Entrepreneurial Leadership: Inspiring, Aligning, and Managing Your Team
As an entrepreneur, I've often grappled with the misconception that simply starting a business makes one a great leader. But over the years, I've discovered that the skills needed to launch a company are vastly different from those required to lead a growing team. In my latest blog post, I delve into the nuances of entrepreneurial leadership—what it truly means to inspire and align your team toward a common vision, even amidst the challenges that come with scaling a business.
Join me as I explore the unique leadership challenges we entrepreneurs face, from the struggle to delegate effectively to the importance of building trust through transparency. I'll share insights from my own journey, including the essential skills that can transform you into a better leader. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, you’ll find valuable strategies to inspire your team and cultivate an environment where everyone can thrive.
Retained Trust
Trusting Your Team: Insights from Patty Campagna
Join me as I chat with leadership coach Patty Campagna about the unique challenges of entrepreneurial leadership. If you're looking to build a thriving team and avoid common pitfalls, this episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies you won't want to miss!
Crafting Bestsellers with Michael Drew
Join me as I chat with Michael Drew, a publishing powerhouse who transformed from a high school dropout to the mastermind behind 130 New York Times bestsellers. Discover his unique strategies for book writing, marketing, and legacy building that will inspire your own entrepreneurial journey!
John Doherty: From Agency Marketplace to EditorNinja
Join me as I chat with John Doherty about his inspiring transition from running a marketplace agency to launching EditorNinja. We dive into the real challenges of scaling, the secrets of productization, and how finding personal contentment can fuel entrepreneurial success.
Cutting Through the Marketing Noise with Susan Tyson
Join me as I chat with fractional CMO Susan Tyson about practical marketing strategies that actually work for small businesses. Tune in to discover how to build trust, focus your efforts, and avoid the common pitfalls that waste your time and money.
Linkedin Discussions
The Role of AI in Agencies
There’s a tired narrative going around: → AI = cheap, fast, low-quality → Humans = premium, slow, high-quality
But the best-run agencies know: that’s a false dichotomy.
Analyzing the Top Agency Acquisitions
I've studied 50+ agency acquisitions, and there's a clear pattern to which ones sell for premium multiples.
Here's what agency buyers are ACTUALLY looking for...
Why You're Probably Obsessing Over the Wrong Metrics
First-time agency founders obsess over quality, but experienced ones obsess over pipeline.
Yes, you need to deliver what you promise.
But if your pipeline isn’t full, you won’t have anyone to deliver it to.
You don’t need an AI agent...
You need 10 more paying clients.
Look, I’m all for productizing your service business: clear scopes, clean systems, repeatable delivery—love it.
But some founders take it too far, too early...