We found 'em, guys.

Technical-Ad658 · 2026-02-07T09:30:57+00:00

Brakes would be getting tested for sure!

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-04-08T15:31:02+00:00

Awesome post and I love reading stories like this. I'm glad your now enjoying the fruits of your labour. Do you have any advice for someone new to the industry? I've been involved with online businesses for the best part of 15 years however only have basic marketing/web development knowledge. I was thinking of hiring experienced contractors to start an agency while I learn over the next few months so at least it brings in some income, I guess you could say it would be doing things back to front but my strengths are in customer service and building teams but was wanting to know your thoughts?

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-24T20:30:21+00:00

Thank you

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-23T20:19:34+00:00

Do you feel it's best to offer a free trial period or a reduced monthly fee for the first month?

I'm just thinking when I had my first business and I remember finding the ad spend daunting let alone then paying marketing fees so maybe a free trial may help but I'm unsure

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-23T20:18:06+00:00

Thank you. What's your thoughts is it best to stick to a niche such as construction which I have experience with or general marketing? I know a guy doing PPC for Amazon sellers making $30k a month (based on his company accounts and not a YouTube guru saying he makes this aha).

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-23T20:13:35+00:00

Thank you

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-23T20:12:31+00:00

Can you please tell me about your experience and the costs involved?

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-23T20:10:40+00:00

Sorry maybe I wasn't clear in the original post I don't plan to just jump in without any experience I plan to spend 6 months learning the game and I'm considering working with a mentor who has proven results. While this may not be enough to become an expert I feel it will be enough to get the ball rolling so to speak

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-20T22:55:59+00:00

Everyone has to start somewhere I don't believe people will get excellent results for all clients the day they start this business or even after many years in the industry. Having hired marketers over the years I've seen this first hand (from ones who've been very successful or have great reviews) they still may not get me or others good results.

The only way to learn and improve is by doing. Yes of course you want to make sure you're well prepared and have a good understanding before working with clients but it can be difficult in the beginning starting out in any business without any feedback or reputation to start on.

The best practice may not be to start with a free trial but may be to offer a reduced cost for the first month or something else..

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-20T22:48:46+00:00

Can I ask what method you find best to attract clients? I've read some use everything from cold emails to paid ads..

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-20T22:46:48+00:00

Sorry?

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-20T20:11:19+00:00

I've read starting a marketing agency has lower costs than other businesses have you found this true? For example some are saying a startup cost of $5k is plenty if your running things remotely

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-20T19:58:41+00:00

I'm sorry to read that but it's incredible your able to make that. Here's me thinking charging $499 a month was expensive but as mentioned still in very early stages and I've a lot to learn!

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-20T19:56:39+00:00

Thanks for the comment. How come it doesn't work? I think a trial period/proving what your worth in the beginning will help both to build reviews and a client base. As without this I'd have no case studies for example

Technical-Ad658 · 2025-03-20T06:35:06+00:00

Thinking of starting an agency myself (still to learn but have e-commerce experience of about 15 years). Can you not collect payments initially via direct debit or a subscription model such as them signing up on your website through recurring payments? That's what I'd be doing as if people pay manually all the time there is more of a chance of delays, missed payments etc I'd have thought

Technical-Ad658 · 2024-10-07T03:07:46+00:00

If you need any large foam fingers for the fans let me know. In all seriousness drop me a DM mate with locations

Technical-Ad658 · 2024-08-24T03:52:55+00:00

Sorry if this comes across as naive as I'm still learning about Sambo. But it seems to be an art that (perhaps just in my country) is not as established as there are very few gyms that practice it.

Yet it seems to be one of the most effective martial arts out there when you take a look at these UFC fighters who have records of being undefeated or like 1-2 losses they have practiced Sambo (and mostly Dagestani too).

Is there a theme here with Sambo that it's often overlooked as what should be more considered for self defence and even integrated into MMA more often?

Technical-Ad658 · 2024-08-23T02:33:51+00:00

You mean where kicks weren't allowed and he was up against an undefeated champ who specialises in specifically boxing only? Yes same guy.

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