Business
In this episode, our host Ranmay talks with Stewart Vickers, Founder of an investment SaaS and SEO agency, about how he went from being an art history student to running a $68K/month agency in just six months.
Stewart shares why he spends $10K/month on Facebook Ads, how productized services helped him scale fast, and why hiring a strong operator freed him from daily tasks. He also gives his take on what’s working in link building right now and why guest posts still matter.
They also chat about the power of personal branding, in-person masterminds, and how founders can turn service skills into serious businesses.
If you're in SEO, run an agency, or just want real talk on scaling, this episode’s for you.
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In this episode, we discuss:
00:00 - 01:17: Introduction
01:17 - 02:55: From art student to SEO agency owner
02:55 - 04:20: The blog post that changed everything
04:20 - 05:20: From affiliate sites to insurance SEO wins
05:20 - 06:35: Scaling to $68K/month in 6 months
06:35 - 07:45: Why productized services matter
07:45 - 08:30: Why you need to hire an A-player manager
08:30 - 09:45: Facebook Ads vs. YouTube for agency growth
09:45 - 11:50: Does guest posting still work?
11:50 - 13:20: The truth about backlinks in 2025
13:20 - 16:00: Link swaps, plugins, and low-cost SEO boosts
16:00 - 18:25: Why an in-person mastermind changed his business
18:25 - 22:48: Final advice for founders starting out
CONNECT WITH STEWART VICKERS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-vickers-6068a4b5/
https://www.youtube.com/@SEOJesus/videos
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