I sat down with my friend Brandon Doyle, a true expert in all things agency. Brandon has been running successful agencies since 2008, covering everything from email marketing, SEO, Facebook ads to TikTok and Snapchat ads. But this episode isn't just about his success, most importantly, it's about how you can start your own agency and leverage AI to land your first clients, paying you $1,000, $3,000, or even $5,000 a month.
Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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01:58 Brandon's Journey: From SEO to Full-Service Agency
03:40 Early SEO Tactics and Their Evolution
07:48 Success Stories and Growth Hacks
12:41 Challenges and Lessons in Scaling Agencies
14:31 The Rise and Fall of DTC Brands
19:34 Focusing on Social Ads for E-commerce
26:49 Balancing Revenue Streams
27:09 Incentivizing Leadership
28:12 Favorite Revenue Lines
29:16 Client Acquisition Strategies
30:33 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
32:10 Temptation to Copy Clients
34:00 Failed Ventures and Lessons Learned
35:58 Starting Over with a Clean Slate
36:22 B2B E-commerce Opportunities
38:55 Charging for Email Marketing
42:31 Starting an AI-Powered Agency
48:15 Importance of Communication
51:34 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
