Learn how to build a winning marketing agency
1h 21min | 7 lessons | 0 downloadable resources
In this course, you will learn how to:
- Attract and retain top talent for your agency.
- Create a sustainable growth strategy using visioning, objective tracking, and financial management.
- Develop effective sales and marketing processes to attract better clients.
- Improve client satisfaction and profitability with optimized service delivery.
- Grow as a leader by implementing feedback and professional development practices.

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Build a successful marketing agency that attracts top talent and clients
Many aspiring agency owners struggle to scale their businesses, attract the right talent, and secure high-value clients. This course offers a roadmap to overcome those hurdles by focusing on sustainable growth strategies, effective hiring processes, and proven sales techniques. By mastering these approaches, you’ll not only build a stronger agency but also create a winning culture that builds long-term client relationships and employee satisfaction, positioning your agency for industry leadership and financial success.

Master the strategy of building a marketing agency focused on sustainable growth and client success
Course Length:
1h 21min. 7 lessons.
This course teaches you the skills to build and scale a successful marketing agency. You’ll learn how to create a solid growth strategy, attract top-tier talent, and implement effective client acquisition processes. By mastering these skills, you’ll be able to position your agency for long-term success, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction while building a strong company culture.
After completing this online course on building a marketing agency, you will be able to assist your team and company with:
- Attracting and retaining high-performing talent.
- Developing a growth strategy that aligns with your vision.
- Implementing sales processes to secure high-value clients.
- Streamlining service delivery to enhance client satisfaction.
- Managing finances and tracking progress for sustainable growth.
This course is for you if you are responsible for:
- Building or scaling a marketing agency.
- Developing client acquisition strategies.
- Leading teams within a growing agency.
- Managing finances and business operations.
- Ensuring long-term profitability and client retention.

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Course Curriculum
Building a marketing agency
Agency Strategy
People and Leadership
Service Delivery
Sales and Marketing
Financials and Metrics
Wrap Up

Bob Ruffolo is the founder and CEO of IMPACT, a 70-person agency in Nee Haven, CT doing over $9m in annual revenue. IMPACT is A two-time HubSpot partner of the year, DigitalMarketer’s 2019 partner of the year, and has been recognized multiple times for being a great place to work. Bob was also recognized at one of Comparably’s top CEOs in 2018.
But getting there WAS NOT EASY. Bob openly admits that he’s made every mistake in the book and is radically open to sharing how his team has overcome issues with client churn, employee turnover, and cash flow.
This online course
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Certificate
Completing this course earns you an official CXL Building a Marketing Agency Course Certificate to prove your achievement. CXL is recognized as an industry-leading qualification by employers worldwide, and it is an official qualification on Linkedin that can be added to your profile.

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