In-Depth Success Stories
Our case studies offer a deep dive into the real-world impact we’ve had on agencies just like yours. Each case study highlights the unique challenges faced by our clients, the strategies we implemented, and the measurable results that followed.

From a Garage Freelancer to 100k/mo Studio Owner | FULL Story
Most agency owners are trapped. They started with big dreams but now find themselves stuck in the grind—working out of cramped garages, saying yes to every project just to survive, and constantly juggling every role in the business. Creativity once fueled them, but now it's buried under late nights, missed family time, and burnout. They know they're capable of more, but they don’t know how to break free from being the bottleneck in their own business. Every day they delay, they risk burning out or staying stuck in mediocrity.
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How This Content Agency Went From $8K/Month to $30K/Month In 3 Months
Gabrielle launched her content agency with a strong creative skill set, fueled by word-of-mouth referrals and raw talent. But what started as a passion project quickly became overwhelming. She was wearing every hat in the business—burning out on 18-hour days, micromanaging team members, and stuck in a cycle of saying “yes” to everything just to stay afloat. She knew she had hit a ceiling. No systems. No scalable offer. No predictable growth.
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From $20k to $100K/mo | How this BURNT-OUT agency owner built an agency that runs without him
Hass was on the brink of shutting down his agency. Burnt out, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle of traveling nonstop to shoot content, he was exhausted and directionless. Despite working nonstop, the clients weren’t coming in consistently, and the pressure to do everything himself was crushing. He had the skill, but not the systems, and the dream was starting to feel like a nightmare. How was seriously considering going back to a 9–5 job.
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From $50k to $120K/Month, Here’s EXACTLY How He Did It
Andrew was stuck in agency limbo — overworked, underpaid, and directionless. Making $15K–$20K a month, he was essentially a glorified in-house marketer for real estate teams, juggling a chaotic mix of services with no real structure, no scalable offer, and no freedom. There were no systems, no team, and no room to grow — just burnout and busywork. Every day felt like a loop: editing videos, updating websites, running ads, and hoping something would stick.
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How This Agency Hits $50K/Mos w/out Burning Out
Agency life used to feel like a constant scramble — chasing clients, staying up all night editing, and barely scraping by. As a self-proclaimed agency owner, I was really just a glorified freelancer, doing everything myself and hoping each month would work out. There was no leverage, no consistency, and no confidence in the results I could deliver. I’d get a few retainers here and there, but I always felt one client drop away from panic mode. Worse, I felt like I couldn’t scale because I was stuck being the technician — not the CEO.
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THIS Real Estate Media Agency Adds $20k from $140 in Ads (IN 2 WEEKS)
A real estate media agency owner transformed their business by implementing scalable systems, dialing in their offer, and mastering sales, generating $20,000 in revenue from just $140 in ads within two weeks. They overcame reliance on referrals, achieved predictable client acquisition, and gained time freedom to focus on strategic growth and family.

THIS Creative Agency 9X Their Revenue With Our NEW Notion Systems
This case study not only shows what’s possible but underscores the transformative power of systems and mentorship. Are you ready to turn your agency into a thriving business? 🚀 Book a Call today to see how Agency U can help!

Established Agency Owner Received $30k With Just ONE Ad (CASE STUDY)
This case study showcases the transformation Dimitri achieved by focusing on scalable systems, a clear offer, and accountability—turning his agency from reactive to proactive, from unpredictable to unstoppable.
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THIS Video Agency Owner Went From Burnout to $30K Months in 6 Months
This case study captures Taj’s journey from disorganized burnout to running a thriving, scalable, and profitable agency with clarity, confidence, and a clear vision for growth.
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The SYSTEM That Made THIS Freelancer into a Full-Time Agency
This framework paints a vivid picture of the struggles agency owners face while showing the transformation and real financial wins that come with a strategic approach.
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Ken Made $100K in 7 Weeks with This NEW Offer in His Agency (CASE STUDY)
This case study highlights the transformation Ken experienced by implementing the right systems and creating a scalable, results-driven offer. What was once a chaotic, reactive business is now a streamlined and profitable agency that doesn’t depend on Ken for every detail. Want to learn how Ken made it happen? Let’s talk.

Freelancer Scales to $50k MRR (CASE STUDY)
Zach Wood started as a videographer in Provo, Utah, with a fledgling agency and only one paying client, barely making $4,000 a month. He struggled with creating ROI for clients and had no defined acquisition or fulfillment systems, leaving him and his team in constant stress about how to grow and deliver results.
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How Ryan Added $34,000 in 2 Weeks in his SMMA
Ryan was running a successful real estate photography business, earning six figures in 8 months. However, he felt drained, unfulfilled, and stuck in a cycle of low-ticket, high-volume shoots with no creativity or systems in place.
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The Retainer Model That Grew This Real Estate Agency to $100k
Cam ran a real estate media agency focusing on listings, but wanted to add another revenue stream. He joined Agency U to implement a short-form content retainer model to stabilize his income, especially during slow seasons.
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He fired himself from his agency…Here’s what happened
Cameron was running his creative agency without structure. His business was making just shy of $500k, but it was chaotic. There was no accountability, and he was handling everything himself with a control complex.
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Freelancer to $50K/Mo Agency: Matt's Journey to Business Owner
Matt was a freelancer, running a short-form video production business in Southern California, operating as a one-man show without predictable income. He had a desire to grow beyond being a "glorified freelancer" and transition into an agency owner but lacked the systems, team, and mindset to scale.
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Video Agency QUADRUPLED With This Simple Strategy
Stephen Sanchez, founder of Sovereign Media, was a solopreneur running his video agency, but he felt trapped by handling all aspects of his business alone. He realized he needed help to grow his agency efficiently while maintaining a boutique feel. Stephen wanted to move from doing everything himself to building a sustainable system-driven business.
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6 Figure Agency in 6 Months
Santiago Castro, owner of Optic Element, started a branding agency focusing on video, social media management, and design. Despite initial success, he lacked the foundational systems and processes necessary for growth and sustainability.
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How Dylan went from 3k/mo to over 20k/mo
Dylan, a digital marketing agency owner, was drowning in tasks, juggling two clients, and feeling completely overwhelmed. He consumed countless YouTube videos, attempting to learn and implement, but remained stuck, earning only $2-3k per month and without any clear direction or systems in place.
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How Cutting 75% of His Clients Created Clarity
Ian Gaty’s media agency in Milwaukee started as a real estate photography and videography business, servicing over 550 clients. Despite the volume, he and his partner were stuck in a chaotic grind with no clear direction.
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How Jordan CRUSHED $10k in 90 Days
Jordan, co-founder of Forward Marketing, started his agency with no clear direction or systems. He was fresh from selling a recording studio and had no coach, no solid offer, and was overwhelmed trying to do everything himself.
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Doubling His Business in 3 Months going from Freelancer to Agency Owner
Chase was a freelance videographer working solo, managing all aspects of his projects, from shooting to editing and sales. He struggled with being a one-man show, feeling overwhelmed by his limited capacity and unable to break through to the next level of growth.
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Gabe DOUBLED His Real Estate Media Agency Doing THIS...
Gabe, running a real estate media agency in Phoenix, Arizona, was overwhelmed by managing his business, struggling with disorganized systems, and balancing short-term projects and retainers. Gabe and his business partner were seeking a coach to help them streamline their operations and grow sustainably.
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How This 18-Year-Old Built a 50K/Month Business While in School!
Owen, an 18-year-old high school student, wanted to scale his agency but lacked direction and consistency. He was in "Yes Man" mode, taking on any work and juggling various client requests without a structured offer.

How This Freelancer Went From $1k to $15k in 4 Weeks (CASE STUDY)
Giuliana was overwhelmed, making only $1,750 per month with no organization, systems, or clear process to attract and serve clients effectively. She struggled with inconsistent lead generation and was stuck in a cycle of unstructured outreach tactics.
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How Max's Content Agency Makes Podcast Go Viral
Max, a college student and new agency owner, launched "Podfluence," a content agency focused on cutting up long-form podcast videos into short clips. He lacked systems, a clear offer, and struggled with inconsistency while balancing school and agency work.
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Justin was a confused freelancer to having clarity with $40k/mo running a team (CASE STUDY)
Justin and his wife were running a creative agency in Australia, but their daily reality was marked by confusion and uncertainty. They constantly questioned whether they were doing things right, struggling with unpredictable revenue and sporadic client leads. The stress of "feast and famine" left them feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed, knowing they could lose clients at any moment due to the tight profit margins in the restaurant industry. The anxiety of not having a clear value proposition for their services kept them awake at night, making it difficult to envision a stable future.
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$4K to $20K: The Accountability and Systems That CHANGED Our Agency (CASE STUDY)
Rev Construct, a Southern California-based agency for contractors, was struggling with low revenue, unclear direction, and shiny object syndrome. They had no defined systems, lacked accountability, and were constantly chasing new ideas without strategic focus.
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Scaling From $25k/month to $80k/month
Evan Cassidy, founder of Boom and Brands Media, a global video editing agency, faced significant challenges with declining revenue and a lack of strategic direction. Despite a strong, remote team, his agency’s growth hit a standstill, and he struggled to differentiate his services in a commoditized market.

"Streamlined systems, bigger clients, growth."

"I landed a $15,000 contract in my FIRST MONTH"

"We made our investment back x3 in 3 months"

"Agency U has been invaluable"

"I landed a retainer client in less than 3 weeks!"

"Agency U has been the BEST investment"

"If you're on the fence, just do it"

"I owe getting my happiness back in my agency to you!"

"If you're thinking about joining, stop thinking, and start doing"

"Agency U is 100% the BEST investment i've ever made"

"Day 1 being in Agency U I realized how big I could make this"

"I was in the agency grind until Agency U"

"I got leads and clients within the first two weeks AND was able to delegate!"

"Agency U literally has the the blueprint"

"We tripled our business"

"We hit 6 figures in 6 months"

"From $15k/mo to $50k/mo in RETAINERS"

"Clear offers, streamlined systems, and sales confidence led to real business growth."
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FAQs

We’ve worked with all types of agencies across the board. Every agency is different which means that each agency receives a personalized game plan that is custom to their agency.

The minimum amount of hours Agency U members put in to get results is 5 hours per week to get a substantial result. As we always say in Agency U “If you don’t make the time for systems, you will never have the time.”

Agency U is not a course, it is a mentorship program that involves 1:1 calls with 7 figure agency owners, it involves done for you systems buildout, a community of 200+ agency owners, 24/7 slack support access and access to live in person community events.

You’ll have 24/7 slack access support from our two co-founders Austin and Gilberto along with 1:1 strategy calls paired with unlimited 1:1 implementation calls from your dedicated coach (who is an agency owner doing $50k/month in his agency).

Agency U is designed by agency owners for agency owners. Our team is compromised our co-founders who are owners of 7 figure agencies who started their agencies in 2018. Most agency programs will usually be either lead generation focused or talent acquisition/systems focused. Agency U is a program that covers all 9 levers to grow your agency which are: Client Acquisition System, Sales Infrastructure, Agency Operating System, Agency Authority, Talent Acquisition System, Becoming A CEO, Agency Finance Mastery, 7 Figure Agency Mindset, and Productized & Scalable Offer

Agency U is a mentorship program to help agencies scale. The co-founders Gilberto and Austin have both scaled past $100k/month in their agencies which means they are able to beginner agency owners as well as established agency owners. We have agency owners across the spectrum ranging from beginners to agencies doing $100k+/months which means agencies will benefit from having a strong community of agency owners that have knowledge, skillsets and experiences to contribute to the group.