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Pivot or Persist? How to Plan Your Business’ Next Chapter
Running a business means constantly adapting. What worked last year—or even last month—might not cut it anymore. Markets change, client needs shift, and your goals…
Forget Crystal Balls: Real Strategies for Future-Proofing Your Agency
You don’t need a crystal ball—or a perfect five-year plan—to build a thriving micro agency. Those shiny, overcomplicated strategies often create more stress than success.…
What is a Mastermind, Anyway? (What You Need to Know About Joining a Mastermind)
If you’ve been in the business world for over a hot minute, you’ve probably heard people discussing joining a mastermind. However, if you’ve never been…
Planning Without the BS: How to Prep for the New Year Without Wasting Time
When planning for the new year, we’ve all been sold the same tired formula: big, bold goals, detailed action plans, and endless hype about setting…
The Role Reset: Defining Your Position in Your Micro Agency
Do you ever wonder, “What should I be doing as the owner of a micro agency?” Initially, you’re doing it all—client work, admin, sales—but as…
Boost Efficiency with AI While Keeping Your Integrity Intact
AI is the buzzword of the year—maybe the decade—and it’s showing up everywhere. Chatbots that answer your clients’ questions at 3 a.m., tools promising to…
The Massive Lie of Easy and Effortless Lead Generation
If I had a dollar for every time I saw an ad promising ‘leads on autopilot,’ I’d probably be sitting on a beach somewhere instead…
Small Agency, Big Impact: How Katie Holt Grew Smart Girl Digital on Her Terms
Katie Holt, CEO of Smart Girl Digital, was at a business crossroads in late 2021. After years of freelancing and consulting, she had landed her…
The Corporate Sales Disconnect (and How the Scale Sharks Get It Wrong)
Let’s talk about the Corporate Sales Disconnect. This is where big-name entrepreneurs swearing by 10-step funnels and quick-win tactics, claim they can teach you to…