Manuel Suarez is living proof that determination shapes destiny. Just a decade ago, he hit rock bottom—bankrupt and anxious about supporting his growing family.
"Sometimes I look at where I was versus where I am now, and it's crazy," he reflects. "I'm so grateful for everything that got me to this point."
This turning point drove Suarez to master marketing for his e-commerce venture. He sacrificed nights and weekends, sharpening his social media and marketing expertise.
Motivated to boost Amazon product sales, Suarez discovered his passion for social media. Through relentless effort, he transformed his struggling business into one generating over $600,000 in monthly revenue.
He then shared his skills with his father, helping build millions of followers for the family's alternative health brand.
In 2015, Suarez launched Attention Grabbing Media (AGM), a full-service marketing agency, starting with three employees. Today, it boasts over 90 team members and a new 6,000-square-foot office in Largo, Florida—complete with brainstorming spaces, collaboration areas, and a dedicated recording studio.
"Recruiting new talent is the highlight of AGM's growth for me," Suarez says. "We're at our best when everyone leverages their creativity and expertise for clients. This expansion marks our next growth phase."
Suarez has partnered with luminaries like Shark Tank investor and FUBU CEO Daymond John to empower clients and entrepreneurs in harnessing social media to captivate audiences and scale businesses.
"It's been an incredible journey," Suarez notes. "In the last five years alone, we've achieved so much—I can't wait to see what's next."
AGM's momentum earned it the #438 spot on the 37th annual Inc. 5000 list, recognizing America's fastest-growing private companies.
Suarez believes thriving communities stem from successful local businesses that generate revenue, jobs, and stability. "Families benefit, and the whole area prospers," he explains.
Drawing from his own struggles, Suarez launched outreach for entrepreneurs in need. AGM now hosts free bi-weekly courses on marketing basics, lead generation, and more—streamed live on Facebook and YouTube.
"These workshops align with our mission to serve at every level," Suarez says. "We host seminars, brainstorms, and training to uplift the community."
The pandemic accelerated online shifts, compressing a decade of growth into one year. "Platforms exploded as life went digital," Suarez observes.
AGM delivers proven services like marketing strategy, social media ads, messaging, YouTube SEO, and content creation to help businesses connect with audiences.
"Our vision is to serve everyone in the industry," Suarez affirms. "This growth means more ways to give back while delivering excellence."
About Attention Grabbing Media
Founded in 2015, Attention Grabbing Media (AGM) is an award-winning full-service social media agency driving online growth. Honored as ManyChat's "Top Performing Agency" and ranked on the Inc. 5000, learn more at https://www.agmagency.com/.
