EP 1. CORY MILLER: The Iceberg Beneath the Surface
Despite appearances on social media, we all feel low sometimes. Whether it’s just a result of the occasional bad hair day or a sign of something deeper, handling those lows can sap your energy and...
View ArticleEP 2. NEV HARRIS: The Reconstruction of Capitalism
When you think of the word “capitalism”, what comes to mind? Maybe you have a mental image of high-powered businessmen strutting around their offices, or ridiculously wealthy CEOs bathing in their...
View ArticleEP 3. KIM DOYAL: The Highway Out Of The Herd
In case you haven't heard, content truly is queen (or king ;)). The whole world is hungry for things to read, watch, play...you name it, and you know what that means: there’s always room for more...
View ArticleEP 4. NEV HARRIS: The Compassionate Capitalist
When you think of the word “capitalism”, what comes to mind? Maybe you have a mental image of high-powered businessmen strutting around their offices, or ridiculously wealthy CEOs bathing in their...
View ArticleEP 5. LEE JACKSON: The Meeting Of Structure and Serendipity
We all like a little structure in our lives, even if that just means eating the same thing for breakfast every morning (hello, fruit smoothies), but sometimes it’s the things we can’t plan for that...
View ArticleEP 6. BETH LIVINGSTON: The Six Principles of Productivity
Some days it’s hard to be productive. #hardfact Maybe you’ve had a series of late nights (and a LOT of coffee), or you just can’t seem to take the first few actually productive steps towards nailing...
View ArticleEP 7. JOE CASABONA: The Value of Relationships
We human beings are social creatures at heart (yes, even when we’re stuck in traffic, or on the phone to a cable company), and we have a tendency to develop a few intense relationships. Sure, that...
View ArticleEP 8. KATHY DREWIEN: The Support Network Advantage
We all need somebody to lean on. Just ask Bill Withers (and, well, all of the people who have covered his song) - no one makes it through the journey of life on their own, and with the right support...
View ArticleEP 9. KIMBERLY LIPARI: The Strength Of Great Service
If you have ever worked in the service industry, you’ll know that it has its ups (hint: in the tip jar) and downs (in the bathrooms with a scrubbing brush). It takes a certain type of person to stick...
View ArticleEP 10. MICKEY MELLEN: The Best Of The Basics
If your plan for the future is looking a little wobbly right now, you’re not alone - even if the structure you were leaning on has tumbled like a house of cards. All you really need is the right...
View ArticleEP 11. NATHAN INGRAM: The Sum Of Small Parts
We all have those little things that need to be done Every. Single. Day. You brush your teeth, comb your hair, put on your work outfit (or your working-from-home “day pajamas”), and start checking off...
View ArticleEP 12. VICTOR RAMIREZ: The Power Of Perfect Processes
How many times a week do you tell yourself that it’s time to get that inbox under control? It could be smelling like a fridge full of rotten vegetables and attracting flies, and you would still...
View ArticleEP 13. BRIAN OBEY: The Road Up From Ruin
We all have rough days, right? Depending on the time of year, the position of the moon, and a number of other factors out of our control, bad days range from “I got a parking ticket” to “my entire life...
View ArticleEP 15. DANA MALSTAFF: Succeeding with Business and Babies
When we’ve had enough of discussing balance sheets in the financial world, there’s another (much bigger) discussion to be had about balance: How we balance the roles we play in life - as parents,...
View ArticleEP 16. Nev Harris: Charitable Vs Charity
Similar words very different outcomes. There are 1.4 million registered charities in the US alone and probably another million unregistered. Almost 1 for every 100 people. They all have a good mission...
View ArticleEP. 17 Nev Harris: A Century of Impact
If you had the power to make any kind of impact on the world, what would it look like? Would you create the kind of place that allows people to live fulfilling, healthy lives? A place where people...
View ArticleEP. 18 Nev Harris: Through the Looking Glass
In years to come, whenever someone asks about the biggest economic disaster in my lifetime, COVID will almost definitely make the list - but it won’t be the only one. Twenty years from now, it might...
View ArticleEP. 19 Robert Jacobi: Ahead in the Cloud
Running an agency often means dealing with and overseeing many different things at once, from the copy and offers on your website to the processes that pin down everything you do - and that’s before...
View ArticleEP. 20 Nev Harris: How to ACT Like a Compassionate Capitalist
Nev compassionately answers an internet trolls claim that there is no such thing as a compassionate capitalist. He explains how to ACT like a compassionate capitalist using his ACT framework.
View ArticleEP. 21 Jimmy Rose: The Key to Profitable and Happy Clients
Jimmy Rose is a master of productivity and the client experience. In this episode Nev and Jimmy talk about agency life and life beyond the agency. Some highlights are:How to make new clients to stay...
View ArticleEP 22. Nev Harris: The Key to a Lower Tax Bill in April
Come tax time everyone wants to lower their taxes. Often you end up writing big checks in April and your first thought is tell me how I can lower what I owe in taxes. The answer regrettably is not...
View ArticleEP 23. Vito Peleg: Pricing for Growth
Price is obviously one of the main drivers of profits but as the story of Atarim shows it’s also a signal to attract the right kind of client. And by right kind I mean the very profitable and less...
View ArticleEP 24. Lindsay Halsey: A Six Step Process for Finding and KEEPING the Right...
Recurring revenue is pretty great to have but to get consistent, profitable recurring revenue you need a system to not earn the right customer but keep them. Lindsay lays out a process she developed...
View ArticleEP 25. Bet Hannon: Accessible Website = Profit and Impact
Accessible websites - a great example of how profit and impact go hand in hand. Kicking off our next season Is a podcast I wanted to do for awhile but need the perfect guest. Boy did I find her - Bet...
View ArticleEP 26. Bridget Willard: The Power of Writing
In this episode Bridget shares with us a spot on Twitter strategy to grow your reach. She also shares her strategy for dealing with up the up an downs of business and life. It's an interesting take on...
View ArticleIntroducing 90 Seconds with Nev
We’re excited to bring something new to you here at the Profit and Impact Network! Get ready for short bits of advice from everyone’s favorite long-winded finance guy.
View ArticleEpisode 1: Dread: Progress’ Worst..
This one’s a little bit longer than 90 seconds, but we think it’s worth a little bit more time. Let’s talk about the effect that dread can have on your productivity—and how we can fight back.
View ArticleHands Off That..
We know how much you want to, but DON’T DO IT. It can save your ass….ets later down the line! Today we’re talking about why you don’t always need to resort to desperate measures right away.
View ArticleEffective Communication Pt. 1 – Contractor Communication
Ever feel like you and your employees weren’t on the same page, with disheartening results? Let’s talk about how effective communication with your employees can have a positive impact on your profits.
View ArticleEffective Communication Pt. 1 – Contractor Communication
Ever feel like you and your employees weren’t on the same page, with disheartening results? Let’s talk about how effective communication with your employees can have a positive impact on your profits.
View ArticleEffective Communication Pt. 2 – Your Accountant is Not the Boogeyman
Repeat after me: The accountant is not out to get me. Let’s talk about how you two can communicate to make this relationship work.
View ArticleMonthly Subscriptions
How are monthly subscriptions and spinach alike? Hint: they can’t be left on their own for too long. Let’s look at why those sweet little monthly subscriptions can be a big help—or a big pain in your...
View ArticleNot Everything…
Today’s a two-minute episode, so you know we’re getting real . We’re talking about distorted realities and the problems it can create for your agency, if you’re not careful. Oh, and here’s the link to...
View ArticleYour Bank Account Balance
Is your bank account acting like a true friend, or more like a frenemy? Let’s talk about how to repair that toxic relationship. And by the way—I have a course called the “Cost Calculator” that can help...
View ArticleINTRODUCING Inflation: What’s Eating Your Wallet?
This week we’re kicking off a series about inflation that will help you adjust your agency’s financial strategy—and to kick some inflation ass.
View ArticleDo You Know Where Your Towel Is?
Today we’re taking inspiration from the classic Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy to ease our agencies’ inflation woes.
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