Getting started with choosing a vertical

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    Corey Quinn

    Founder, Deep Specialization™

    This focused approach gives you a starter list of verticals to choose from.

    Most agency owners understand the value of choosing a vertical for their business.

    Many of them don't know how to do it.

    Here's what I tell them: 👉 Start with your current book of business.

    Analyze Your Client Base: Identify up to three current client verticals with outstanding retention and revenue. 

    Engage Your Teams: Get feedback from your sales and client success teams. Do they enjoy working with these verticals? 

    Personal Alignment: Consider whether YOU can get excited about working with them for a long period of time. (Don't discount this)

    This focused approach gives you a starter list of verticals to choose from.

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    About Corey Quinn

    Founder, Deep Specialization™

    Corey helps founder-led agencies scale through Deep Specialization™ and programmatic M&A. Former CMO of Scorpion ($20M to $200M). Author of "Anyone, Not Everyone."

    “Is this a good fit for my agency?”

    I partner with founders who want to build something meaningful, not just a busier agency, but a stronger, more scalable business.

    You’re likely a strong fit if:

    • You’re generating $1M–$20M+ annually
    • You want to lead your market, not blend into it
    • You’re thinking about long-term scale, not short-term tactics
    • You want a growth engine that doesn’t rely on you
    • You value clarity over complexity
    • You’re open to advanced growth levers, including acquisitions
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