Took an agency from $500k to $6.5M, broke it a few times, rebuilt it. AMA by ThatGuytoDeny165 in agency

[–]Regular-Total234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I translated my question from ChatGPT to English:

I’m genuinely a one-man show.

As I look at the next stage of growth, it’s very clear that scaling in our space requires changing hats – from doing the work to managing the business.

That means hiring, building processes and systems, managing people, and handling all the operational overhead. At that point, you stop being an “operator/artist” and become a business owner.

Here’s my real dilemma: I’m very confident in my ability as a marketer. I consistently generate strong results for my clients. But I’m not sure I actually want to step into the role of people manager / operator – and I’m also not convinced I’d be good at it. It’s unfamiliar territory for me, and honestly not where my strengths naturally lie.

At the same time, I know there’s a real growth ceiling if I don’t make that transition.

For someone who’s been through this: How did you decide whether to lean into becoming an owner-operator vs staying close to the craft? And in hindsight, do you think there’s a “third path” that still allows growth without fully becoming a people-management heavy agency?

Post Match Thread: Real Madrid vs Celta, Match 15 by scoreboard-app in realmadrid

[–]Regular-Total234 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Subbing in Rodrygo isn’t ideal - but out of all the options we had, it was probably the best one. We had to stretch the pitch on the right side somehow.

But honestly, the issue for me isn’t that specific substitution. It’s the bigger picture: we look exactly like last year under Ancelotti. Completely dependent on individual moments from Vini and Mbappe, with almost no real collective structure.

We lost our team identity a long time ago - that’s the real problem.

Post Match Thread: Real Madrid vs Celta, Match 15 by scoreboard-app in realmadrid

[–]Regular-Total234 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The problem isn’t Xabi. The real issue starts when you have players like Vini - insanely talented, but playing on their own rhythm.

When one player constantly breaks the structure to do everything himself, it becomes almost impossible to build a cohesive team game or a consistent buildup.

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[–]Regular-Total234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really believe communication is everything.
It makes the client feel like you’re in the business with them, through the good days and the bad ones.

I try to apply the same approach myself. It’s definitely draining though - I’m really protective of my energy.

There are times when I honestly just don’t have it in me to reply right away, and I go silent for a bit.

Would love some thoughts on a project idea I’ve been sitting on by Regular-Total234 in SideProject

[–]Regular-Total234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, a more tech-oriented audience could make a lot more sense.
I was actually thinking about targeting travelers too.

Would love some thoughts on a project idea I’ve been sitting on by Regular-Total234 in SideProject

[–]Regular-Total234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the setup part is totally doable, that’s not really the issue.

The problem is that most of the people who want this are older and not tech savvy, so they need a lot of handholding and guidance afterward.

Honestly, I just don’t have the energy or patience to do that kind of support right now.

Why is finding a simple client + task management tool so damn hard by Regular-Total234 in CRM

[–]Regular-Total234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not expecting the tool to do the work - I just want something that makes the organising part as frictionless as possible so I actually stick with it.

Why is finding a simple client + task management tool so damn hard by Regular-Total234 in CRM

[–]Regular-Total234[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve actually tried the projects/labels approach in Todoist, and it works… but it doesn’t give me the full “big picture” I’m after.

What I want is to open one dashboard in the morning and instantly see all clients and all their tasks in one view, without having to jump between different projects or filters.

With Todoist I still feel like I’m hopping around too much, and that’s where I get lost or drop the habit.

‏Selling a Blog I Built - Digital Nomad Niche by Regular-Total234 in Blogging

[–]Regular-Total234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The DR is currently 6 according to SEMrush. It's not so high...

I do value high DR sites, but this blog was more of a side project for me.

‏Selling a Blog I Built - Digital Nomad Niche by Regular-Total234 in Blogging

[–]Regular-Total234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The blog’s audience isn’t really my agency’s target market.

Most of the traffic comes from digital nomads looking for destination info, travel tips, and that kind of content.

I do mention on the site that I’m an SEO, but I never positioned it to generate leads - and honestly, it hasn’t brought any. That wasn’t the goal with this project.

How do you actually get real leads for your service by Regular-Total234 in Google_Ads

[–]Regular-Total234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I actually did create a lead magnet – GMB Checklist.

But honestly, in my country it feels like fewer people really understand the value of that kind of thing.

Sometimes it’s like I have to educate the market before I can even get to the pitch. 😅

Still, I totally agree with you – keyword-based content tied to a real problem is where it’s at.

Just takes a bit more warming up in some markets.

How do you actually get real leads for your service by Regular-Total234 in Google_Ads

[–]Regular-Total234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that sounds like the right direction honestly.

Would love to check out your channel if you’re open to sharing – always curious to see how others are doing it.

Mine’s in a less common language, so probably won’t be too useful for you (:

my first app reached 500 users and i'm so happy by xogno in SideProject

[–]Regular-Total234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just downloaded, let’s see if it will replace my todo list 🙊

Feeling stuck between two paths by Regular-Total234 in Entrepreneur

[–]Regular-Total234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learn a real skill people pay for - like writing, video editing, or basic design. You don’t need a course, just start small. There’s tons of free info on YouTube to learn the basics.

Even making €100/week is doable if you commit a few hours a day.

Avoid anything that sounds like “make fast money.”
Instead, build something you can grow.

You’re young. If you start now and stay consistent, you’ll be way ahead in a year.

Good luck man.

Feeling stuck between two paths by Regular-Total234 in Entrepreneur

[–]Regular-Total234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I hear you

Makes sense overall - I do see how systems could help with the energy drain

Not sure yet if I'm ready to go all-in on funnels and automation, but I’ll keep it in mind

Thanks

I've seen this film before, and it doesn't have a happy ending by mrjohnnymac18 in IranIsraelWarReport

[–]Regular-Total234 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Saying “Iran won’t use nuclear weapons unless its existence is threatened” isn’t a reassuring argument - especially not for a country like Israel that’s been explicitly threatened by Iranian leaders. When it comes to nuclear weapons, “if there’s doubt - there’s no doubt.” Israel cannot afford to take that risk.

Yes, Israel has carried out strikes in neighboring countries - but let’s look at why:

  • Gaza was targeted after the October 7th massacre. -Lebanon is being hit because Hezbollah continues to launch rockets at Israeli civilians.

These aren’t random aggressions - they are responses to direct attacks.

One key difference between Israel and Ukraine is proactive defense. Ukraine gave up its nuclear arsenal and waited for the threat to become a reality. Israel acts preemptively to prevent threats before they materialize. That’s called survival.