Building an Empire: Acquisitions, Leadership, and Vision in the Agency World with Jason Swenk

Deal Playbook with Tom Shipley

Jason Swenk breaks down how agency owners can scale their businesses, overcome common challenges, and position themselves for success. He shares his Eight System Framework, which has helped countless agencies grow from scratch to eight figures. Jason also dives into the power of strategic acquisitions, the importance of having a clear vision, and why most agencies fail to get the right clients. Whether you're looking to fine-tune your offer, attract better leads, or understand the future of agencies with AI on the rise, Jason gives great advice that you can put into action.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - The Journey: From Small Beginnings to Big Success
• 00:00:53 - Meet Jason Swenk: The Mind Behind Scaling Agencies
• 00:02:16 - The Biggest Agency Challenges & How to Tackle Them
• 00:03:17 - Jason’s Eight System Framework: The Blueprint for Agency Growth
• 00:05:08 - Positioning & Offer Strategies That Win Clients
• 00:09:03 - Scaling Through Acquisitions: How Republics Changes the Game
• 00:12:30 - Acquisitions vs. Organic Growth: Which is Right for Your Agency?
• 00:16:45 - Real-Life Acquisition Success Stories: Lessons from the Field
• 00:21:00 - Integrating New Teams: How to Keep Culture and Efficiency Intact
• 00:25:09 - AI in Agencies: Adapt or Get Left Behind
• 00:29:43 - Final Thoughts: Practical Advice to Elevate Your Agency

Links and Resources:

• Jason Swenk
• Jason on LinkedIn
• Tom Shipley
• Tom on LinkedIn
• Agency Ventures Aggregator

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