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Hands-Off Growth

Mandi Ellefson
Business Growth
Consulting Agencies
Pricing Strategy
Client Engagement
Agency Growth
Client Retention
Value Proposition
Operational Structure
Consulting
Client Relationships
Consulting Firms
Investment Strategy
Revenue Generation
Artificial Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Sales Strategy
Business Development
Agency Management
Intellectual Property
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Hands-Off Growth is for B2B service firm CEOs who are already winning, and ready to grow without the business depending on them. If your revenue is climbing but the weight of running it is climbing with it, this show is for you. Each episode covers the real decisions behind scaling past $3M: how to reprice your offer around outcomes, remove yourself from delivery, and build a team that drives grow... more

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A marketing service firm went from $5K projects to $144K per client per year. Revenue more than doubled in 18 months. Not one of their high end growth clients were lost.

And the founders finally got out of the business long enough to see it clearly.... more

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In this episode, Mandi Ellefson sits down with Cameron Herold, founder of COO Alliance and the operational force behind scaling 1-800-GOT-JUNK from $2M to $106M in six years, to uncover how business owners can scale faster, build stronger teams, and ... more

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In this episode, Mandi Ellefson sits down with Dan Englander, founder of Sales Schema, to uncover how service business owners can scale their pipeline through referrals, strategic partnerships, and trust-based outreach without burning out or chasing ... more

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Let’s unpack the real reason many service firms plateau: they scale by adding clients and headcount instead of clarifying outcomes, ownership, and leadership. She introduces the four-tier service firm model, explaining how most agencies and consultan... more

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Alex Olivero
Co-founder and Director of Growth at Curio Digital
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Episode: This firm 2.7X'd Revenue in 18 Months Without Losing a Single Client
Cameron Herold
Founder of COO Alliance and former COO who helped scale 1-800-Got-Junk
COO Alliance; 1-800-Got-Junk
Episode: Why Your Second-in-Command Is Your Most Valuable Hire with Cameron Herold
Dan Englander
Founder of Sales Schema; host of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast; author
Sales Schema
Episode: Stop chasing clients: How to turn your network into a referral machine with Dan Englander
Cam Beaudoin
Speaker coach who helps speakers grow their influence and get on stage.
Episode: Use Speaking to Scale Influence, Authority, and High-Value Clients with Cam Beaudoin
Shaun Alger
CEO of Volo House and expert in sales strategy
Volo House
Episode: How Mid-Market Companies Scale Sales Predictably with Shaun Alger
Eli Rubel
Long-time agency founder and expert in agency profitability.
Profit Labs
Episode: How to Scale Your Agency | Pricing, Positioning & Profit Models with Eli Rubel
Kristie Plantinga
Founder of Place Digital, a boutique digital marketing agency focused on the mental health industry.
Place Digital
Episode: How to Simplify Your Agency Marketing and Attract Better Clients w/ Kristie Plantinga
Jody Sutter
Works with creative agencies, specializing in business development coaching.
The Sutter Company
Episode: How to Simplify Agency Growth and Win Better Clients w/ Jody Sutter
Sharon Toerek
Founder and CEO of Toerek Law, a national law firm focusing on intellectual property and marketing law for marketing and communications agencies
Toerek Law
Episode: How to Protect Your Agency, Get Paid, and Grow with Sharon Toerek

Host

Mandi Ellefson
Host of Hands-Off Growth, consultant, investor, and author focused on scaling service-based firms without founder dependence

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Value-driven Podcast

    Mandi does an incredible job of outlining how consultants can build the business of their dream. I appreciate how she provides clear and actionable strategies that you can use in your business right away with real world examples.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DznrWlf
    United States2 years ago
  • Work/Life Balance Encouraged!

    The Hands-Off CEO podcast provides a unique and fascinating spin on business ownership, entrepreneurship, and work/life balance. I have only been listening for a short time, but I can already see the results in my personal life. Thank you Mandi!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walden2018
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent for future hands off CEOs!

    Just listened to How Business Success Enables Personal Transformation and Mandi shared the EXACT challenges and transformation I went through when I was transitioning from self employed to CEO. The advice is so solid! Such a fresh conversation that is so needed in entrepreneurial spaces.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmandaAbella
    United States3 years ago
  • Fresh Ideas!

    I was a small business consultant for years before moving into running a nonprofit charity, so I’m familiar with many of the frameworks. I love that Mandi can critique the good and the less effective approaches of so many systems like EOS and Clockwork. Thrilled to have found this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kent (MC)
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast! This is one I listen to on a regular cadence - chock full of value. Thanks!

    Podchaser
    5
    Brandon @ Parakeeto
    4 years ago

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episodes are described as inspiring, pragmatic, and useful for building profitable, hands-off businesses.
guests consistently bring high-value, practical frameworks for scaling service firms.
listeners praise the host for no-fluff, actionable, growth-focused guidance.

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This firm 2.7X'd Revenue in 18 Months Without Losing a Single Client
Q: How did the Irresistible Offer change your conversations with clients?
It shifted the dialogue from a project-based request to a discussion about outcomes and ROI, enabling us to upsell and frame work as a partnership rather than a series of discrete tasks.
This firm 2.7X'd Revenue in 18 Months Without Losing a Single Client
Q: What role did the 90-day roadmap play in your hiring and onboarding?
The 90-day roadmap became the hiring litmus test, guiding what value the new person would deliver and how quickly they could contribute, replacing long, daily shadow sessions with a structured plan.
This firm 2.7X'd Revenue in 18 Months Without Losing a Single Client
Q: Can you describe the moment you realized you needed to change how you operated?
We realized we couldn't grow the business without our staff executing and running projects without us, and the fear of letting go was overshadowed by the need to scale and protect the business and our people.
Why Your Second-in-Command Is Your Most Valuable Hire with Cameron Herold
Q: What changes in the landscape for creating rapid growth compared to the past, especially with COOs and second-in-commands?
Rapid growth now hinges on keeping the basics sharp, focusing on AI as a supportive tool rather than a distraction, and building a leadership pipeline through ongoing training, while maintaining strong customer relationships and referrals as a core growth engine.
Why Your Second-in-Command Is Your Most Valuable Hire with Cameron Herold
Q: So I have questions... what is your new book called?
The new book is called Grandmother's Business Tips, which translates timeless grandmother sayings into practical business lessons such as not putting all eggs in one basket and balancing focus between core values and execution.

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What is Hands-Off Growth about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show targets leaders of B2B service firms who want to scale without dependence on the founder. Episodes focus on pricing to outcomes, offering transformations, building teams that drive growth, and moving from delivery to leverageable systems. Guests are usually high-growth founders, COOs, or growth strategists who share practical frameworks for profitability, up-level positioning, and scalable client acquisition. A standout angle is the emphasis on “hands-off” growth—creating lasting value through repeatable processes, smarter pricing, and disciplined partnerships rather than chasing quick wins.

Listeners likely include ambitious CEOs, presidents, and senior operators (COOs, CMOs, VP Growth) at service-based firms, who value actionabl... more

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Recent guests on Hands-Off Growth include:

1. Alex Olivero
2. Cameron Herold
3. Dan Englander
4. Cam Beaudoin
5. Shaun Alger
6. Eli Rubel
7. Kristie Plantinga
8. Jody Sutter

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