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Managing Contractors Without Losing Your Mind | Ep. 148
Most creative agency owners manage contractors the wrong way — unclear scope, no structure, and paying for hours instead of outcomes. In this episode, Dustin Pead breaks down the three rules that change everything.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why defining a "sandbox" (not a shipping box) before hiring saves you from scope creep and frustration
How a simple weekly 15-30 minute check-in keeps contractors accountable without micromanaging
Why paying for deliverable-based milestones instead of hours protects your budget and buys back your time
Resources:
"E-Myth" by Michael E. Gerber
"Buy Back…
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