[Podcast] Final Episode! I Asked 100+ Agency Owners the SAME Question

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    Corey Quinn

    Founder, Deep Specialization™

    Real stories, real strategies: How deep specialization fuels profit, positioning, and client loyalty. I Asked 100+ Agency Owners the SAME Question… Here’s What They Said.

    I still remember hitting “record” on Episode 1… with zero idea where this would go.

    Just a question I couldn’t stop asking:
    What actually happens when an agency chooses to go vertical?

    111 episodes later… I have answers.

    Today, I’m releasing the final episode of The Deep Specialization™ Podcast. It’s a special one, a curated highlight reel featuring some of the most powerful moments from my conversations with agency founders who have walked the walk.

    These aren’t theories. These are real stories from founders who have built profitable, 7-figure+ businesses and have the battle scars to prove it.

    You’ll hear from:
    Jamie Adams on nailing TAM and scaling service delivery
    Alex Membrillo on choosing expertise over variety
    Chris Yano on why reputation beats revenue
    Arielle Cohen on saying yes to the right opportunity
    Ron Callis on empathy, pricing power, and premium value
    Austin Houser on going from scratch to 7-figures in 11 months

    And you’ll also hear my answer to the question I’ve asked over 100 times.

    I’m so proud of what this show became, and beyond grateful to the founders, guests, and listeners who made it what it is.

    Tune into the final episode here: [Insert Link]

    Let me know your favorite moment or what stood out.

    This isn’t the end of the conversation. It’s the start of something new.

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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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    My bestselling book Anyone Not Everyone reveals the positioning and outbound system that helps founder-led agencies create predictable, scalable growth.

    Endorsed by Aaron Ross, Alan Dibb, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, and many other top thinkers in the agency world.

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