Overview

Anthony Marsilio started his agency after learning Amazon operations while working for an aggregator company. Transitioning from freelance operations to running an organized agency, he turned to Client Ascension to refine his systems, improve his outreach strategies, and expand his business operations. Anthony leveraged Client Ascension’s structured approach to grow his revenue significantly and improve his overall business foundation.

What It Meant for the Business

• Growth and Stability: Anthony transformed his business from a disorganized freelance setup into a stable, scalable agency by adopting structured operations and effective hiring practices.
• Community-Driven Insights: Through Client Ascension’s network, he gained practical guidance, actionable strategies, and a mindset shift that aligned with long-term success.
• Operational Clarity: Exposure to advanced systems like Trello, Zapier, and frameworks for lead generation provided clarity on building a sustainable business foundation.
• Focus on Strengths: By identifying his passion for sales and lead generation, Anthony could delegate other tasks, ensuring his time was spent on high-value activities.

Key Takeaways from the Interview

• The Power of Community Support: Anthony highlighted how the Client Ascension community served as a hub for like-minded entrepreneurs to share ideas, celebrate wins, and collaborate on projects. This support system kept him motivated and inspired.
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• Recognizing the Need for Delegation: Anthony realized that doing everything himself was unsustainable. He identified areas like cold email and operations where he could bring in experts, allowing him to focus on his core strengths in sales and client acquisition.
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• Leveraging Personal Development for Business Success: Anthony credited his habit of reading personal development books with shaping his mindset and behaviors, which have directly impacted his ability to build a successful agency. This habit taught him to manage emotions, think long-term, and focus on growth.
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Before Client Ascension

Challenges:

• Lack of business structure and operational systems.
• Performing all tasks (sales, marketing, fulfillment) himself.
• Limited expertise in scaling through hiring and outsourcing.

Goals:

• Transition from freelancer to agency owner.
• Learn foundational business systems for growth.
• Build a sustainable and scalable operation.

How Client Ascension Helped

Comprehensive Learning: Access to resources on operations, cold email, advertising, and automation.
Community Engagement: Collaborated with like-minded entrepreneurs for guidance and support.
Mindset Shift: Transitioned from a freelancer mindset to thinking like a business owner.

Parting Words

Anthony emphasized the importance of personal growth and self-discovery as essential for business success. He recommended taking full advantage of Client Ascension’s resources and community while staying disciplined and committed to action.

Future Plans

• Scale to six figures per month.
• Invest more in outsourcing and hiring for operational efficiency.
• Leverage community connections to expand his agency’s reach.

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