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Many businesses have carefully crafted value statements with powerful words like “Integrity,” “Excellence,” and “Innovation.” These values look impressive on office walls and company websites, but often they don’t translate into everyday decision-making. When business values remain abstract concepts rather than practical guides, they can’t fulfill their purpose. And if your business values aren’t actively […]
You’ve built your business from nothing. Every process, every system, every client relationship has your fingerprints all over it. When someone asks how you do what you do, you might laugh and say, “I just figure it out as I go.” And that approach has gotten you this far. But there’s a problem lurking beneath […]
You’ve done it. You’ve reached that exciting milestone in your business where you can finally afford to hire help. You’re ready to delegate, scale, and focus on the parts of your business that light you up. But what happens when that hire becomes a liability instead of an asset? The Real Cost of the Wrong […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your team cannot see the vision inside of your head. And while you might think you’re being crystal clear about your expectations and ideas, there’s often a gap between what we think we’re communicating and what our team actually hears. I’ve been there myself, and I see it with my agency clients too. That frustration […]
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 […]
Let me tell you about Emma. From the outside, her agency looked like a dream. Revenue was flowing, projects were getting done, and she had a full team. But something felt off. The Uncomfortable Truth Sometimes success on paper feels like failure in your gut. Emma was making money, but she was losing sleep. Her […]
Before you can start building an effective team, there are 7 key things you need to have in place. While many agency owners focus on hiring quickly to meet growing demands, creating an effective team requires thoughtful preparation and strong leadership foundations. 1. Clear Leadership Vision Your team needs to understand where they’re going. This […]
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