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The Legacy Launch Formula: Why Most Startups Fail and How to Beat the Odds

September 12, 20251 min read

The Legacy Launch Formula: Why Most Startups Fail and How to Beat the Odds

Most people don’t launch a business — they launch a burden. They start with passion but no infrastructure, no authority, and no monetization strategy. The result? They burn out, stall out, or sell out. The truth is, success isn’t built on hustle. It’s built on systems that do the heavy lifting long after you clock out.

At The Imperius Agency, we’ve studied the patterns. The businesses that scale fast, look premium from day one, and create real leverage all share the same structure — a launch formula that fuses infrastructure with psychology and authority with automation.


“The odds aren’t against you because your idea is bad. They’re against you because your setup is weak.”


Most founders spend months—or even years—getting ready. We believe you should look like a $10M brand in 30 days or less. Because speed is power, and positioning is everything.

What separates brands that scale from the ones that sink?

◆ They launch with a high-authority brand, not a DIY logo and a dream.
◆ They use offer psychology to command premium prices (without massive audiences).
◆ They build backend automation that turns every lead into lifetime value.

If you want to launch a legacy, not a liability — you need more than a business. You need a blueprint.

Phoenix Marcón is the founder of The Imperius Agency, Marcon Press, and Entreya. A certified health and life coach with 30+ years in the fitness industry and 20 years in publishing, Phoenix has ghostwritten over 370 books and built multiple ventures across business, real estate, and AI. Featured in Forbes and named Business Coach of the Year, he is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs launch legacies, not just brands.

Phoenix Marcón

Phoenix Marcón is the founder of The Imperius Agency, Marcon Press, and Entreya. A certified health and life coach with 30+ years in the fitness industry and 20 years in publishing, Phoenix has ghostwritten over 370 books and built multiple ventures across business, real estate, and AI. Featured in Forbes and named Business Coach of the Year, he is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs launch legacies, not just brands.

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