Karl Sakas (Agency Consultant & Executive Coach at Sakas & Company) helps agency owners work less and earn more, while rewarding their best team members. So far he’s worked with over 600 agencies across the globe.
It’s safe to say that working less and earning more is a very common goal. Karl adapted this messaging and even wrote a book -
Work Less, Earn More - on this particular subject, as it has universal appeal beyond the agency space.
Not every agency owner wants an exit. Often we see agency owners wanting to scale to a place where the agency does its own work, instead of them working for the agency all the time. Karl believes that agency owners aren’t necessarily either building a lifestyle agency or an equity agency, and instead have shifting priorities that steer them towards one or the other. Both need help to work less and earn more, as an agency that’s fully dependent on the owner is a tough sell, and an agency that requires constant input doesn’t exactly warrant a great lifestyle.
Tune into the full episode to learn how to work less AND earn more!
HIGHLIGHTS:
2:48 Ex boss becomes first client
5:17 Work Less, Earn More
7:07 Lifestyle agency or equity agency?
10:55 Make yourself optional
16:08 Proactive prep for an exit
18:46 Clarity is key
21:42 Split the 2 brands
Connect with Mikael - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikaeldia/
Connect with Karl - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlsakas/
What is Funnel Vision - For Performance-Driven Agencies & Marketers?
Welcome to Funnel Vision, hosted by Mikael Dia, Founder & CEO of Funnelytics. This weekly podcast features Founders, CEOs, and CMOs from B2B companies generating $2-30M ARR who break down the exact playbooks behind their growth engines.
Instead of just talking strategy, our guests dive into specific numbers, channels, and tactics that are winning for them today. You'll hear how a SaaS founder built a content engine that generated $2.4M in qualified pipeline, or exactly how a marketing leader scaled from $5M to $15M ARR by optimizing one specific funnel stage.
Here’s what to expect:
-The precise growth engine our guests are using right now
-Step-by-step breakdowns of campaigns, funnels, and systems
-The specific tools and processes behind repeatable growth
Whether you're building toward eight figures or optimizing growth at a scaling startup, you'll walk away with concrete tactics you can test immediately.
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