How would you answer? In NYC last week, I asked five different studio / agency / prodco owners: “How are you feeling about your 2020 goals?” Each owner shot me a look that said, “Seriously?!?” What about you? Would you have shot me the same look? If so, I can offer a theory of why…
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My colleague and author Blair Enns wrote me last night to let me know The Win Without Pitching Manifesto is on sale – today only – at Amazon for just $0.99. It’s a classic must-read for every creative entrepreneur. Better yet, at that price, the ROI is approaching infinity. Cheers, Joel P.S. As of today,…
Greetings from NYC where I’m looking forward to our next Qohort dinner. Which got me wondering… what keeps you up at night? Chances are – as with all business owners – it’s those pesky issues over which you feel you have no control. These are what I refer to as “Every owner’s 2 AM issues.”…
The next decade begins February 17, 2020 As our most popular accelerator, Jumpstart has helped over one hundred owners achieve breakthrough by learning next-level concepts. One recent graduate had this to say: “The return on investment is a no-brainer.” – Dallas at Defacto Sound For a small group of ambitious owners, their journey to the...
Ashley at RevThink here. I was speaking with a studio owner over the holidays about “awardness.” And no, that’s not a typo. I did not mean “awareness.” I mean awardness. Which I define as: a·ward·ness | əˈwôrdnəs | noun A method for creative firms to generate killer awareness by winning awards. But — if you’re…
RevThink founder Tim Thompson had a call with a podcast listener just before Christmas (let’s call her Carolyn) who was excited to strengthen and grow her business in 2020. And she was intrigued to finally connect with the industry’s only consultancy focused on creative firms. Her firm is ready. However, because she’s never worked with…
Years ago this quote — from the book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller — changed my life: If what we choose to do with our lives won’t make a story meaningful, it won’t make a life meaningful either. Because back when I ran my successful studio/prodco, I had always considered…
Each week in Confab, several dozen studio and production company owners gather to tackle challenges and capture opportunities. Each lively discussion is hosted by Joel Pilger along with a special guest sharing their unique perspectives and insights. Recent guests and topics: DON’T CHEAPEN YOURSELF. Founder Marcel Ziul at STATE Design THE HELPFULNESS EXERCISE. Thought leader Chris Do at The Futur MARKETING:...
By now, every creative firm knows content marketing is one of the best ways to generate new business leads. But it’s not easy. When working with an owner to implement a workable strategy at his/her studio, the most common objection I hear is: “But I don’t know what to talk about!” I know. You don’t…
Our mission at RevThink is empowering creative firms to evolve from being reactive to proactive. So as your business crosses over into 2020, sometime in January your bookkeeper will close out this year. When you look at your 2019 reports, it’s my sincere hope you don’t hear yourself say: “Where did all my money go?”…