The Costs of a Bad Agency

Hey hey “Amazon Creature,”

I’m gonna take a wild guess—you’ve probably been burned by an agency before, right?

And if you’re reading this, chances are, it hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing.

You know the drill: They promise the world, take your money, and then deliver… well, something between “meh” and “WTF?”

It’s frustrating.

You’re not just disappointed—you’re f***ing pissed off. And you should be.

Because when you hand over your hard-earned cash, you expect results. Not excuses!

But here’s the thing: it’s not just about the money agencies cost you.

It’s deeper than that.

It’s about the time you’ve wasted, the focus you’ve lost, and the hope you put into the idea that finally, someone was going to handle this so you could get back to growing your business.

You trusted them.

They promised you growth, results… and relief.

You thought, “Great, I can finally cross this off my list and focus on the bigger picture—my strategy, my vision.”

But, nooooooooooo……NO NO NO…..

Instead, you’re left juggling the same problems, but now with less time and more frustration. 🤬

Here’s What Happens:

1. You Start With High Hopes

They tell you all the right things—how they’ll take the burden off your plate, and how your business is about to hit the next level.

You’re ready to believe it.

You WANT to believe it.

So, you hand over your budget, your trust, and your time, thinking this is the break you need.

2. Results Fall Short, You’re Stuck and Working FOR them

Weeks pass…

Then months…

And the numbers?
–They barely move.

You’re chasing them for updates, re-explaining your goals, and worse—now you’re dealing with the problems they didn’t solve AND new ones they’ve manage to magically create…

And you’re STUCK.

You’ve already invested so much time and effort into this, so you hang on hoping things will turn around. (yeah, right🙄)

And on top of that, you find yourself working FOR THEM.

They constantly make YOU do the work.

• You babysit them and organize their work.

• You prioritize tasks for them.

• You send them assets.

• You approve.

• You edit.

• You curse.

• You find yourself in those energy-draining 1-hour meetings that start with a simple and slack message: “got a minute?”

3. You Lose More Than Just Money

It’s not just about the dollars spent.

It’s about your energy. 🪫

It’s the focus you could’ve put into growing your business, but instead, you’re wrapped up in fixing what’s not working with the people you hired to fix them in the first place… CRAZY.

You’re constantly distracted, trying to manage something you thought you’d crossed off your to-do list.

The Worst Part?

4. The Psychological Hit

It’s not just about the work, is it?

It’s the mental exhaustion that comes with it.

You thought you were delegating a problem so you could move on.

Instead, you’re back at square one, frustrated that you’re spending more time managing the people who were supposed to solve the problem for you.

It’s “disheartening” because you’re not just losing time—you’re losing momentum.

_{(ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL ASPECTS ON BUSINESS GROWTH… MOMENTUM)}

That excitement you had when you first hired them?

—Gone, and replaced by the nagging sense that you’re further behind than when you started.

So Why Bring This Up?

I’m not here to sell you the moon.

I’m here to acknowledge the reality—you’ve been let down before, and it’s not just about the money.

It’s about the lost opportunity, the time you’ll never get back, and the frustration of realizing that you’re still on your own.

The real question is, how long are you willing to stay in that cycle?

My friend, no hard sell here.

Just a reminder that there’s a way to stop losing time and get back to focusing on what really matters—growing your business.

Let me know if any of this sounds familiar.

Talk soon,

Hunter Harris
Founder @ Gigabrain

P.S.: If this resonates, I’ve been in your shoes. And trust me, it doesn’t have to be this hard. Let’s jump in a free 30-minute strategy call. I’m NOT going to tell you what you want to hear, you are going to tell me what is it you are doing, where do you want to go, and I’ll probably tell you what you DON’T want to hear, but need to.

P.P.S.: Even better, I won’t tell you, I’ll show you exactly what you need to do.