7 Steps to 2X Revenue & Free Yourself From Client Work: A Blueprint for Scaling Your Agency
We helped a 7-figure DTC media agency double revenue and free its founder from client services. When Sam joined 8F in Q3 of 2023, he was running a successful 7-figure DTC media agency. But his business was largely dependent on him: he managed client accounts and strategies for each client, with all crucial processes stored […]
How to Get New Clients for Your Agency Business?
Client acquisition is the lifeblood of any successful marketing agency. Building a sustainable client pipeline is not just about survival; it’s the key to unlocking growth, innovation, and long-term success. However, companies face numerous challenges in attracting new agency clients, from standing out in a crowded market to adapting to rapidly changing industry trends and […]
12 Best Platforms to Hire the Best Talent for Your Agency
Hiring the right talent is crucial for agencies, as skilled professionals drive innovation, enhance service delivery, and contribute to overall business success. However, agencies often face significant challenges in finding top talent, including intense competition, a limited pool of qualified candidates, and the need for specialized skills that align with specific project requirements. Fortunately, hiring […]
Three Mistakes to Avoid so that You Don’t Shrink Your Business
We helped a client add $500,000/year in revenue in 5 months, and then after parting ways…he lost it all. Here are 3 common mistakes you need to avoid to not shrink your business. Book Free Agency Audit 1. Emotions don’t scale This founder is a heart-driven CEO. Like me, he wants to help as […]
Case Study: Four Things You Miss When Scaling Fast
8FA recently became a minority partner in a rapidly growing agency. As I began to get a lay of the land, I started seeing common missteps and unknowns from first-time rapidly growing founders. Read this to keep your business growing fast! The Context The agency that we recently became a partner […]
Empowering Your Team: The 8FA Alternative to the 5-5-5 Model
In today’s competitive digital landscape, the success of agencies relies heavily on team empowerment, which enables employees to take ownership of their work and contribute meaningfully to the organization. Effective team models, such as the 5-5-5 framework and the emerging 8-Figure Agency (8FA) model, provide structured approaches to enhance collaboration, innovation, and performance. The 8FA […]
Solid Foundations: Setting Strategic Marketing Rocks with 8FA
Strategic marketing is the process of planning and executing marketing activities that are aligned with an organization’s business goals. It involves understanding the organization’s target market, competitive landscape, and unique selling proposition (USP). Once these factors are understood, a strategic marketing plan can be developed that outlines the specific marketing activities that will be used […]
Enhancing the EOS L10 Meeting Experience
EOS L10 Meetings or Entrepreneurial Operating System Level 10 Meetings, is a structured meeting formula designed to address issues and keep teams on track and focused on achieving their goals. These meetings may be necessary for organizations that follow the EOS process, aiming to solve issues, set priorities, and review metrics within a productive, 90-minute […]
Understanding the Key Concepts of EOS GWC: Filling in the Gaps
The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) offers a robust set of tools to streamline business operations. One such tool is GWC, which stands for “Get it,” “Want it,” and “Capacity.” GWC serves as a framework for leaders to assess whether team members are in the right roles. Here’s how it works: Get it: Does the individual […]
Empowering Marketing Teams: 8FA’s Twist on the 5-5-5 Framework
The 5-5-5 framework is a popular marketing strategy emphasizing employee engagement through focus, flexibility, and freedom. It suggests allocating 50% to core marketing activities such as branding and ongoing campaigns, 25% to experimentation, allowing for the exploration of new tactics and channels, and another 25% to optimization, focusing on data analysis and refining existing campaigns. […]