For Agency Buyers
Grow Faster Through
Smart Acquisitions
For agency owners ready to scale through M&A instead of grinding through organic growth
Why Buy Instead of Build?
M&A isn't just faster, it's often less risky than organic growth
Accelerate Growth
Add $1M-$5M+ in revenue overnight instead of building it over years
Acquire Talent
Get a proven team, not just a client list. Skip the hiring process.
Enter New Verticals
Expand into adjacent markets with established expertise and relationships
Leverage Financing
Use SBA loans and seller financing to acquire with minimal upfront capital
De-Risk Revenue
Diversify your client base and reduce dependency on any single account
Build Exit Value
Multi-agency portfolios command premium valuations when you're ready to sell
The Buyer Playbook
1
Targeting
Define your ideal acquisition profile and build a proprietary pipeline
2
Outreach
Contact agency owners directly with a compelling, non-broker approach
3
Evaluation
Conduct thorough due diligence on financials, clients, and operations
4
Financing
Structure the deal using SBA loans, seller notes, or equity swaps
5
Closing
Negotiate LOI, complete purchase agreement, and execute transfer
6
Integration
Execute 90-day plan to merge teams, clients, and systems successfully
How DAB Helps Buyers
Choose the support level that fits where you are
M&A Mastery Course
$9,750
Self-paced online course covering all 5 phases of agency acquisitions
Includes:
40+ video lessons
Deal structure templates
Due diligence checklists
Community access
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In-person M&A Labs
$2,000-3,500/event
In-person or virtual workshops with real deal reviews and case studies
Includes:
2-day intensive format
Small group setting
Live deal analysis
Networking with buyers
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M&A Mastermind
$55K/year
High-touch group for serious buyers building agency portfolios
Includes:
Monthly group calls
2 in-person retreats
Deal reviews
Private community
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1:1 Advisory
$150K-$500K /year
Private coaching for your specific acquisition or portfolio strategy
Includes:
Deal-specific guidance
Negotiation support
Custom modeling
Integration planning
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Buyer Success Stories
PLATFORM ANCHOR
Minority Buy-In
$4.1M enterprise value •
49% stake acquired
49% stake acquired
Advised a buyer through
LOI-to-close on a minority recap that created an anchor asset and a clear path to add-on acquisitions.
LOI-to-close on a minority recap that created an anchor asset and a clear path to add-on acquisitions.
REPEATABLE PLAYBOOK
First Acquisition
$1.5M acquisition • $50K down
Helped a founder execute their first deal with a buyer-grade structure and a simple integration plan designed to retain clients and stabilize EBITDA.
INTEGRATION
Programmatic Acquisitions
3 Agencies in 18 Months
Integrated multiple acquisitions using systematic operational playbook
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