Creative Friction

Creative Friction

Jeff Meade

The Hidden Costs of Converting Contractors to Employees — and How to Manage Them

“When converting a contractor to a full-time employee, how should you adjust their hourly pay?” — Agency Owner

Oct 24, 2024

The Hidden Costs of Converting Contractors to Employees — and How to Manage Them

Oct 24, 2024

Jeff Meade

The Sales KPIs Every Agency Should Be Tracking Beyond Revenue

Here’s this week’s question:

Oct 11, 2024

The Sales KPIs Every Agency Should Be Tracking Beyond Revenue

Oct 11, 2024

Jeff Meade

The Art of Handling Disengaged Employees

Here’s this week’s question:

Oct 3, 2024

The Art of Handling Disengaged Employees

Oct 3, 2024

Jeff Meade

How to Manage Employee Compensation for Company Retreats Without Overspending

So, here’s the question I want to tackle today:

Sep 26, 2024

How to Manage Employee Compensation for Company Retreats Without Overspending

Sep 26, 2024

Jeff Meade

Your Agency Referral Program Questions Answered

You’ve asked, and this week I’m here to answer some common questions about agency referral programs.

Sep 23, 2024

Your Agency Referral Program Questions Answered

Sep 23, 2024

Jeff Meade

Transforming Non-Billable Hours into Growth Opportunities for Your Agency

Unlock the Hidden Potential of Non-Billable Activities

Jul 11, 2024

Transforming Non-Billable Hours into Growth Opportunities for Your Agency

Jul 11, 2024

Jeff Meade

Weathering the Storm: How Agencies Can Survive and Thrive After Losing a Major Client

Losing a big client is never fun, but it’s an inevitable part of business — just as much as landing a dream account. It’s important not to…

Jun 24, 2024

Weathering the Storm: How Agencies Can Survive and Thrive After Losing a Major Client

Jun 24, 2024

Jeff Meade

The Intern Blueprint: Reinventing Agency Internships for the Future of Work

I know many of you are gearing up to welcome summer interns, so I decided to refresh some of my past thoughts on marketing agency…

May 10, 2024

The Intern Blueprint: Reinventing Agency Internships for the Future of Work

May 10, 2024

Jeff Meade

Learn why presenting your agency as a generalist might be hindering your growth

Uncover the strategies for showcasing your agency’s expertise and attracting ideal clients.

May 2, 2024

Learn why presenting your agency as a generalist might be hindering your growth

May 2, 2024

Jeff Meade

The Goldilocks Principle: Finding the Right Balance in Your Agency’s Customer Concentration

While it’s tempting to take on any client that comes your way, not all clients are good clients. Some clients may be too big, demanding too…

Apr 22, 2024

The Goldilocks Principle: Finding the Right Balance in Your Agency’s Customer Concentration

Apr 22, 2024

Creative Friction

A Q&A series for creative entrepreneurs. We answer real-world questions with actionable insights to help you grow your business and tackle your biggest challenges.

Editors

Jeff Meade

Founding Director of the Paul Quinn Center for Entrepreneurship. Trusted advisor to marketing agency leaders.

Madeline Reeves

Founder. Writer. Mother. Yogi. www.fearlessfoundry.com

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