#055 - He Hit $100K MRR by 23 (Here's How) πΌ
Description
In this episode of Founders Playbook, Nelson chats with agency mentor
Cormac Gray, who scaled his marketing agency to six-figure months by 23.
They discuss the importance of a strong product, credibility, and
avoiding costly team mistakes. Cormac dives into why many agencies get
stuck at six figures and how to break through to seven.
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https://www.instagram.com/theagencymentor_/
https://www.youtube.com/@cormacgray
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introβ¨
β¨00:01:59 - Painful Lessons in Scaling an Agencyβ¨
00:07:01 - Growth vs. Recovery Mode in Business
β¨00:09:22 - Key Measurements for Agency Successβ¨
00:10:43 - The Importance of Predictable Client Acquisitionβ¨
00:11:42 - Navigating the Crazy Growth Phaseβ¨
00:14:11 - Challenges Faced During Rapid Growth
β¨00:17:01 - Market Changes and Their Impact on Agencies
β¨00:18:38 - Overcoming Difficult Times and Client Churnβ¨
00:42:19 - Preparing Your Business for Saleβ¨
00:44:20 - Creating a Self-Sufficient Asset