Overview

Tenney Media focuses on helping veterans maximize their benefits, transition out of the military, and find financial stability through education, real estate, and entrepreneurship. The agency also provides marketing services with a focus on creativity and sales systems. Joining Client Ascension allowed Cole and his brother to fast-track their business growth through mentorship, networking, and enhanced operational strategies.

What It Meant for the Business

• Networking Opportunities:
  By joining Client Ascension, Cole built connections with other entrepreneurs and industry experts, enabling partnerships and collaborations.
• Enhanced Systems:
  His brother took the lead in systemizing operations, designing funnels, and creating marketing assets while Cole focused on sales and personal branding.
• Increased Credibility:
  Their business thrived through a clear niche—helping veterans—and Cole's personal story provided built-in social proof.

Key Takeaways from the Interview

• Leveraging Military Discipline in Business: Cole credits his military experience with instilling consistency, discipline, and a tough mindset, which he applies to daily operations and long-term growth strategies.
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• Networking as a Catalyst for Success: Cole emphasized the importance of being the "dumbest person in the room," surrounding himself with successful mentors and peers to fast-track his learning and growth.
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• Putting Out Consistent Value-Driven Content: By sharing daily insights about his own experiences with veteran benefits and entrepreneurship, Cole built trust and credibility, attracting more clients and partnerships.
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Before Client Ascension

Challenges:

• Lacked in-depth knowledge of email systems and sales funnels.
• Limited networking opportunities outside their niche.

Goals:

• Build a sustainable system for lead generation and business operations.
• Leverage networking opportunities to expand service offerings.

How Client Ascension Helped Cole Tenney Achieve These Results

Community and Networking: Access to a vast network of skilled entrepreneurs and service providers.
Systems Expertise: Improved operational efficiency with email systems and ClickFunnels expertise.
Personal Branding: Guidance on leveraging his personal story to grow trust and authority.

Parting Words

Cole recommends focusing on long-term consistency, finding mentors who are excelling in your desired area, and leveraging the power of a strong network. He emphasizes patience and transparency as keys to sustainable success.

Future Plans

• Continue building personal and business brands on Twitter and Instagram.
• Further systematize agency operations for scalability.
• Develop more lead magnets like their e-book to enhance inbound marketing.

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