
Most agencies aren’t failing because of bad clients, they’re failing because of bad focus. In this episode, Pete Caputa, CEO of Databox and architect of HubSpot’s $115M partner program, shares the hard truth: most agencies stay stuck because they chase trends instead of building systems. Pete breaks down his SPEARS framework and shows how to scale with strategy, not guesswork. 🎧 You’ll learn: The #1 reason agencies fail (and what to do about it) How “niching down” increases profits and retention Why most agencies confuse tactics with true strategy How to use data as your company’s memory Why AI is not your positioning — and what is The SPEARS system: from vision to execution to scale Subscribe for weekly interviews with leaders redefining agency growth. 📺 Watch on YouTube | 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify #AgencyGrowth #B2BMarketing #Leadership #Databox #PredictableScale FOLLOW DESIGNRUSH ☑️ Website: https://www.designrush.com/☑️ Instagram: / designrushmag ☑️ LinkedIn: / designrush ABOUT DESIGNRUSHDesignRush.com is a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with agencies through expert reviews and agency ranking lists, awards, knowledge resources, and personalized agency recommendations for vetted projects. FOLLOW DESIGNRUSH#BusinessStrategy #FutureOfBusiness #CompetitiveAdvantage #DesignRushPodcast #RishadTobaccowala #BusinessTransformation #StrategicThinking #InnovationInBusiness #GrowthStrategy #leadershipinbusiness