Why Most Agency Owners Get Stuck (And the Framework That Breaks the Cycle) w/ Jesse P. Gilmore
Fri Jan 02 2026
Most agency owners don’t fail because they aren’t working hard.They fail because they’re building the wrong things at the wrong time.
In this episode, we sit down with Jesse P. Gilmore, founder of Niche Control and creator of the Leverage of Growth Framework, to unpack why so many agency owners get stuck — and how to break through without burning out.
Jesse has coached 500+ agency owners, and in this conversation he shares real, practical insights on:
• Why hustle culture eventually breaks agencies• The first systems founders must build to scale• How thinking must change at each revenue stage ($0 → $1M+)• Why sales clarity beats marketing in the early stages• When (and who) to hire as your first key team members• How to build an agency that doesn’t depend entirely on you
This episode is especially valuable for agency owners, consultants, freelancers, and service-based entrepreneurs who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to focus on next.
If you want better systems, clearer offers, stronger leverage, and less chaos, this conversation will give you direction you can actually apply.
👇 Drop your questions in the comments👇 Tell us what topic you want covered next
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Most agency owners don’t fail because they aren’t working hard.They fail because they’re building the wrong things at the wrong time. In this episode, we sit down with Jesse P. Gilmore, founder of Niche Control and creator of the Leverage of Growth Framework, to unpack why so many agency owners get stuck — and how to break through without burning out. Jesse has coached 500+ agency owners, and in this conversation he shares real, practical insights on: • Why hustle culture eventually breaks agencies• The first systems founders must build to scale• How thinking must change at each revenue stage ($0 → $1M+)• Why sales clarity beats marketing in the early stages• When (and who) to hire as your first key team members• How to build an agency that doesn’t depend entirely on you This episode is especially valuable for agency owners, consultants, freelancers, and service-based entrepreneurs who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to focus on next. If you want better systems, clearer offers, stronger leverage, and less chaos, this conversation will give you direction you can actually apply. 👇 Drop your questions in the comments👇 Tell us what topic you want covered next