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This week, we’re looking at one of the most underrated business models out there: white-label agencies.
You do the work. Someone else sells it.
You keep it anonymous. They build the brand.
You charge flat rates. They chase the clients.
In this breakdown, you’ll learn:
How to launch a full-service agency that runs behind the scenes.
The best niches where agencies need silent fulfillment partners.
Tools to systemize delivery and handle ops at scale.
Let’s get into it.
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⭐️ Examples
DesignJoy — Productized white-label design
Brett Williams built DesignJoy into a $1M+/year solo design agency. Many of his clients were actually other agencies reselling his work at a markup. His secret: flat-rate pricing, async ops, and strong visuals.
Penfriend — White-label LinkedIn ghostwriting
Penfriend writes LinkedIn content for founders and execs, but a chunk of their revenue comes from ghost partnerships with other agencies. They focus on systems, tone calibration, and quick turnaround.
Draftss — White-label design + dev team
Draftss offers unlimited design and front-end dev work under a flat monthly fee. Many of their customers are other agencies or consultants who resell their services to clients. They provide brandable reports, flexible delivery, and async collaboration.
What to Copy
Productize the offer (flat rate, clear scope, simple onboarding)
Build SOPs and templates so others can plug you into their workflow
Stay invisible: deliver under their brand, follow their tone, use their tools
Focus on delivery speed, not just price
🧰 Tools
Plutio – All-in-one CRM/project manager for white-label ops
Notion – Use as a client portal and SOP base
Trello/ClickUp – Manage delivery timelines and team workflow
Slack Connect – Integrate into agency Slack as part of their team
Stripe + Lemon Squeezy – Payment handling, subscription setup
Zapier + Make – Automate client onboarding, briefs, task creation
TidyCal + Calendly – Easy scheduling for client syncs and onboarding
Whimsical / Figma – Design delivery and feedback handling
Google Workspace – Use a branded domain + shared folders
💡 Niches
Paid ads management (Meta, TikTok, Google)
Copywriting & ghostwriting
Website builds (Framer, Webflow)
Newsletter writing
Video editing (especially shorts/UGC)
Cold outreach + lead scraping
SEO audits and backlink outreach
LinkedIn ghostwriting
UGC content for DTC
Systems/automation setups
Onboarding + CRM workflows
Virtual assistant support
🏆 Key Success Factors
You need airtight SOPs to scale fulfillment
Keep your offer laser-focused (e.g., TikTok Ads only)
Maintain turnaround SLAs - this builds trust fast
Be flexible on tooling - clients may want Slack, Notion, etc.
White-label clients care more about consistency than creativity
🎬 How to Start
Startup Capital Needed
Notion, TidyCal, Slack (free tiers): £0
Framer site or Lovable page: £10–£30
Stripe setup: £0
Optional: Plutio or ClickUp for client delivery: £10–£20/month
Total: £40 max
MVP = 1 Deliverable, 1 Channel
Pick one deliverable (e.g., 3 TikTok ads/week)
Target one channel (e.g., Twitter agency owners)
Build SOPs + examples in Notion
First Sales Tactics
DM 50 small agencies with your white-label offer
Use your personal network to find 1-2 anchor clients
Offer "first project free" if they agree to monthly afterward
Ask happy clients to intro you to others
Revenue Benchmarks
£500/month = 1 agency paying for weekly deliverables
£2,000/month = 4 clients + template-based delivery
£5,000/month+ = build a small offshore team
When to Productize
Once you’ve delivered for 3+ agencies consistently
Create onboarding docs, pricing page, FAQ
Automate delivery workflows via Zapier/Make
Offer private-label dashboards or Slack channels
🛠 How to Build
Create a Repeatable Delivery Engine
Build robust SOPs in Notion for every task (e.g., design revision, copy delivery).
Use templates for briefs, updates, and feedback requests to save time.
Set SLAs (e.g., “48-hour turnaround”) and automate reminders using Zapier.
Onboard Agencies Smoothly
Build a branded onboarding flow: Calendly/TidyCal + Typeform intake + Notion portal.
Let agency partners submit briefs in their format (Google Docs, Slack, Trello).
Offer white-labeled dashboards or delivery folders (via Notion or Google Drive).
Deliver Under Their Brand
Use their email, Slack, or ClickUp logins if needed.
Match tone, format, and design language exactly.
Include editable source files, reports, or update decks they can share with their clients.
Scale With a Modular Team
Start solo, but prep your SOPs for easy delegation.
Hire part-time contractors or offshore help for repetitive work.
Use ClickUp or Plutio to assign, track, and deliver efficiently.
🚀 How to Grow
Cold DM agency owners on X/Twitter and LinkedIn with your offer
Join agency Slack groups, Discords, and communities
Offer “first project free” to build trust and land referrals
Create a Notion referral kit with FAQ, samples, and 20% commission
Partner with complementary service providers (e.g., dev + content)
Share anonymized case studies via Loom or Twitter threads
Buy shoutouts in newsletters or podcasts targeting agency founders
Bundle packages to increase LTV (e.g., video + carousels)
Sell retainers, not one-offs, for predictable monthly revenue
Upsell extras like strategy docs, express delivery, or extra revisions
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