CrowdTamers
About the Company
CrowdTamers, founded by Trevor Longino in February 2021, is a marketing agency that specializes in launching startups and helping them reach significant revenue milestones. Based in Canal Point, Florida, the agency employs a small team of four and generates around $45,000 in monthly revenue. Trevor’s expertise lies in identifying target audiences, solving their problems, and crafting effective solutions, which has enabled him to grow multiple startups to over $2 million in annual revenue.
Idea Behind Company
The concept for CrowdTamers emerged from Trevor's extensive experience as a freelancer and fractional CMO. He observed that many startups fail because they focus too much on building products without validating the market. Trevor's goal was to create a systematized approach to help startups find their path to $1 million in annual revenue. He emphasizes the importance of having a very specific niche and believes that many good ideas fail because their founders do not know how to effectively market their products.
Creating the Company
Trevor launched CrowdTamers without a detailed plan, initially working long hours to manage clients as a freelancer. However, as he transitioned to an agency model, he faced challenges, such as clients wanting to work only with him. Despite initial setbacks, including the loss of all his fractional CMO clients, Trevor refined his approach by developing the Grow to Market funnel. This method involves iterative experimentation to validate business ideas, leading to the creation of a scalable agency model.
Launching the Business
CrowdTamers officially launched in early 2021, with Trevor focusing on building a solid foundation by defining the agency's services and target market. He started small, growing the agency through word-of-mouth and by answering questions in online communities. This grassroots approach helped CrowdTamers expand from two employees to five, and grow revenue significantly, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trevor also began developing additional resources like books and courses to further support his mission.
Earnings
As of 2023, CrowdTamers had grown to generate approximately $580,000 in annual revenue, with a decent profit margin of around 30%. However, the challenging macroeconomic environment and changing market dynamics prompted Trevor to reassess his strategy to continue growing. The agency's future growth is planned to come from strategic partnerships, investments in startups, and continued focus on education and content creation. Despite economic challenges, Trevor remains focused on reaching his goal of helping 1,000 startups achieve $1 million in annual revenue by 2028.
