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ROI-focused digital advertising agency helping small businesses scale through paid ads.
How Andy acquired customers
Tools used to build SevenAtoms Marketing
Andy left his tech job in 2014 and bootstrapped SevenAtoms to $275K MRR with a 90% client retention rate.
Andy Beohar left his tech job in 2014 with just his savings, aiming to transform small businesses through ROI-focused advertising. He bootstrapped SevenAtoms Marketing from scratch.
Without venture capital or outside funding, Andy built the agency one client at a time. His focus on delivering measurable results set him apart from agencies focused on vanity metrics.
Through consistent delivery and client referrals, the agency grew organically. Happy clients became the best marketing - word of mouth drove most new business.
Today, SevenAtoms generates $275K monthly recurring revenue and boasts a 90% client retention rate, proving that focusing on results over rapid scaling can build a sustainable business.
A note on sourcing: Andy's own bios describe his role as vp or partner at SevenAtoms rather than founder, so his exact title and whether he built the agency solo are unconfirmed here.
Client retention is more valuable than acquisition - 90% retention rate drives sustainable growth
Focus on ROI for clients, not vanity metrics
Bootstrap with savings and reinvest profits - no VC needed
Word of mouth from happy clients is the best marketing
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Andy achieved 3 milestones on the path to $100K ARR
$10,000
$275,000
Andy Beohar reached $10K MRR in 2.0 years, faster than 20% of the 295 documented $10K journeys (median 12 months). The amber bar is this journey.
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