Seven Figure Agency Podcast With Josh Nelson

When I first started my agency, I had no clients, no recurring revenue, and no systems. The business failed to break $10K a month, and I barely paid myself. Fast forward, I rebuilt from the ground up, and that same business now does $7M per year with 150+ active clients. The difference came down to [...] The post The 4 Pillars Every Agency Needs to Scale to Seven Figures appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

Do you really know what your clients think about working with you? Many agencies assume they’re doing well until cancellations or churn reveal otherwise. The truth is: feedback is your fastest path to retention and growth. In this episode of the Scaling Together Podcast, we (Josh & Yesenia) break down how we use surveys, feedback [...] The post Scaling Together: How Client Surveys Can Dramatically Improve Retention in Your Agency appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

What does it take to grow a digital marketing agency from nothing to $20M in revenue, and then exit successfully? On the 7 Figure Agency Podcast, Josh Nelson sat down with Jason Hennessey, founder of Hennessey Digital, to unpack his journey. From stumbling into SEO while running a DJ business to becoming a thought leader [...] The post From $0 to $20M: Jason Hennessey’s Journey to Scaling and Exiting His Agency appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

IntroductionWhat happens when your business partner is also your life partner? In this episode of the Scaling Together Podcast, we explore the raw, unfiltered reality of building and scaling businesses as a married couple. From secret struggles to staying connected through chaos, this conversation is packed with lessons for entrepreneurs navigating both business growth and [...] The post What It’s Really Like to Be Married to an Entrepreneur appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

(The Complete Framework) If you're doing $10,000 to $50,000 per month and feel like you're working more hours than ever while barely being able to take a day off without revenue dropping, this post is for you. I'm going to walk you through the exact framework I used to build my $7 million agency that [...] The post How to Scale Your Agency to 7 Figures Without Working 80-Hour Weeks appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

When I started my entrepreneurial journey, I failed over and over again. I was stuck in a cycle of landing a client, scrambling for the next one, and never breaking the $10,000/month mark. My agency was a job disguised as a business, and I was working 60–70 hours a week with almost nothing to show [...] The post I Removed My Limiting Beliefs — Now My Agency Makes $500K/Month appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

Marcus Sheridan built River Pools during a recession. He survived by answering buyer questions online, and that experiment birthed They Ask, You Answer. His new book, Endless Customers, pushes the core lesson further. The aim stays constant: earn trust, own conversations, and secure long-term wins for clients. Shift from Tasks to Growth Partners [...] The post The Future of the Digital Marketing Agency Business with Marcus Sheridan appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

Most agencies plateau because they depend too heavily on the founder. If every client, campaign, and decision requires your input, you will burn out. What separates $20K/month agencies from $100K/month agencies is not just better marketing or sales. It is operational systems. To scale and step out, you need playbooks. Why SOPs Are [...] The post How to Scale Your Agency With SOPs (Full Guide) appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

When I started my agency, it took five years to hit the seven-figure mark. If I had to do it again today, I would do it faster. After growing our agency past $7 million per year and helping more than 150 others hit seven figures, I’ve refined a system that works. If I [...] The post If I Wanted to Build a $1M/yr Agency Again, I’d Do THIS appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

Most agency owners underprice themselves. They believe clients pay for services. In reality, clients pay for results. That shift in thinking changes everything. Clients are not interested in tasks. They want outcomes. If you help them generate more revenue, they will happily invest in your offer. This mindset helped us build a multi-seven-figure [...] The post How to Craft a $3,500/mo Agency Offer in 8 Minutes appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

Relying on referrals creates bottlenecks. Running ads can be inconsistent. And cold outreach often falls flat. Instead of chasing, build something predictable. That’s why we use monthly webinars. This simple strategy helped us grow to over $7 million per year. Even better, it’s now helping our clients land three to six new agency [...] The post How to Sign 5+ Agency Clients Per Month With Webinars (Full Breakdown) appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

Niching down isn’t just smart — it’s required. If you want to grow past six figures, you can’t afford to stay a generalist. While generalists attract anyone, specialists attract high-paying clients who are ready to scale. That one shift can completely change your business trajectory. But here's the challenge: pick the wrong niche, [...] The post How to Choose The Most Profitable Niche For Your Agency appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

From Art School to Agency Owner April Edwards didn’t begin her career in marketing. She started in art school, eager to design and create for a living. During the internet boom, however, she learned how to code—and that changed everything. Her early work included designing emoticons for MSN Messenger at American Greetings Interactive. [...] The post How April Edwards Built a 7-Figure Agency in the Deck Building Niche appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

Chris Dreyer didn’t just build a successful agency—he engineered a legal marketing empire that now generates over $34 million annually. What began as a side hustle during his time as a teacher has become one of the most dominant brands in personal injury law marketing. On this episode of the Seven Figure Agency [...] The post How Chris Dreyer grew his agency to $30M/Year serving the Legal Niche appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

Scaling an agency to multiple seven figures is rare. Signing 108 clients in one month? Almost unheard of. Yet that’s exactly what Brady Sticker did with Church Candy, his agency focused exclusively on helping churches grow using Facebook and Instagram ads. This wasn't a fluke. It was the result of clear focus, consistent [...] The post How Brady Sticker Landed 108 Clients In 1 Month appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

Most agency owners are good at sales. It’s how they got their first clients. It’s how they grew their revenue. But eventually, what used to be your strength becomes your ceiling. You can only take so many calls. You can only close so many deals. That’s why building a sales team is essential [...] The post How to Hire Sales People And Build A Sales Team For Your Agency appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

Over the past decade, I’ve scaled my agency to over $7 million per year. But make no mistake—getting there wasn’t easy. In the beginning, I was grinding 60+ hours a week, constantly reinventing the wheel, and barely hanging onto clients. However, that experience led me to a smarter path. A path now powering [...] The post I Found an EASIER Way To Build a $1,000,000+ Agency appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

Delivering great results isn’t optional. It’s everything. If you can’t deliver, your agency can’t scale. Period. Why Service Delivery Is Your Scaling Engine Without a systematized delivery model, your agency stalls. You may land clients, but you won’t retain or scale. At Plumbing & HVAC SEO, we scaled to $7M annually. The reason? [...] The post My $7M/yr Agency Service Delivery Process (Full Guide) appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

The digital world is changing fast. AI is evolving. Social media platforms shift constantly. Naturally, many agency owners are asking: is the marketing agency model still worth it in 2025? The short answer is yes. But let’s unpack why. The Agency Model Is Alive and Profitable Many entrepreneurs are tempted by new tools [...] The post Is It Worth Running a Marketing Agency in 2025? appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

If you're running a digital marketing agency and aiming to hit $1M in annual revenue, you're not alone. But the path to seven figures isn’t a mystery hack or a magic funnel. As Josh Nelson explains, it's about following a proven blueprint. In this post, we’ll walk through the four stages of agency [...] The post The Blueprint to a $1,000,000/yr Agency in 2025 appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.