Client Ascension

When You Quit Your 9-5 Job and Start Making $20,000/Month

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Coaching & Consulting

SaaS

James, based in the UK, transitioned from a corporate management consultant to building two successful agencies, achieving £20,000/month. After joining Client Ascension twice, James leveraged its community and resources to establish lead generation systems, develop sustainable operations, and focus on leadership and mindset for long-term growth.

10 minutes

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Written by

Daniel Fazio

published:

December 21, 2024

James Inside Client Ascension

Revenue growth

Revenue grew to £20,000/month within months of rejoining Client Ascension.

Scaled operations

Scaled operations while maintaining balance between two agencies.

Long-term growth

Developed leadership and mindset to support long-term growth.

Daniel Fazio

Co-founder @ Client Ascension - The #1 Digital Agency Coaching Program | $15M+ generated helping Agencies & B2B companies scale past $30k+/mo. Live in Tampa, AKA "Cold Email Wizard", and creator of Internet Money Group.

Overview

James started his career as a management consultant, where he discovered cold email strategies that delivered exceptional results. Inspired by these outcomes, he began his journey into entrepreneurship, creating agencies focused on lead generation for consulting firms and subscription-based design services. After struggling with time management and growth as a part-time entrepreneur, he quit his corporate job and rejoined Client Ascension, leveraging its guidance to scale his business sustainably.

What It Meant for the Business

Rapid Lead Generation: James refined his cold email strategy to book 10 sales calls a week, closing 20% of them.
Process Development: Focused on creating operational systems, including onboarding, fulfillment, and landing pages.
Mindset and Leadership Growth: Worked on personal development through executive coaching, enabling him to lead effectively.

Key Takeaways from the Interview

Focusing on Core Strengths: James concentrated on lead generation and cold email strategies early on, achieving consistent success before expanding to other aspects of his business.
(05:22 - 06:10)
Mindset Transformation: With coaching from Client Ascension, James overcame personal fears and limiting beliefs, enabling him to quit his job and build confidence as a business owner.
(03:27 - 03:49)
Community and Networking: Attending in-person events and leveraging the program's community allowed James to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, enhancing both his business and personal growth.
(10:33 - 10:56)

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Focusing on Core Strengths

James concentrated on lead generation and cold email strategies early on, achieving consistent success before expanding to other aspects of his business.

James

05:22 - 06:10

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Mindset Transformation

With coaching from Client Ascension, James overcame personal fears and limiting beliefs, enabling him to quit his job and build confidence as a business owner.

James

03:27 - 03:49

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Community and Networking

Attending in-person events and leveraging the program's community allowed James to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, enhancing both his business and personal growth.

James

10:33 - 10:56

Before Client Ascension

Challenges:

Balancing a corporate job with building a business.
Limited operational processes and scalability.
Lack of confidence in transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship.

Goals:

Replace corporate income (£10,000/month).
Build sustainable systems for lead generation and client onboarding.
Transition from corporate employee to independent business owner.

How Client Ascension Helped James Achieve These Results

Focused Strategy: Emphasized step-by-step growth, starting with lead generation and cold email mastery.
Personal Development: Executive coaching with Mario helped build confidence and address personal challenges affecting business growth.
Comprehensive Support: Access to resources and a strong community enabled James to overcome obstacles and scale his agency effectively.

Parting Words

James credits Client Ascension’s structure and community for transforming his business and personal mindset. He emphasizes the importance of consistent action and leveraging available resources for sustainable growth.