Planning For The New Year artwork
The Agency Accelerator

Planning For The New Year

  • S2E96
  • 13:30
  • December 2nd 2021

As we head to the New Year, I wanted to share a few ideas with you to make sure that you start the new year in your agency or your freelance business on the right foot and with a robust plan.

So in today’s episode of The Agency Accelerator Podcast, I dig into what you should be doing with your business's long-term vision and how to break it down from a year to quarter, quarter to monthly, and then weekly set of goals.

Time Stamp

[1:37] Am I a believer in having New Year’s resolutions?

[1:58] The importance of having a plan

[2:36] Tips to creating your vision

[4:09] Why it’s vital to connect personal aspirations and goals with your business vision

[5:57] Understanding finance, people and external factors in your planning

[9:34] The importance of creating a dynamic business plan

[11:28] How changing your environment can help you create an inspired business plan 

Quotations

“You need to have a plan because you need to have a sense of where your business is headed.” - Rob Da Costa

“Be in control rather than letting external factors dictate your direction.” - Rob Da Costa

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Busy agency owners can have a hard time balancing delivering exceptional work with finding ideal new clients - all the while, ensuring the smooth running of their agency.

Every Thursday, join Rob Da Costa, agency owner and coach, as he explores the key topics that affect you and your agency. I share tools and ideas to aid your profitable growth as well as interview industry expert guests, who share their experiences of working in or with agencies just like yours.

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