Most entrepreneurs hit a wall when scaling past a few million. Phil Case has been there, AND he broke through. From 80-hour weeks to building multi-million-dollar agencies, Phil reveals the systems, leadership shifts, and client strategies that allowed him to grow from scrappy startup to powerhouse.
Neil Twa sits down with Phil to unpack what it really takes to scale agencies to $10M–$50M+, the hard leadership lessons, and how to balance work, life, and growth without burning out.
In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ How to build a core leadership team that drives real growth
✅ The role of mentors, networks, and surrounding yourself with the right people
✅ Lessons in capital, payroll stress, and sustainable client diversification
✅ Why Phil now works 35 hours a week and gets more done than ever
📍 Chapters
[00:03:36] Building Teams and Leadership that Scale
[00:07:57] Shifting from “Athlete” to “Coach” in Business
[00:10:23] Lessons from Founders Handing Over the Reins
[00:11:23] Capital, Payroll Pressure, and Sustainable Growth
[00:13:46] Work-Life Balance, Mentorship, and Redefining Success
[00:17:27] Confident Sales and Turning Down Wrong-Fit Clients
[00:21:41] Max Connect’s Ideal Clients and Expansion Strategy
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