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Building a 6-Figure Agency from Scratch with Elaine Tsung

2025-05-07

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Guest Bio

Elaine Tsung is a digital entrepreneur, agency founder, and all-around rebranding powerhouse who turned layoffs into launchpads and now helps entrepreneurs everywhere streamline and scale with ease. Want a taste of her personal brand magic? DM her “personal brand” on Instagram (@elainetsung) to grab a free guide, or follow her journey from Vancouver basements to Mexican beaches.

Key Lessons From Episode

  • Investing in mentors and yourself accelerates your journey and helps you avoid costly trial and error.
  • Changing environments can spark growth—surround yourself with new perspectives and a network that motivates you.
  • Letting go of control and trusting your team is essential for true business scalability and avoiding burnout.
  • Prioritize your focus and become exceptional at what you do best, then let others handle tasks in their zone of genius.
  • Promote consistently; effective marketing and visibility are more important than trying to manage every part of your business alone.
  • It’s okay to start small—a boutique approach built around your values and desired lifestyle can still achieve big success.
  • Don't let others define your path; stay true to your creative vision and commit to building a life and business that excites you.
  • Timestamps

    [00:49] Meet Elaine Tsung – Phil highlights Elaine’s entrepreneurial journey: from leaving the corporate grind to building six-figure ventures and a thriving agency.

    [03:14] Why Entrepreneurship? – Elaine shares her family’s entrepreneurial roots, her parents’ inspiring story, and the impact of her upbringing.

    [05:57] Investing in Yourself – Elaine discusses how investing in mentors, courses, and personal growth fueled her rapid business success.

    [07:56] Becoming a Digital Nomad – The story behind her decision to move to Mexico, the appeal of remote work, and finding new community.

    [10:14] Networking & Growth Abroad – Elaine reflects on how Mexico broadened her network, connected her with industry leaders, and helped her shed distractions from her old environment.

    [12:09] New Mindsets & Cost of Living – Elaine talks about the advantages of Mexico’s affordable lifestyle, buying her first property, and the mindset shifts that came with it.

    [14:22] 10X Growth – Elaine unpacks her transformative experience at Grant Cardone’s 10X conference and how it challenged her to think bigger, trust her team, and scale her agency.

    [18:27] Marketing & Sales Lessons – Insights Elaine gained about marketing, branding, and building efficient teams, inspired by Cardone’s signature strategies.

    [23:08] Looking Ahead – Elaine shares her ten-year vision: a boutique agency with freedom and flexibility, ongoing learning, and a lifestyle-driven business model.

    [27:16] Advice to Her Younger Self – Elaine reflects on her 10-year-old self’s creativity, the importance of refusing to fit into a box, and embracing individuality.

    [29:10] Connect with Elaine – Finale as Elaine offers a free Personal Branding Guide to listeners and shares where to find her online.

    [31:12] Closing Thoughts – Phil wraps up the episode, thanking Elaine and encouraging listeners to always invest in themselves.

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