Name: David Lewis Role: Founder & CEO of a Digital Agency (Lead Gen, Content, Marketing, or Software) Company Size: 15-100 employees Location: Primarily remote with a small in-office team Age: 38 Revenue: $1M to $8M annual turnover
Background
David started his digital agency seven years ago, offering niche services in either lead generation, content creation, marketing strategy, or software development. His agency has grown significantly, attracting larger clients and managing multiple projects simultaneously. However, the operational complexities have increased as his team scales and takes on more work. He’s particularly focused on delivering creative excellence, but the business’s backend operations are starting to show cracks.
Goals
Streamline project management to deliver client work faster and more consistently.
Build efficient, repeatable processes across client onboarding, campaign execution, and reporting.
Integrate tools for time tracking, client communication, and project workflows to improve visibility.
Maintain high levels of creativity and client satisfaction while scaling.
Reduce operational overhead and free up more time for strategic decision-making.
Challenges
Disorganized project workflows leading to missed deadlines or miscommunication between teams.
Inconsistent client experience due to a lack of standardized processes.
Siloed tools for project management, time tracking, and communication, making it difficult to get a real-time overview of project status.
Difficulty managing multiple client accounts simultaneously without burnout.
Onboarding new clients and team members takes too long, delaying revenue and project starts.
Pain Points
Increasing number of client complaints about delayed work or poor communication.
High employee turnover due to burnout or confusion around roles and expectations.
Lack of visibility into project timelines, budget allocations, and resource utilization.
Manual processes (especially for reporting and billing) take up too much time, limiting focus on creative or strategic work.
Difficulty scaling the business without feeling like everything is falling apart operationally.
What David Values
Creative Excellence: Maintaining high-quality, innovative work is a top priority for David. He doesn’t want operational inefficiencies to compromise the agency’s reputation.
Client Satisfaction: Delivering a great experience for his clients—from initial pitch to project delivery—is crucial for his agency’s growth.
Operational Efficiency: He values systems that allow the team to work smarter, not harder, reducing redundancies and errors.
Work-Life Balance: He wants to avoid burnout, both for himself and his team, while continuing to grow the business.
Emotional Drivers
Desire for Simplicity: David feels overwhelmed by the increasing complexity of his business and craves simplicity in his processes.
Fear of Losing Clients: He worries that if his agency can’t deliver consistent results, key clients might leave for more organized competitors.
Pride in Growth: David is proud of the business he’s built and wants to continue scaling it, but he fears losing control of day-to-day operations.
Relief from Chaos: Knowing that his operations are running smoothly would give him peace of mind, allowing him to focus on creative strategy and business development.
Trigger Events
Missed client deadlines leading to strained relationships or lost contracts.
Rapid agency growth or a surge in new projects revealing bottlenecks in workflows.
Onboarding a new team member or client that highlights gaps in current processes.
Competitor agencies offering faster turnaround times or better project transparency.
Personal or team burnout from overwork and mismanaged expectations.
How We Win
Streamlined Project Management: By establishing clear, repeatable processes, we eliminate the chaos around managing multiple client accounts, ensuring David’s team delivers projects on time and within budget.
Integrated Tools: We help connect the agency’s existing systems—whether for time tracking, billing, or project management—creating seamless communication between departments and providing real-time insights into project progress.
Client Experience Consistency: With standard operating procedures (SOPs) for onboarding, execution, and reporting, clients enjoy a smooth, professional experience every time, reducing complaints and boosting client retention.
Scalable Operations: As David’s agency grows, our focus on automating repetitive tasks (like billing, reporting, and time tracking) allows the team to take on more projects without adding unnecessary stress or headcount.
Team Alignment: Clear processes help the team stay aligned on goals and timelines, reducing miscommunication, boosting morale, and lowering turnover.