Build a Profitable Agency
(without burning out)
Step-by-step roadmap + AI tools + real coaching to help you grow sustainably
ELEVATE YOUR ROLE & START BUILDING YOUR SELF-RUNNING AGENCY TODAY!
It's totally possible & The Self-Running Agency Membership is your answer
Before I Talk Any Further About The Programme, Let Me Ask You ...
The Self-Running Agency Blueprint is specifically designed to tackle these challenges and set you on a path to regain control, increase profits, and reduce stress.
Your 2-Hour Weekly Path to Agency Freedom
You'll work though your Blueprint that lays out exactly WHAT you need to do... and WHEN you need to do it.
Your 4-Step Blueprint for Success
Plan
Transform uncertainty into your greatest strategic advantage. By creating a living, breathing roadmap that adapts to your agency's unique journey, you'll move from constantly reacting to confidently directing your business's future. Imagine making decisions with laser-sharp clarity, knowing exactly where your agency is heading and how you'll get there.
Systemise
Reclaim your life by turning chaotic workflows into precision-engineered processes that work while you sleep. Our proven systems will not just save you 10+ hours per week, but will create a predictable, efficient machine that delivers consistent value to your clients without constant intervention. Break free from the daily grind and watch your agency operate with military-like precision.
Empower
Unlock your true potential by focusing exclusively on the high-impact activities that only you can do. Whether you have a team or are still a solo operator, you'll learn to delegate, automate, and optimise your workload, transforming from a doer to a strategic leader. Your 'superpowers' are your most valuable asset - it's time to unleash them.
Scale
Shatter the myth that scaling means sacrificing your health, relationships, and personal life. Our blueprint shows you how to grow your agency exponentially while working smarter, not harder. Achieve remarkable business growth without burning out, proving that success doesn't have to come at the cost of your well-being.
AskRobAnything: Your Always-On Strategic Partner
Training courses and online content have a notoriously poor completion rate, while traditional 1-2-1 coaching can be prohibitively expensive. The Self-Running Agency Blueprint solves both challenges through your groundbreaking AI Agency Coach.
Beyond Generic AI: A Specialised Strategic Partner
While tools like ChatGPT provide generic advice, our AI Agency Coach is:
- Specifically configured for agency owners
- Trained on proven methodologies
- Connected to our comprehensive resource library
- Capable of providing step-by-step, actionable guidance
Transform Your Learning: AI-Supported Coaching Delivers
- 3-4x higher completion rates
- 65% faster problem-solving
- Consistent, on-demand support
Your membership portal
Online Video Resources, Tools & Templates
Total Value: £5,600
Powered By AI
Every module is supported by your AI Agency Coach
Total Value: £2,999
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Continuous Support
PRIVATE DISCUSSION GROUP
Total Value: £499
Everything you need to run your agency
A Template Library
Total Value: £999
Are You Ready to Move From:
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Support via LIVE Calls
Get Extra Support, Accountability & Personalised Advice
When you join the Self-Running Agency Blueprint, you’ll also be able to join our live monthly training and Q&A coaching calls with Rob Da Costa — at no extra cost.
Here's what you'll get:
✅ LIVE Training every month with Rob
✅ Live Q&A every month with Rob
✅ Ask your specific questions, get unstuck fast
✅ Learn from other agency owners in the group
✅ Stay accountable and keep momentum going
✅ Perfect complement to the self-paced Blueprint
Don’t miss this opportunity to combine step-by-step training with live expert guidance.
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Sally Alexander, MD, Ambleglow
With Rob's support and guidance Ambleglow has evolved into a full service agency, drilled down on our niche, put systems in place to generate consistent new business, identified (and won) ideal clients, and had the group and Rob alongside us at every step of the way. This membership is worth 100 times the monthly fee!
Something had to change!
What I needed to do was first change my mindset and then focus on getting the structures in place to build a self-running agency. Now that doesn't mean an agency that could run without me but rather, an agency that would be more self-sufficient and less dependent on me, giving me the flexibility and freedom that I so craved!
Instead of making that change, I decided the best option was to sell the agency and move on. Now I don't regret that decision but if I could do it all again or go back and give my younger self some advice, I would say "focus on building a self-running agency that gives you flexibility, control, income and freedom."
The Self-Running Agency Membership was born out of this experience plus my time working with many hundreds of agency owners over the past 15+ years, and seeing that they all share in the same aspirations and challenges as I did. Challenges we tackle in The Self-Running Membership as we work through Your Success Pathway.
Is this Group Right for You?
WHO THIS IS FOR
WHO THIS IS NOT FOR
Learn why Lisa and Fiona from Truth PR joined The Self-Running Agency Group & the key benefits achieved so far.
Fiona Kirwan
Joint MD
Hear why Amanda Williams from Storm Communications joined The Self-Running Agency Group.
Amanda Williams
MD
What are the key benefits of joining the group? Richard Cook, MD of Champion Communications shares his experience.
Richard Cook
MD
Listen to what Tracey Stappleton from Spa PR had to say about being a member of The Self-Running Agency Group.
Tracey Stapleton
Owner
George Milne is the MD of charity marketing agency, Audience FC, listen to hear thoughts on being a member of The Self-Running Agency Group.
George Milne
MD
Hear why Sonaya joined the membership, the benefits she has gained and her advice if you are sitting on the fence.
Sonaya Williams
Owner
You're a great fit for The Self-Running Agency Blueprint if...
In Addition To Everything Above, When You Become A Member
You'll Also Get Access To All Of The Below Bonuses!
"THE CLIENT AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT MASTERY COURSE"
Total Value: £498
You will get my best-selling client and account management mastery course that sells separately for £498 but you will get it included in your membership when you join today. This is a standalone course that you can use for yourself and your team’s development.
Get this for FREE when you join THE MEMBERSHIP Today!
"TOOLS AND GUIDE"
Total Value: £47
My agency clients often ask for recommendations for the best software tools apps and devices to aid productivity, so I’ve put them all together in this exclusive bonus guide to help you get focused and not waste any time researching and use best-of-breed tools
Get this for FREE when you join THE MEMBERSHIP Today!
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Listen to what John Higginson from Higginson Strategey had to say about how being a member of The Self-Running Agency Group helped him remove himself from the day-today
John Higginson
Owner
Hear Reece's thoughts on being a member of The Self-Running Agency Group
Reece Hussain
MD
FAQs
Below are some of the commonly asked questions about the programme
No minimum time commitment although I recommend 6-months to do some meaningful work and make solid progress. You'll have access for as long as long as you are a member in good standing.
This Group is for ambitious owners and senior staff whose agency is typically between £100k and £1m in revenue and wish to grow their agency in a sustainable way.
This includes agencies delivering PR, Social Media, Web, Content, Digital, Marketing and Advertising. And both online and 'brick and mortar' agencies.
The typical members has between 1-20 staff but many 1-person agency owners are also in the membership - learning from both me and others who have gone before them.
YES, YES and YES. Often agency owners think their situation, product or market is unique but having worked with over 350 agencies in the past 15 years I can tell you that we are all facing the same challenges. The strategies you will learn in this programme WILL work for your agency provided you are willing to put the time and effort in to learn and implement them. You will have an expert coach at your side at 1/8th of the price!
Yes! This will be the flagship Da Costa Coaching programme and new content is added every week.
ChatGPT and AskRobAnything may seem similar at first glance as they are both AI-powered conversational tools. However, they serve different purposes and have unique strengths.
ChatGPT is a general-purpose conversational AI developed by OpenAI. It's versatile and can be used in a variety of contexts, from casual chats to more complex discussions. However, it doesn't have a specific area of expertise or a defined persona.
On the other hand, AskRobAnything, is designed with a specific persona and purpose. It emulates the persona of Rob Da Costa, a former marketing agency owner and agency coach (it's trained specifically on his content and knowledge). It's like having a seasoned marketing coach at your fingertips, ready to help you grow your business in a profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable way.
AskRobAnything provides personalised advice based on the unique challenges and goals of each user. It uses a coaching style, asking probing questions to find the root cause of a problem or challenge a limiting belief. It balances empathy with directness, offering guidance and suggestions when appropriate.
In essence, if you're looking for a tool to help you navigate the complexities of growing a marketing agency, AskRobAnything is the AI for you.
Through a lot of research and 30+ years of working in the agency world, I've put together Your Success Roadmap which covers Agency Foundations and Agency Growth, and I encourage you to work through the content in a linear fashion even if you feel you already have done the work. This will give you a great benchmark to road test every aspect of your agency and refine & improve it before moving onto the next part of the content.
I guarantee that if you skip a section you will have to try and reverse engineer things later on which is much more painful than doing the work in a linear fashion.
There is no better time than when you are starting out and have a 'blank page' to get all aspects of your agency in place and create an infrastructure for consistent growth. So if you're just starting out and are ambitious to grow, then this membership will be a great fit for you.
You can book discounted 1-1- coaching calls via the dashboard (saving over £300!)