For Agency Sellers
Get Your Agency Exit-Ready
Sell from a position of strength. Maximize your valuation. Ensure a smooth transition.
Why Agency Owners Sell
Selling isn't about giving up—it's about cashing out on what you've built
Ready to Cash Out
You've built something valuable. Now it's time to realize that value and move on to your next chapter.
Burnout & Transition
Client demands, team management, and operations have lost their appeal. You want to exit while the business is still strong.
Timing the Market
The M&A market is hot for agencies. Valuations are up, and buyers are actively searching.
Strategic Partnership
You want to join a larger portfolio, gain resources, or merge with a complementary agency.
Risk Mitigation
Client concentration, key person dependency, or market shifts make selling the smart move.
No Succession Plan
You don't have a family member or internal buyer. An external sale is the only viable exit path.
The Exit Readiness Framework
What it takes to position your agency for maximum value
1
Clean Financials
Get your books in order. Separate personal and business expenses. Show consistent profitability and cash flow.
2
Accurate Valuation
Understand what your agency is really worth based on EBITDA, revenue multiples, and market comps.
3
Sellable Package
Document systems, processes, client contracts, and team structure. Make your agency transferable.
4
Buyer Fit
Identify the type of buyer who would value your agency most—strategic, financial, or individual.
5
LOI & Negotiation
Understand deal terms, valuation adjustments, earnouts, and negotiation leverage points.
6
Due Diligence
Prepare for buyer scrutiny. Have all financial, legal, and operational documentation ready.
7
Closing
Finalize purchase agreement, manage transition period, and ensure client/team retention.
How DAB Helps Sellers
Exit Planning Advisory
1:1 guidance on valuation, positioning, and preparing your agency for sale
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Valuation Review
Get an independent assessment of what your agency is worth in today's market
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Seller Coaching
Navigate negotiations, due diligence, and transition planning with expert support
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Seller Success Stories
Exit Planning Advisory
Creative agency, $3M revenue
4.2x EBITDA exit
"DAB helped me understand what buyers were really looking for. We improved margins, documented systems, and closed at a premium valuation."
Lisa Thompson
Digital marketing, $1.8M revenue
Sold to strategic buyer
"I thought my agency wasn't 'sellable' because of founder dependency. DAB showed me how to position it correctly and we found the right buyer."
David Kim
Brand strategy, $5M revenue
Strategic partnership
"Instead of a full exit, we structured a partnership that gave me liquidity while keeping me involved. Best of both worlds."
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