Calm the Chaos: How Agency Leaders Can Reclaim Their Time, Energy, and Sanity

Stop Firefighting and Build a Business That Runs Smoothly

An evening with agency expert Karl Sakas — live at Portland’s Black Bulb Studio.

Do you ever feel like you spend your days putting out fires — instead of doing the work you love or shaping the bigger picture?

This event will help you flip that script. Drawing from his book Calm the Chaos, agency advisor Karl Sakas shares practical ways to make your business (and your life) far less exhausting — and a lot more rewarding.

What You’ll Learn

• Break the bottleneck: Stop being the default doer holding your team back.
• Lead with energy: Why taking care of yourself makes you a stronger, not weaker, leader.
• Coach your team better: Train and empower people so you’re not stuck fixing their work.

Karl’s advice comes from working with 600+ agencies across every inhabited continent. You’ll get frameworks, stories, and quick wins you can start using right away.

Who Should Attend

This session is ideal for:

• Agency owners and freelancers who run their own business
• Team leaders & managers looking to grow without burning out
• In-house marketers and future leaders ready to scale their impact

Why You’ll Love It

• Food, drinks, and networking included with your ticket
• Strategies you can apply this week to reduce stress and build momentum
• A chance to connect with others in Portland’s agency and creative community

Venue

📍 Black Bulb Studio
2330 NW 31st Ave #200, Portland, OR 97210

We’re gathering in Black Bulb Studio — a beautifully designed creative space where art, storytelling, and strategy collide. It’s the perfect backdrop for an evening of big ideas, fresh energy, and new connections.