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Ep 079 – Nicole Ayres, Jumpsuit – From Jumpsuit to Jumpboards

Featuring: Nicole Ayres, Jumpsuit

In episode 079, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Ayres, founder of Jumpsuit and creator of Jumpboards. After leaving the big agency world to freelance, Nicole built her own thriving agency—Jumpsuit—with zero paid ads and zero employees. She has since developed Jumpboards, a revolutionary end-to-end solution for agencies that streamlines everything from discovery calls to project handoff.

Nicole shares how Jumpboards empowers freelancers to confidently pitch larger projects and helps agencies operationalize business development, scoping, budgeting, and resource allocation. At the heart of her success? A strong belief in her team and a culture of collaboration and empowerment.

This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to scale their agency or improve operational efficiency. Don’t miss out on Nicole's inspiring story and the game-changing strategies she’s developed!

Key Takeaways

• Building an agency without paid ads or employees is possible by leveraging a network of trusted freelancers. • Jumpboards is a technology that streamlines the agency process and allows freelancers to pitch larger projects. • Trust in your team is crucial for agency success. • Creating a culture of collaboration and empowerment leads to a more fulfilling and productive work environment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background 08:21 Transitioning from Freelancer to Agency Owner 19:19 Introducing Jumpboards 27:31 The Future of Agencies and Freelancing 32:01 Personal Interests and Advice

Nicole Ayres left the big agency, freelanced (500k first year, built an agency with zero paid ads and zero employees that runs itself, now building technology to democratize it all.

Contact Nicole at Jumpsuit Agency or Jauntboards.

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