Scaling a Multiple 6-Figure Agency And Landing Your Ideal Clients with Josh Gudgeon

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What does it take to build a thriving, scalable business whilst only working with your dream clients?

After eight years in the Royal Navy, Josh Gudgeon now runs a multiple 6-figure video production agency and a top 1% podcast.

In this episode, we get under the hood of exactly how Josh runs his agency, how he’s been able to attract his ideal clients, and the 3 secrets to building a business that gives you the lifestyle you want and allows you to be yourself.

Josh is able to work on projects he’s passionate about, has scaled his business while staying true to his values, and has mastered the art of attracting high-value clients who are willing to pay premium prices. And if you want to do the same with your business, this episode is for you.

Covered in this episode:

How to get the attention of your ideal clients.
Finding a niche you’re obsessed with and why it matters.
Freelancers vs. employees for an agency.
Why price is no longer an objection to Josh.
How to become incomparable to your competitors.
When should you fire a client and how to get the courage to do so.
How to deliver value to your prospects before even speaking to them.
And much more…

If you get value from this episode, follow Creative Courage on your favourite podcast app for more transformational content to help you thrive as a creative.

PS: If you want a custom roadmap to grow a creative studio that works for you, rather than the other way around. Click this link - https://resources.mattessam.co.uk/roadmap.
LEARN MORE

Josh Gudgeon on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshGudgeon/

Work with Matt to grow your agency - https://www.mattessam.co.uk/creative-life-accelerator

CONNECT

Josh Gudgeon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-gudgeon/

Matt Essam on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam/

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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-courage/id1721515799

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Scaling a Multiple 6-Figure Agency And Landing Your Ideal Clients with Josh Gudgeon

Creative Courage

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MP3•Jakson koti

What does it take to build a thriving, scalable business whilst only working with your dream clients?

After eight years in the Royal Navy, Josh Gudgeon now runs a multiple 6-figure video production agency and a top 1% podcast.

Covered in this episode:

How to get the attention of your ideal clients.
Finding a niche you’re obsessed with and why it matters.
Freelancers vs. employees for an agency.
Why price is no longer an objection to Josh.
How to become incomparable to your competitors.
When should you fire a client and how to get the courage to do so.
How to deliver value to your prospects before even speaking to them.
And much more…

If you get value from this episode, follow Creative Courage on your favourite podcast app for more transformational content to help you thrive as a creative.

PS: If you want a custom roadmap to grow a creative studio that works for you, rather than the other way around. Click this link - https://resources.mattessam.co.uk/roadmap.
LEARN MORE

Josh Gudgeon on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshGudgeon/

Work with Matt to grow your agency - https://www.mattessam.co.uk/creative-life-accelerator

CONNECT

Josh Gudgeon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-gudgeon/

Matt Essam on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam/

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2LSpLIyYtBLe03JBC8LjvT

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-courage/id1721515799

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Matt_Essam

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Most creative business owners are measuring success the wrong way. It’s easy to get caught up in only measuring tangible outputs like how much revenue you’ve taken each month or how your team is performing. But what happens when you spend hours and hours on business development and those results don’t immediately show up? Does that mean you haven’t been successful? This fixation on the outputs is causing many creative business owners to feel stuck and demotivated because they’re overlooking the real indicators of success. The hidden indicators that, with consistency, would bring them inevitable results. In this episode, I’m going to help you to reframe how you view success. You’ll learn how to spot hidden signs of progress, so you can stay motivated and keep growing your business - even when the big wins don’t show up immediately. Covered in this episode: Why focusing solely on the tangible outputs can stall growth. How to identify and celebrate the ‘invisible’ success indicators. The key inputs you need to focus on to make reaching your targets inevitable. How consistency and celebrating small wins can transform your business. Why many creative business owners are taking their foot off the accelerator too quickly and missing out on success. Real-life examples of how inputs have led to major breakthroughs for my clients. And more… If you get value from this episode, follow Creative Courage on your favourite podcast app for more transformational content to help you thrive as a creative. LEARN MORE Work with Matt to grow your agency - https://www.mattessam.co.uk/creative-life-accelerator CONNECT Matt Essam on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam/ LISTEN Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2LSpLIyYtBLe03JBC8LjvT Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-courage/id1721515799 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Matt_Essam…

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What would it be like if you could grow your creative business without having to find new clients? That’s exactly what the ‘realignment process’ can do for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down the powerful strategy I've been using with my coaching clients to raise prices and increase profits without signing any new business. Most creative agencies rely on repeat clients, but the stream of work can be inconsistent and it makes increasing prices difficult. By using the realignment strategy, you’ll be able to consistently deliver value, position yourself as an expert (not just a worker), and strengthen your client relationships, while breaking free from legacy pricing. If you’re not regularly realigning with your clients, relationships can easily fall out of sync. And if you’re like most creatives, most of your conversations with clients happen over email and are focused purely on projects. But if you want to unlock hidden opportunities and keep clients coming back, realignment is essential. Covered in this episode: How realigning with your clients is essential to growing your creative business. How to pitch the idea of realignment calls to clients so that they’re excited to be involved. Structuring the four elements of a realignment call. How to deliver value that positions you as an essential partner, not just a 'nice to have'. Ways of getting valuable feedback and uncovering new opportunities during realignment conversations. Why giving away your best ideas for free can actually drive more business. And much more… If you get value from this episode, follow Creative Courage on your favourite podcast app for more transformational content to help you thrive as a creative. LEARN MORE The Realignment Process free guide - https://doc.clickup.com/9016164712/d/h/8cpfgb8-12016/d5b6344464a29c7 Work with Matt to grow your agency - https://www.mattessam.co.uk/creative-life-accelerator CONNECT Matt Essam on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam/ LISTEN Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2LSpLIyYtBLe03JBC8LjvT Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-courage/id1721515799 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Matt_Essam…

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