In this week's episode, I sat down with Graham Nolte, founder of Comedy Theory, to talk about building an agency in one of the most unpredictable corners of the industry.
On the surface, it's a conversation about commercials.
Underneath it, it's really about the trade-offs every agency owner eventually faces.
We get into:
Why chasing bigger projects can quietly create more chaos than freedom.
The surprising downside of saying "yes" too often.
How standing by your values can cost you work…but pay you back in ways that matter more.
The shift that happens when you stop chasing exciting... and start chasing sustainable.
One line from Graham really stuck with me:
"I thought the cool part was the chaos."
I think a lot of agency owners will recognize themselves in that.
If you're building an agency that's growing fast, but wondering whether you're building the life you actually want alongside it, I think you'll enjoy this one.
Catch the full episode on The Agency Uplift Podcast
- Sean
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