by Karl Sakas | Aug 5, 2013 | Build a Stronger Team, Personal Growth & Development
One of my clients said he hates managing people. Another client said being a manager “feels gross”… yet she has several employees reporting to her. If you ever feel like that, too, this advice will make your life easier—whether you have one...
by Karl Sakas | Jul 28, 2013 | Attract Great Clients, Benchmarking & Optimization, Build a Stronger Team, Scale Your Agency
As the owner of a digital marketing agency, you’re probably wondering what the enormous Omnicom/Publicis merger means for you. The two companies announced today that they will merge to create a company worth $35 billion. If approved, this will put Publicis...
by Karl Sakas | Jul 23, 2013 | Attract Great Clients
Tired of seeing a competitor win yet another business award from your local business newspaper? Wish you knew the secrets to getting business awards for your digital marketing agency, to help you get the attention of prospective clients? Here’s how to do it at...
by Karl Sakas | Jul 9, 2013 | Benchmarking & Optimization, Strengthen Client Relationships
Should you fire one of your marketing agency’s clients? That’s the question I’ll be answering today. I’m Karl Sakas, creative agency business consultant at AgencyFirebox.com. Is the client annoying, unprofitable, or just a bad fit? So the...
by Karl Sakas | Jul 3, 2013 | Strengthen Client Relationships, Work Less Earn More
What’s your #1 job as the owner of a marketing, web, or creative agency? Don’t go out of business. Your job as president, CEO, or partner isn’t about keeping clients happy—agency client service is about keeping clients profitable (happy, if...