Get agency advice on exit strategy, pricing, profitability, unlimited PTO, and more—in the December 2022 episode of Agency Office Hours with Karl Sakas.
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- PROFIT MARGINS: “What is considered a healthy net margin range for our agency?” [starting at 3:07]
- OWNER COMP: “What is considered a typical salary for an agency owner?” [starting at 6:42]
- DELIVERY PROFITABILITY: “How can we create a ‘feedback loop’ to ensure we deliver work profitably?” [starting at 13:30]
- ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: “How should we bill our clients to ensure we get paid on time?” [starting at 16:26]
- CONTRACTOR MARKUP: “How should we bill clients for the use of our contractors?” [starting at 20:37]
- RAISING PRICES: “How should we approach raising prices at our agency?” [starting at 23:59]
- BETTER ESTIMATES: “How can we improve our project and retainer estimates?” [starting at 26:13]
- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: “Should agencies offer unlimited PTO?” [starting at 39:09]
- EXIT STRATEGY: “How can we make the agency attractive to a potential buyer?” [starting at 47:42]
Top Resources from Live Event:
- Want better profit margins? Stop selling against yourself!
- Use the Work Breakout (WBO) to check if work is profitable
- If people are away… be sure you’re clear on who’s covering for them; an ARCI Matrix can help!
- Map your process to your pricing model (hourly, milestone, or value-based)
- Want to get acquired? Start with a “Dream 100” acquirer list!
