of Business Builders and host of Building a Business That Lasts, shares how he turned a teenage side hustle into a thriving multimillion-dollar agency that now runs mostly without him. Jay opens up about his early struggles, how a pivotal conversation with his wife helped him commit to entrepreneurship full-time, and the mindset shifts that helped him scale sustainably over two decades. He dives into the importance of recurring revenue, why strong messaging is more powerful than flashy design, and how agencies can stay relevant in an AI-driven world by becoming operators instead of executors. Whether you're growing your own agency or just getting started, this episode is packed with timeless advice and fresh perspective! What we discuss with Jay: + Why your story isn't what sells + From teenage side hustle to agency + Importance of recurring revenue + Messaging over design every time + Scaling without burning out + Using AI to increase efficiency + Building a business, not a job + Contractors vs. employees + Speaking as a lead generator + Diversifying services and industries Thank you, Jay! Check out Business Builders at BusinessBldrs.com. Get a free video course. Get a free AI resource. Follow Jay on Instagram and LinkedIn. Watch the video podcast of this episode! And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/millionaire. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Revenue share models never work. At least that's what we always say. Thomas Rudy from DataShopper comes onto the podcast to tell us how he built his 7-figure agency on a revenue share model earning multiple 6-figure annual contracts.Thomas is the Co-Founder of DataShopper, a data-hygiene software that lets you retarget anonymous website visitors through digital media and even print mail.This software could be a game-changer for agencies looking to white-label a print media option for clients with digital targeting and precision for in-market customers.----------------------------------Our recommended agency tools:everbrospodcast.com/recommended-tools/----------------------------------⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐As always, if you enjoyed this episode or this podcast in general and want to leave us a review or rating, head over to Apple and let us know what you like! It helps us get found and motivates us to keep producing this free content.----------------------------------Want to connect with us? Reach out to us on the everbrospodcast.com website, subscribe to us on YouTube, or connect with us on socials:YouTube: @agencyuTwitter/X: @theagency_uLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/agencyuFacebook: facebook.com/theagencyuInstagram: @theagencyuReddit: r/agency & u/JakeHundleyTikTok: @agency.u
Ep. 307 Are we on the brink of a future where founders operate successful agencies with no human employees? Get Barbera's Prompts https://offers.hubspot.com/full-stack-ai-marketing Kipp and Kieran dive into the innovative world of Barbara Jovanovic (Startup Cookie) and her AI-powered approach to running a six-figure content marketing agency. Learn more about optimizing AI tools for business efficiency, crafting compelling content without a human team, and scaling operations with cutting-edge technology. Mentions Barbara Jovanovic https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-jovanovic-293b1a108/ Startup Cookie https://www.startupcookie.com/ ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/ OpenAI https://openai.com/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We're creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you're facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we've put together a survey and we'd love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We're on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934 If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain' is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.
Edward Goss is the Founder of Ten Thousand Foot View, a search marketing agency based in Toronto that specializes in paid search marketing and high-conversion-rate campaigns. Over the past 12 years, Ed has grown Ten Thousand Foot View into a seven-figure agency with virtually no initial investment. He shares his deep expertise in optimizing Google Ads and provides valuable insights into navigating digital marketing challenges — including AI and automation's evolving role in shaping strategies and outcomes. In this episode… Are you ready to dive into the world of marketing agencies and discover the secrets behind successful business growth? How do you scale a business from zero to seven figures without any initial investment? In a rapidly changing industry, what strategies are crucial to not only survive, but thrive? Edward Goss provides insightful answers to these questions by sharing his journey of building a thriving marketing agency specializing in Google Ads. He discusses the pivotal decision to niche down by focusing on service rather than industry, which helped mitigate risks associated with economic downturns in specific sectors. Ed highlights the importance of automation and AI in staying competitive, as well as the innovative approach he took by utilizing freelancers rather than traditional employees, fostering a more dynamic and growth-oriented work environment. In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Ed Goss, Founder of Ten Thousand Foot View, to discuss leveraging specialized services and automation in marketing. Ed shares valuable lessons on pricing models, the significance of standard operating procedures, and the advantages of building strong client relationships. He also provides tips on avoiding common pitfalls in paid advertising and the evolution of creative strategies using AI.
In this episode of the Digital Agency Growth Podcast, Dan Englander chats with Marketing Max, a former Wall Streeter turned 7-figure agency founder, about the challenges of building a marketing agency, the power of niching down, and how clarity can unlock scalable growth.Watch our latest video training, How to Take Charge of Your Agency's Future Revenue. During this training, you'll learn how we get qualified appointments every week using tasteful and highly targeted email outreach.Max shares his journey from bombing his Series 7 exam to building and eventually selling an award-winning agency. Along the way, he tackled the common struggles of agency owners: juggling too many services, inconsistent cash flow, and the fear of saying no to clients. By embracing specialization and focusing on high-impact services, Max was able to double his revenue and achieve sustainable growth.If you've ever wondered how to simplify your business, find your niche, and scale on your own terms, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you move forward.Key TakeawaysThe Risks of Being a Jack-of-All-Trades: How offering too many services can dilute your value and make scaling nearly impossible.The Power of Niching Down: Why focusing on one or two high-impact services not only simplifies operations but also accelerates revenue growth.The Role of ROI in Decision-Making: Learn how Max used impact and profit margin to identify the most valuable services for his agency.Building Systems for Predictable Growth: How treating your agency like a business (not a glorified job) unlocks new opportunities.Staying Top of Mind with Newsletters: Why newsletters are a powerful tool for nurturing leads and building trust in a cost-effective way.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about The Digitial Agency Growth Podcast at https://www.salesschema.com/podcast/ and our Video training at http://salesschema.com/takecharge CONNECT WITH MARKETING MAXLinkedInMarketing MaxMarketing Max Podcast YTCONNECT WITH DAN ENGLANDER:LinkedInSales SchemaStop relying on unpredictable referrals and take control of your agency's future growth. Go to salesschema.com/takecharge to access the free training now. Stop relying on unpredictable referrals and take control of your agency's future growth. Go to salesschema.com/takecharge to access the free training now.
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From 7-Figure Agency to Full-Time Coaching: A Story of Following Your GutAfter a brief hiatus since August, I'm thrilled to return with a deeply personal episode where I share my journey of making one of the biggest decisions in my business career - sunsetting my successful 7-figure agency, The Launch Guild, to fully embrace my passion for coaching.Key Episode Highlights:The evolution of my business journey from launch manager to seven-figure agency owner to coachWhy launches have changed in the online space over the past two years and the impact on my agencyThe internal struggle of realizing when it's time to pivot, even when you're successfulHow the Call to Clarity Retreat became a turning point in making this major business decisionManaging difficult conversations with a long-term team during transitionI open up about the internal struggles I faced when realizing it was time for a change, even though my agency was thriving. The reality is, the online launch landscape has transformed dramatically over the past two years, and while we could have pivoted The Launch Guild in numerous directions, my heart was pulling me toward a different path entirely.What's Coming Up:This episode kicks off a special three-part series where I'll share:My complete agency storyFrameworks and methodologies around agency ownership"Baby Steps" series - dedicated to supporting solopreneurs making the leap into agency ownershipNew episodes every FridayState of the Agency quarterly roundtablesLooking Forward:Whether you're an established agency owner looking to scale, a solopreneur considering the agency model, or an online business owner seeking guidance, I hope this episode gives you permission to trust your gut and make the changes your heart is calling for.Visit tashabooth.com/podcast for show notes and to learn more about upcoming programs, coaching opportunities, masterclasses, and events.Check out all the ways I can support you! ❤️ Join The Agency Alliance Membership! Inside this membership for agency owners you'll find a supportive community, tools to help you build a solid and thriving agency, and monthly marketing strategies!
Today, I'm excited to introduce Kristian Altuve and Bryce Conlan from Dance Motion Marketing, an agency that has scaled to seven figures by focusing on serving dance studios. Over the years, I've had the privilege of watching them grow and establish a significant presence in their niche. Kristian, Bryce, thank you for joining [...] The post How Kristian & Bryce Grew Their Agency to 7 Figures Serving Dance Studios appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
If your digital marketing agency is making $10,000 to $20,000 per month, cold outreach should be a core strategy. New clients don't just appear out of thin air, especially if you haven't built a large audience. You need a way to catch the attention of potential clients and convert them into booked appointments. [...] The post The 7-Figure Agency Cold Outreach System (+Free Script Template) appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
The incredible Jessica Zweig joined Natalie on the podcast today! She goes into so much detail on what it looked like to build a multi 7-figure agency, exit that agency, have a complete spiritual awakening, and then step into her next chapter. From navigating business partnerships (+ divorces), seasons of burnout, the full story of Jessica's transformational experience in Eygpt, how she slowed down, and so much more - this conversation was SO amazing and one we know you're going to love. TIMESTAMPS 1:30 - Jessica's First Business Venture 4:40 - Navigating Business Partnerships + Divorces 9:15 - Seasons of Burnout 14:20 - Jessica's Transformational Experience In Egypt 26:15 - Integration, Marriage, Nervous System Work + Joy 29:00 - 2 Things Required To Sell Your Business 30:15 - Intentionally Slowing Down 34:15 - Practicing Non-Attachment 37:20 - Identity Shifts 39:10 - Doing Things Differently Next Time 43:00 - Light Language 46:30 - Daily Rituals for Self-Care 50:15 - Jessica's Brand New Book “The Light Work” RESOURCES + LINKS Pre-Order Jessica's Book Here + Use Code “BOSSBABE” To Enter The Giveaway To Receive A Signed Copy & A Free Gift! Join The Société: Our Exclusive Membership To Help You Build A Freedom-Based Business. Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More. Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We'll Send You Natalie's 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997) FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie Jessica Zweig: @jessicazweig