Why I Walked Away From My Own Agency After 10 Years with Paddy Moogan of Founder Focus

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Written By Robert Craven

Paddy is an advisor, coach, mentor (and occasional unofficial therapist!) for digital agency founders via his consultancy, Founder Focus. He currently supports a range of agencies to help them run and grow their business, whilst focusing on the person behind the agency. Before this, he was the co-founder of his own agency, which he stepped back from after 10 years.

Here’s a summary of this fascinating conversation and what we covered:

  • Insights into Agency Growth from 10 to 50 People

  • The Impact of External Changes on Agency Strategy

  • Agency Value Moving Beyond Digital Marketing

  • The Decision to Leave the Agency

  • Mental Health Crisis and Agency Exit

  • Impact of the Pandemic on Leadership and Culture

  • External Pressure and the "Best Life" Image

  • The Importance of Individual Purpose

  • Resetting Goals as a Leader

  • Identifying the Sweet Spot for Agency Size

  • Takeaway Message: Do Not Underestimate Compounding Effects

  • Averting Compounding Effects Through Communication and Focus

 
Robert Craven
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