Episode 481

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Agency ownership can leave us stressed, burnt out, and sometimes, thinking the grass is greener somewhere else. But when you really sit back and think about it, we have it pretty good — we just lose sight of it sometimes. 

So this week, I’m finishing off the year with another solo episode to really sit down and take stock of what it is about agency ownership that makes it so special compared to other jobs. Because no matter how hard things get or how many bad days we have, our jobs are still pretty special and unique. 

While you listen to this episode, I want you to reflect on all the things that you could take a little more time to appreciate. Whether that’s your employees, your work-life balance, your clients, or even just the type of work you get to do, there’s always something we can be grateful for in this industry. 

In 2025, let’s find a little more joy in our work and give ourselves more credit for all the hard work we already do and will continue to do — because we love it that much.

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In This Episode:

  • We’re wired to constantly want to do better
  • Agency owners can lose sight of how much joy is in the industry
  • Agency ownership brings us balance in our personal and professional lives
  • You can still make a decent living as an agency owner even if you have a bad year
  • Getting to work for and with whomever you want
  • Doing the type of creative work you want to do (for the most part)
  • Why you should take some time to reflect on all the joys that come with agency ownership
  • Agencies have more impact than we give ourselves credit for

“Even if your agency is doing well, odds are you are wired to want to do better. That is absolutely one of the things that makes you successful. But it also makes us a little bit askew in our perception and our perspective.” - Drew McLellan Share on X
“The point is this, can it be better? Always. Absolutely. But do we have it pretty good? Yes, we do.” - Drew McLellan Share on X
“Just slow down, stop pushing to be better, and just pause and recognize that even if it doesn't get any better than it is today, most people would kill to swap jobs with us.” - Drew McLellan Share on X
“We have more impact than we give ourselves credit for. We are creating more of a legacy than we pause to recognize. There's a lot more joy in our work than we give ourselves or the work credit for.” - Drew McLellan Share on X
“For me, this podcast is a moment of joy. I feel like I know you and I hope you feel like you know me. And so to be able to sit with friends and have these kinds of conversations, really is a privilege for me.” - Drew McLellan Share on X

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