Risk: Moderate

Creating a sales agency can be risky for someone starting from scratch, especially if they can't afford to lose money. Potential losses could include money invested in marketing, hiring, and operational costs, as well as time and energy spent building the agency. Beginners often spend money on lead generation, training, and setting up their business without seeing immediate returns. Startup costs for a sales agency can range from $500 to $5,000 or more, and there is a possibility that these costs might not pay off if the agency doesn't generate enough revenue. Online discussions mention cases of failed sales agencies where individuals have lost money due to ineffective strategies or lack of sales. I'd rate the risk a 2 out of 5 because there is a significant chance of losing money, especially if proper planning, market research, and sales expertise are lacking.