How A 7 Figure SEO Agency Saved $300K Annually by Moving from Asana to Notion (Jordan Ross Interview)

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In this episode of 8 Figure Agency, Jordan Ross sits down with Emily Call, VP of Operations at Brand North, to unpack how a fast-growing digital marketing agency eliminated inefficiencies, slashed $300,000 in annual costs, and set the foundation for scalable growth.

Discover how simple process changes—like daily team check-ins and automated time tracking—paired with a strategic migration from Asana to Notion transformed visibility, accountability, and profitability. Emily shares how these changes uncovered hidden redundancies, freed up budget for reinvestment, and created a single source of truth for the team’s operations.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why Notion outperformed Asana for cost savings, flexibility, and adoption

How daily Slack check-ins exposed inefficiencies and improved accountability

The role of automated time tracking in identifying underperformance

How consolidating data into a single system set the stage for AI-powered workflows

The long-term impact of saving $25K/month on scaling a seven-figure agency

Whether you’re an agency owner or operations leader, you’ll walk away with practical steps to simplify your tech stack, improve operational clarity, and unlock budget for growth.

Resources & Links:

Connect with Brand North: brandnorth.com

Learn more about 8 Figure Agency: 8figureagency.co