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Running, growing, managing & scaling a digital marketing / Internet marketing agency can be a challenge. On this Podcast we share what has worked for us to grow our agency to the INC 5000 list 2 years in a row and scale from ZERO to over $3.5M annual sales over the past 7 years.
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If you’re spending 12+ hours a day buried in client work, managing campaigns, solving problems, and putting out fires, I get it.I’ve been there. When I first started my agency, I thought grinding harder was the path to success. I built websites, did SEO, managed ads, and somewhere along the way, I realized I had [...]
The post How I Scaled My Agency to $7M, While Working Less Than Ever appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
When it comes to building a successful digital marketing agency, the common advice is: specialize. But after working with over 170 agencies that scaled past $1M, one thing is clear, agencies that only specialize in one service often hit a ceiling. The Problem with Single-Service Specialization If your agency focuses on just one offering, like [...]
The post Why Single-Service Agencies Struggle (and the Smarter Way to Specialize) appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
Everyone tells you to niche down. And for good reason, niching gives you leverage. It accelerates authority, simplifies marketing, raises prices, and builds trust faster. But here’s what most agency owners don’t realize: niching also raises the stakes. When you plant your flag in a vertical, you’re no longer one of many. You become the [...]
The post Why Retention is the Secret to Winning Your Agency’s Niche appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
The Agency Hiring Roadmap: How to Build a Team That Scales to Seven Figures When we first started our agency, we made every hiring mistake imaginable. Random hires, the wrong roles at the wrong times, and no clear structure. But fast forward to today,our agency generates over $7M per year with 47 full-time employees, [...]
The post The Agency Hiring Roadmap: How to Build a Team That Scales to Seven Figures appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
Closing agency deals doesn’t have to feel awkward or desperate. In fact, with the right sales process, you can shift from chasing prospects to guiding them through a clear, confident conversation that builds trust and leads to higher close rates. My agency has used this exact process to close over $40 million in services, and [...]
The post The Sales Script That Closed $40M+ in Agency Deals appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
Running an agency is hard. You’re grinding 8–12 hour days, wearing every hat in the business, and still stuck at the same revenue you were six months ago. Some weeks are great, others are terrible, and you can’t figure out why your revenue feels like a rollercoaster. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many [...]
The post The Client Shift That Can Add $20K–$50K MRR to Your Agency appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
When I first started my agency, I had no clients, no recurring revenue, and no systems. The business failed to break $10K a month, and I barely paid myself. Fast forward, I rebuilt from the ground up, and that same business now does $7M per year with 150+ active clients. The difference came down to [...]
The post The 4 Pillars Every Agency Needs to Scale to Seven Figures appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
Do you really know what your clients think about working with you? Many agencies assume they’re doing well until cancellations or churn reveal otherwise. The truth is: feedback is your fastest path to retention and growth. In this episode of the Scaling Together Podcast, we (Josh & Yesenia) break down how we use surveys, feedback [...]
The post Scaling Together: How Client Surveys Can Dramatically Improve Retention in Your Agency appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
What does it take to grow a digital marketing agency from nothing to $20M in revenue, and then exit successfully? On the 7 Figure Agency Podcast, Josh Nelson sat down with Jason Hennessey, founder of Hennessey Digital, to unpack his journey. From stumbling into SEO while running a DJ business to becoming a thought leader [...]
The post From $0 to $20M: Jason Hennessey’s Journey to Scaling and Exiting His Agency appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
As a digital marketing agency, your team plays a pivotal role in your daily operations and long-term success. Building a dream team is an important step if you want to continue growing and scaling your business. But this task may feel easier said than done. At Seven Figure Agency, we've spoken with dozens of agency owners [...]
The post Build the Agency Dream Team: Hiring With Core Values in Mind appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
IntroductionWhat happens when your business partner is also your life partner? In this episode of the Scaling Together Podcast, we explore the raw, unfiltered reality of building and scaling businesses as a married couple. From secret struggles to staying connected through chaos, this conversation is packed with lessons for entrepreneurs navigating both business growth and [...]
The post What It’s Really Like to Be Married to an Entrepreneur appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
When I started my entrepreneurial journey, I failed over and over again. I was stuck in a cycle of landing a client, scrambling for the next one, and never breaking the $10,000/month mark. My agency was a job disguised as a business, and I was working 60–70 hours a week with almost nothing to show [...]
The post I Removed My Limiting Beliefs — Now My Agency Makes $500K/Month appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
Marcus Sheridan built River Pools during a recession. He survived by answering buyer questions online, and that experiment birthed They Ask, You Answer. His new book, Endless Customers, pushes the core lesson further. The aim stays constant: earn trust, own conversations, and secure long-term wins for clients. Shift from Tasks to Growth Partners [...]
The post The Future of the Digital Marketing Agency Business with Marcus Sheridan appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
Most agencies plateau because they depend too heavily on the founder. If every client, campaign, and decision requires your input, you will burn out. What separates $20K/month agencies from $100K/month agencies is not just better marketing or sales. It is operational systems. To scale and step out, you need playbooks. Why SOPs Are [...]
The post How to Scale Your Agency With SOPs (Full Guide) appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
When I started my agency, it took five years to hit the seven-figure mark. If I had to do it again today, I would do it faster. After growing our agency past $7 million per year and helping more than 150 others hit seven figures, I’ve refined a system that works. If I [...]
The post If I Wanted to Build a $1M/yr Agency Again, I’d Do THIS appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
Most agency owners underprice themselves. They believe clients pay for services. In reality, clients pay for results. That shift in thinking changes everything. Clients are not interested in tasks. They want outcomes. If you help them generate more revenue, they will happily invest in your offer. This mindset helped us build a multi-seven-figure [...]
The post How to Craft a $3,500/mo Agency Offer in 8 Minutes appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
Relying on referrals creates bottlenecks. Running ads can be inconsistent. And cold outreach often falls flat. Instead of chasing, build something predictable. That’s why we use monthly webinars. This simple strategy helped us grow to over $7 million per year. Even better, it’s now helping our clients land three to six new agency [...]
The post How to Sign 5+ Agency Clients Per Month With Webinars (Full Breakdown) appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
Niching down isn’t just smart — it’s required. If you want to grow past six figures, you can’t afford to stay a generalist. While generalists attract anyone, specialists attract high-paying clients who are ready to scale. That one shift can completely change your business trajectory. But here's the challenge: pick the wrong niche, [...]
The post How to Choose The Most Profitable Niche For Your Agency appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
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.
Chris Dreyer didn’t just build a successful agency—he engineered a legal marketing empire that now generates over $34 million annually. What began as a side hustle during his time as a teacher has become one of the most dominant brands in personal injury law marketing. On this episode of the Seven Figure Agency [...]
The post How Chris Dreyer grew his agency to $30M/Year serving the Legal Niche appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
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