EPISODE · Jun 28, 2026 · 14 MIN
Why 90% of SMMAs Fail (But Jordan Hit $10K/Month Doing This Instead)
from Build Different · host Jake Rivera
Most social media marketing agencies crash and burn before hitting their first $5,000 month. Jordan Platten? He cracked $10,000 monthly recurring revenue in just 6 months. In this episode, Jake Rivera breaks down exactly how Jordan built his SMMA differently while 90% of his competition failed spectacularly. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The one niche Jordan picked that lets him charge $1,500-$3,000 per client (and why it works) • His 30% close rate system for sales calls that most SMMA owners completely botch • The Facebook advertising approach that keeps local businesses paying him month after month • Why systemizing client delivery early made the difference between struggle and scale 👤 Perfect for: entrepreneurs who want to see how someone actually built a profitable service business without the typical SMMA disasters. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Jake Rivera reveals why most SMMAs die within 12 months [01:45] Jordan's niche selection strategy that eliminates competition [03:30] The sales call framework that closes 3 out of 10 prospects [05:15] Facebook advertising secrets that keep clients happy [07:00] How Jordan systemized delivery to handle growth [09:30] The revenue breakdown: $10K months in 6 months [11:15] What Jordan would do differently starting over today Jordan's story isn't about luck or timing. It's about picking the right market, nailing your sales process, and delivering results that clients actually want to pay for. While other SMMA owners chase shiny objects and burn through clients, Jordan built something sustainable. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Build Different on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for daily episodes that cut through the entrepreneurship noise. Jake Rivera drops real strategies from founders who've actually done it, not just talked about it. 🔍 Topics: SMMA success, social media marketing agency, Facebook advertising, sales calls, local business marketing Catch every episode at Build Different -------- Keywords: marketing agency, startup advice, startup founder, scaling business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Most social media marketing agencies crash and burn before hitting their first $5,000 month. Jordan Platten? He cracked $10,000 monthly recurring revenue in just 6 months. In this episode, Jake Rivera breaks down exactly how Jordan built his SMMA differently while 90% of his competition failed spectacularly. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The one niche Jordan picked that lets him charge $1,500-$3,000 per client (and why it works) • His 30% close rate system for sales calls that most SMMA owners completely botch • The Facebook advertising approach that keeps local businesses paying him month after month • Why systemizing client delivery early made the difference between struggle and scale 👤 Perfect for: entrepreneurs who want to see how someone actually built a profitable service business without the typical SMMA disasters. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Jake Rivera reveals why most SMMAs die within 12 months [01:45] Jordan's niche selection strategy that eliminates competition [03:30] The sales call framework that closes 3 out of 10 prospects [05:15] Facebook advertising secrets that keep clients happy [07:00] How Jordan systemized delivery to handle growth [09:30] The revenue breakdown: $10K months in 6 months [11:15] What Jordan would do differently starting over today Jordan's story isn't about luck or timing. It's about picking the right market, nailing your sales process, and delivering results that clients actually want to pay for. While other SMMA owners chase shiny objects and burn through clients, Jordan built something sustainable. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Build Different on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for daily episodes that cut through the entrepreneurship noise. Jake Rivera drops real strategies from founders who've actually done it, not just talked about it. 🔍 Topics: SMMA success, social media marketing agency, Facebook advertising, sales calls, local business marketing Catch every episode at Build Different -------- Keywords: marketing agency, startup advice, startup founder, scaling business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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