From Freelance Gigs to a Thriving Agency with Steve Maly, Maly Marketing

Beyond 8 Figures

What happens when a struggling business adopts a structured business system? Such a simple change in management can lead to monumental growth. Join us for a conversation with Steve Maly, the founder of Maly Marketing, who took his marketing agency from chaos to clarity by implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

About Steve Maly

Steve Maly is a seasoned entrepreneur who has guided his agency, Maly Marketing, to win several awards, including the Friend of Tourism award from Nebraska Tourism. He often speaks at conferences throughout the Midwest, teaching other businesses how to make their marketing efforts successful and measurable.

Outside of work, Steve enjoys playing golf and is committed to learning more every day, both in his field and beyond. He's also very involved in his community, serving on the board of the Nebraska Travel Association and the Lincoln Chamber's policy advisory committee, among other roles.

Key insights for your business:

• Leverage your background. Your life experiences are a great source of unique perspectives and strengths that can drive your business vision and strategy. No matter the challenges you face, it can guide your decision-making, giving you an advantage in the competitive market.
• Adapt and evolve through systems. Structured business systems like EOS help entrepreneurs clarify business operations, align teams, and facilitate scalable growth. Adding more structure can help you address challenges systematically and ensure consistency in business practices.
• Embrace strategic networking. Actively seek out and participate in networking groups, masterminds, and industry associations that align with your business goals. These connections will provide critical insights, opportunities for collaboration, and access to new markets.
• Prioritize learning from every experience. Encourage your team to experiment, learn from outcomes, and iteratively refine approaches, even if these experiments fail.
• Invest in people and delegation. Investing in capable team members not only enhances business capacity but also allows you to focus on strategic growth and client engagement. Why waste time on the tasks others can handle for you?

Steve’s best advice for entrepreneurs:

“I knew if we continue to do the same things we've been doing, we're gonna continue to get the same results. And so I kind of had to take the leap of faith.” (10:46)

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