This week, I finally started seeing real momentum—sales calls booked, new clients signed, and a calendar that’s filling up fast. But with growth comes pressure. In this solo episode, I talk honestly about the anxiety that hit me right as things started to click.I share the mindset shifts I’m working through, the stress behind “big wins,” and how I’m balancing client work with building the agency. If you’re in that phase where you’re putting in the work but results feel far away, this one’s for you.🎯 Topics:00:00 – Why results take longer than you think01:13 – Entering a new phase: from learning to leading01:42 – Sales call anxiety & imposter syndrome03:07 – Juggling growth, content, and client work04:22 – The pressure of progress & gratitude at the same time05:46 – Weekly goals, wins, and what’s working now⸻Follow along on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sam_vannuffel/Work with me: clientrevolution.co

Will spent years stuck in his head — overthinking life, doubting himself, and chasing clarity. Today, he’s a flow coach guiding others through that same stuckness. In this episode, we unpack how he started his coaching business without a plan, the power of showing up before you feel ready, and how being real—not perfect—is what builds trust. If you’re building a service business, this one’s for you.

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In this solo episode of the Client Revolution Podcast, I open up about the highs and lows of building a marketing agency. From dealing with personal life disruptions to overcoming sales call struggles, it’s been a roller coaster. I share lessons on pushing through tough weeks, reframing rejection, and staying focused on growth — even when motivation isn’t at its peak.Get in contact with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_vannuffel/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samvannuffel/Learn more about Client Revolution: https://clientrevolution.co/Timestamps:00:00 – Life updates: visits, losing structure, feeling tired02:04 – Signing a new client and getting momentum back02:37 – Struggling with sales calls and feeling selfish04:54 – Learning to handle “no” and ask better questions09:00 – Accountability section

Ivy Malik opens up about her path from running a successful restaurant to becoming a business coach for creatives. She shares how her early experiences advocating for underpaid friends shaped her mission, why she doesn’t believe in flashy sales tactics, and what it really takes to build a business that feels aligned.We talk about the realities of starting over, the emotional side of entrepreneurship, and how she uses clarity and connection — not pressure — to sell her coaching offers. Ivy also reflects on building a personal brand later in life, and why self-acceptance has been the foundation for her visibility and content strategy.This is a grounded, no-hype conversation about business, mindset, and showing up with integrity.Connect with Ivy here: https://www.instagram.com/ivymalikofficial/Click here to download The 350+ Leads Blueprint: https://clientrevolution.co/Timestamps:00:00 – How Ivy discovered her mission helping creatives02:00 – From dinner parties to running a restaurant06:40 – Pivoting into coaching without fear08:30 – Finding her first clients (and doing free work)12:00 – Her take on giving vs. charging15:00 – What makes content actually convert18:00 – The difference between free content and paid transformation21:00 – Lessons from building a personal brand later in life24:00 – The hardest part of switching industries28:00 – Ivy’s values-driven content strategy31:00 – How she invites people to work with her34:00 – Behind the scenes of her coaching offers40:00 – Knowing who not to work with42:00 – Why integrity matters more than scaling fast

In this episode I share the real numbers behind my agency’s March performance — including total revenue, expenses, and profit. I walk through what went wrong, what went right, and the exact steps I'm taking to build Client Revolution from the ground up.You’ll learn about outreach strategies, content creation efforts, lessons from contracting work, and why consistency matters more than quick wins. If you’re growing a service business or agency, this raw and honest update is packed with insights you (hopefully) can apply.Download the 350+ Leads Blueprint here: https://clientrevolution.co/Get access to my entire swipe file here: https://clientrevolution.co/swipe-fileConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samvannuffel/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_vannuffel/Timestamps:00:00 – March revenue, costs, and total profit breakdown03:22 – Outreach & podcast strategy to grow the agency05:39 – Honest reflections: Why progress feels slow but steady08:48 – April goals and next action steps

In this episode of Building Client Revolution, I reveal the exact cold outreach strategy I’m using in 2025 to book more calls, build relationships, and generate momentum for my agency.🚫 Forget “quick question” emails.💡 Build trust before you pitch.I break down my data, share what failed, what worked, and why I’m now going all-in on podcast outreach. If you’re struggling with cold outreach and tired of being ghosted, this video is for you.Download the 350+ Leads Blueprint here: https://clientrevolution.co/Get access to my entire swipe file here: https://clientrevolution.co/swipe-fileConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samvannuffel/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_vannuffel/👇 Timestamps:00:00 – Why I’m sharing this strategy00:12 – Cold outreach is “dead”? Not really…00:41 – What stopped working (and why)01:13 – My failed cold DM experiments02:13 – The biggest outreach problem for beginners02:24 – My unique approach: Podcast invites03:07 – Stats from 500+ cold DMs04:12 – Results from 243 podcast invites05:34 – Why this strategy is a game-changer06:24 – Advice for anyone struggling with outreach07:06 – Doubling down: my new outreach goal07:40 – Weekly accountability & growth recap08:31 – Content strategy & goals for next week08:43 – Wrap-up & what’s next

Join Kenzi on her journey from freelance gigs to managing high-ticket clients and co-founding an educational platform for designers. In this conversation, you’ll hear how she found early success through Facebook groups, discovered the power of short-form video, and shaped The Brief Collective into a community-driven space that helps creatives charge what they’re truly worth. Kenzi shares her genuine highs and lows - from navigating partnerships and building a team, to refining her offers and keeping cash flow steady.Click here to connect with Kenzi: https://www.instagram.com/kenzigreendesign/Click here to download The 350+ Leads Blueprint and attract leads on autopilot: https://clientrevolution.co/Click here to follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_vannuffel/Click here to connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samvannuffel/Timestamps:• 00:00 – 01:04 Introduction & Early Beginnings• 01:05 – 02:19 Finding First Clients• 02:20 – 05:05 Transition to High-Ticket Work & Launching The Brief Collective• 05:06 – 09:16 Marketing Services vs. Education & Co-Founders• 09:17 – 10:30 First Big Win• 10:31 – 15:19 Biggest Hurdles, Funnel Building & Filtering for Serious Students• 15:20 – 23:29 Streamlining Offers & Membership vs. Signature Program• 23:30 – 29:34 Growing the Team & Evolving Roles• 29:35 – 36:38 Content Strategy & Balancing Free vs. Paid• 36:39 – 44:50 Future Plans, Key Lessons & How to Connect

In this episode, I share how I personally navigate periods when my motivation dips. Rather than pretending that motivation is always easy, I share the genuine strategies and simple practices I rely on to gently guide myself back to feeling inspired and productive.

My hope is that by sharing my experience, you'll find comfort knowing it's okay to feel stuck sometimes, and perhaps even pick up some practical ideas to help you move forward.

Enjoy the episode, and feel free to share your own thoughts and strategies in the comments—I’d love to hear what works for you!

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:25 – Why motivation naturally fluctuates

03:40 – The biggest mistake people make when feeling unmotivated

06:10 – My personal strategy for overcoming motivational slumps

10:05 – Practical tips you can start today

13:30 – Final thoughts & encouragement

In this episode of Building Client Revolution, I open up about a mindset shift I thought I understood for years, but only recently truly got. This shift has helped me take action, stay committed, and push through fear in my business. If you’ve been struggling with self-doubt or feeling stuck, I hope my journey can help you too.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: The mindset shift that changed everything

00:25 – The myth of “be that guy/girl” and why I resisted it

01:06 – The real key: Believing you are already the person you want to become

02:26 – My struggles with past business failures & overcoming fear

03:41 – How working with a coach helped me commit

05:24 – Reverse engineering success: Acting like your future self today

06:55 – How this mindset made me more productive

07:42 – My personal accountability update & business goals

To be honest, I'm struggling with cold outreach. So, it's time to figure out a new way to get more clients into my business, without being perceived as desperate in the Instagram DMs. That's why I'm adding content marketing to my arsenal of client acquisition for Client Revolution.

In this episode of building in public I share the complete content strategy that I will be using to build my personal brand and Client Revolution through content.