An automation agency founder shared the mistakes he made on the way to $72,000 a month
Nick Saraev, who now runs LeftClick and teaches automation, tells the story of scaling his agency and what he would do differently.
Subject: Nick SaraevAutomation and AI agency work for business clients, later alongside education
Case Overview & Background
Nick Saraev runs LeftClick, an AI growth consultancy, and a YouTube channel about automation. In a March 2025 video he describes the major mistakes he made building and scaling his automation agency on the path to $72,000 a month.
How AI Is Used
Step-by-Step Process
Build workflows for paying clients.
Add clients and team to reach $72,000 a month.
The video covers what he would change.
Customer Acquisition & Distribution
Limitations, Risks & Failure Modes
What may not apply to you, and what could go wrong:
- He sells a paid community, so the story is also marketing
- The description includes affiliate links
- The figure type and period are not stated
- Agency revenue can depend on a few large clients
Key Takeaways
- Mistakes in scaling are as instructive as the revenue
- Check whether the storyteller sells a course
- Advice from top earners may not transfer to beginners
Sources
YouTube: My Worst Mistakes Running An AI Automation Agency
Note: The creator's own video; the description states the path to $72K/mo and discloses affiliate links.
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