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Leadership is Hard as Hell: Competence is Your Best Asset
You know what no one tells you about leadership? It’s hard as hell. I’m not talking about those glossy “just delegate and disappear” fantasies sold…
Revenue vs. Reality: Cash Fundamentals for Your Micro Agency
Revenue can feel like a big win—it’s the number everyone loves to talk about. But if your cash flow’s a mess and you’re constantly stressed…
Why Hiring Won’t Save You: The Truth About Capacity
You and your team are maxed out, juggling too much, and the work keeps coming. The natural inclination is to hire so you can share…
Capabilities Conundrum: Why You Need More Than a Trainable Team
One of micro agency owners’ biggest misconceptions is expecting their team to grow with them—that you can simply train them to step into bigger roles…
Building Cachet: Branding Isn’t Just for Big Agencies
You’ve probably focused most of your time on your clients, team, and the grind. But what happens when your brand—yes, that same brand that got…