You finally hired the Head of Delivery, or promoted someone into a COO seat. You expected relief. Instead you got more questions, more "can you weigh in," more awkward overlap between people who all mean well. It feels like a people problem.
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Everybody's telling you how much time AI is saving your agency. Almost nobody's asking what it's costing you.
You're booking a trip somewhere good. A flight, a nice hotel, a few days you've earned. And a thought crosses your mind: is any of this deductible?
Your most expensive person did billable-grade work last week that nobody will ever invoice. It wasn't on a project. It was on a sales call, scoping a...
Most agency owners are sitting on a legal tax strategy that may be hiding inside their own home — and they have no idea it’s there. The frustrating...
If your marketing or PR agency has quietly become a software company, this one's for you.
Financial operations are critical to agency success, yet they often consume valuable time and resources. Many agency leaders find themselves weighing...
Managing agency finances efficiently is a crucial part of running the business, but it can eat up a lot of time and energy from your team that can...
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has introduced new reporting requirements for businesses in the United States. While many small- to mid-sized...
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has introduced new reporting requirements for businesses in the United States as of January 1, 2024. At the...
The Tip of the Iceberg Securing a speaking engagement at a conference, trade show, or other industry event is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s not...
The Benefits of Speaking Opportunities Speaking engagements can be powerful tools for building your personal brand, establishing thought leadership,...
Profitability can seem like an elusive target for agencies. Many agency owners find themselves constantly juggling numbers, trying to cut costs, and...
Accurate Profitability Measurement for Agency Owners Understanding profitability is crucial for agency owners. However, many agencies struggle to...
Having a strong brand strategy is crucial. However, the real challenge lies in implementing it effectively throughout your organization. Without a...
Branding is often viewed as an abstract concept – a “fluffy” addition that’s nice to have but not essential. However, this idea couldn’t be further...
The way you price your offerings does more than just determine your revenue — it sends a powerful message about the quality of your work. This...
Unlocking New Pricing Potential Companies that are premium players in their market often face a unique challenge: the perception that they’ve reached...
Digital marketing moves fast, and it’s easy to get caught up in the latest trends and technologies. But as Corey Morris, CEO of Voltage, emphasizes,...
The Disconnect Between Specialized Marketing and Business Results With how quickly digital marketing moves and changes, it’s easy for specialists to...
When preparing to sell your agency, understanding financial metrics is crucial. One key metric that often comes into play during M&As is EBITDA....
Employee Stock Ownership Plans, commonly known as ESOPs, are a unique exit strategy for business owners that often sound appealing at first glance....
To Niche, or Not to Niche? One of the most challenging decisions founders face is whether to specialize or remain a generalist. While generalizing...
Moving Beyond Founder-led Sales Agency owners often dream of growing their businesses to a point where they can step back from day-to-day operations....
Leveraging Money Velocity Many business owners underestimate the power of money velocity. They keep their hard-earned cash sitting idle in checking...