by Joel Cohen | Jan 28, 2020 | Insights
I have a coach. His name is Clay Nelson. Clay has coached me over the years, challenging me to go beyond where I am now and take on concepts in areas I know nothing about – but can quickly learn. He gets me into that area of risk and fear – and holds me...
by Joel Cohen | Jan 14, 2020 | Insights
Most independent ad agency CEOs I talk to have a dream to do ‘something bigger’ – something that’s poking around in their gut, waiting to burst out. For some, that ‘something bigger’ never happens. The train has left the station. I’m...
by Joel Cohen | Jan 13, 2020 | Insights
Being an ad agency owner, I’m sure you’ve realized, takes in much more than just the advertising part of your business. No matter the size of your agency, there are times when you’re faced with “non-advertising” issues – some in fact being life or death...
by Joel Cohen | Jan 1, 2020 | Insights
January is “The Official Start-Over Month.” The month to “Re.” It’s the only month of the year that just feels right to start anew … take a different approach or a fresh look at your business. From re-think, re-invent, re-energize and...
by Joel Cohen | Dec 18, 2019 | Insights
Have you ever heard anyone say that new business development is going to get easier and better next year? Of course not, but I’m going to say it. Yes, it’s unusual because we’re so used to hearing negativity from the industry. Oh, the pundits and gurus will tell...
by Joel Cohen | Dec 9, 2019 | Insights
I don’t want you to go through what I went through … and have it haunt you years later. Years ago, I was a successful ad agency owner. And like you, I was running the show. A show that I thought I knew all about. Don’t we all? Even with my success, I made...
