The Agency Uplift Podcast
The Agency Uplift Podcast: Agency Scaling Strategies & Growth Tips
Unlock proven frameworks, AI‑powered workflows, and client acquisition blueprints to scale your digital agency from freelance to Fortune. Each week, host Sean Lang, co‑founder of Social Commerce Club and agency growth coach, sits down with a wide array of agency leaders—sharing battle‑tested tactics on profitability, processes, and people management.
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Ep 27: Scaling Agency Sales With Grit and Strategy: Kristan Servidad of Sales Subs
Key Takeaways:
- Kristan’s sales journey started in B2C weight loss products before transitioning to B2B SaaS and founding Sales Subs.
- Grit and resourcefulness were the key drivers of his success in startups and sales.
- Sales Subs helps businesses scale their outbound sales efforts with a subscription-based model.
- Cold outreach success today hinges on personalization and thoughtful messaging, not automation alone.
- Building community and networking are critical, even for introverted founders.
- Effective outreach on LinkedIn includes connecting through mutual connections and starting genuine conversations.
- Agencies must be flexible and iterate on their Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) as market needs shift.
- AI and automation tools are useful for structuring sales processes, but strategy and human customization remain essential.
- Language and directness in outreach dramatically improve engagement rates, with Sales Subs achieving up to 90% open rates in cold emails.
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