Agency owners need to stop ribbing Squarespace and other providers and start looking at what is right for their clients, and what clients are right for them.
Doing the same thing in your design agency day in and day out is boring and does not challenge you in the slightest. Look to learn new skills, you never know where it might lead you!
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The podcast: https://agencytrailblazer.com
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#productivity #motivation #agencytrailblazer
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L98KrgNsTLo
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” Albert Einstein
Or as I like to say:
"The definition of insanity is enforcing broken systems on your team, and expecting them to produce results." Lee Jackson ;)
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Motivation Monday Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2UPu2pNTnw&list=PLKK0UqGYw-auwFtqDreVcf7O6eVo3AhAm
Frank Friday Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvCrvkMlEl0&list=PLKK0UqGYw-asZZQJkqEh7tpQXsWk0mYUA
[Resources]
The podcast: https://agencytrailblazer.com
The community: https://community.agencytrailblazer.com/
Lee’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/leematthewjackson/
#productivity #change #motivation #agencytrailblazer
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZxZRwd5E74
Ever felt like the person connecting/re-connecting with you has an agenda? That gut feeling is usually right. We can all fall into the trap of building convenient relationships that suit ourselves more than the people we serve.
I have to consistent check myself and my interactions to ensure I am being honest with my communications.
With every interaction I instigate, I need to ask myself the following questions:
_ Why am I connecting with this person
_ Am I being honest up-front
_ What was my last interaction with them
_ Have I neglected the relationship
[Resources]
The podcast: https://agencytrailblazer.com
The community: https://community.agencytrailblazer.com/
Lee’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/leematthewjackson/
The livestream: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2686794404896529
#productivity #clientrelationships #agencytrailblazer
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=823cJ1CxZ-s
Many design agencies do not invest time in their Social Media presence, often because they go all in, but see little to no results.
In this episode I share some small achievable actions you can apply to build up your network over time.
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Motivation Monday Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2UPu2pNTnw&list=PLKK0UqGYw-auwFtqDreVcf7O6eVo3AhAm
Frank Friday Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvCrvkMlEl0&list=PLKK0UqGYw-asZZQJkqEh7tpQXsWk0mYUA
[Resources]
The podcast: https://agencytrailblazer.com
The community: https://community.agencytrailblazer.com/
Lee’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/leematthewjackson/
#socialmedia #smallachievableactions #agencytrailblazer
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k5ug5O6pY
Our own health and wellbeing tends to come last. It's super easy to neglect ourselves in favour of meeting all the other commitments we have in life. I open up and share some pain that has helped re-enforce my commitment to health first.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUDV2uJs79I
In this episode we look at how easy it is to create your own cloud platform to replace Google Workspace or Microsoft365 using completely free and open source software. Manage your own cloud for your web agency, reduce costs, take back control of your data and decentralise your business.
We will utilise Ubuntu 20.04 and “snap” for easy installation.
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The podcast: https://agencytrailblazer.com
The community: https://agencytrailblazer.com/group
This episode was sponsored by Cloudways: https://agencytrailblazer.com/cloudways
#nextcloud #productivity #agencytrailblazer
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGx8ia97cPE
We've all had terrible client experiences and in hindsight wished we had listened to that "gut feeling" we had. Whilst the "gut feeling" is so often right, we need to ensure we check ourselves before making a final decision.
Here is how I listen carefully to my gut, whilst ensuring I don't let emotions cloud my decisions.
_ What are the common signs
_ Write down your current concerns
_ Consider your current emotional state
_ Sanity check with others
_ Make an informed decision
[Resources]
The podcast: https://agencytrailblazer.com
The community: https://community.agencytrailblazer.com/
Lee’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/leematthewjackson/
The livestream: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=647687832523956
#betterclientrelationships #goingwithyourgut #agencytrailblazer
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueDLglQgWCc
"So tell me about your business..." Ever been asked that and responded with a complex 5 minute response? I most certainly have and it made me realise I needed to be very clear about my business so I could articulate it accordingly.
I've heard people challenge others to explain something in such a way that a 5 year old could understand it.
In this live stream I will share how I break down my business into a very simple sentence that hopefully a five year old can grasp.
_ What I do
_ Why do I do it
_ Who I do it for
_ What problem it solves for them
[Resources]
The podcast: https://agencytrailblazer.com
The community: https://community.agencytrailblazer.com/
Lee’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/leematthewjackson/
The livestream: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=903302906817227
#validateideas #problemsolving #agencytrailblazer
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIxEUMp9V_8
Confession time. But hopefully sharing will help you avoid them! What mistakes have you learned from? Have you experienced any I mentioned? Comment below.
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