The Million Dollar Agency

Patric Shannon
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The Million Dollar Agency Podcast is your ultimate guide to building a thriving agency. Join host Patric Shannon as he interviews 7-figure agency owners, influencers, SEO experts, & industry leaders to uncover the secrets to their success. We’ll dive into the latest strategies and tactics, explore how they overcame the toughest challenges, and reveal the key decisions that led to their success. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your agency, this podcast will help you avoid costly mistakes & fast-track your journey to building a million-dollar agency. Tune in to level up your agency!

  1. JUL 1

    #33 Execution Over Excuses: Why You’re Not Scaling (Yet)

    Want to know more? Message us here! You don’t need another strategy. You just need to go & EXECUTE. Most agency owners don’t fail because they’re not capable. They fail because they can’t prioritize what matters and take action consistently. This 6-minute firestarter breaks down why “just checking in” kills your positioning, why identity shifts are the real growth hack, and how to stop making excuses and finally build the agency of your dreams. 💥 Prioritize what matters. 💥 Become who your business needs. 💥 Take action—faster than anyone else. Watch now, then take one uncomfortable step forward! Take action, win the game. #PatricShannon #agencyscaling #AgencyLife #EntrepreneurMindset #mansionmastermind #dailywins #ExecutionOverExcuses #DigitalMarketingTips #MarketingMindset #MillionDollarAgency #GrowYourAgency #FounderFocus #BusinessExecution #AgencyGrowth #DanMartellStyle #PerformanceMatters #NoMoreExcuses #BusinessCoaching #HighPerformanceHabits #ActionOverPerfection #LeadershipMindset #MarketingLeaders #HustleWithHeart #ScaleWithSystems Support the show

    6 min

  2. JUN 3

    #32 The 7-Figure SEO Marketplace That Changed the Game | Chris Walker's Blueprint

    Want to know more? Message us here! You don’t build a business by hiding behind your screen—you build it by making noise. In this episode of the Million Dollar Agency Podcast, I sit down with Chris Walker, the founder of Legiit.com—one of the most successful & trusted marketplaces for SEO and marketing contractors on the planet. Chris went from tech support (with credit card debt and a dream) to building a business that’s helped thousands of freelancers and agency owners grow by thinking bigger. We unpack:  🚀 Why most people are broke online—they don’t promote themselves 📲 How to use your personal profile as a money-making landing page 📈 The power of omnipresence and AI for staying top of mind ✅ How Chris vets talent to build quality over quantity 🧠 Why “Think Big” isn’t just a tagline—it’s a business strategy If you want to build your brand, grow your income, and be the most trusted source for your niche, this episode is your playbook. Timestamps: 00:00 | Coming up! 00:51 | Welcome to the Million Dollar Agency Podcast 🎙 00:54 | Meet Chris Walker: From Debt to Digital Domination 02:33 | How Tech Support Fueled an SEO Powerhouse 05:44 | From Freelancer to Founder: The Birth of Legit 10:22 | How Legiit Vets Top Talent 13:20 | Build a Brand That Sticks (Even While You Sleep) 18:16 | Want More Clients? Steal These Acquisition Tactics 23:25 | Content That Hits Feeds AND Wallets 24:03 | Engagement on Autopilot: Lead Magnets + AI = 🔥 24:55 | How to Build Authority with Just ONE Piece of Content 25:38 | The Power of Semi-Personal Content (Without Oversharing) 26:58 | Omnipresence Strategy: Be Everywhere (Without Burning Out) 29:45 | Custom AI? Yep. Here’s How Chris Uses It to Scale 32:54 | Adapt or Die: AI, Market Shifts, and Staying Relevant 39:20 | Final Punch: Chris’s Last Advice for Every Entrepreneur 🎧 Watch the full episode now and get things done!  #MillionDollarAgency #ChrisWalker #SEO #PersonalBranding #Entrepreneurship #ContentMarketing #AgencyOwner #DanMartellStyle #MarketingPodcast #AIContent #Omnipresence Support the show

    42 min

  3. MAY 27

    #31 From Corporate Misfit to $100M Agency CEO – Ralph Burns’ Wild Journey

    Want to know more? Message us here! Most agency owners are stuck thinking small... but Ralph Burns? He’s scaling past $100M—& breaking all the rules to get there. In this episode, I sit down with Ralph Burns, CEO of Tier 11 and host of the Perpetual Traffic Podcast, to unpack what it really takes to go from a corporate misfit to running one of the most dominant performance marketing agencies on the planet. What you'll learn: 🚀 How to build and scale a rock-solid team of 120+ 🔥 Why he turned down a multi-million dollar buyout 📈 How to position your agency for valuation, acquisition, and exponential growth 🔑 The mindset shift that separates 6-figure hustlers from 9-figure operators This isn’t theory. It’s the real playbook for building something that outlasts you. If you’re serious about building systems, owning your niche, and scaling your agency beyond what you thought was possible—this one’s for you. 🎯 Hit play, take notes, and let’s scale. Timestamps: 00:00 Coming up! 00:43 | Meet Ralph Burns: $100M Agency, 120+ Staff, Still Scaling 01:38 | From Corporate Misfit to Marketing Mogul 05:28 | How Tier 11 Was Born (and Blew Up Fast) 11:59 | Scaling Ain’t Sexy—Here’s What Really Happens 17:26 | Why Ralph Walked Away From Millions (Yes, Really) 23:19 | How to Value a Company (Like a Pro, Not a Rookie) 24:13 | Multiples: The Magic Numbers That Make or Break Your Deal 25:51 | Earnouts 101: The Truth No One Talks About 28:13 | Want to Merge or Acquire? Start With This Strategy 34:03 | How to Engineer a Multimillion Dollar Agency 34:27 | You Can’t Scale Without the Right People—Here’s How Ralph Hires 41:38 | SOPs That Print Profit: The Real Secret to Scaling 44:30 | Ralph’s Final Advice? Pure Gold. Stick Around. Support the show

    46 min

  4. MAY 20

    #30 Leverage AI or Get Left Behind: The Harsh Truth for Agency Owners

    Want to know more? Message us here! The agencies winning in 2025? They aren’t creative — they’re automated. In this episode, I sit down with Brian Hanson — a self-made multi-millionaire and the co-founder and CEO of Real Agency — who discovered a powerful loophole to scale his business using AI, and now teaches others how to implement it in their daily lives. We dive into how he used AI to rapidly scale, and break down the exact systems, tools, and mindset shifts you need to stay ahead of the game. We’re talking: ⚡ Why AGI is closer than you think ⚡ How to use AI + direct response to print cash ⚡ The #1 skill every agency owner needs to master NOW ⚡ How Brian went from broke to building a 7-figure lead gen machine The game is changing FAST. You either adapt or die. And if you’re not using AI to build trust and close deals at scale? You’re already behind. 🎯 This is your unfair advantage — don’t miss it! Support the show

    49 min

  5. MAY 13

    #29 From Freelancer to 7-Figure Coach: Steve Guberman’s Agency Playbook

    Want to know more? Message us here! "If you're still doing $10/hr tasks as an agency owner… you're robbing your business blind." In this episode of The Million Dollar Agency, Patric sits down with longtime agency veteran and coach Steve Guberman, who’s helped hundreds of founders escape the hamster wheel and scale with intention. 🔍 We break down the real cost of doing it all, how to delegate without losing control, and the exact 6P Framework Steve uses to turn overwhelmed freelancers into process-driven CEOs. 💡 You’ll learn: Why niching down doesn’t limit you — it prints money How to build systems BEFORE hiring (and why it matters) What separates stuck solopreneurs from high-profit agency owners Why personal balance is a non-negotiable in scaling Whether you’re scaling your first agency or preparing for your next level — this is the playbook. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why Most Agency Owners Burn Out (Coming up) 01:31 – From Freelancer to Scalable Agency Coach 03:22 – What Happened at SEO Spring Training 06:12 – The Brutal Truth About SEO in 2025 11:00 – You’re Still Doing $10/Hour Tasks?! 17:45 – Delegation ≠ Losing Control 23:10 – The Power of Saying No (Niching Down) 29:21 – Build Systems Before You Scale 34:08 – Pick a Niche That Pays You Back 37:19 – Want Clients to Chase You? Do This 41:42 – The 6P Framework That Fixes Everything 47:00 – The “P” Nobody Talks About: Personal Balance 52:19 – Planning Like a CEO, Not an Employee 56:19 – Real Talk: What Comes Next 59:30 – Final Advice for Agency Owners Scaling Up Support the show

    44 min

  6. APR 22

    #28 Built a $6.5M Agency Without Guessing—Here’s How

    Want to know more? Message us here! From the HVAC trenches to a $6.5M agency—Josh Crouch did not play small. In this episode, Patric sits down with Josh Crouch—CEO & founder of Relentless Digital and host of the Service Business Mastery Podcast—to unpack how he built a powerhouse agency serving HVAC pros across the country. With roots deep in the HVAC world, Josh shares how finding a niche (and truly understanding it) helped him grow with confidence, clarity, and speed. From local SEO strategies and hiring hacks to calendar discipline and self-care, this episode is a masterclass in building a real business, not just a side hustle disguised as one. 🔥 What you'll learn: ✅ How physical locations impact Google Business Profile rankings ✅ How to use local Facebook groups to land high-value clients ✅ The systems and SOPs that helped scale his team ✅ Why your calendar is your most powerful business tool ✅ How to avoid burnout while scaling with intention Whether you're running a local agency, just starting out, or trying to niche down & grow fast—this episode will hit you where it matters. 🎧 Tune in, take notes, and build smarter. Timestamps: 00:00 – How Finding Your Niche Early Creates Explosive Growth 00:35 – Meet Josh Crouch: From HVAC Pro to $6.5M Agency CEO 01:28 – How Josh Got His Start in the Trades (and Why It Matters) 01:45 – The Most Underrated SEO Weapon 03:46 – How to Build a Hyper-Niched, Industry-Dominating Agency 03:55 – Scaling Beyond HVAC: When to Expand Your Service Offerings 04:36 – Specialize or Stay Broke: Why Going All-In on a Niche Wins 09:40 – Google Maps Mastery: Boost Rankings With This Playbook 15:39 – The Google Verification Headache—and How to Solve It 19:06 – Scaling Smart: How Josh Hires to Grow Without Chaos 24:35 – Automate to Dominate: Tech That Simplifies Hiring Fast 26:07 – Why You Should Be Hiring Talent from Overseas (The Right Way) 27:34 – Real Talk: Changing Lives by Hiring Global Talent 28:24 – How to Position Yourself as The Go-To in Your Industry 28:35 – Content Marketing That Converts—Without Feeling Like Marketing 31:43 – The Facebook Group Strategy That Still Prints Leads 37:51 – The CEO Balance Game: Family, Focus, and Boundaries 39:51 – Josh’s Final Advice: Grow Intentionally, Not Emotionally Support the show

    46 min

  7. APR 8

    #27 From Newswire to #1 on Google: Why Press Releases Still Matter

    Want to know more? Message us here! Press releases don’t work for SEO… unless you actually know what you’re doing. Most people blast out one press release, cross their fingers, and wonder why rankings don’t budge. But done right? They’re one of the most powerful tools to boost map visibility, control your brand narrative, and dominate local search. 💡 Enter Randy Roddy—founder of 38 Digital and The News Guy—who’s been using press releases since 2008 to rank businesses, fight off reputation attacks, and own page one. 🔥 Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ How to use press releases to climb Google Maps rankings (and stay there) ✅ Why quality AND consistency are the secret sauce no one talks about ✅ The biggest press release mistakes that kill your results before they start ✅ How to turn press into a long-term local SEO strategy that compounds If you’re sleeping on press releases, you’re handing visibility (and clients) to your competitors. Learn the strategy, write better stories, and start using press the way the pros do. timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Common SEO Questions 01:20 Meet Randy Roddy: SEO Expert and Speaker 02:34 Randy's Journey: From Retail to SEO 10:07 The Power of Press Releases in SEO 14:31 Choosing the Right Press Release Service 17:35 The Importance of Quality Writing in Press Releases 21:56 Effective Reporting and Link Building Strategies 25:00 The Importance of Indexing for SEO 26:09 Maximizing Press Release Impact 26:55 Does Press Release SEO Really Work? 28:01 Strategies for Ranking in Maps vs. Organic Search 30:23 The Role of Press Releases in Reputation Management 35:30 Frequency and Longevity of Press Releases 40:36 Leveraging AI for Press Release Content 45:01 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Support the show

    46 min

  8. APR 1

    #26 AI, Automation & Profit: The Future of Agency Growth with Marcel Petitpas

    Want to know more? Message us here! Your agency isn’t a cash machine… YET. Most agencies leak money without even realizing it. You think you’re crushing it, but your margins are shrinking, your team’s overworked, and profits aren’t scaling with revenue. 💡 Enter Marcel Petitpas—head coach at SaaS Academy and co-founder of Parakeeto—who’s breaking down the exact metrics and systems that separate struggling agencies from scalable, high-profit businesses. 🔥 Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ The 3 key metrics you MUST track to keep your agency profitable ✅ Why most agencies suffocate under bad financial tracking (and how to fix it) ✅ How AI & automation are changing the game for service-based businesses ✅ The secret to process-driven growth that removes YOU from daily chaos If you’re scaling without a profitability plan, you’re setting yourself up for burnout. Fix your numbers, optimize your systems, and build an agency that runs like a machine. 🎧 Listen now and level up your agency game! Follow Marcel & Parakeeto: Free Toolkit: https://parakeeto.com/toolkit/?utm_source=Earned+Media&utm_medium=Podcast+Appearance&utm_campaign=Patric+Shannon Foundation Course: https://course.parakeeto.com/?utm_source=Earned+Media&utm_medium=Podcast+Appearance&utm_campaign=Patric+Shannon Marcel's LinkedIn - Marcel Petitpas | LinkedIn Timestamps: 00:00 → Coming up! 01:35 → Who Is Marcel? (And Why You Should Listen) 02:26 → How Marcel Scaled His Business & What He Learned 05:55 → The Biggest Business Lessons From Dan Martell 10:05 → Why Less Is More: The Power of Focus & Simplicity 14:13 → How Parakeeto Was Built to Solve Your Profitability Problems 17:46 → Why Most Agencies Struggle to Stay Profitable (Hard Truths) 22:29 → The Foundational Financial Systems Every Agency Needs 27:50 → Your Key to Profitability: Understanding Delivery Margin 28:34 → Where Your Money Actually Goes 29:18 → Why Delivery Margin Is the #1 Metric You Should Obsess Over 30:24 → The Biggest Profit-Killers Agencies Keep Repeating 32:14 → How to Calculate Your Delivery Margin (Step-by-Step) 33:49 → How to Optimize Your Business Model for Higher Profits 40:43 → 3 Smart Ways to Cut Costs Without Sacrificing Quality 46:09 → AI’s Role in the Future of Agencies (Adapt or Get Left Behind) 49:17 → The Future of Agencies: What’s Changing & How to Adapt 52:36 → Final Thoughts & Where to Connect with Marcel Check out Marcel's Blog: 8 Vital Agency Metrics & KPIs to Improve Profitability https://parakeeto.com/blog/agency-metrics/ Support the show

    54 min
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The Million Dollar Agency Podcast is your ultimate guide to building a thriving agency. Join host Patric Shannon as he interviews 7-figure agency owners, influencers, SEO experts, & industry leaders to uncover the secrets to their success. We’ll dive into the latest strategies and tactics, explore how they overcame the toughest challenges, and reveal the key decisions that led to their success. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your agency, this podcast will help you avoid costly mistakes & fast-track your journey to building a million-dollar agency. Tune in to level up your agency!

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  • Creator
    Patric Shannon
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Million Dollar Agency
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