

The Growth Agency delivers SEO, AI search optimization, paid ads management, ecommerce advertising, growth strategy, brand positioning, and fractional leadership to small and medium-sized businesses, ecommerce brands, and startups across six North Carolina markets.
We are the Clint Eastwood of agencies, the OG of badasses. Roll up our sleeves, make it happen, win the day.
Round 1 / The corner
Highly experienced experts who happen to be friends. Point at anyone to open them up.
Read more about Don Mekkes, Richard Stephens and Daniel Payne.
Round 2 / How we work
United by a passion to help growth-oriented companies cut through the clutter and win the day.
Direct.
More direct and "pedal to the metal" than most you will meet in this profession.
Fast.
If you like to move fast, you will fit right in.
Safe.
Mutual respect and a safe space, because straight talk only works with both.
Round 3 / Friends of the program
The trusted partners we lean on, learn from, and love to work alongside.

A mission-driven VC firm who partners with visionaries to solve meaningful problems in the world.
Visit
A leader in sales, management, and leadership training to individuals and companies.
VisitA leading M&A advisory services and IP monetization firm.
VisitDedicated to transforming IT support for small to medium-sized businesses.
VisitRound 4 / Is it a fit?
We don’t know, but would love to learn more.
If you didn’t notice by our homepage design though, we are more direct and “pedal to the metal” than most we have encountered in our profession. It is our job to help you win the day, not become growth experts. You are an expert in your craft, and we are the same in ours.
If we are not the right fit for your needs, we always seek to pay it forward and will try to introduce you to someone better suited to help you win the day. If you are comfortable with directness, like to move fast, and appreciate the concepts of mutual respect and safe space, we’d love to talk!
Final bell
Gain the confidence that your sales and marketing dollars are working for you.