In this episode of Agency Quest, I sit down with Ryan Gor, a former product leader turned founder of a fast-growing product consultancy agency. If you've ever wondered what it's really like to leave a stable job, start from scratch, and build a client-serving business based on trust, strategy, and relationships—this is your blueprint.

Let's Connect:

• Ryan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryangor/

• Ali's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a1abbas/

🎙 What We Cover:

➡️ How Ryan transitioned from engineering and product management to launching his own agency

➡️ The real reason why traditional agency-client relationships break down—and how Ryan does it differently

➡️ His first client story (spoiler: it wasn’t glamorous, but it was foundational)

➡️ Why building a team based on shared values is his #1 priority

➡️ Lessons learned from working in product and how they shape his agency model today

➡️ The hidden ROI of networking vs. cold outreach

➡️ How he balances quality hiring with scaling a service business

➡️ The long game: referrals, relationships, and the 8-year deal that paid off

➡️ What it really feels like to land that first client and go full-time

➡️ Why giving away free work early on can actually change your life

In this insightful episode of Agency Quest, we sit down with Nana Obeng, founder of High Point Consulting, to uncover the secrets behind effective business operations. With 20+ years of experience in consulting, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship, Nana specializes in helping businesses—especially women-led companies—optimize operations and scale sustainably.

Key Takeaways:

✅ The top 3 mistakes businesses make in operations & how to fix them

✅ Why execution without a strategy is holding your company back

✅ The importance of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) & how to set them effectively

✅ Signs that it's time to bring in an operations expert

✅ The fractional vs. in-house operations leader debate – which one is right for you?

✅ How to streamline your processes and boost efficiency immediately

If you're looking to take your business to the next level, eliminate inefficiencies, and scale with confidence, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you won’t want to miss!

📌 Connect with Nana Obeng: linkedin.com/in/nana-obeng/

📌 Connect with Ali Abbas: linkedin.com/in/a1abbas

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