How Ryan Went From $0 to $40,000 by Running Two Agencies (while still in college)
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Ryan, a college student, scaled his first cold email agency from $1,000 to $17,000 per month and launched a second agency generating $20,000–$25,000 per month, all while still in school. He also works part-time with List Kit, a software company, and credits his success to leveraging Client Ascension’s community, honing his skills in lead generation, sales, and fulfillment, and building strong operational systems.
Ryan Inside Client Ascension
Overview
Ryan joined Client Ascension while still in college and running a small cold email agency. Through structured learning and community support, he scaled his first agency to $17,000/month and launched a second agency that generates $20,000–$25,000/month. He also secured a part-time position at List Kit, which further sharpened his expertise in lead generation and fulfillment.
What It Meant for the Business:
- Diverse Revenue Streams: Running two agencies allowed Ryan to generate income from multiple niches, reducing dependency on a single client base and stabilizing his cash flow.
- Time Management Mastery: Juggling college and two businesses forced Ryan to develop efficient systems for prioritizing tasks, balancing studies, and growing his agencies.
- Early Professional Growth: Starting while in college gave Ryan a head start in understanding entrepreneurship, positioning him for long-term success in the agency space.
Key Takeaways from the Interview
- Improving Lead Generation: Ryan tested cold email scripts with support from Client Ascension coaches and explored organic strategies like posting expertise-driven content on Twitter, resulting in steady client acquisition.
(06:05 - 07:29) - Strengthening Sales Skills: Through mentorship from David Jacob, Ryan learned to structure sales calls, close deals with a 30-40% success rate, and set clear expectations with clients to enhance retention.
(09:50 - 11:55) - Optimizing Fulfillment: Client Ascension helped Ryan transition from a freelancer to a structured CEO. He built operational systems, hired a team of four, and developed processes for consistent client results.
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Before Client Ascension
Challenges:
- Minimal revenue ($1,000/month)
- No structured team or systems
- Limited sales and operational skills
Goals:
- Scale the first agency beyond $10,000/month
- Launch additional revenue streams
- Develop team-building and fulfillment systems
How Client Ascension Helped Ryan Achieve These Results
Sales Training: Coaching from David Jacob improved Ryan’s close rates and sales confidence.
Operational Systems: Ryan learned to build and manage a team, transitioning from a freelancer to a CEO.
Community Support: Networking and advice from peers and coaches enabled problem-solving during challenging times.
Parting Words
Ryan credits Client Ascension for transforming him from a novice freelancer into a skilled business owner. By leveraging the program’s resources, he not only scaled one agency but also built another while balancing college and part-time work.
Future Plans
- Scale both agencies to $50,000/month each
- Continue refining operational systems
- Expand his network to create more business opportunities
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