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Mar 5, 2026 17 min

Managing Contractors Without Losing Your Mind | Ep. 148

from Chief Creative Podcast Hosted by Dustin Pead

Most creative agency owners manage contractors the wrong way — unclear scope, no structure, and paying for hours instead of outcomes. In this episode, Dustin Pead breaks down the three rules that change everything. In this episode you'll learn: Why defining a "sandbox" (not a shipping box) before hiring saves you from scope creep and frustration How a simple weekly 15-30 minute check-in keeps contractors accountable without micromanaging Why paying for deliverable-based milestones instead of hours protects your budget and buys back your time Resources: "E-Myth" by Michael E. Gerber "Buy Back Your Time" by Dan Martell Connect With Dustin: chiefcreativepartners.com dustinpead.com Instagram / LinkedIn: @dustinpead #CreativeAgency #ContractorManagement #FreelanceManagement #CreativeBusiness #ChiefCreativePodcast

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