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Insights on agency profitability, operations, and growth.
Finding Focus in Your Agency, One Metric at a Time, with Ryan Watson – Episode 122
Ryan Watson of Upsourced joins Marcel to discuss the life cycle of an agency and how you can find focus within yours.
The Ultimate 2023 Project Accounting Guide for Agencies
Discover how project managers can revolutionize their accounting methods to achieve greater financial clarity and success with less effort. Learn to make data-driven decisions and streamline your project accounting with our innovative approach.
Scaling a Technology Enabled Service Firm from $20 – $150M, with Corey Quinn – Episode 121
Corey Quinn discusses scaling a technology-enabled service firm from $20 - $150 million. You see, it pays to stop saying 'yes' to clients.
Finding the ROI in Process Improvements 🕵️
The hype around “process” is warranted. I’m making it sound like a fad – it’s not. Processes and procedures for refined workflows are here to stay. Well designed processes are a sign of a mature operations team. But “process” can be hard to invest in, and hard to quantify the ROI when you do so. […]
Capacity Planning 101 for Agencies: Strategies, Benefits, and Challenges
Discover the essentials of capacity planning in our comprehensive guide. From understanding its importance and types to exploring tools, techniques, and challenges, dive deep into optimizing resource management for your business's growth and success.
Project Management Strategies to Improve Project Profitability
Explore effective project management strategies designed to boost your project's profitability. From planning and budgeting to risk management and optimization, this comprehensive guide offers insights and tools to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive success in your projects. Whether you're a seasoned project manager or just starting out, these actionable strategies will provide the foundation you need to make your projects more profitable.
Unveiling The Future of Time Tracking, with Ilia Markov – Episode 120
Ilia Markov of Toggle joins Marcel to discuss a concept this team refers to as 'The thermometer of time-tracking use cases'
Making the 4-Day Work Week Feasible – and Profitable as a Professional Services Firm – Episode 119
Can you afford to have a 4-day work week for your agency? In this episode Marcel showcases the mathematical merits of about a four-day workweek.
How The Ad Girls Doubled Profitability with a Results-Only Compensation Model, with Courtney Tarrant – Episode 118
Courtney Tarrant joins Marcel to divulge how The Ad Girls doubled profitability with a results-only compensation model.
Understanding and Optimizing Your Agency Rate Card: A Comprehensive Guide for Digital Service Providers
In this blog post, we will explore the significance of rate cards and their role in establishing clear and structured billing arrangements. While the popularity of time and materials billing may be decreasing, rate cards continue to hold relevance in different situations. We’ll delve into the components and types of rate cards, offering valuable insights […]
Measuring and Improving your Agency’s Profitability – The 2023 Guide
Introduction Isn’t it funny how some of the most simple questions in agency operations – like “did we make money on this project?” are some of the hardest ones to answer? If you’re leading an agency or are on the leadership team, you know how much you could benefit from clear, consistent data at your […]
Selling Client Education and Credentialling, with Darian Kovacs – Episode 117
Darian Kovacs of Jelly Marketing discusses selling client education, plus recruiting diverse staff with diverse voices and perspectives.
