How to Escape the Agency Owner Time Trap (Nick Deck)

March 5, 2025

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If you're an agency owner drowning in work, feeling like you're stuck owning a job instead of running a business, this episode is for you. Jesse P. Gilmore sits down with Nick Deck, founder of Heroes and Sidekicks, to tackle the biggest challenge entrepreneurs face: escaping the founder's time trap. They break down: ✅ The key warning signs that you're working in your business instead of on it ✅ Why most agency owners struggle to delegate—and how to fix it ✅ The 3 traits every great hire must have (miss this, and you'll regret it) ✅ A foolproof hiring and onboarding process that ensures your team takes ownership (so you don't end up micromanaging) ✅ How to build systems that free up your time without losing control If you're tired of 50+ hour weeks and ready to reclaim your freedom, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can apply today.

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Nick Deck has founded three 7-figure businesses in the last 5 years and is the force behind Agency Sidekicks. From his firsthand experience growing from a company of 2 to a bustling 36 and facing profitability hurdles head on, learning too many lessons the hard way, he got great at building offshore teams and a master at scaling agencies. Agency Sidekicks is his brainchild, born out of necessity and refined through success, offering a no-nonsense, week-to-week partnership to bring on board top-notch, integrated marketing agency teams without the headache of traditional hiring. Nick has crafted the ultimate lifeline for agencies struggling with offshore talent and today, he has over 100 people indirectly reporting to him. So if you’re looking to transform your agency from just surviving to thriving, tune in for a blend of professional wisdom and real-world tactics learned from the trenches of agency growth. Get in touch with Nick Deck and Heroes & Sidekicks here: https://www.nicheincontrol.com/heroesandsidekicks

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