logo
episode-header-image
Aug 15
18m 8s

Season 17 | Ep 196 | CEO Habits: Daily P...

Robert Patin
About this episode

Are you one of those entrepreneurs that obsess over routines like cold plunges, journaling hacks, and early morning rituals hoping to unlock clarity and energy? These surface-level habits aren’t the key to running a thriving agency, mastering foundational leadership principles is. 

In this episode of The Agency Blueprint, I discuss four foundational leadership principles that drive better decision-making and sustainable agency growth. I explain the power of prioritizing needle-moving work, having constraints, using long-term vision to guide daily decisions, and having consistency over intensity. 


Don’t miss this episode to learn more about why boring but repeatable actions build real muscle in your business systems than shortcuts! 


Key Questions: 


  • [03:15] What problem are you solving now and is your current to-do list aligned with that? 
  • [04:23] What constraints could you create to protect your focus and eliminate constant pivots? 
  • [11:44] Are you showing up consistently in your business, or just chasing intensity every once in a while? 


What You’ll Discover:  


  • [01:07] Four basic principles that radically improve how you show up, make decisions, and grow your agency with intention. 
  • [01:32] Focus. Why doing less—but doing it better—is the true marker of successful CEOs and business leaders. 
  • [04:23] Constraints are a superpower. How applying constraints can prevent distractions and shiny object syndrome. 
  • [09:00] Use long-term vision to guide daily decisions. Clarity on destination helps filter decisions and avoid distractions. 
  • [11:44] Consistency over intensity. Business growth is built on reliable, repeatable systems—not short bursts of effort. 
  • [13:50] The importance of doing unsexy, repetitive tasks that most people ignore—true results lie in boring but crucial work. 
  • [16:32] Understand that real leadership isn't about hacks—it's about showing up daily with clarity, constraint, and discipline.

Up next
Aug 22
Season 17 | Ep 197 | Fear vs Numbers with Bill Coletti
Are you struggling to make tough business decisions without second-guessing yourself? You’re not alone; many creatives struggle with balancing human connection with data-driven clarity. In this episode of The Agency Blueprint, I’m joined by Bill Coletti to discuss the interplay b ... Show More
37m 59s
Aug 8
Season 17 | Ep 195 | Revenue Is Not a Win: Why You Should Care More About Cash Flow
Is revenue growth the dangerous illusion that could be silently sabotaging your agency? While many agency owners celebrate high revenue, few realize that without healthy profit margins and sustainable cash flow, their business could be bleeding money. In this episode of The Agenc ... Show More
20m 35s
Aug 1
Season 17 | Ep 194 | Non-Linear Agency Growth with Taylor Frame
Are you in the messy middle of growth, struggling to scale sustainably, or just craving more freedom without dropping balls? In this episode of The Agency Blueprint, I’m joined by Taylor Frame, co-owner and CRO of Best Practice Media, to discuss everything from systems building a ... Show More
36m 55s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2023
Should you measure Business Development efforts?
In Episode 3 of The Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy, the focus is on the importance of measuring business development efforts. Kelly emphasizes the need to build a rapport with potential customers by consistently reaching out to them on a weekly basis. He advises ... Show More
12m 56s
Dec 2024
Understanding Business Valuation
Welcome to another insightful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth." Today, we have the privilege of hosting Martha Sullivan, a former systems consultant turned CPA, CFO, COO, and profit and value growth strategist. As the head of Providence Hill Consulting, Martha aids bu ... Show More
42m 28s
Oct 2024
Agencies vs. In-House Teams - Which is Better?
📈 Ecommerce Equation - Business Coaching, Consulting & Community 🔗 https://www.ecommerceequation.com.au/ In this episode of Chew on This, Ash is joined by Jay Wright, CEO and Founder of Ecommerce Equation, an Australian-based growth and education business for brands. The two di ... Show More
48m 4s
Nov 2024
Achieve Business Goals
Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today's insightful discussion, our host Diane Helbig sits down with leadership expert Ron Karr to explore how to turn your vision into reality through effective leadership and employee engagement. Ron emphasizes in ... Show More
38m 8s
Sep 2024
Driving Behaviors for Business Success
Susan Moore and, guest co-host, Fabricio Laguna (The Brazilian BA) introduce the concept of driving behaviors for business success, using the upcoming World Management Agility Forum conference as a backdrop. They are joined by Hugo Lourenco, founder of World Management Agility Fo ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2024
The Secret to Success
Welcome to another compelling episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth"! Today, we have the privilege of hosting Jim Huling, the global managing consultant for Franklin Covey's 4 Disciplines of Execution. Jim brings his wealth of expertise to discuss the critical elements that ... Show More
48m 22s
Mar 2024
How to Get Ahead of 99% of Businesses in 2024 | Ep 122
“Learning means that you have a change in behavior.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) discusses how achieving product-market fit can drive business growth and success. She emphasizes the importance of customer interaction, continuous product development, and team collaboration, offer ... Show More
39m 35s
Oct 2024
Best practices for activating your customer insights
Episode web page----------------------->>> Insights Unlocked audience survey <<<Link https://bit.ly/3y4u9IJWe're conducting a 6-question survey to learn more about our listeners, and we'd love your participation! Your feedback will help us tailor our content to better meet your n ... Show More
24m 27s
Oct 2024
How To Effectively Use Metrics and Data in Marketing
On this episode, Ash Parikh, CMO of Trellix, discusses the importance of metrics and data in marketing, including website visitor numbers, click-to-open rates, and share of voice. He emphasizes the need for transparency, trustworthiness, and responsible security in building a bra ... Show More
46m 56s
Feb 2023
Maximizing Employee Happiness and Productivity with People Management
What are you doing to keep your team happy? Do you have an amazing culture? Is your team passionate about the agency's vision? Do they understand their growth plan beyond their current role? Your employees are your most valuable asset. That's why one agency owner shares his strat ... Show More
43m 30s