From Founder to Exit. What Really Changes After Selling an Agency

The Fractional CFO Show with Adam Cooper

The Fractional CFO Show with Adam Cooper
From Founder to Exit. What Really Changes After Selling an Agency
Mar 17, 2026 Season 7 Episode 4
Adam Cooper

In this episode of The Fractional CFO Show, Adam Cooper is joined by Elliott King, agency founder, digital marketing expert, and Managing Partner at FINN Partners, to explore the real journey from startup to exit.

Elliott shares honest insights on managing cash flow through growth, the shift from project to retainer revenue, and the financial discipline required to build a sellable agency.

They also dive into the realities of M&A, including due diligence, valuation drivers, and what actually changes after a sale.

Plus, a look at how AI, SEO, and owned media are reshaping digital marketing, and what agency founders should be doing now to stay competitive.

A must-listen for agency owners focused on growth, profitability, and long-term exit strategy.

Episode Artwork From Founder to Exit. What Really Changes After Selling an Agency 38:41 Episode Artwork Raising Debt? Do This First. 34:27 Episode Artwork How 10 Hours a Week Can Transform Your Agency 37:26 Episode Artwork The Hidden Cost of a Weak Website 32:03 Episode Artwork Insurance Without the BS - What Founders Actually Need to Know 36:30 Episode Artwork Why Your Business Feels Broken, and How to Fix It 37:36 Episode Artwork From Sales Chaos to Sales Clarity 39:09 Episode Artwork From Accountant to CEO. The Future is Fractional 47:35 Episode Artwork Delay Kills Deals! Legal Lessons for Business Owners Thinking of Selling 28:01 Episode Artwork Moving marketing from a cost to a profit centre 37:19 Episode Artwork Hiring Your First 5 People Without Regret 42:38 Episode Artwork Building a Charity with a CEO’s Mindset 34:35 Episode Artwork Making Metrics Matter - KPIs for Small Businesses 31:31 Episode Artwork The Value Gap - Do or do not. There is no try. 39:23 Episode Artwork Marketing and Technology Driven Storytelling 34:00 Episode Artwork From Data to AI How Martech is Evolving 44:46 Episode Artwork Cost Optimisation for Sustainable Growth 37:42 Episode Artwork Scaling AI Solutions for Business Impact 34:45 Episode Artwork From Startup to Category King 36:20 Episode Artwork From Finance to Strategy: Supporting Small Businesses with Big Ambitions 31:30 Episode Artwork The Power of Networking for Financial Success with Lizzie Phillips 35:37 Episode Artwork Clarity of Mind on the Entrepreneurial Journey 38:58 Episode Artwork Smarter Growth with Design Thinking 38:17 Episode Artwork The Art of Finance 37:58 Episode Artwork Trapped in the Data Black Hole? Time to Upgrade! 41:51