[Video] The Tastemaker Strategy

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    Corey Quinn

    Founder, Deep Specialization™

    What if one relationship could unlock a hundred new clients for your agency? 

    In this video, we dive into the Tastemaker Strategy, a proven sales approach that scaled Scorpion from $20M to $200M by leveraging the hidden power of industry influencers.

    You’ll learn why 90% of buyers choose from a preset shortlist (according to Harvard research), and how to ensure your agency gets on it. From identifying tastemakers to prioritizing them using two simple tools, this episode gives you the roadmap to predictable growth.

    What You’ll Learn in This Video:

    • Why tastemakers, not cold calls, are the key to filling your pipeline

    • The “Golden Egg vs. Goose” analogy that changes how you think about growth

    • A real-world case study: how one tastemaker relationship turned 1 client into 100

    • The AI-powered process to uncover top brands, thought leaders, and trends in your vertical

    • How to use the Opportunity Matrix to identify which tastemakers deserve your focus

    • A step-by-step action plan to build trust and add value to the right people

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    Remember, one tastemaker can be worth a hundred clients. Build the right relationship, and you’ll never have to chase cold leads again.

     

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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."

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    • You’re thinking about long-term scale, not short-term tactics
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    • You value clarity over complexity
    • You’re open to advanced growth levers, including acquisitions
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