Start building an
agency today

There’s never been a better time to put your skills to work and build your own consulting business — and start working less while earning more.
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I’ve put my best lessons from 20 years of running agencies into this short, actionable eBook that will get you there faster.

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About the author

Mark Nichols

Agency coach

Vancouver, BC

Hi, I'm Mark. That's me eating a dole whip. For two decades, I've lived and breathed consulting life. Now, I'm making the experience better for as many people as possible.

I was the second employee at Metalab, an award-winning agency which now employs hundreds. I've also held senior roles at growing agencies in sales, account management, and operations.

Nowadays, I help digital agency owners grow their dream agencies through my consultancy, Tamaribuchi. I've helped dozens of entrepreneurs start off on the right foot, and I hope this book helps you.

What I'll teach you

Getting your agency off the ground

If you’ve ever daydreamed about starting your own agency, this book’s for you. You’ll learn all about setting a vision for your company, standing out amongst a sea of competitors, and winning your first clients.

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Running a world-class consultancy on day one

The day-to-day of running your own agency probably seems daunting. Good thing you’ve got this book, where I talk all about selling and charging for your work, and running exceptional projects for your clients.

Growing comfortably and sustainably

Once you get past those initial hurdles, you may want to think bigger. So we’ll talk about hiring, growing your client base, and running a team of A-players that stick with you.

People like it!

They all actually said this stuff, I swear!

Kelly Browning

Head of Retail Business Development, Faherty Brand

"It’s rare to find something that’s both simple and actually useful. I read You’re On Your Own over lunch, and by that evening I was already applying the advice. The most practical agency-building book I’ve come across."

Adam Williams

Web Designer & Developer, Infinite Designs

"This book has some vitally important truths that had I known earlier, would have helped me to fail faster and sculpt the real outlook I wanted for myself and my career.

If you're just starting out, your ego will not allow you to absorb everything in this book that you could or should, but even the one or two nuggets that you leave with will be invaluable."

Andrew Wilkinson

Co-Founder, Tiny

"If you run a services business, or are thinking about starting one, you should buy this book."

Amber Larsen

People & Culture Advisor

"Starting a business on your own can feel overwhelming, but this ebook breaks it down in a way that feels doable, even energizing. It’s not just advice, it’s mindset, coaching, and encouragement all in one. Whether you’re building an agency or any kind of solo path, this is a resource you’ll keep coming back to. I can’t recommend it enough."

Brian Williams

Co-Founder & CEO, Viget

"I wish I’d had this book when I started my agency 25 years ago. I found myself nodding along to insights I had to learn the hard way. This guide will help any new agency founder find success faster.”

Your dream job starts now

All your anxiety-inducing questions about getting started, standing out, finding clients, running projects, and building a company — answered here.