Beyond the Creative: The Raw Reality of Running an Agency Solo
Creative Outcomes by Upsourced
Episode notes
In this episode of Creative Outcomes, Craig Baldwin sits down with Prentice Howe, owner of Door No. 3, for a candid conversation about the realities of running a creative agency.
Prentice shares a pivotal moment in his career - sneaking into his own office at midnight to steal his own financial records - that became a turning point in how he approached business leadership.
From his transition from award-winning creative director to agency owner, Prentice reveals the challenges of managing a team, maintaining motivation, and staying true to your values even when it means walking away from money.
This conversation tackles:
0:00 - Introduction and background
13:35 - The financial breaking point that changed everything
17:20 - Building and empowering a leadership team
21:50 - Maintaining motivation aft ...