From Fiverr to Founder - Darcy Cudmore’s Path to PR Success

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Small Business, Big Engine

Grant Fisher

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Weekly interviews with entrepreneurs building smarter, scalable businesses. Small Business, Big Engine is for founders who want to grow without burning out. Host Grant Fisher talks with real small business owners using systems, automation, and AI to drive better leads, stronger visibility, and sustainable growth. No fluff. Just practical insights to help you build a business that runs without you. If you're enjoying this show, hit the follow button! It's a small way you can help the show.

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From Fiverr to Founder - Darcy Cudmore’s Path to PR Success

Small Business, Big Engine

38 minutes 2 seconds

3 months ago

From Fiverr to Founder - Darcy Cudmore’s Path to PR Success

How do you grow from $5 gigs on Fiverr to running a successful digital PR and SEO agency with a growing team? In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine, Grant Fisher sits down with Darcy Cudmore, founder of RepuLinks, to talk about his journey from freelancer to founder, and how he helps clients land high-authority backlinks through organic media placements.

Darcy breaks down exactly how his agency uses platforms like HARO, Qwoted, and Featured to earn press in outlets like GoDaddy, HubSpot, Entrepreneur, and Vice, all without paid placements, shady tactics, or bloated PR retainers.

You’ll learn:

How to get started with digital PR and link-building
Why organic backlinks are still critical for SEO in 2025
How Darcy built his business off of Fiverr and Upwork
What it takes to grow from solo freelancer to team leader
The exact systems RepuLinks uses to land real media coverage

Whether you’re a startup founder, small business owner, or marketer looking to boost your SEO the right way, this episode will give you real-world strategies that drive long-term visibility.

Learn more about Darcy at repulinks.com