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Running an agency comes with its fair share of challenges, and without careful planning, it’s easy to fall into traps that can hinder your growth. From mismanaging client expectations to inefficient workflows, the common pitfalls for agency owners can be costly. In this post, we’ll dive into the most frequent mistakes agency owners make—and how […]
It’s Monday morning, and you open your inbox to find that a client has just pulled out of a major project. Or worse, your agency’s website goes down during a high-stakes launch. Business disasters like these are inevitable. We’ve all been there – that stomach-dropping moment when something goes terribly wrong. Your heart races, your […]
Most toxic leaders aren’t TRYING to be toxic. In fact, they likely don’t realize they’re being toxic at all. This is what makes toxic leadership so insidious – it often stems from good intentions gone awry. The passionate founder who wants excellence might slip into perfectionism. The detail-oriented leader might unintentionally become controlling. The visionary […]
If you enjoyed being micromanaged, you wouldn’t have started a business. But your team doesn’t like it either. I’ve been there – checking in on every little detail, asking for constant updates, and feeling like I needed to oversee every aspect of a project. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? Not just for you, but for your […]
Your team WANTS to work for you. Which means you need to remove yourself as the bottleneck, and start delegating well. I know what you’re thinking – “But Jillian, no one can do it quite like I can.” Trust me, I’ve been there. But here’s the truth: your inability to delegate isn’t just holding you […]
One of the things I do with my clients is create a growth area development plan. But before we dive into what that means, let’s talk about why it matters to you as an agency owner. You know that feeling when you’re aware something in your business needs improvement, but you’re not quite sure how […]
Let’s get real for a minute. Running an agency is hard. Like, really hard. You started this thing because you’re amazing at what you do, but now you’re drowning in team drama, client fires, and endless revisions. And maybe you’re wondering if you’re even cut out for this whole agency thing. Here’s the truth: That […]
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