Bootstrapping and Building a Portfolio of Agencies with JD Graffam

JD Graffam understands the peaks and valleys of agency life. From bootstrapping his first agency, making tough personnel decisions, and learning best practices as a business owner, JD gives Jody and Jamie an honest account of his experience and how reading Jody’s book, "Digital Dollars and Cents," helped him apply financial metrics to his business. While his agency portfolio is extensive, he is currently the owner of Simple Focus, an agency he founded in 2009.

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Has your business scaled beyond $1 million in annual revenue? Do you employ a staff of 20 or more people? If so, you've likely experienced a whirlwind of highs and lows that come with growth. You're not alone in your journey. Since 2002, Summit CPA Group, now Summit Virtual CFO Services by Anders, has helped businesses and creative agencies across America and the globe by providing Virtual CFO Services, cash flow management, business tax planning, financial forecasting, and much more. We've also performed hundreds of 401(k) audits and provided CPA firms with accounting outsourcing services and Virtual CFO consulting. This podcast seeks to help service-based business owners dive deep into the financial side of their business to achieve growth and financial success. Tune in bi-weekly as our hosts—Jamie Nau, Director + Virtual CFO, and Jody Grunden, Partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors—interview special guests to share knowledge in the digital and creative agency industry, as well as Jody’s experience as a service-based business owner and entrepreneur.