Doing It From Scratch...Twice with Colton Hunter
Episode 128 of the The Scratch Agency Podcast podcast, hosted by The Scratch Agency Podcast, titled "Doing It From Scratch...Twice with Colton Hunter" was published on August 25, 2025 and runs 34 minutes.
August 25, 2025 ·34m · The Scratch Agency Podcast
Summary
In this episode, we chat with Colton Hunter, founder of Perficio Insurance Services, who shares what it’s really like to build two scratch agencies from the ground up. From hiring virtual assistants early to leveraging Facebook groups and referral partners, Colton dives into the tools, mindset, and structure that helped him grow smarter the second time around.🔍 If you’re building or rebuilding your agency, this one’s full of practical gems on time-blocking, team-building, and scaling with lean resources.🕒 Timestamps:00:00 – Colton’s Journey: Door-to-Door Sales to Agency Owner05:20 – Referrals, Facebook Groups & Community Marketing08:45 – Why His First Hire Was a Quoting VA11:15 – Getting VAs to Work: Onboarding & Expectations14:45 – Role Specialization vs. Overloading Team Members18:40 – Building a Lean Team: CSR, Admin VA & Growth Plans21:30 – Group Hiring Strategy for Sales Reps29:00 – Colton’s Ideal Day & 70% Revenue FocusEnhance your productivity and reclaim time with Virtual Intelligence, our podcast sponsor. Explore their expert Virtual Employees services now at: https://virtualintell.com/Join our exclusive Telegram community for The Scratch Agency Podcast to connect with like-minded agents: https://t.me/+cISob2kA3pAyMmY5📌 Connect with us on social media: Instagram: /thescratchagencypodcast 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hutxCZ...🔗 For more exclusive content, visit our website: https://scratchagencypodcast.com/Thank you for tuning into The Scratch Agency Podcast. Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more valuable insights. Own your future and keep pushing forward. See you next time!
Episode Description
In this episode, we chat with Colton Hunter, founder of Perficio Insurance Services, who shares what it’s really like to build two scratch agencies from the ground up. From hiring virtual assistants early to leveraging Facebook groups and referral partners, Colton dives into the tools, mindset, and structure that helped him grow smarter the second time around.🔍 If you’re building or rebuilding your agency, this one’s full of practical gems on time-blocking, team-building, and scaling with lean resources.🕒 Timestamps:00:00 – Colton’s Journey: Door-to-Door Sales to Agency Owner05:20 – Referrals, Facebook Groups & Community Marketing08:45 – Why His First Hire Was a Quoting VA11:15 – Getting VAs to Work: Onboarding & Expectations14:45 – Role Specialization vs. Overloading Team Members18:40 – Building a Lean Team: CSR, Admin VA & Growth Plans21:30 – Group Hiring Strategy for Sales Reps29:00 – Colton’s Ideal Day & 70% Revenue FocusEnhance your productivity and reclaim time with Virtual Intelligence, our podcast sponsor. Explore their expert Virtual Employees services now at: https://virtualintell.com/Join our exclusive Telegram community for The Scratch Agency Podcast to connect with like-minded agents: https://t.me/+cISob2kA3pAyMmY5📌 Connect with us on social media: Instagram: /thescratchagencypodcast 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hutxCZ...🔗 For more exclusive content, visit our website: https://scratchagencypodcast.com/Thank you for tuning into The Scratch Agency Podcast. Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more valuable insights. Own your future and keep pushing forward. See you next time!
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