Your ops might be ticking along just fine.
But what if your founder got sick tomorrow? What if your top client left? What if you had to make a big decision with zero visibility on the numbers?
You might not be planning to sell your agency – but you should run it like you are.
Because when you adopt that mindset, you zoom out. You stop firefighting. You start building a business that runs without you.
This week on The Handbook, Harv sits down with Sam Wood – fractional COO and founder of consultancy Ottesu – to talk about how agencies and consultancies can apply board-level thinking without needing to set up an actual board.
Because a business that’s sale-ready is a business that’s well run.
In this episode, Sam breaks down the five areas every agency should be reviewing regularly – whether you’re building to exit or just want better control of the ship.
Here’s what we get into:
Whether you're an ops lead or MD, this one’s packed with practical ways to futureproof your agency.
Additional Resources:
Follow Sam Wood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-wood-gaicd-9023a54a/
Check out Ottesu’s website: https://ottesu.com.au/
Follow Harv on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harvnagra
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