Why Your Marketing Agency Could Be Left Behind in 2026
Tue Feb 03 2026
What does it really take to build an AI marketing agency while launching SaaS and scaling e-commerce?
In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Duray Pretorius, co-founder and CRO of Viaduct Generation, shares his honest journey through growth, pressure, innovation, and burnout.
We talk about leadership, culture, AI done right, and why success without mental fitness is a dangerous trade-off.
This is a must-listen for founders, agency owners, and anyone navigating modern growth.
📝 Show Notes:
03:55 The Agency Scaling Trap (Hiring Too Fast)
08:36 Why Mental Fitness Is a Founder’s Real Edge
10:11 The Origin Story of Viaduct Generation
11:57 Building & Scaling a Distributed Remote Team
18:34 The Importance of an Inner Circle for Founders
21:11 Why SEO Needs a SaaS Solution for the Masses
About Guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duraypretorius-seo/
Website: https://viaductgen.com/
Connect with us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader
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What does it really take to build an AI marketing agency while launching SaaS and scaling e-commerce? In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Duray Pretorius, co-founder and CRO of Viaduct Generation, shares his honest journey through growth, pressure, innovation, and burnout. We talk about leadership, culture, AI done right, and why success without mental fitness is a dangerous trade-off. This is a must-listen for founders, agency owners, and anyone navigating modern growth. 📝 Show Notes: 03:55 The Agency Scaling Trap (Hiring Too Fast) 08:36 Why Mental Fitness Is a Founder’s Real Edge 10:11 The Origin Story of Viaduct Generation 11:57 Building & Scaling a Distributed Remote Team 18:34 The Importance of an Inner Circle for Founders 21:11 Why SEO Needs a SaaS Solution for the Masses About Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duraypretorius-seo/ Website: https://viaductgen.com/ Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader