Burnout can sneak up on us; before we know it, we’re ready to sell the agency. But before we get to this critical point, there are usually signs and symptoms of burnout, but it’s not always easy to differentiate them from regular day-to-day stress. […]
CIO/Innovation leaders - Could A Monthly Meeting Change yourAgency's Ability to Innovate and use AI? The CEO of OpenAI has projected that AI will soon manage 95% of the tasks currently handled by agencies, strategists, and creative professionals, virtually eliminating significant costs. Faced with this shift, we have three strategic choices: 1) play possum, 2) follow the lead of others and learn from their experiences, or 3) take the initiative to lead the industries we serve by evolving beyond mere agency production to become indispensable strategic resources. To ensure your agency evolves and thrives, it's crucial to recognize that visionaries within organizations may feel like 'lone wolves,' highlighting the need for collaboration where like-minded peers can challenge, inspire, and exchange insights with each other. What if you could spend 90 minutes each month with an “ad hoc” board of advisors -others who are walking the same path as you, facing the same challenges? We’re inviting you to join AMI’s CTO/CIO Network – a monthly 90-meeting of the member agency leaders (10 agencies max) who talk openly and freely about how they’re leveraging technology, AI, and other tools to maximize the agency’s opportunities and come together collectively to assist each other to tackle new challenges. It will become the best, most productive half-day of your month. We promise. AMI’s Kathleen Perley facilitates these virtual video gatherings of agency tech/innovation people from across the world who not only learn from each other but also create a bond in a confidential environment that promotes resource sharing, problem-solving, and camaraderie. You’re Among Peers Who All Want The Same Thing Every month, our members will convene to stay informed about the latest trends and technological advancements in the [...]
Agency owners like to think they can do it all, but the real gold is in finding and defining your agency niche. To demonstrate, I spoke to Tyler Samani-Sprunk of Simple Strat to get into the head of an agency that learned this lesson the hard way but still did it very well — once they finally committed. […]
As agency owners, we all want to be different. We don’t want to be the boss who is a stickler for punctuality or to feel like we’re micromanaging our employees. But HR issues will inevitably arise, and that’s when the reality check sets in. […]
Online communities are quickly becoming one of the most powerful biz dev tools out there, but there’s etiquette to starting and maintaining one. It’s not for everyone, but for those who are ready, an online community could be your ticket to selling without ever having to actually sell. […]
Agency Money People - Could A Quarterly Meeting Change your Work Life? Something we often hear from agency CFOs/Accountants, Bookkeepers, etc. is they wish they had others to bounce around ideas with …who understand the business … and could offer an informed opinion. Let’s face it. As the agency's money person, you're usually the one who is driving some of the biggest decisions within the business. What if you could spend 3-4 hours a quarter with an “ad hoc” board of advisors -others who are walking the same path as you, facing the same challenges? We’re inviting you to join AMI’s Money People Network - a quarterly half-day meeting of the member agency CFO/Accountant/Bookkeepers (10 agencies max) who talk openly and freely about their challenges and come together collectively to assist each other to meet those challenges. It will become the best, most productive half-day of your quarter. We promise. AMI's Sandy Catour facilitates these virtual video gatherings of agency money people from across the world who not only learn from each other but also create a bond in a confidential environment that promotes resource sharing, problem-solving, and camaraderie. You’re Among Peers Who All Want The Same Thing Network members are exclusive to their market – there’s no competitive threat … no other agencies from across town … only others just like you who are committed to growing their agencies in ways that separate and distinguish them from those in an increasingly competitive marketplace. There’s power in collective experiences. Each quarter (and probably in-between via email) members come together to tackle issues … from best practices for financial management, reporting, and forecasting, making the most of your financial software, providing analysis and input [...]
We’ve all been here before — your agency grows, and your day-to-day is getting a little too chaotic for comfort. Each team member has their own way of doing things, and no one is on the same page about the best approach to doing recurring tasks. As the agency owner, you’re getting pulled into things that you shouldn’t, becoming the organization’s bottleneck. […]
In a sharp contrast to the earlier pandemic years, many agency owners said that in 2023, they have the best teams they’ve ever had and want to find ways to keep them around. This is great news, and we want to help keep your agency dream team alive and thriving. […]
What exactly makes an insight versus just an observation? What are the different types out there? How the heck do we uncover them? This week, we’re getting insightful about insights and laying out the key characteristics of strong agency insights — like inspiring action and reframing problems. […]
If there’s one word that will send any agency owner or employee running for the hills, it’s timesheets. Although one of the most universally disliked words in the agency world, timesheets are still the number one way to detect and diagnose problems within the agency before they become catastrophes. […]
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