Accidental Founders: Navigating the Journey of Growing a Team
I work with a lot of “accidental founders”—those who started as freelancers, doing what they love, only to find themselves leading a growing business with a team. It’s a common story: one project turns into several, clients start referring you to others, and before you know it, you’re managing not just your own workload, but an entire company.
If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. I’ve seen countless entrepreneurs struggle to organize their offerings, cobble together a team, and juggle the demands of scaling—all while barely paying themselves a salary they’re proud of.
But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be that way. We offer accessible options for entrepreneurs and businesses at every stage, from $150K to $2M in revenue.
Whether you’re looking to streamline your operations, structure your pricing, or finally pay yourself what you deserve, there’s a way forward.
If this work sounds inspiring and you’ve been grinding for years without seeing the reward, maybe it’s time for a change.
If your team and offers feel like they’ve been pieced together from years of saying “yes” to whatever clients needed, reach out. I’m happy to lend an ear, and together, we can map out the next steps to get you where you want to be.
About the Author
Meredith Fennessy Witts,
Founder & Strategic Growth Advisor at Le Chéile
and Co-Host of Agency Darlings
With a background in financial and operational consulting and a successful track record of founding and scaling her own agency, Meredith brings deep expertise in strategic growth for indie creative and digital agencies.
Her company, Le Chéile, helps agencies scaling toward and beyond 1M+ in revenue to rightsize teams and payroll, increase founder pay, scale offers and packages and more. She helps clients to achieve their goals while clarifying their business strategy and finances.
She is a trusted authority on building mindful, profitable businesses—especially for underserved founders in the women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC communities.
