When and How to Sell Your Agency with a Profitable Acquisition

<p>What do you need to know about selling your agency? Is the market right for a sale or acquisition? What does a successful M&A deal look like? It's actually a good time to sell and there’s no shortage of buyers. If you are prepared and have guidance, an acquisition can be smoother and faster than you think. Today’s guest specializes in mergers and acquisitions in the agency space. In this conversation, she shares how to realistically determine your agency's valuation, two common questions about acquisition deals, and what you can expect when you sell your agency.</p> <p><strong>Amanda Dixon</strong> is the founder and CEO of <a href= "https://www.wearebarney.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Barney</a>, an M&A advisory firm for agencies. In her career, Amanda went through a couple of exits as an entrepreneur and describes the experience as atrocious. She saw a need for a company that understands the valuation of digital assets. As a result, she created a firm that has helped over 150 media, marketing, and tech companies through acquisitions.</p> <p>In this interview, we’ll discuss:</p> <ul> <li>How long does it take to sell your agency?</li> <li>How to realistically determine your agency valuation.</li> <li>Answers to 2 common questions about M&A for digital agencies.</li> </ul> <h2>Subscribe</h2> <p><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-agency-masterclass-jason-swenk-podcast-for-digital/id870206013" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple</a> | <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/0FiKuRTpkJ7OraCJBUIlr9" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> | <a href= "https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-smart-agency-master-28334260/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iHeart Radio</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-smart-agency-masterclass-marketing-business-strategist" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stitcher</a> | <a href= "https://player.fm/series/1499414" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Radio FM</a></p> <h2>Sponsors and Resources</h2> <p><strong>E2M Solutions: </strong>Today's episode of