How Cutting 75% of His Clients Created Clarity
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Starting Revenue:
$50k+
Situation:
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.
Pain Points:
- High Volume, Low Clarity: Overwhelmed by servicing a large number of clients without a strategic plan for growth.
- Lack of Confidence: Unsure about which direction to take and hesitant to make bold business decisions.
- No Clear Path to Scale: Felt lost when it came to evolving the business model and improving client services.
- Limited Guidance: Struggled to find personalized mentorship aligned with their specific growth goals.
Outcome / What They Achieved:
- Strategic Client Reduction: Cut 75% of their client base to focus on sustainable, high-value content management services.
- Revenue Growth: Tripled their revenue, scaling to $60K/month while serving fewer but higher-quality clients.
- Improved Service Delivery: Enhanced their systems to deliver better, more predictable results for clients.
- Greater Clarity: Gained a focused direction and built a stronger, more profitable business model.