[Podcast] Calm the Chaos: Mastering Agency Leadership with Karl Sakas
Corey Quinn
Founder, Deep Specialization™
If you’re constantly firefighting in your agency, it’s time for a change. Learn how to take back control.
“If you want to reach your long term goals in running your agency, whether that's growing toward an exit, or running it as a highly profitable lifestyle agency, you need to improve your skills as a leader and a manager.” - Karl Sakas
Running an agency shouldn’t feel like firefighting 24/7. But if you’re constantly putting out fires instead of strategically growing, you’re not alone.
In the latest episode of The Deep Specialization™ Podcast, Karl Sakas, agency consultant & author of Calm the Chaos discuss how agency owners can work less, earn more, and build a thriving team. Karl shares insights from his new book, Calm the Chaos: 10 Ways to Run a Better Agency, with practical strategies to help you shift from doer to leader.
Key takeaways from this episode:
The six agency roles—what to delegate first and why
How to identify and develop your second-in-command
The Desire-Competence-Capacity framework for spotting future leaders
Tips to eliminate meeting bloat and boost productivity
Why hiring an assistant is a game-changer for agency owners
If you want to scale without burnout, this episode is a must-listen.
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Best,
CQ
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About Corey Quinn
Founder, Deep Specialization™
Corey helps founder-led agencies scale through Deep Specialization™ and programmatic M&A. Former CMO of Scorpion ($20M to $200M). Author of "Anyone, Not Everyone."
