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Executive Wins Podcast
Gordon Sheppard
How To Build Sustainable Growth And Profitability In A Creative Business - Winning with Kass Laboucane and Michelle Scully, Co-Founders of Spark and Pony
SEP 2, 202642 MIN
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Description
In this insightful interview, Kass Laboucane and Michelle Scully share their seven-year journey to building a successful and sustainable creative agency.
From finding the right mentor, to putting in systems and processes that improve staff attraction and retention, along with learning when to say no, Michelle and Kass share what it takes for creative founders to become well-rounded business owners.
Key Takeaways
Small business owners should seek out the right mentor early in their journey
Make sure you interview your mentor to find the right fit
Understand what success is to you and then say no to any opportunity that doesn’t fit
Empower your team to make decisions so they don’t always have to consult you about every little detail
Be disciplined with your scheduling and try to have employees work at 70 to 80 percent so they have time for other things that come up and also avoid burn out
Learn how to have uncomfortable conversations and don’t be afraid to brag about your accomplishments
Build a business that fuels the life you want
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