VGTM Ep. 4: From Start-Up Marketing Agency to 8-Figure Acquisition

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    Corey Quinn

    Founder, Deep Specialization™

    Lessons From the Founder

    Want an inside look into how an agency founder landed an 8-figure exit?

    My next guest on the Vertical Go To Market podcast is entrepreneur, advisor, and Fanscape’s co-Founder and President, Terry Dry. 

    In this episode, you’ll hear:

    • why focusing on one vertical eventually led to selling his agency to Omnicom for 8-figures

    • why Terry left a great career at a world-famous record label to start his entrepreneurial journey

    • why focusing on a vertical he already had credibility in led to quick traction and growth

    • the importance of knowing the industry's language and why you can’t bullshit it

    • building his agency on referrals and word of mouth

    • the downside to taking a vertical approach to your business

    • the danger of ignoring Chat GPT

    • and much more.

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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?”

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    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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