“You’re obsessed, addicted, Christian.”

“You’re obsessed, addicted, Christian.” “Why are you always working?” “Is that all you think about?” I’ve heard these murmurs and advice since I… View Article

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I’ve been sick.

I’ve been sick. The flu. Relentless body aches. Sinus congestion. A throat so sore it felt like swallowing glass. Confined to my bed,… View Article

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I launched this company during the pandemic.

I launched this company during the pandemic. From day 1, I designed it to be remote. As the company grew, I brought on… View Article

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Over the holidays, I had more opportunities to hit the pickleball courts.

Over the holidays, I had more opportunities to hit the pickleball courts. Pickleball is a sport I’ve grown to love. It’s been a… View Article

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Top Agency Execs Share Game-Changing Secrets to New Client Acquisition

Agency leaders share practical moves to attract clients Finding, connecting with, and converting new clients is a unique challenge in the new configurations… View Article

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Is this the ‘most wonderful time of the year?’

Is this the ‘most wonderful time of the year?’ For many, the festive season morphs into a whirlwind of to-dos. We dash to… View Article

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I grew up in a lower-middle-class family.

I grew up in a lower-middle-class family. Our basic needs were met. But luxuries and savings were out of reach. In my family,… View Article

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How to Attract Clients by Combining Leads Magnets and Outbound Sales

In an increasingly crowded and competitive market, many agencies and B2B companies still rely on word-of-mouth, their work, and awards to attract new… View Article

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A partially completed puzzle on the kitchen table caught my eye.

A partially completed puzzle on the kitchen table caught my eye. My daughter and I were visiting my parents over Thanksgiving. Days before,… View Article

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Not long ago, I was a newcomer in agency business development

Not long ago, I was a newcomer in agency business development. I was eager to catch up with my peers on their career… View Article

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14 Agency Leaders on Unstalling New Business to Restart Growth

Getting ghosted by new business prospects? Experiencing a longer sales cycle? You’re not alone. A survey conducted by Christian Banach asking agencies about… View Article

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It was the late 1990s.

It was the late 1990s. A summer evening found me on the brink of the unknown. I was 20, and my friends were… View Article

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