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This Got Me ThinkingTime for ChangeJason was a personal trainer by day and building an SEO business at night. It soon became clear that Jason was ready for a career change.
2025-11-2513 min
Just Get Started#474 Chris LaFay - Founder, Classic City ConsultingIn this conversation, Chris LaFay (Founder, Classic City Consulting) shares a decade of hard-won lessons on staying profitable, avoiding bloat, and building an agency that lasts. We dig into “one-glass focus,” why not niching can still be strategic, when to pass on work, partnerships without finders fees, pricing and retainers, and the KPI that quietly compounds new business: intentional outreach.In this episode, you’ll learnWhy “one glass” focus beats scattered growthProject variety vs. “niching down” (and how to niche by systems, not industry)The comparison trap: learning...
2025-11-181h 17
This Got Me ThinkingVersion 2.0Seth ran a successful business prior to taking a role in corporate America. He took those insights and when the opportunity arose, Seth went back to working for himself.
2025-11-1812 min
Entrepreneur's EnigmaHow Childhood Curiosity Led Chris LaFay to Two Decades in Digital BusinessChris LaFay is the founder of Classic City Consulting, an agency that specializes in transforming cluttered, confusing websites into clear, conversion-driven experiences. For over two decades, Chris has been helping growing businesses cut through the digital noise—streamlining their messaging, simplifying their navigation, and turning their websites into actual business tools instead of digital brochures. Key...
2025-11-1124 minEntrepreneur's EnigmaHow Childhood Curiosity Led Chris LaFay to Two Decades in Digital BusinessChris LaFay is the founder of Classic City Consulting, an agency that specializes in transforming cluttered, confusing websites into clear, conversion-driven experiences. For over two decades, Chris has been helping growing businesses cut through the digital noise—streamlining their messaging, simplifying their navigation, and turning their websites into actual business tools instead of digital brochures. Key...
2025-11-1124 min
Entrepreneur's EnigmaHow Childhood Curiosity Led Chris LaFay to Two Decades in Digital BusinessChris LaFay is the founder of Classic City Consulting, an agency that specializes in transforming cluttered, confusing websites into clear, conversion-driven experiences. For over two decades, Chris has been helping growing businesses cut through the digital noise—streamlining their messaging, simplifying their navigation, and turning their websites into actual business tools instead of digital brochures.
Key Moments
[05:41] High School Web Design Journey
[08:49] "Freelance Path to Stability"
[10:52] Diversify Income Streams
[16:48] Identity Beyond Business
[18:00] Work-Life Balance & Connections
Find Chris Online
https://classiccity.co...
2025-11-1124 min
This Got Me ThinkingA Talk About TalkingAndrew was excited to work and be part of a company he loved. Feeling like he couldn't connect with his co-workers, Andrew found a new way to communicate.
2025-11-1119 min
Fueled By ProgressChris LaFay: How He Built a $1.3M Web Agency from a Small Town | Ep. 88⚡Want to build a business that actually works? My team at Motive11 can help—websites, systems, and strategy for modern entrepreneurs → https://motive11.comAgency founder Chris LaFay joins me to talk about growing a web business from small-town freelancing to seven figures, the power of sharing experience instead of advice, and what it really takes to scale sustainably without losing yourself.🔗 Connect with Chris LaFay:Website: https://www.classiccity.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislafayX: https://x.com/chrisjlafay 🔗 Connect with Mark Szymanski:Website: https://marks...
2025-11-101h 08
Breakthrough InnovationHow a Spreadsheet Nerd Built a 7-Figure Business Without Burning OutIn this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we sit down with Chris LaFay, founder and CEO of Classic City Consulting, podcast host, systems nerd, and builder of scalable digital experiences.Chris opens up about how he scaled his agency, avoided burnout, and automated the most annoying parts of business — all while staying radically human.🧠 Why innovation = tiny plus-ones that compound over time📨 How he built a full podcast guest workflow in one day — and never looked back🚀 Why “done” is better than “perfect” (and how that thinking saves months of wasted work)
2025-11-0417 min
This Got Me ThinkingScope CreepMicah landed a great job with a huge pay increase. His job description seemed to continue to grow as time went on. Micah also learned how to own his decisions in a corporate setting.
2025-11-0417 min
This Got Me ThinkingLayoffs Paid OffJL lost a great job due to layoffs. That loss was what he needed to finally bet on himself and build his own business.
2025-10-2815 min
2025-10-2117 min
This Got Me ThinkingLayoffs & LearningsChris was impacted by layoffs. In the midst of finding his next role, he learned a lot about himself and what brings him joy.
2025-10-1420 min
This Got Me ThinkingSpeed of IterationKurt knew he delivered results for those he worked for. It took a trusted mentor to learn that the stuff around the results mattered just as much.
2025-10-0718 min
This Got Me ThinkingNon-Toxic TeamsRichard's team was dealing with a toxic client. As their boss and leader, it was up to him to fix the situation and build a safe working environment.
2025-09-3016 min
This Got Me ThinkingTaking ControlNishat had her whole life planned out. When she finally reached her goals, she realized things weren't what they seem.
2025-09-2318 min
This Got Me ThinkingSo What's Next?Kiera thought she had secured a dream job. Turns out, it wasn't. Fortunately, it led her to finding her true career path.
2025-09-1618 min
This Got Me ThinkingScaled to UnhappyDavid had a successful, growing business. He slowly realized that it wasn't what he wanted out of a career.
2025-09-0918 min
This Got Me ThinkingMade For MoreRachael worked herself until she dropped...literally. That moment helped her realize that she could offer much more to the world.To connect with Rachael and download her free resources, you can find her here: https://linktr.ee/RachaelEdmondsonClarke
2025-09-0216 min
This Got Me ThinkingThrowing TacticsPeople don't always want to hear bad news. Angelo has created a business engaging those pain points head on and creating better communication with his clients.
2025-08-2612 min
This Got Me ThinkingNiching DownLike the rest of us, Matthew learned something new during the COVID lockdown. He also found the benefit of simplifying his target market.
2025-08-1921 min
The Worst Advice I Ever GotWe Don't Talk About Money - Chris LaFayIn this episode, Chris shares how avoiding conversations about salary, business finances, and expenses keeps us stuck — and how transparency, experience sharing, and breaking the link between money and self-worth can lead to clarity, better decisions, and deeper relationships.
2025-08-1520 min
The Selling ShowDope Websites that Sell with Chris LaFayChris discusses the evolution of his business, strategies for creating long-lasting websites, and the importance of sticking to core competencies rather than diversifying too broadly. He also talks about his innovative 'vibe check' method for qualifying clients, the role of design libraries in maintaining site consistency, and lessons learned from early business mistakes. Chris LaFay is an entrepreneur, strategist, and the founder of Classic City Consulting. For over a decade, He has been passionate about one thing: helping growing businesses build creative websites that their teams can manage.
2025-08-1442 min
This Got Me ThinkingSimplify & ScaleChris needed to simplify his business and still be able to offer services to his clients. He built a community of professionals that help each other maximize their potential to their clients.
2025-08-1222 min
DATA SECRETS PodcastGrow and mature your agency metrics with web dev founder Chris LaFay (Ep 001)On this first episode of The DATA SECRETS Podcast, we sit down with Chris LaFay, founder of Classic City Consulting, to uncover how he grew his web development agency from scrappy freelancer beginnings to a million-dollar business AND the data insights that saved him from running into an iceberg. Chris shares:Why building a foundation to last 5–10 years is more valuable than chasing trendsThe two North Star metrics that keep his agency healthy: effective hourly rate and days to zero dollarsHow “friendly” scope creep was killing profitability AND the project management changes that fi...
2025-08-1149 min
This Got Me ThinkingNetwork & ConsumeLeo started networking at an early age. A sense of teamwork has taken him far.
2025-08-0517 min
This Got Me ThinkingMove with IntentionBobby has a simple message for those looking to grow their business...act like you belong.
2025-07-2915 min
This Got Me ThinkingMarketing with InfluenceMike came across a marketing problem. The solution was sitting in front of him the whole time.
2025-07-2211 min
This Got Me ThinkingHiring on a HopeMickey’s company was growing and looking for their next hire. Luckily, they met Robert.
2025-07-1509 min
This Got Me ThinkingSuccess isn't $100KA childhood backyard cookout unexpectedly became Andy’s lifelong definition of success - until he realized he was chasing someone else’s version. In this episode, we unpack how subtle early moments shape our ambitions and why redefining success on your own terms might be the most important step in your leadership journey.
2025-07-0807 min
This Got Me ThinkingSlowing Down to Stand OutHow a Japanese tea ceremony reshaped Defne's perspective on intentionality and human connection.
2025-06-1106 min
The Digital FootprintMastering the New Rules of Digital Marketing with Mickey Mellen & Chris LaFayIn this episode of Digital Footprint, Richard Simms talks with industry experts Mickey Mellen & Chris LaFay to learn how business leaders can stay competitive as the digital marketing landscape keeps evolving.With AI-powered tools changing how people search for and consume information, traditional marketing strategies, including SEO, are becoming less effective.According to our guests, organizations who want to stay relevant, will need to rethink how they reach consumers and measure success, including, potentially embracing, dark social metrics.Key takeaways to listen for:How to balance your marketing efforts between the fundamental...
2024-08-2154 min
Poker Fraud Alert RadioPoker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/19/2023 - New! Instant! No Delay!Topic begins at the (0:26:03) mark: Wrap up of the Jami Lafay Gofundme situation: Druff and Jami make a truce.... (0:51:46): Rory Young, inventor of the Odin poker training software, under fire for removing delay which was preventing it from being used as a cheating tool.... (1:54:31): Chat GPT attempts to give advice when to fold aces preflop in holdem.... (2:03:22): Controversial 2000s poker pro Shawn Sheikhan convicted of illegal marijuana sales operation, faces long prison sentence.... (2:24:14): Angry ACR player sends bomb, death threats to Chris Moneymaker and Phil Nagy.... (2:43:51): Robbi Jade Lew wins a GPI award for "Best Hand" -- does this make...
2023-03-207h 54
The ClawThe Claw Podcast | How to Build Your Team as an Executive with Chris LaFayThere's no "I" in team, and team members come and go as a company expands but what type of team members are needed internally and where might a company outsource? In this episode of The Claw we welcome Chris LaFay of Classic City Consulting to talk about teams and what you need to do as a marketing executive to resonate best with your tech clients.
2022-09-2831 min
Rebelpreneur Radio with Ralph BrogdenChris LaFay: How to Easily Leverage Your Best “Unfair” AdvantageChris LaFay is the founder and CEO of Classic City Consulting, an Atlanta-based web design and development company that partners with businesses across the US.Learn more at: classiccity.comRebelpreneur Radio with Ralph Brogdenhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/rebelpreneur-radio-with-ralph-brogden/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/chris-lafay-how-to-easily-leverage-your-best-unfair-advantage
2020-07-0932 min
ePresenceChris LaFay with Classic City ConsultingChris LaFay/Classic City Consulting Chris LaFay is a web developer and designer that enjoys working with clients as much as working on their projects. The challenges that he has faced as a web developer, corporate project manager and as the CEO of my own company, Classic City Consulting, have all given me insight into all […]
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2018-08-1600 min
ePresenceChris LaFay with Classic City ConsultingChris LaFay/Classic City Consulting Chris LaFay is a web developer and designer that enjoys working with clients as much as working on their projects. The challenges that he has faced as a web developer, corporate project manager and as the CEO of my own company, Classic City Consulting, have all given me insight into all [...]
2018-08-1632 min