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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 9 MIN

Beyond Margin: Why Creative Agencies Need Capacity Planning | Ep 139

from Chief Creative Podcast · host Dustin Pead

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:The critical difference between guessing capacity and planning capacityHow to implement the 20% margin buffer rule across your teamWhy time tracking is essential for sustainable creative workThe manufacturing secret that could transform your agency operationsPractical steps to stop overcommitting and start delivering with excellenceBETA TESTING IN 2026:I'm committing to developing comprehensive capacity planning tools specifically for creative agencies in 2026. Want to be part of the conversation? Email [email protected] with your thoughts on what would help you most.FEATURED RESOURCE:Download the DO vs DUE Framework and other free resources: https://dustinpead.com/freeCONNECT:🌐 https://dustinpead.com📧 [email protected]📱 @dustinpead on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedInSPONSOR:The Core Group provides financial clarity for creative professionals. Learn more at https://coregroupus.com#CapacityPlanning #CreativeAgency #AgencyOperations #CreativeEntrepreneur

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