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How do three creative freelancers transform into agency leaders running a thriving 10-person Brooklyn studio? In this honest conversation, the partners at Alright Studio share their 5-year journey—from meeting days before COVID lockdowns to building a distinctive creative agency that's caught the attention of major brands. Key insights: ?? Transitioning from a freelance mindset to business ownership ?? The moment they had to fund payroll from personal accounts ?? How finding the right financial partner changed their trajectory ?? Building team culture while preserving creative vision "We kind of oscillated between this place of being the three of us that did everything...and then we brought it back down. We've been trying to find the right level of involvement, the right level of opinion, the right level of control." Whether you're running a creative shop or dreaming of starting one, this conversation offers valuable perspective on what it really takes. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gkt5cEvj Thanks for joining Craig Baldwin on this episode of Creative Outcomes Spencer Joynt, Garrett DeRossett, and Tucker Schoos! #newpodcast #creativeagency #studio

Utilization is one of the most misunderstood and misapplied metrics in the marketing agency landscape. Watch this short clip to learn utilization 101: ?? What is utilization? ?? Why is utilization important? ?? How do I calculate employee utilization rates? For more insights like this —> check us out on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/@upsourced) #creativeagency #utilization #finance

Our office spent last Friday volunteering with NC4K organizing the warehouse and updating inventory sheets! Community involvement is important to us at Upsourced. What’s your favorite way to get involved? #volunteer

Today on The Digital Agency Growth Podcast I′m very excited to welcome Ryan Watson A few things we talked about: - The balance between standardizing financial processes and preserving agency flexibility - The biggest financial mistakes agencies make (and how to fix them) - How longer sales cycles and economic uncertainty are impacting agency growth - The importance of repeatable revenue streams for long-term financial stability Go here for the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eZfrNJR4

"The longer you delay price increases, the harder it becomes to catch up." Our team at Upsourced has helped countless creative agencies implement sustainable pricing strategies. In our latest blog post, we share proven approaches to: ?? Building price increases into contracts ?? Navigating procurement conversations ?? Justifying adjustments with data ?? Making rate reviews a consistent practice Discover how these strategies can support your agency's long-term growth. https://hubs.ly/Q038q2jc0

Is your organization planning price adjustments for 2025? Smart pricing isn't just about numbers—it's about communication and timing. Our new blog,?Simple Ideas on How to Increase Rates Without Losing Clients,?explores how agencies can effectively implement price increases at natural transition points while maintaining strong client relationships. We've found that most clients accept moderate increases when provided with clear rationale and sufficient notice. Read our complete blog post to learn how to approach these conversations with confidence: https://lnkd.in/gYauyrgv #AgencyGrowth #Finance

??Check out this blog from our friends at Upsourced: When & Why Your Agency Should Say No! ?? Struggling to decide which projects to take on? Upsourced breaks down this crucial topic, offering expert advice to help your agency thrive. What you’ll learn: - How to assess when it’s time to turn down work based on profit margins - Why maintaining cash reserves and project profitability is key to long-term success - A simple decision-making framework for evaluating new opportunities - Whether you’re in a cash crunch or have extra capacity, this blog provides strategies to keep your agency on the right track ?? Don’t miss out—read it now: https://lnkd.in/gt9iKtZm

Our team is continuing to grow! We'd like to give a warm welcome to our new accountant, Jacob Yoder!

Gain insights into pipeline management, prospecting, deal generation, and learn about the crucial importance of pipeline hygiene in this podcast featuring Upsourced Partner Craig Baldwin. Dive in to learn about: ?? Importance of pipeline management and hygiene. ?? Systematic approach for lead generation and closing. ?? Setting long-term goals and working backward. ?? Maintaining accurate CRM data for decisions. ?? Creating scalable, repeatable B2B sales processes. Thanks for having us on your podcast, Terri Hoffman (Marketing Refresh)! Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gnz5tyuM

We'd like to welcome Rose Mlakar to our team! We're grateful to have her, and we're excited to see all the great things she accomplishes here at Upsourced!