The Agency Hour

UGURUS Shutdown: A Message to UGURUS Agencies and a Path Forward


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In a sudden move, DigitalOcean has shut down UGURUS, leaving many digital agency owners feeling lost and abandoned. In this special episode of the Agency Hour podcast, Troy Dean acknowledges the incredible impact UGURUS founder Brent Weaver had on the agency world and offers condolences to those affected.

Troy shares the history of UGURUS and its parallel journey with WP Elevation (now Agency Mavericks), highlighting their pioneering roles in the agency coaching space. He expresses his disappointment in DigitalOcean's handling of the shutdown and extends a heartfelt invitation to former UGURUS members to find a new home at Agency Mavericks.

What You'll Discover:

  • The history and impact of Ugurus and WP Elevation/Agency Mavericks.
  • Why DigitalOcean's decision is seen as detrimental to the agency community.
  • How Agency Mavericks' GPS model (Grow, Package, Scale) supports agency growth.
  • Strategies for building authority, packaging intellectual property, and scaling operations.
  • The importance of community and mentorship in navigating agency challenges.
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    WP Remote - https://wpremote.com

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