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In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Ryan Atkinson, CEO and co-founder of Spacebar Visuals. Ryan shares his journey from working at an aquatic center to becoming a growth specialist at HubSpot, and eventually launching his own successful video production agency.

Learn how Ryan:

- Started multiple podcasts to network with entrepreneurs

- Built a 6-figure agency in less than a year

- Uses cold outreach to land high-value clients

- Manages a remote team and builds company culture

- Balances multiple projects and businesses

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to scale your existing business, Ryan's insights on sales, marketing, and agency growth are not to be missed!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction and Ryan's background

3:45 - The power of podcasting for networking and personal growth

7:22 - Transitioning from side hustle to full-time business

10:15 - Building an agency vs. creating a SaaS product

14:30 - Client acquisition strategies and outbound marketing

19:05 - Email marketing tactics and closing deals

23:40 - Pricing strategies and maintaining margins

28:15 - The challenges of running a service-based business

32:45 - Tech stack and tools for running an agency

35:20 - Book recommendations for entrepreneurs

38:30 - The importance of rereading books

42:33 - Why Ryan moved to Austin and who should consider it

46:37 - Exciting future technologies (AI video generation)

48:47 - Podcast post-production and marketing tips

53:42 - Closing thoughts and where to find Ryan online