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 [...] The post The 4 Pillars Every Agency Needs to Scale to Seven Figures appeare...

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: [...] The post Scaling Together: How...

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 in legal marketing, Jason shares [...] The post From $0 to $20M: Jason Hennes...

As a digital marketing agency, your team plays a pivotal role in your daily operations and long-term success. Building a dream team is an important step if you want to continue growing and scaling your business. But this task may feel easier said than done. At Seven Figure Agency, we've spoken with dozens of agency owners […] The post Build the Agency [...] The post Build the Agency Dream Team: Hi...

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 [...

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 [...] The post I Removed My Limiting Beliefs – Now My Agency Makes $500K/Month...

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 Marcus insists that agencies drop the order-taker [....

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 [...] The post How to Scale Your Age...

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 [...] The post If I Wanted to Build a $1M/yr Agency Again, I’d Do THIS appeared first on Seven Figure A...

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 [...] The post How to Cr...

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+ [...] The post How to Sign 5+ Agency Cli...

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 [...] The post How to Choose The Mos...

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. After bouncing through contract and [...] The post How April...

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 Podcast, Chris shared how he [...] The post How Chris Dreyer grew his agency to $30M/...

How Brady Sticker Landed 108 Clients In 1 Month 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 [...] The post How Brady Sticker Landed 108 Cli...

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 if you want to scale past $80K [...] The post How to Hire Sales People And Build A Sales Team For Your Agenc...

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 over 150 agencies we’ve helped [...] The post I Found an EASIER Way To Build a $1,000,000...

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? A reliable, repeatable service delivery process. Let’s [...] The pos...

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 and trends. With AI, automation, and new [...] The post Is It Worth Running a M...

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 growth and exactly what to focus on [...] The post The Blueprint to a $1,000,000/yr Agency in 2025 ap...

As digital agency owners, we focus on growth. We scale teams, increase MRR, and serve clients at the highest level. However, what happens after the business succeeds? What’s the end game? According to Dustin Heiner, founder of Master Passive Income, the goal isn’t just profit. It’s freedom. It’s legacy. It’s wealth. On the Seven Figure Agency Podcast, Dustin shared how [...] The post From Profit t...

Adam McChesney didn’t grow up dreaming about digital marketing. His journey began in medical device sales, earning $200,000 at age 26. On paper, he was winning. But behind the scenes, he felt stuck. Tired of endless travel and hotel rooms, Adam wanted freedom. In a Kansas City hotel room, he Googled, “How to make money online.” That one search changed [...] The post How Adam McChesney Built His Br...

Selling high-ticket retainers isn’t easy. Most agency owners close only 10–15% of their sales calls. But what if you could close 30% or more? At my agency, we average 41%. We don’t use pressure or manipulation – we follow a proven objection-handling system. In this post, you’ll learn how to pre-handle objections, close confidently, and turn “maybe” into “yes.” Start [...] The post How to Close 40%...

Scaling a digital agency isn't just about landing clients. It's about building a team that delivers, grows, and operates without chaos. My agency currently does $7 million in revenue with 47 full-time employees. That growth didn’t happen by chance. We’ve built systems, structure, and repeatable hiring processes that keep everything running smoothly. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or bui...

Running a successful digital marketing agency requires structure. In fact, choosing the right project management software is one of the most vital steps. Without a proper system, chaos quickly takes over. Unfortunately, many agency owners pick the wrong tool early on. As a result, they waste time, money, and momentum rebuilding broken processes. There are dozens of tools available. But [...] The p...