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Meet The College Kid Who Made $12,000,000

Meet The College Kid Who Made $12,000,000

Meet The College Kid Who Made $12,000,000
Topics: 
B2B Lead Generation
Coaching & Consulting

Max, a college student and founder of a successful email marketing agency, transitioned from freelancing to running a full-fledged agency while studying abroad in Prague. After joining Client Ascension, Max implemented scalable systems, established a team, and increased sales velocity, booking over 20 calls per month and working with 10 clients in just six months.

7 minutes
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Written by
Daniel Fazio
published:
December 21, 2024

Max Inside Client Ascension

Revenue growth
Revenue grew from $5,000/month to significantly higher figures.
Client growth
Worked with 10 clients since joining Client Ascension, up from two clients before.
Sales growth
Increased sales velocity from 5-10 calls in three months to 20+ calls per month.
Daniel Fazio
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

Max began his entrepreneurial journey as a freelancer in email marketing and copywriting, targeting small eCommerce brands. He relied on Upwork for leads and lacked the systems needed to scale. After joining Client Ascension, Max shifted his focus to building a structured agency, implementing outreach systems, and leveraging guidance from mentors. Today, he balances running his agency with his studies abroad, benefiting from newfound clarity, scalability, and a reliable team.

What It Meant for the Business

  • Enhanced Scalability:
    Max transitioned from a one-person freelancing operation to a structured agency, which allowed him to consistently onboard and service more clients without overwhelming himself.
  • Improved Sales Efficiency:
    Refining his sales process and handling objections allowed Max to confidently close deals, contributing to a significant increase in revenue and client base.
  • Community Support:
    Active participation in Client Ascension's calls and Slack discussions provided Max with insights, feedback, and confidence, enabling him to make better business decisions and scale effectively.

Key Takeaways from the Interview

  • Consistent Lead Flow Through Refined Outreach:
    Max implemented a structured cold email system, including high-quality leads and effective scripts, which drastically improved his sales pipeline and call bookings.
    (06:38 - 07:32)
  • Building a Team for Fulfillment:
    Transitioning from handling everything solo to hiring team members allowed Max to focus on strategy and business growth rather than being bogged down by fulfillment tasks.
    (10:26 - 10:54)
  • The Power of Incremental Improvements:
    Max highlighted that business growth doesn't happen overnight but is the result of consistent daily improvements in outreach, sales, and operations over time.
    (08:44 - 09:08)

Consistent Lead Flow Through Refined Outreach

Max implemented a structured cold email system, including high-quality leads and effective scripts, which drastically improved his sales pipeline and call bookings.

Max

06:38 - 07:32

Building a Team for Fulfillment

Transitioning from handling everything solo to hiring team members allowed Max to focus on strategy and business growth rather than being bogged down by fulfillment tasks.

Max

10:26 - 10:54

The Power of Incremental Improvements

Max highlighted that business growth doesn't happen overnight but is the result of consistent daily improvements in outreach, sales, and operations over time.

Max

08:44 - 09:08

Before Client Ascension

Challenges:

  • No systems for client acquisition or onboarding.
  • Reliance on low-quality leads and inconsistent sales processes.
  • Limited client base with only two long-term clients.

Goals:

  • Build a scalable agency with structured systems.
  • Implement consistent outreach and improve sales processes.
  • Hire a team to manage operations and fulfillment.

How Client Ascension Helped Max Achieve These Results

  • Outreach Systems: Implemented structured cold email strategies and high-quality lead generation.
  • Team Building: Hired key team members to handle fulfillment, improving scalability.
  • Sales Guidance: Learned to handle objections, refine sales scripts, and close more deals.

Parting Words

Max credits Client Ascension with transforming his freelancing efforts into a scalable agency, emphasizing the value of consistent guidance, community support, and actionable insights.Future Plans

  • Continue scaling the agency by refining systems and adding new clients.
  • Expand team and operations for long-term growth.
  • Explore new opportunities in digital marketing and advertising.

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Max's Email Marketing Agency
Operating remotely, studying abroad in Prague
Email Marketing
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