How to Grow an SEO Agency from $0 to 8 Figures (with Lessons from 21 SEO Experiments)

E710: How do you grow an SEO agency from $0 to 8 figures? James Reynolds, founder of SEO Sherpa, shares just this - exactly how he built his agency from the ground up.

We cover:
How James scaled SEO Sherpa from a solo consulting business to an 8-figure agency with a 65-person team
The strategy behind his 21 SEO Experiments article
How to build a scalable agency without getting stuck in client work
How to get your first clients with no money and no network
Using AI to improve agency operations and client retention
How to structure your first deals and avoid common mistakes that cause client churn
The growing importance of video and modern link-building for SEO

If you run an agency, work as a freelancer, or do SEO for clients, this conversation will give you practical ideas you can use.

⭐️ James Reynolds on LinkedIn -   / jameshreynolds  

⭐️ 21 SEO Experiments That Will Change The Way You Think About SEO (Forever) - https://seosherpa.com/seo-experiments/

⭐️ SEO Sherpa - Home - https://seosherpa.com/

💎 Compact Keywords - My SEO Course - Get paying customers through SEO - Clear step-by-step video breakdowns - SEO templates to be copied and adapted for your products and services: https://compactkeywords.com/

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:10 The Impact of SEO Experiments
03:57 Creating Linkable Assets
11:11 Starting an SEO Agency from Scratch
19:53 Building Client Relationships and Networking
26:20 Mentorship and Scaling Your Business
33:34 Perception in Public Speaking
34:23 Leveraging Speaking Engagements for Marketing
35:31 Business Landscape in Dubai Circa 2010
38:40 Challenges and Strategies in Client Management
44:42 Starting an SEO Business from Scratch
49:25 The Role of AI in Modern Agencies
55:01 Effective Client Acquisition Channels
57:47 The Impact of Short-Form Video Content
01:04:32 Advice for Aspiring SEO Professionals
01:07:46 Growing Your Presence on LinkedIn
01:09:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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