How to Scale an Agency 🚀

The tables get turned in this one! Jordan Ross gets interviewed by his short form content manager, Tyler, where they discuss several topics around running 8F, taking time off and the future of the business.If you are a fan of the pod, you will love to chat.Links And Resources:Need help with scaling? Book time with 8F here: 8figureagency.co/callThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale an Agency? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

Jordan brought on one of his fastest and youngest clients, Ciaran Houlian, to share how in JUST 12 months he built a multi-million dollar agency and has nearly exited all operations.There were some gems in this one that haven't yet been shared by an 8F client.Links And Resources:Connect with the host Jordan on Twitter here https://twitter.com/jordan\_ross\_8FReady to become the next 8F Success Story? Book a consultation with 8 Figure Agency here 8figureagency.co/callThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale an Agency? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

In this episode, Lucas James discusses the opportunities that arise during a recession for marketing agencies. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, focusing on strategies that yield fast results, and the potential for growth during challenging economic times. Lucas shares insights on how smaller agencies can gain market share, consolidate, and even increase their prices due to heightened demand. He highlights the value of thinking like big companies and leveraging the opportunities that a recessionary market presents.Chapters:00:00:00 - Navigating Recessions: The Need for Efficiency and Quick Wins in Marketing Agencies00:01:06 - The Persistent Demand for Marketing: How Companies Adapt During Recessions00:04:12 - Seizing Opportunities: Gaining Market Share During Recessions, Inspired by Airbnb's Success00:05:37 - Scaling in a Recession: How Smaller Agencies Can Attract Talent and Grow00:07:10 - Surviving and Thriving: Strategies for Small Agencies to Consolidate and Collaborate During Recessions00:08:59 - Embracing Challenges: Leveraging Recessions for Growth and Action in the Marketing IndustryLinks And Resources:Lucas James LinkedInYouTubeTwizThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale an Agency? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

In this episode, Lucas James shares how businesses can leverage no-code tools and AI to automate their operations. Lucas discusses the use of tools like bubble.io, Webflow, Zapier, and ChatGPT, explaining how they can be used to build software, websites, and automate tasks without needing extensive coding knowledge. He provides insights into how these tools have helped scale his agency, offering listeners practical advice on how to implement these strategies in their own businesses.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to the episode and the topic of automating business with no-code tools and AI.00:02:30 - Utilizing Chat GPT for automating copywriting tasks.00:04:00 - Introduction to Webflow, a tool for creating fast and SEO-optimized websites.00:05:00 - Exploring the capabilities of bubble.io for software development.00:07:06 - Demonstration of building a basic app using Bubble.io in under 10 minutes.Links And Resources:Lucas James LinkedInYouTubeTwizThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale an Agency? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

Jordan shares his biggest insights of July 2023. How his personal brand has enabled him to:- Throw an event costing $60,000-$70,000 completely paid for - Begin earning thousands of dollars monthly from sponsorships This is an episode you will not want to skip out on. Connect with the host, Jordan,on Twitter here : https://twitter.com/jordan_ross_8FWant support with increasing, lead generation and sales? Book a consultation with Revenue Boost here \*\*[8](https://calendly.com/ben-revenueboost/1-1-sales-strategy-call-free**)[figureagency.co/call](figureagency.co/call)Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale an Agency? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

In this episode, Lucas James shares his insights on how to build a Software as a Service (SaaS) business using no-code tools like Bubble.io and Chat GPT. Lucas discusses how his agency was able to scale their own SaaS product to a 2 million valuation in less than nine months, all for less than a hundred dollars per month. He dives into the transformative potential of the no-code space, coupled with AI, for businesses and individuals alike.Chapters:00:00:00 Setting Up and Personalizing a Platform: Drawing Parallels with Zaire00:01:47 Harnessing Bubble.io: Monitor Activity, Begin Without Cost, and Explore the World of No-Code00:02:45 Bubble's Free Version: Embark on a No-Code Journey and Experience Swift Expansion00:05:58 Harnessing the Power of Idea Distillation: Design Your First Lead with Ease00:09:44 From Concept to Creation: Simple Steps to Develop Software in Bubble App00:12:17 Incorporating and Adjusting Blocks in Bubble AppLinks And Resources:Lucas James LinkedInYouTubeTwizThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale an Agency? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale an Agency? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

We spoke to over 333 agency owners as part of a market research project to help our client Founder launch a new offer for agencies. While we can't share the actual report, I dove into the main takeaways in this episode. I think you'll find the insights REALLY interesting - I broke down the 3 most common problems agency owners mentioned and more. Whether you run an agency or support/work with agencies, I guarantee you'll find some useful nuggets here to help you in your journey!Connect with the host AJ on Linkedin here https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajcassata/ Want support with increasing, lead generation and sales? Book a consultation with Revenue Boost here **https://calendly.com/ben-revenueboost/1-1-sales-strategy-call-free** Join 5000+ other agency owners in our Free Facebook group "B2B sales and marketing secrets” Members of the Facebook group also get access to a free mini-course on agency lead generation, prospecting, and selling! Join us to get access now!Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale an Agency? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

In this episode, Jordan reviews what 99% of businesses do wrong in their operational meetings. He breaks down his model on how businesses should run operational meetings. 1 - Team members come prepared to review their performance (Data and project management) 2 - Team members report out on accounts that are under performing3 - Team members share their plan to improve results 4- Team members assign actions in their project management tool 5-Team members follow up on that status and results of previous actions To get assistance in setting up your operations the right way, book time here:https://8figureagency.co/

In this episode, Jordan reviews how he helped his client, Chris Wiser, add over $300,000 in net new revenue in less than 40 days. Jordan shares his 5 Step Sales Process 1- Rapport 2- Questions/Identifying a Need 3- Consulting 4- Pitching 5- Handling Objections If you want help adding hundreds of thousands of dollars to your business by increasing your closing rate, book time here: https://8figureagency.co/