How to Get Over the Hump

How to Get Over the Hump

Every agency I know has a desire to be profitable, experience reasonable growth and enjoy the fruits of their labor. That means less stress and in a chaotic industry where learning to stay ahead and even be a visionary to your clients can take a heavy toll. I’m...
Is Your Mind Running at Reduced Horsepower?

Is Your Mind Running at Reduced Horsepower?

Did you know your mind usually works at less power than it’s capable of? With the great things you’re already doing, imagine the possibilities if you could get to full-power? So, while you’re busting your butt at 100 MPH, your mind is slowing you down by 50 MPH,...
Ad Agencies & the Urge To Merge

Ad Agencies & the Urge To Merge

Thinking about merging? One of the conversations in a recent CEO Stars session among several ad agency owners was merging with other agencies. The motive behind the urge was to grow faster and ‘swallow-up’ an agency that was either financially easy-pickings or had a...
But I Don’t Want to be a Giant Killer

But I Don’t Want to be a Giant Killer

In a world of the ‘goliath’ ad agency networks and associations, eight years ago, I wanted to start something new and different – but I was up against a traditional giant: the mega ad agency associations. I had a vision that there could be something...