[Podcast] Calm the Chaos: Mastering Agency Leadership with Karl Sakas

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    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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    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."

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