I’ve lived with this tension between agency owner and digital marketer for most of my agency career. Just this last year I’ve been able to identify the tension and figure out where I land. —See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
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How the agency has changed me
When you’re an accidental entrepreneur it’s important to look back on how something that was accidental has changed who you are and what you’ve become. I think it’s important because we often grow in ways we don’t realize, or discover gifts we didn’t know we had. If we don’t celebrate those moments we’re missing the growth journey and self-discovery. If you’re looking for an 1 hour consult with someone who has gone before you in running an agency, I’m open. Go to kateahl.com and click on 1-1 consult and book a time with me. I’d love to help you troubleshoot a few areas of struggle in your business. —See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
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Our first sponsorship
We recently did an in-person sponsorship at a conference. It felt like a really big risk. Here are the details and what we learned from the experience. —See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
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Swim Lanes
This idea of swim lanes revolutioned my thinking of how I work in my company more so than an org chart. Not sure if you knew this but I offer 1 hour strategy calls for all types of agency owners. Let’s dig in on your business and give you 1-2 action items that move the needle forward in the next few months. Scroll below and book a call. —See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
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Investments
How do you know when it’s time to make an investment in your business? Whether it’s coaching, education, or tech here are a few things to ask yourself before you hit the buy button. Also, did you know i do 1-1 coaching? Funny story. One of my recent coaching clients asked me in September about a mastermind vs. coaching 1-1. I told her my experience and how this had impacted the growth of my business. My suggestion was to go with 1-1 coaching. She texted me the next day and said, “Why did you tell me you offered 1-1 coaching?!” Biggest reason, I didn’t want her to think I was selfishly telling her 1-1 coaching was a fit and then immediately sell her into mine. Yes, I know marketing is important but your busines is important to me as well. If 1-1 coaching is something you’re leaning into I would be honored to coach you. Fill out the form on my site and we can chat. I have room for 1 more client. We go in 3 month stretches so you can evaluate every 3 months if it’s worth your investment. Now onto talking about investments. —See full show notes for all episodes at kateahl.com.Get more Agency Tips by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.—Work with me:1-1 Consult (1-hour) Executive Coaching
Kate Ahl is an accidental agency owner living in Portland, Oregon. She's the CEO and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest marketing agency. In each weekly episode, Kate dives into what it's like to run an agency, passes on wisdom from the lessons she's learned, and shares practice advice that will help any agency owner. In addition to agency tips, she also shares leadership tips for those wanting to hire a team and not be a micromanager that everyone wants to run from. Subscribe to get your daily dose of agency lessons each Sunday, but of course, you can listen on Monday.
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