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AI made hourly pricing unsustainable for agencies. Learn six steps to shift toward milestone pricing, to protect your profit margins and exit valuation.| Sakas & Company
AI made hourly pricing unsustainable for agencies. Learn six steps to shift toward milestone pricing, to protect your profit margins and exit valuation.| Sakas & Company
Did your client's boss show up last minute to criticize your agency's work? You're the victim of executive "Swoop & Poop." Here's how to handle it.| Sakas & Company
Wondering if your agency should respond to RFPs? They're skewed against agencies who apply... but you might sometimes find an 'unfair advantage.'| Sakas & Company
Wish you had enterprise clients like United Airlines, Time Warner Cable, and NASCAR? Agency CEO Greg Boone shares his advice.| Sakas & Company
Does your agency get more than 20% of its business from a single client? You're taking a BIG risk. Here's how to fix that Client Concentration problem.| Sakas & Company
Wondering if your agency should avoid startup clients? Startups are fun... yet risky for agencies. See the 12 risks, so you can decide what's right for you.| Sakas & Company
Work less and earn more, with growth coaching from agency consultant Karl Sakas. We've coached owners and executives at 600+ agencies in 36 countries.| Sakas & Company
Growth stalls when leaders pull in different directions. Spot the signs, fix cross-team disconnects, and get your agency back on track.| Sakas & Company
Benchmarking & Optimization, Office Hours, Personal Growth & Development, Work Less Earn More| Sakas & Company
Get free business tips to make your digital agency more profitable, more sustainable, and less stressed. And get Karl's "scripts" for handling difficult client conversations.| Sakas & Company
Tired of running your agency without a sounding board? Looking for today's best practices on agency management? Agency consultant Karl Sakas can help.| Sakas & Company
You’re already using AI. Here’s where to focus next: leadership, innovation vs. scale, moats, and Rev/FTE—practical steps to turn the messy middle into growth.| Sakas & Company
Retainers are the backbone of recurring revenue for seven- and eight-figure agencies — but too many let them go stale. Here’s how to optimize your retainer strategy so it stays profitable, scalable, and ready for growth.| Sakas & Company
If your agency customizes everything, you may be paying a price you haven’t calculated. Here’s why custom work adds hidden strain—and how to ease the load.| Sakas & Company
Think your competitors have it all figured out? Think again. Most agencies are still navigating messy realities behind their polished websites. Here’s why you’re probably doing better than you think.| Sakas & Company
Need expert input fast? Book a 1:1 agency consulting call with advisor Karl Sakas. Tailored advice, 600+ agencies served, zero long-term commitment required.| Sakas & Company
Should your marketing agency sell to enterprise clients? Those big budgets often come with big headaches; protect yourself by considering the pros and cons.| Sakas & Company
Many agency owners neglect their own marketing while focusing on client work. Instead, find your unique "Marketing Sweet Spot," my practical framework for consistent lead-gen—without adding stress to your team or sacrificing client results.| Sakas & Company
Wish you could read a CMO's mind? C-level marketers share what agencies should stop and start doing—direct from a live Q&A. No fluff. Just actionable intel.| Sakas & Company
Want a stronger sales pipeline? Start by recognizing that agency BizDev is a triangle: Marketing, Sales, and Partnerships. Optimize them to get more revenue.| Sakas & Company
Learn 3 ways to spot new lead-gen opportunities before your competitors do—and build a stronger sales pipeline for your agency with smarter, faster strategies.| Sakas & Company
Want to use equity to retain your agency's top performers? Here are angles to consider on employee equity, including a strong alternative—phantom stock.| Sakas & Company
Want to sell your agency for a great valuation? Come to the "Control (and Maximize) Your Agency Exit" workshop, by Karl Sakas and Mike Belasco.| Sakas & Company
Want to acquire another agency? Buying an agency can help you grow faster, but it comes with a lot of risks. See how to get better results as you scale via M&A.| Sakas & Company
Someone suddenly makes an unsolicited offer to buy your agency? Be careful! What you do next could make—or cost—you six, seven, or even eight figures.| Sakas & Company
As an agency owner, your kids likely won't get financial aid. Worried about paying and saving for college? Let's start at the beginning. [Part 1 of 4]| Sakas & Company
Spend less while paying for college? Helping your child find the right path makes it easier... and cheaper, when you won't get financial aid. [Part 2 of 4]| Sakas & Company
Need experienced, "been there, done that" advice, to help you scale your agency? Get a custom plan in about a month, with the Agency Growth Diagnostic from Karl Sakas.| Sakas & Company
Get answers to 27 questions about paying for college—including 529 tips, how much to save, and more—with Karl Sakas and Stephen Boatman, CFP®, CSLP®. [Part 4 of 4]| Sakas & Company
Help your child make the most of their experience: follow these 15+ tips to increase your family's "college ROI," no matter where they go. [Part 3 of 4]| Sakas & Company
