Ask most agency leaders how things are going, and you'll hear the same word:
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September can be considered a 'second new year' in agency life. After summer breaks, clients return with fresh budgets, new campaigns, and heightened expectations. For many agency leaders, it's exciting. But it can also be overwhelming.
Are you anticipating or reacting?
Agencies often live on the edge of chaos.
Profit isn't just a finance metric
Let's be honest - even though it saddens me deeply, operations rarely top the agency priority list.
Do different things
A weird thing happens as we get older. Time speeds up.
What's your barrier to AI adoption?
For many marketing agencies, the promise of AI is compelling. Smarter workflows, better use of time, and clearer insights. But in reality, AI adoption remains slow. Not because the tools aren't ready, but because many agencies aren't.
If you're running a marketing agency right now, you likely won't thank me for reminding you that AI is changing everything. And while that's true, here's the part not enough people are talking about - your internal operations will determine whether AI becomes your agency's superpower or just another tool that clogs up your workflow.
Client demands, tight deadlines, and the ever-evolving landscape of tools and tactics. These are the things that shout the loudest in the agency world.
Marginal gains
Continuous improvement. What every business should be striving for.
Meal planning day in our household.