In this episode I talk to Will Anderson, Head of Corporate & Commercial at Clarke & Sons - the law firm who assisted me in my agency sale and who has supported dozens of others in the same. I invited Will on to answer some of the trickier questions I have received from listeners since starting this process and to share lessons he's learned from his mergers and acquisition work. Will steps us through what happens from when an agency finds a potential buyer through to the end of any earn out and also what agencies can be doing years in advance to improve their chance of a later successful sale. Connect with Will here:

• Clarke & Son - Clarke & Son Solicitors
• Will on LinkedIn

Or with me here:

• Website - Mat Bennett, Agency Advisor
• Mat on LinkedIn

In this episode I talk to Trenton Moss, who shares his journey with Webcredible, a UX specialist business he founded and sold in 2018. Trenton delves into the challenges and strategies of building and selling a niche agency, emphasizing the importance of resilience and strategic focus. His story offers practical insights for agency owners on growing and preparing their businesses for sale. This discussion is packed with valuable lessons on leadership, specialization, and navigating the sale process, essential for anyone looking to successfully exit their agency.

Connect with Trenton here:

• Team Sterka - Client Skills Programme
• Trenton on LinkedIn

Or with me here:

• Website - Mat Bennett, Agency Advisor
• Mat on LinkedIn

In this episode I am joined by Jonathan Smith who built Catch; a 30+ person platform agency that operated from the heart of Soho for 15 years, which he sold in a private equity backed deal.

Connect with Jonathan here:

• Draft Partners - Agency Growth & M&A Advisors
• Jonathan on LinkedIn

Or with me here:

• Website - Mat Bennett, Agency Advisor
• Mat on LinkedIn