210: Finance for Agencies

210: Finance for Agencies

Author: Jake Jorgovan December 14, 2021 Duration: 15:34

Though making money is a key goal of any business, many business owners aren't very financially savvy. If you're a business owner that simply hands off your finances to a bookkeeper without involving yourself at all, you'll likely have a finance problem at some point in time.

 

In this episode of the Working Without Pants podcast, I discuss the importance of understanding your business's finances and provide some useful tips to start becoming more financially literate.

 

Many entrepreneurs don't consider themselves "finance people," but that line of thinking will negatively impact their business at some point or another. Though bookkeeping may not be your strong suit, it's important to educate yourself to make informed business decisions based on your books.

 

Gaining a better understanding of your books and finances will allow you to set a realistic and predictable salary month after month. It will also allow you to maintain clean and actionable books, which is vital if you ever want to sell your business. Furthermore, taking control of your finances will reduce a lot of stress and chaos for you and your business.

 

Want to work with me as an advisor? Visit jake-jorgovan.com/coaching.

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For anyone running a creative agency or building a consulting practice, the daily hustle involves far more than just doing great work-it's about building a sustainable business on your own terms. Working Without Pants-Creative Entrepreneurship digs into that reality with host Jake Jorgovan. Instead of abstract theory, this podcast focuses on the tangible strategies and conversations that actually lead to landing better clients and more fulfilling projects. Jorgovan sits down with practitioners who have been in the trenches, people like Brennan Dunn, Brent Weaver, Kai Davis, and Blair Enns, to dissect what works now. You'll hear specific stories about pricing, positioning, sales conversations, and the operational shifts that allow a solo practitioner or small team to thrive without burning out. The discussions are grounded in the intersecting worlds of arts, business, and design, recognizing that creative entrepreneurship requires a unique blend of vision and commercial savvy. Tune in for a candid exchange of ideas that feels more like a mastermind session than a formal interview, all aimed at helping you refine your offer and reclaim your time. This is a resource for those ready to move beyond just being busy and build a business that truly works.
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