What Does It Take To Grow And Sell A Creative Agency? with Jonathan Leafe

Agencies are notoriously difficult to grow. They’re often started by a creative who loves what they do but soon finds themselves running a team without the necessary business skills. In this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan Leafe, who sold his multiple seven-figure agency and now helps others do the same. Jonathan shares his expertise on what it takes to grow a profitable creative business and scale it into a saleable asset.  If you’re running a small agency and you’re unsure if scaling is the right move, this episode is for you. Jonathan and I dive deep into the stages of agency growth - from one-man-band to creating a thriving lifestyle business that’s fun and profitable. This episode will give you the clarity around the next steps to take to build a business that’s right for you. Covered in this episode: Is growing an agency right for you? Or should you stay where you are? The secrets to building a multiple seven-figure agency. The fear of growing beyond 13 people and how to break through it. What kind of business owner you need to be to scale. How to stop getting pushed around by clients and start challenging them so you can get them the results they’re after. Strategies to escape the day-to-day grind of your business. How to stay one step ahead of your clients - and your competition. The difference between a struggling boutique agency and a thriving lifestyle business. And much more… If you get value from this episode, follow Creative Courage on your favourite podcast app for more transformational content to help you thrive as a creative.   LEARN MORE  Jonathan’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Agency-Owner-get-out-here/dp/1914195841 Apply to work with Matt - https://resources.mattessam.co.uk/creative-life-accelerator CONNECT  Jonathan Leafe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanleafe/ Matt Essam on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam LISTEN  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2LSpLIyYtBLe03JBC8LjvT Apple Podcasts -  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-courage/id1721515799 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Matt_Essam