What does it really take to build an AI marketing agency while launching SaaS and scaling e-commerce?

In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Duray Pretorius, co-founder and CRO of Viaduct Generation, shares his honest journey through growth, pressure, innovation, and burnout.

We talk about leadership, culture, AI done right, and why success without mental fitness is a dangerous trade-off.

This is a must-listen for founders, agency owners, and anyone navigating modern growth.

📝 Show Notes:

03:55 The Agency Scaling Trap (Hiring Too Fast)

08:36 Why Mental Fitness Is a Founder’s Real Edge

10:11 The Origin Story of Viaduct Generation

11:57 Building & Scaling a Distributed Remote Team

18:34 The Importance of an Inner Circle for Founders

21:11 Why SEO Needs a SaaS Solution for the Masses

About Guest:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duraypretorius-seo/

Website: https://viaductgen.com/

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