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75,000 person agency is doomed

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Oct 22, 2025
In a rapidly changing AI landscape, mediocrity is being punished like never before. The hosts delve into the staggering reality that only 1% of companies are effectively leveraging AI. They discuss the challenges facing large agencies that struggle to adapt, alongside insights on hiring trends and lead performance. Value-based pricing strategies emerge as a key theme for closing larger B2B deals, while the debate on AI's true impact on agency revenue continues. Tune in for actionable strategies and essential industry shifts!
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INSIGHT

AI Widens The Superstar Gap

  • AI magnifies the gap between average and extraordinary performers by amplifying efficiency gains for power users.
  • Businesses will reward employees who leverage AI tools because they produce disproportionately higher output and margins.
ADVICE

Adopt Internal AI Tools Fast

  • Learn and adopt internal AI tools quickly to multiply individual productivity and improve gross margins.
  • Reward team members who use these tools to encourage adoption and capture efficiency gains.
INSIGHT

Lead Counts Are Down Substantially

  • Lead and MQL volumes have fallen significantly year-to-date, indicating a harder new-business environment.
  • Teams should expect roughly 25–30% declines in some MQL cohorts compared with earlier months.
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