Acquiring Minds Rebuilding from 80% Collapse to Mid-7 Figures Revenue
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May 22, 2025 Scott Alexander, owner of Jairus Marketing, shares his journey of transforming a failing agency during the pandemic. He discusses the challenges he faced, including a toxic work culture and significant revenue decline. Scott delves into the importance of customer retention and adapting marketing strategies for the healthcare sector. He highlights the emotional shifts in company culture post-acquisition and emphasizes the need for transparency and team alignment to foster a supportive environment. Together, these insights offer a roadmap for overcoming adversity in business.
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Recurring Revenue Can Be Misleading
- Recurring revenue alone doesn't guarantee high quality revenue.
- High customer churn can mask poor revenue quality despite recurring pricing models.
Hiding Revenue Decline With Deleted Invoices
- The bookkeeper was deleting unpaid client invoices to hide true revenue decline.
- Actual revenue was dropping much faster than reported because clients refused to pay.
Seller Sabotaged Major Client
- Scott experienced clients leaving rapidly after he took ownership of the agency.
- The previous owner behaved unprofessionally, cursing at the biggest client in front of everyone.
