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His Business Almost Failed, Now He Makes $35,000/Month

His Business Almost Failed, Now He Makes $35,000/Month

His Business Almost Failed, Now He Makes $35,000/Month
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Coaching & Consulting
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Noah, founder of an SEO agency, rebounded his business to $35,000/month after facing a steep decline. Joining Client Ascension helped him refine his sales skills, build operational systems, and regain growth momentum. Through consistent community support and leveraging advanced marketing techniques, Noah is now poised to scale his business beyond $40,000/month.

10 minutes
read time
Written by
Daniel Fazio
published:
December 22, 2024

Noah Inside Client Ascension

Revenue growth
Revenue recovered to $35,000/month after a significant downturn.
Developed operational systems
Developed operational systems to streamline onboarding and service delivery.
Business transition
Positioned the business to scale beyond $40,000/month with a strong foundation.
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

Noah's SEO agency specializes in working with high-ticket e-commerce brands, offering end-to-end services such as content creation, backlink building, and technical SEO optimization. After an initial 18 months of effortless scaling, economic shifts led to a sharp revenue decline. Joining Client Ascension provided Noah with the tools, community, and mentorship needed to rebuild and surpass his previous peak. By improving his sales approach, marketing output, and team structure, Noah has established a sustainable path for future growth.

What It Meant for the Business

  • Enhanced Problem-Solving Mindset: Noah developed a clearer understanding of the "levers to pull" when addressing business challenges. The structured approach provided by Client Ascension allowed him to confidently identify and tackle bottlenecks.
  • Strategic Expansion of Services: With guidance from the program, Noah launched a new offer targeting clients hesitant to outsource SEO entirely. This offering empowers in-house teams with SEO training, opening a new revenue stream and differentiating his agency in a competitive market.
  • Sustainable Scaling: Instead of focusing on rapid growth, Noah emphasized building a robust foundation through improved processes and team-building, ensuring consistent revenue and client satisfaction.

Key Takeaways from the Interview

  1. Revisiting Business Foundations
    Noah used his challenging period as an opportunity to revisit and strengthen foundational aspects of his business, such as sales, onboarding, and client retention strategies.
    (Timestamp: 06:17 - 06:40)
  2. High-Volume Marketing Strategy
    A key lesson Noah learned was that the volume of marketing and outreach efforts required to meet ambitious goals is significantly higher than initially anticipated.
    (Timestamp: 04:39 - 05:05)
  3. Patience Yields Results
    Noah emphasized the importance of patience and trust in the process, comparing business growth to SEO—both requiring sustained effort and belief in long-term gains.
    (Timestamp: 07:31 - 07:56)

Revisiting Business Foundations

Noah used his challenging period as an opportunity to revisit and strengthen foundational aspects of his business, such as sales, onboarding, and client retention strategies.

Noah

06:17 - 06:40

High-Volume Marketing Strategy

A key lesson Noah learned was that the volume of marketing and outreach efforts required to meet ambitious goals is significantly higher than initially anticipated.

Noah

04:39 - 05:05

Patience Yields Results

Noah emphasized the importance of patience and trust in the process, comparing business growth to SEO—both requiring sustained effort and belief in long-term gains.

Noah

07:31 - 07:56

Before Client Ascension

Challenges:

  • Over-reliance on word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Weak sales pipeline and inconsistent marketing efforts.
  • Operational inefficiencies when onboarding new clients.

Goals:

  • Rebuild his sales strategy and refine marketing processes.
  • Develop a scalable team structure for sustained growth.
  • Create operational systems to enhance client experience.

How Client Ascension Helped Noah Achieve These Results

Sales Training: Improved Noah’s confidence and success rate in closing deals.
Operational Support: Helped streamline onboarding and fulfillment processes.
Community Insights: Provided consistent motivation and tactical advice from coaches and peers.

Parting Words

Noah credits Client Ascension for helping him rebuild his agency and laying the foundation for sustainable growth. He advises others to push harder, stay reflective, and fully utilize community resources for long-term success.

Future Plans

  • Scale to $50K/month by refining team operations and focusing on high-value clients.
  • Continue leveraging Client Ascension resources to address new challenges as they arise.

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