According to Chelsea Whalley, "Getting data from the client is one of the most frustrating parts of this whole process, so start early."

When agencies start down the path of self-funding, many are mesmerized by the large cost savings and the fancy cost containment strategies they can employ. However, very rarely, will agencies hear about how this impacts both internal and external business processes.

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