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In this episode, Jordan Ross, founder of 8-Figure Agency Growth Consultancy, breaks down the Wedge Process — a practical six-step framework that helps agency owners and founders reclaim 10+ hours of their week.

If your business falls apart when you step away, this episode is your blueprint to building systems, delegating effectively, and automating what keeps you stuck in the weeds. Sean shares the exact tools, frameworks, and AI workflows he’s used to help hundreds of entrepreneurs transition from operator to true CEO.

You’ll learn how to track your time, identify what to stop, automate, or delegate, and create SOPs using ChatGPT — so your business can finally work without you.

⏱️ Chapters

– If your business breaks without you, it’s a liability

– Introduction to the Wedge Process

– Step 1: Track your time using Toggl

– Step 2: Apply the S.A.D. Framework (Stop, Automate, Delegate)

– Step 3: Aggregate your training using Loom & Fireflies

– Step 4: Use GPT to build SOPs & job descriptions

– Step 5: Hire with role clarity

– Step 6: Delegate & create visibility with checklists

– Reinvest your reclaimed time to scale

– Outro: Build a business that works without you

To learn more go to 8figureagency.co

Collin Stewart is one of my FAVORITE entreprenuers and is back for his second episode with us - talking about how he scaled to $5 million ARR and then shut down the business after losing passion - and how he's rebuilding smarter. He also talks through his view on product market fit and four funnels that helped fuel his growth at Predictable Revenue

Connect with Collin here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinstewart/

Get Collins New Book - The Terrifying Art of Finding New Customers

https://www.amazon.com/Terrifying-Art-Finding-Customers-Sleep-Deprived/dp/1774586134

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UNLOCK THE 13 SYSTEMS EVERY AGENCY OWNER NEEDS TO REACH 8 FIGURES:

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In this episode, Jordan Ross (founder, 8Figure Agency) walks agency owners through the three operational concepts Amazon uses in its fulfillment centers, reframed for marketing agencies, so your agency stops being dependent on you, scales predictably, and turns execution into a repeatable system.

Episode summary (short)

Founder-dependency is the single biggest reason seven-figure agencies stall or collapse. Jordan breaks down a lighthouse management model (vs. the tugboat founder), the Operational Plan (OP) with benchmarks, and the cadence and checklists that create visibility, accountability, and reliable execution. Implement these, and your agency will have clear marching orders, measurable growth, and a team that runs the machine.

Chapters

— Intro: The Cost of Founder-Dependency

— Tugboat vs Lighthouse

— Benchmarking Basics

— The OP Meeting

— Example Dashboard

— Treat Yourself Like the Client

— Forecast to Marching Orders

— Weekly Business Review

— Operations Meetings

— Standard Work Checklist

— Bridge the Gaps

— Outro: Next steps and offers for hands-on help

To learn more go to 8figureagency.co

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In this episode, we break down the 13 systems every marketing agency must master to scale beyond 7 figures without burning out. If your agency feels like a 40–70 hour-a-week grind, this episode is for you. We cover financial health, stress management, marketing, sales, client retention, hiring, and strategic planning—everything needed to run a business that works without you.

Learn how top agencies create predictability, maximize profits, retain clients, and build teams that deliver results while giving founders the freedom to take real vacations and focus on growth.

If you want to see which systems might be silently sabotaging your agency, check out the free custom agency diagnostic linked below—probably the most valuable 10 minutes you’ll spend this year.

Chapters

– Financial Health

– Time & Stress Management

– Marketing & Positioning

– Predictable, Quality Lead Generation

– Sales Operations That Close Efficiently

– Cohesive, Documented Core Processes

– Delegation and Accountability at Scale

– Metrics That Drive Performance

– Client Retention and Expansion

– Hiring and Training Excellence

– Strategic Planning Mastery

– Innovation & Product Development

– Culture & Leadership

To learn more go to 8figureagency.co

Nick Avaria has acquired and sold 7 agencies and this episode is JAM packed with insights on what it really takes to scale, and the common mistakes agency founders make when scaling to 7-8 figures.

Connect with Nick here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickavaria/

Nick was generous enough to share some of his best agency-scaling resources with our community, get them here


10M Agency KPI Dashboard

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XX1ldFItl3bkSEEr1HFJN70Lo9Gi6Lx-cH25ILT-KWY/edit?gid=0#gid=0

People Management Systems

https://www.agencyacquisitions.io/scaling-agencies-management-and-systems/

KPI’s to get to 10M
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tlJHpp2VK0jlHCDEeEybuCeCkfqrA_N1brBGKt2K-sk/edit?tab=t.0

>>>Did you know we just released a 5 Hour Masterclass on How To Get Your Next 5 Clients with Cold Email?

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Thanks again for listening!

Please give us a review - it helps support the show and we LOVE reading your feedback!

>>>Want to connect with me?

Email - [email protected]

Facebook – https://m.me/ajcassata1

Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajcassata/

Community members also get a free course on Agency growth and how to land your next 3 Whale clients using only Cold email.

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In this episode, Jordan Ross, founder of 8 Figure Agency, reveals the real reason most seven-figure agencies never reach eight figures—and it’s not about leads, offers, or churn.

Jordan breaks down why standards—not new services or more clients—are the foundation of sustainable growth. Drawing from his time at Amazon and experience consulting for countless 8-figure founders, he shares a proven four-step operational system that keeps standards high, even when you step out of the day-to-day.

If you're an agency owner tired of micromanaging or worried that quality will drop when you delegate, this episode gives you the roadmap to scale confidently with structure, accountability, and culture-driven performance.

Chapters

— The myth of growth being about leads or offers

— How high-performing agencies use standards as their growth engine

— Building a business that works without you—while maintaining quality

— How to set quarterly goals and department-level metrics like Amazon

— How leaders track performance and adjust weekly

— Using data to make smarter, faster changes that move results

— How standards cascade through your team and hold everyone accountable

— The importance of owning outcomes and creating recovery plans

— How daily reporting and checklists create transparency

— Turning data into actionable visibility for every team member

— How 8 Figure Agency helps founders implement this system

To learn more go to 8figureagency.co

So excited to have Kasim Aslam back for his THIRD interview on the podcast! Every episode is too good to not invite him back again…

He’s giving his new book for free for our community - grab your copy here
https://thehirebook.com/

>>>Did you know we just released a 5 Hour Masterclass on How To Get Your Next 5 Clients with Cold Email?

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Thanks again for listening!

Please give us a review - it helps support the show and we LOVE reading your feedback!

>>>Want to connect with me?

Email - [email protected]

Facebook – https://m.me/ajcassata1

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Community members also get a free course on Agency growth and how to land your next 3 Whale clients using only Cold email.

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In this episode, Jordan Ross sits down with Alexey Pekovsky, founder of NuOptima, an agency dominating e-commerce with geo SEO and AI search strategies.

Alexey shares how he transitioned from building Europe’s largest CBD marketplace to running a leading SEO agency, and why listicles, authority content, and AI-optimized structures are now the secret weapons to visibility on Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity.

If you’re an agency owner, marketer, or e-commerce brand wondering how to future-proof your traffic strategy, this episode unpacks tactical steps you can implement right now—whether bootstrapped or scaling with an agency partner.

Chapters

– Why the future of traffic is geo + LLM search

– Alexey’s journey: From CBD marketplace to SEO powerhouse

– What’s working now in SEO & geo marketing

– The rise of listicles: why they dominate AI rankings

– Formatting content for AI queries (informational, comparative, transactional)

– What makes a good listicle & how to bootstrap one with AI agents

– How to choose the right SEO/geo agency

– Tools for keyword testing: Ahrefs, AI prompts & scrappy workflows

– Turning listicles into revenue streams (media model approach)

– Beyond listicles: optimizing collection pages for LLM visibility

– Avoiding legal risks in comparative SEO content

– Final tip: Why building authority beyond your site is critical

– Where to find Alexey online

https://nuoptima.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@alexejpikovsky

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexej-pikovsky-9743701/

To learn more go to 8figureagency.co

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In this episode, Jordan Ross breaks down the rapidly evolving M&A market for digital marketing agencies. What was once expected in 2027 is happening now—the agency M&A Gold Rush. Jordan explains why agency owners must act quickly to capture peak valuations, how exit multiples are shifting, and why AI adoption is no longer optional but essential for commanding top-dollar exits.

He also highlights the difference between strategic acquisitions and distress sales, warning that agencies without technology and AI integration risk being stripped for parts. For those ready to adapt, the opportunity to secure 10–20X EBITDA exits is real—but the window is closing fast.

Chapters

– The M&A Gold Rush for Agencies

– Market Dynamics & Exit Multiples Explained

– How AI Is Transforming Agency Valuation

– Strategic Acquisitions and Industry Implications

– Preparing for the Future of Agency Exits

To learn more go to 8figureagency.co

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In this episode, Jordan Ross sits down with Alex Steele, the founder of Opal, a credit card company created specifically for advertising agencies. They dive deep into Opal’s unique value proposition, its rapid growth, and the behind-the-scenes economics of running a credit card business.

Alex explains why vertical integration is key to Opal’s success, how agencies can leverage higher credit limits to fuel growth, and why building relationships in the industry matters just as much as software innovation.

Whether you run an agency or are curious about fintech disruption, this conversation unpacks the strategies and vision driving one of the most exciting finance tools for modern marketers.

Chapters

– Introduction to Opal and Alex Steele

– The Evolution of Opal and Its Unique Value Proposition

– Understanding the Credit Card Business Model

– The Importance of Vertical Integration in Business

– Operational Insights of a Credit Card Company

– Revenue Generation and Business Strategy

– Market Positioning and Customer Acquisition

– Future Growth and Vision for Opal

To learn more go to 8figureagency.co