Karl Hughes has done what many founders aim for but few actually achieve: he built a company that didn’t need him. In this episode, Karl shares how he scaled a technical content agency to seven figures, took a full month off, and began acquiring other small service businesses through micro M&A.
We dive into:
– How to design for founder independence
– Why reps beat perfection when building teams
– The overlooked opportunity in acquiring niche agencies
– How to grow sustainably without outside funding
If you're a founder thinking long-term, this episode is a blueprint for building companies that last.