Navigating The Challenges of Agency Life with Russel Dubree

Russel Dubree, serial entrepreneur and Growth and Culture Advisor at Performance Faction, sits down with Jamie Nau and Jody Grunden to discuss challenges of agency ownership. From starting his first agency and nearly shutting its doors, Russell shares some of his experiences and lessons learned, as well as what makes agencies unique: low barrier to entry, the lack of a unified framework, and the difficulty in finding and keeping talent.

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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.