Faith, Focus, and a 7-Figure Agency

In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark sits down with Ozzy Garner—founder of Advertis, angel investor, and entrepreneur with a passion for helping business owners reclaim their time and scale smarter.From cleaning bathrooms at White Castle to doubling revenue in his first sales job, Ozzy’s path to building a seven-figure agency is anything but typical. He shares candid insights into the grind of entrepreneurship, the lessons learned from angel investing, and how building a business rooted in core values (and powered by faith) has transformed his life.If you’ve ever struggled with focus, wondered when to quit versus push through, or dreamed of creating a company that runs without you—this conversation is packed with perspective.🧠 Takeaways:Why focus—not chasing every shiny object—is the key to sustainable growthThe power of perseverance and “outlasting” to find tractionHow taking a vacation exposes the cracks in your businessScaling by firing yourself from roles and empowering your teamBuilding with intention: serving clients, your team, and your familyWhy faith and entrepreneurship don’t have to be in conflictResources & Links: Connect with Ozzy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozzygarner Explore Advertis: https://advertis.com👉 Don’t forget—you can download the free Friday Habit system at https://thefridayhabit.com to learn how to dedicate one full day each week to working on your business instead of in your business. (00:00) - – Intro (01:14) - – From White Castle to Sales Success (05:22) - – Discovering Entrepreneurship (09:18) - – Angel Investing and Consulting (13:12) - – Founding Advertis and Early Growth (20:13) - – The Grind: Cold Calls and First Clients (23:31) - – Building Systems That Work Without You (29:16) - – Family, Faith, and Entrepreneurship (36:21) - – Scaling with Intention and Team Culture (44:23) - – Knowing When to Pivot or Persevere (51:20) - – Balancing Business and Faith (55:24) - – Leading with Core Values (57:45) - – One Action for Monday Morning