The Secret to Selling Your Creative Agency (and Making More After) | Todd Taskey

Need expert advice? Book a free chat with an agency mentor ➡️https://bit.ly/47GZRKS In this powerful episode, M&A advisor and investment banker Todd Taskey, the driving force behind Tower Partners, reveals how agency founders can unlock transformational wealth through the second bite, the strategic path where owners sell once, keep equity, accelerate growth, and earn an even larger payday later. With 20+ years specializing in $1M - $5M ebitda agencies, Todd shares real deal examples, valuation insights, private equity expectations, verticalization trends, and how AI-enabled operations are changing margins, pricing, and buyer behavior. Whether you're planning to exit, take chips off the table, or simply want to run a stronger business, this conversation is a masterclass for digital agency founders. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 –The Wealth-Changing Power of the “Second Bite” 03:36 – The Roles Founders Keep (and Hate to Keep) After Selling 06:15 – Strategic Roll-Ups vs. Traditional HoldCos 11:45 – Why Niche Agencies Sell Faster & Higher 15:53 – How PE Thinks About Industry “Fads” and Service Trends 19:29 – The Real Reason PE Loves Specialized Agencies 23:13 – Will Higher Margins Or Lower Pricing Win Long Term? 25:01 – When to Take Chips Off the Table (and Why Timing Matters) 27:12 – What Buyers REALLY Look For: Retention, LTV, Margin 29:25 – The Sales Function Private Equity Wants You to Have 31:07 – Why Retention Is the #1 Valuation Multiplier 32:55 – The Danger of Hiring a CEO to “Replace Yourself” 37:08 – Real-World Non-Compete Negotiations & What Founders Miss 39:00 – The Hard Truths of Succession Planning Before a Sale 🎧 More Episodes of The Agency Blueprint: https://bit.ly/3X1IiPu #agencygrowth #privateequity #businessacquisition