Agency Insights for Scaling Your Marketing Agency

Jason Swenk 5/28/25 Jason Swenk 5/28/25

Built a $100M Agency in 3 Years—Then It Went Bankrupt. Here’s What I Wish I Knew

Ever dreamed of building a $100 million agency, selling for a massive payday, and seeing your name in headlines? It sounds like the ultimate win. But what happens when that dream starts to crack under pressure?

I’ve live through that and it fell apart fast. Not because we didn’t grow but because we skipped the hard stuff. The boring stuff. The stuff that no one talks about when you’re scaling fast.

If you’re an agency owner chasing scale, considering a sale, or wondering if your current path is sustainable, this is the truth bomb you need.

Jason Swenk 1/15/25 Jason Swenk 1/15/25

Ready to SELL YOUR AGENCY? Answer These 6 Questions and Find Out

When I’m buying an agency I analyze the business and look for several things that should be clear if you’re looking to sell.

So if you’re an agency owner that plans to sell in the near future, ask yourself these questions, because potential buyers will be asking them as well.