How do you take a leap from being a solo marketer to running a digital agency serving businesses all over the world? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, I sit down with Julian Johnson, founder and CEO of Magic City Marketing, to unpack his journey of building a successful lead generation agency from the ground up.

Julian’s story is packed with insights for entrepreneurs and marketing professionals at any stage. We talk about how he identified his niche, scaled his services, and developed the systems needed to deliver results for clients across multiple industries. He also shares the challenges of growing a team, managing clients, and staying ahead in a fast-moving digital marketing landscape.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:
✅ The mindset shift from freelancer to agency owner
✅ How Julian built scalable systems for client success
✅ Mistakes he made early on—and how he fixed them
✅ Why relationships and communication are critical for agency growth
✅ His favorite lead generation tactics that actually convert

This episode is for:
📈 Entrepreneurs who want to scale their business without burning out
💻 Marketers looking for real-world insights from someone in the trenches
🎯 Anyone curious about how to land clients, grow a team, and stay profitable in a competitive space

Julian’s story proves that you don’t need to have it all figured out on day one—you just need to start, stay consistent, and keep improving. Whether you’re running your own agency or dreaming about it, this episode will give you tactical advice and the motivation to level up.

🎧 Hit play and hear how Julian went from solo hustler to building a team and serving clients worldwide with Magic City Marketing.

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