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Real Talk on Planning for 2023
Planning season is upon us. Love it or hate it, it’s a whole thing for us as business owners. In this episode, we’re going to…
5 Questions Every Micro Agency Owner Needs to Ask
No one starts a business, let alone a micro agency, thinking about the highs and lows, but they’re inevitable. Which is where this episode comes…
Selling Strategy for Your Agency
Are you selling strategy right now in your agency? Do you feel like a thought leader or like you’re totally unappreciated by your clients? In…
What No One Tells You About Running a Micro Agency
When you’re running a micro agency, you’re likely going to learn a lot of things along the way. Sometimes it’s surprising and other times you…
What is a Micro Agency?
Agencies are pitched as the natural next step when growing a service business, but is an agency right for you? And if you’re running an…
The Full On Facts About Finding Clients in 2022
Is your business a little slow? Do you need better leads? Or you’re just plain sick of the marketing you’re doing? This episode is for…
Terrible Takes on Sales (And What to Do Instead)
Have you ever thought you weren’t good at sales? Or that you’re missing some secret sales strategy? In this episode, we’re digging into some of…
Covering Your Ass: Planning for the Unexpected with Julee Yokoyama
Have you ever been lying in bed and thought about what would happen to your business if you were unable to work? Or if you…
Sell the Strategy: Updates Based on What I Learned from Seven Clients
You’re probably already doing strategy work in your business, but you’re not getting paid for it. Or you’ve got strategy offers and you feel like…