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How to Make Your Agency Profitable in 2025
December 07, 2024

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Join their discussion as Marcel Petitpas, CEO and co-founder of Parakeeto, shares strategic adjustments that can lead to improved profitability and outlines effective pricing strategies to achieve desired margins. 

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Introduction to Agency Owners Association Coaching Call

(00:58) Understanding the Interconnectedness of Agency Operations

(02:53) The Cycle of Insolvency in Agency Growth

(06:06) Core Financial Metrics for Agency Profitability

(09:02) The Importance of Delivery Margin

(11:47) Key Metrics to Track for Agency Success

(14:51) Improving Delivery Margin: Strategies and Insights

(18:15) Leveraging Average Cost Per Hour for Profitability

(28:01) Understanding Key Metrics for Agency Success

(33:11) The Importance of Utilization in Agency Operations

(39:46) Maximizing Profitability Through Strategic Adjustments

(45:08) Navigating Pricing Strategies for Better Margins

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