A productized digital service agency sold through a subscription
Sell a clearly defined digital service off the shelf rather than using proposals, estimates, calls and multiple meetings. Customers visit the website, buy the service, pay, and receive the work quickly. The service can be design, marketing, copywriting or social-media work, with delivery focused on reducing time to value.
online BOTH Service / Consulting / Agency
From Chris Koerner on The Koerner Office Podcast — The Most Profitable Solo Business You've Never Heard Of at 02:08
Problem: Traditional agencies are expensive, slow and administratively heavy, while full-time employees and contractors continue costing money when there is no work.
For: Businesses and startups that need recurring digital work but do not want to hire full-time employees or commit to a traditional agency.
Examples
- DesignJoy: a one-person productized design agency offering subscription-based design work, including branding, websites, social-media assets and presentation decks.
Behind this: 12 build steps · 2 tools and how each is used · how to validate demand · 2 more real examples · 4 things the video never answers.
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