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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The Agency Uplift Podcast
Ep 75: The $10K Client That Got Away: What We Learned in 14 Days
Summary:
Sean Lang shares the painful story of signing a $10K/month retainer client and losing them within two weeks. The experience revealed deep flaws in the agency’s pre-sales, handoff, and onboarding processes. Sean walks through where things went wrong and how agencies can build better systems that protect both revenue and relationships.
Takeaways:
- Never trade speed for clarity.
- Qualification prevents misaligned client relationships.
- A strong handoff between sales and delivery is non-negotiable.
- Proper onboarding builds trust and partnership.
- Slow down to scale sustainably.