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This one’s coming up fast. One week from today.

​Karl Sakas (yes, the Karl Sakas!) is joining us on November 4th to answer the question every agency owner eventually asks:

I know I need to delegate. But where do I actually start?

Karl has advised hundreds of agencies on this. He’ll walk through the six roles you’re probably filling, the order to hand them off, and what your team needs to actually take ownership.

If your agency still runs through you - client questions, delivery calls, everyday decisions - this is the session.

Free. But don’t wait.

Who We're Partnering With

You don’t have to be a big agency to buy one.

Acquisition can start with bringing on a small team, adding a complementary service, or buying a business that serves the clients you want to reach.

At Agency M&A Liftoff, November 4–6 in Dallas, you’ll learn how agency owners approach these deals - and what could make sense for an agency your size.

Peter will be there. Join him and save 30% with code habits.

Who are we?

Hi, we're Peter and Sei-Wook, co-founders of Barrel Holdings, a portfolio of agency businesses. We also run AgencyHabits, a resource for agency operators featuring lessons learned from our various agency businesses.

Thanks for being a subscriber. If you or anyone you know is interested in selling their agency business, please check out what types of agencies we're looking for and email hi@barrel-holdings.com.

Also: Peter posts a lot of agency content on LinkedIn, give him a follow!

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AgencyHabits provides learnings, ideas, and templates for agency operators drawn from Barrel Holdings companies. Barrel Holdings incubates, acquires, and grows agency businesses.

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