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(0:00) Introduction (0:08) Eli Cohen's journey from fintech venture to agency success (2:11) Overcoming early challenges and pivoting strategies (5:15) Rapid revenue growth and the role of partnerships (9:03) Value propositions and deal structuring for startups (12:23) Building a successful agency: Strategies and partnerships (15:13) Implementing processes, systems, and sales automation (18:56) The Hawk Method and scaling an agency (20:33) Learning from mistakes and persistence in sales (22:34) Mastering follow-up and client relationship management (25:34) Identifying signals to cease client pursuit (27:41) Agency growth through white labeling services (29:31) Insights on achieving financial success in your twenties (31:41) Bootstrapping a business and leveraging AI in marketing (36:09) Reflecting on best investments and learning from failures (38:09) Rejecting bad advice and cultivating a unique life philosophy (41:18) Understanding and relating to non-entrepreneurs (42:01) Advice to a younger self and closing thoughts