What Happened to UGURUS — and What’s Next
And what's Brent up to anyways?
I’ve been getting a lot of messages asking:
What happened to UGURUS?
What am I doing next?
Am I taking coaching clients?
BONUS: Are my chickens laying eggs yet?
If you’re curious about any of those — this is the place to find answers. Subscribe (for free) to follow along.
✍️ What You’ll Get Here
This Substack is where I’ll be sharing thoughts on entrepreneurship, growing businesses, and digital agencies. Expect content on strategy, AI, scaling, marketing, sales, data, and leadership — all through the lens of someone who lives remotely on a homestead, rides bikes daily, and is mildly obsessed with personal growth.
You’ll find ideas on how to scale smart, live well, and pursue meaningful work — without burning out.
🔍 So… What Happened to UGURUS?
In short, UGURUS was shut down by the company (DigitalOcean) that acquired the company (Cloudways) that acquired my company (UGURUS), because professional services (a.k.a. coaching) didn’t align with the core datacenter, managed hosting, and Ai product business.
While UGURUS was a huge part of our lives, it was a drop in the DigitalOcean. And honestly, I have no regrets. At Cloudways and DO, we were able to 3X the core business in just a couple of years, scale our team, and impact thousands more than we could have on our own. I also had the opportunity to grow immensely — as a leader, operator, and strategist.
I’ll be sharing more personal stories, behind-the-scenes details, and hard-earned lessons in future posts.
🧭 What Am I Doing Next?
First, I’m taking a break. I’ve been building businesses since my junior year of high-school 26 years ago, with little more than the occasional week-long vacation.
Second, I’m either going to start or join a business — most likely in the agency space. I’m in active conversations with one company right now, and if it comes together, it’s going to be awesome.
Third, I’m going to write. You’re reading the beginning of that.
🧠 Am I Taking Coaching Clients?
Not at the moment. After years of high-touch coaching and training at UGURUS, I’m enjoying a little space to reset and write. I’m always open to hearing from agency owners who are doing interesting things or looking to grow — but for now, this newsletter is the best place to keep in touch.
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🐔 Bonus: Are My Chickens Laying Eggs Yet?
Yes. And let’s just say they’re overachievers.
Want to Stay in the Loop?
This Substack is my new home base — a way to stay connected with the agency world and share what I’ve learned (and what I’m still learning). I’ll be writing about entrepreneurship, agency life, strategy, mindset, scaling, and personal growth — from the vantage point of dirt roads, fresh air, and 20+ years in the game.
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No products, no pressure — just reflections, ideas, and a space to keep the conversation going.
Let’s Play Bigger and Live Better™.
—Brent Weaver
It's been a few years since I moved on from UGURUS, but I remain so appreciative for all I was able to take away. I wish you, Jen, and the rest of the amazing team all the best. Excited to see what comes next! :)
Brenttt