Ep 12: Key Levers of Agency Growth, with Deividas Tokaris of Triple Scale

The Agency Uplift Podcast

Key Takeaways:

• Deividas started as a solo freelancer and grew Triplescale to a 15-person agency in just 8 months.
• The agency focuses on scaling DTC, e-commerce, and info product brands with Meta ads.
• LinkedIn has been crucial for growth—both in client acquisition and hiring.
• Building a personal brand has significantly accelerated hiring and inbound opportunities.
• Hiring rule of thumb: “Hire slow, fire fast” and prioritize culture above all.
• Uses DISC personality model to match the right personalities to the right roles.
• One of his top early hires was a Head of Operations to help scale effectively.
• Delegation, trust, and process-building are essential for agency growth.
• Networking with other agency owners via referral alliances has helped scale faster.
• Key mindset shift: let go of control, but build systems to maintain visibility and accountability.
• Triplescale helps brands scale without expensive creative by leaning into smart creative strategy—often using high-performing static ads.
• Investing in coaching and mentorship was pivotal for rapid agency acceleration.

Tools Mentioned:

• ElevenLabs – AI voiceover tool
• Ideogram – AI image generation for UGC-style visuals
• VideoAsk – Used by Sean for asynchronous video interviews
• DISC personality framework – Used for hiring and team alignment
• CliftonStrengths – Used by Sean’s agency for role-personality alignment

Check out Deividas' agency here:
https://www.scaletriple.com/

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