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Looking to scale your creative business but feeling stuck? Matt Essam breaks down the three biggest barriers preventing freelancers from successfully transitioning to agency owners in this eye-opening video.
After working with creative businesses for over 10 years, Matt identifies the exact patterns that keep talented freelancers trapped in a cycle of burnout, inconsistent income, and missed growth opportunities.
✏️ In this episode:
00:00 - Introduction
01:23 - Roadblock #1: Freelancer Mindset
04:16 - Roadblock #2: Wrong Hiring Strategy
07:38 - Roadblock #3: Missing Sales System
11:05 - Next Steps For Your Business
Throughout the video, Matt shares practical strategies from real agency success stories, including an audio production company that transformed their client acquisition process and a video agency that shifted from struggling to thriving by implementing these principles.
If you're serious about transitioning from freelancer to agency owner without sacrificing your freedom or creative fulfillment, this video provides the roadmap you've been looking for.
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