It is the start of a new era for Agency Mavericks in 2026! In this season opener, Troy Dean sits down with Taylor McMaster, founder of DOT & Company. Taylor shares her incredible journey from a frustrated agency owner to creating a "category of one" by specializing in fractional account management. We also dive deep into the recent breaking news: DOT & Company has been acquired by E2M Solutions. In this episode, you will learn the critical difference between a struggling generalist agency and a scalable specialist. Taylor reveals the math behind successful account management (hint: 80 clients is too many), how to maintain premium service standards, and why her due diligence process during the acquisition was actually a breeze. Plus, we discuss how AI is shaping the future of client services and why playing the long game is your biggest competitive advantage. In this episode you'll discover: ✅ How to position your agency as a 'Category of One' to eliminate competition and command premium pricing✅ Leverage fractional account management to remove yourself from daily operations without the risk of full-time hiring✅ Identify the critical client-to-manager ratios that prevent employee burnout and ensure high-level service✅ Streamline agency efficiency by adopting proven SOPs and frameworks used by specialized industry leaders✅ Navigate the acquisition process with insights on due diligence, valuation, and successful team integration✅ Capitalize on the AI revolution by positioning your agency as the essential bridge between new technology and client outcomes✅ Adopt a long-game entrepreneurial mindset to build a business that is inherently scalable and attractive to buyers If you’re ready to scale your agency and reclaim your time, join our new community for just $1. Every week, Troy goes live with actionable strategies to help you build a business that works - for you Handy Links: DOT & Co - https://www.dotandcompany.co/Piixel Studios - https://www.piixel.ca/studioE2M Solutions - https://www.e2msolutions.com/agency-mavericksWP Remote - https://wpremote.com Get a Personalised Game Plan to Grow Your AgencyTake this online assessment and get recommendations based on more than 10 years of experience helping 4K+ agencies. This stuff works. Reduce the overwhelm and know exactly what to do next. Gameplan.agencymavericks.com Follow us on the socials: YouTube | Facebook | FB Group | Instagram | Twitter | Linkedin