Founders Future

How to Build (and Sell) a High-Value Agency with Andrew Bloch

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Andrew Bloch, founder of Andrew Bloch & Associates, renowned PR strategist, M&A advisor, and trusted boardroom ally to some of the UK's most influential businesses. Andrew shares his journey from co-founding the successful PR agency Frank PR to his current advisory role, offering invaluable insights on agency growth, mergers & acquisitions, and the importance of staying true to your core competencies. He also discusses the critical mistakes agency owners make when preparing to sell and how to maximize value while maintaining integrity.

Andrew delves into his philosophy of balancing fun, fame, and fortune in business, emphasizing the importance of enjoying what you do while creating generational wealth for clients. He reflects on lessons learned from working with industry giants like Lord Sugar and how his deep expertise in marketing services helps agencies differentiate, scale, and exit successfully. Whether you're a startup founder or an established agency owner, Andrew’s candid advice on focus, timing, and risk mitigation is a must-listen.