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Should New Agencies Accept Bad Clients for Cash Flow? Pros & Cons Explained
August 10, 2024

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Explore why you should tier clients based on their level of headache and evaluate whether they are worth the headache based on their overall value. Also discover affordable digital marketing conferences and CRM systems for lead nurturing!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Taking on Bad Clients for Cash Flow

(01:52) Tiering Clients and Evaluating the Headache Factor

(03:15) Finding Affordable and Relevant Digital Marketing Conferences

(05:38) Choosing the Right CRM System for Lead Nurturing

(09:14) Exploring CRM Options: Pipe Drive and Go High Level

(12:45) Making Money as a Large Agency Owner

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