Managing Contractors Without Losing Your Mind | Ep. 148

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 frustrationHow a simple weekly 15-30 minute check-in keeps contractors accountable without micromanagingWhy paying for deliverable-based milestones instead of hours protects your budget and buys back your timeResources:"E-Myth" by Michael E. Gerber "Buy Back Your Time" by Dan MartellConnect With Dustin: chiefcreativepartners.com dustinpead.com Instagram / LinkedIn: @dustinpead#CreativeAgency #ContractorManagement #FreelanceManagement #CreativeBusiness #ChiefCreativePodcast