Welcome back to The Agency Hour, where we help digital agencies escape the project-based rollercoaster and build predictable, recurring revenue.
In this episode of The Agency Hour, Troy Dean breaks down the exact roadmap to adding $20,000 in monthly recurring revenue to your agency—whether you’re just starting out, scaling past $100K/month, or somewhere in between. You’ll learn how to escape the one-time project trap, transition to a scalable revenue model, and position yourself as a high-value strategic partner instead of a freelancer.
If you want to escape the freelancer mindset, build a sustainable, scalable agency, and finally achieve financial freedom, this episode is a must-listen.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode
- Why One-Time Projects Keep You Stuck – The hidden danger of unpredictable revenue.
- Why Retainers Aren’t the Best Solution – Stop trading time for money and sell outcomes instead.
- How to Package & Price Recurring Revenue Services – Three proven models that work for any agency.
- The No-Brainer Pitch for Recurring Clients – A simple way to make your offer an easy yes.
- How to Transition Existing Clients Into Recurring Plans – Turn past clients into long-term revenue.
- The Secret to Selling Without Resistance – A risk-reversal strategy that eliminates hesitation.
- How to Scale Without Overworking – Automate, delegate, and systemize for profitable growth.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
02:45 - The Importance of Recurring Revenue
05:30 - Common Pitfalls in Agency Models
08:15 - Transitioning from Retainers to Value-Based Pricing
11:00 - Crafting the Right Offer for Recurring Revenue
14:00 - Packaging and Pricing for Profit
17:30 - The No-Brainer Pitch Strategy
20:15 - Starting with Existing Clients
23:00 - Automating and Scaling for Profitability
26:00 - Recap and Actionable Steps
29:30 - Outro and Exciting Announcements
Handy Links
The AI Advantage - https://go.agencymavericks.com/event-ai-implementation (Virtual event)
E2M Solutions - https://www.e2msolutions.com/agency-mavericks
WP Remote - https://wpremote.com
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