Why life-work balance is a myth (and what to aim for instead)
Work-life balance isn’t always realistic for founders. Discover why a work-life blend can create a more sustainable, flexible and fulfilling agency life.
From 19 years to day one: What we’d do differently if we started an agency today
“Would you start an agency again?” is the one question I’m continually asked.
How much is enough?
For years, the £1 million turnover has been seen as the holy grail for agency founders. If you aren’t aiming for it, you’re “just” a lifestyle agency, right?
Lifestyle Agency vs. Agency for Exit: Which model works best for you?
The fundamental difference between a Lifestyle Agency and an Agency for Exit is that one is established to support your life now, not later.
Objections aren’t the problem
Most objections aren’t really objections at all, they’re more like uncertainty wearing a very sensible, risk averse coat. A Pac-a-Mac. Cost.Timing.Capacity.“Can we come back to this later?” They all sound reasonable. And often they are. But if you treat every objection as a hard no, you miss what’s actually going on underneath.If objections keep showing…
What’s your point?
Or to put it better, what’s your point of view? It’s 23 years in agency land for me this year, and the one thing that hasn’t changed in all that time? Agencies still can’t position themselves well. And it is hard, granted. How unique is our brand process, our web development process or the way…