In 2018, I came back from climbing Kilimanjaro to find a €500,000 contract penalty waiting for me. My wife was pregnant. I had just fired 30 people. I was losing €15,000 a month on an empty office I couldn’t get out of. And I had taken a €400,000 bank credit I had no idea how to […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_u0Um_kmHI&t=38s Most agency owners believe revenue is the goal. Hit €500K and you’ve made it, right? Not if you’re still bleeding €41,000 a year. High revenue, impossible workload, razor-thin margins — it’s more common than most agency owners admit. The hamster wheel spinning faster, but never actually moving forward. That was the exact state of […]
Can you really scale your agency and be present for your family? Here’s the truth. If you’re a parent trying to grow your business, you know the pressure. Sleepless nights, team calls, client demands—and zero time for yourself or your kids. In this video, I share what it’s really like to build a 7-figure agency […]
What if scaling your agency wasn’t about doing more—but doing things differently? In this video, I share the daily routine that helped me build a multi-million euro agency – one that now runs mostly without me. Today, I spend just one focused hour per day working on the business, not in it. It’s not about […]
If your digital agency isn’t hitting the $100K/month mark yet, it’s not the market, your clients, or your team that’s holding you back – it’s you. It’s a tough truth, but the biggest bottleneck to your agency’s growth is staring back at you in the mirror. In my latest video, I dive deep into why […]
You won’t find the art of letting go at the top of most wanted CEO skills. What you usually find is the motto that unless you control your own destiny, someone else will. Embracing the wisdom of seasoned leaders, we find reflections on this vital aspect of leadership: “The best way of learning about anything […]
If we manage to do the right things (effectively) and do them really well (efficiently), then we massively increase our productivity and our outcome without increasing workload and stress. Paradise awaits. Stuck in too much work for too long? This blog post is for you. Too Much Work? Questions to Ask to Reclaim Productivity, Effectiveness, […]
There is no one-size-fits-all “best” morning routine that applies to everyone, as individual needs and preferences vary. However, there are several scientifically supported practices that can help improve your morning routine and set a positive tone for the day. One of the most accredited scientifically proven morning routines for optimal focus and productivity is the […]
Mental noise and distractions plague our ability to stay focused and achieve our goals. Self-talk, worries, distractions, daydreaming, negative thought patterns, intrusive thoughts, overthinking, the inner critic, and mental clutter can all hinder our progress. Let’s explore the unique challenges of mental noise and uncover effective strategies to manage and harness these challenges while you […]
If you seek to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion and help everyone on your team share their unique talents, it’s essential to understand and apply the principles of inclusive leadership. In this article, we will delve into what inclusive leadership entails, the qualities and principles that define an inclusive leader, and show a practical example […]
In this article, we’ll delve into the concept of shared leadership, its benefits, and how you can apply this leadership style to foster a thriving team and achieve outstanding results. Let’s dive in and discover what stands behind the concept of shared leadership! What is Shared Leadership? Shared leadership is a dynamic leadership style that […]
What does being a people pleaser really mean? And is being a people pleaser bad? There is nothing wrong with pleasing people per se. But going overboard with any people-pleasing behavior can be detrimental to your goals. The Dangers of Being a People Pleaser As a people pleaser, certain patterns and behaviors shape your interactions […]