February 8, 2026
The 2-Year Agency Exit Checklist: 8 Areas to Prepare Before Selling
Most agency founders think they're 6-12 months from selling. Reality? It takes 3-5 years. Start preparing now with this comprehensive checklist.
Acquiring Profitable, Founder-Led Agencies.
We acquire and invest in agencies doing $1M–$5M in annual revenue. Our goal is to partner with founders to protect what they've built while growing together over the long term.
Built for Founders Thinking Carefully About What's Next.
Aragon Holdings works with agency founders at pivotal moments—when growth begins to plateau, leadership responsibilities shift, or long-term succession becomes a real consideration.
We provide an alternative to traditional exits by acquiring and operating agencies with the intent to own them indefinitely. Our approach emphasizes continuity, alignment, and flexibility—allowing founders to achieve liquidity, reduce risk, or evolve their role without dismantling what they've built.
We're a good fit if you have:
- A profitable business (10-20% margin), or break-even at $1M+ annual revenue
- Services in paid media, content, marketing ops, creative, or web design/dev
- Owners seeking full or partial exits
- Remote-first culture with US/Canada clients
We're not a fit if you have:
- Heavy client concentration (one client over 20%)
- 100% project-based revenue with no recurring clients
How We Work With Agency Founders
Acquire with Intent
We partner with profitable agencies that have strong foundations and real growth potential—businesses ready for their next chapter.
Strengthen Operations
We install proven systems, infrastructure, and operational best practices that help agencies scale beyond what's possible with founder-only resources.
Modernize for Growth
We bring technology, processes, and strategic clarity that position agencies to compete at higher revenue levels and win larger opportunities.
Build for the Long Term
We're not flipping businesses. We invest in sustainable growth that compounds over time—building agencies that are more valuable, more resilient, and more capable.
Aragon Signals™
A Private Market Snapshot for Agency Founders.
Aragon Signals is a custom, founder-specific analysis that helps you see how your agency compares within its competitive landscape. You provide a small amount of high-level information. We return a directional snapshot—positioning, relative strengths, and areas worth watching.
This is not a valuation or a sales pitch. No financial statements required. Designed to be completed in under 10 minutes.
Market Position Report
Competitive Analysis
85%
Position
72%
Visibility
91%
Authority
Market Share
Service Mix
Paid Media
SEO
Other
You vs. Market Median
Content
Tech Stack
Social
Tech Stack
GA4HubSpotMetaLinkedIn
Key Insights
Strong positioning
Above median
SERP Analysis
12 keywords tracked
Positioning
Competitive Intel
+23% vs market
Social Profiles
+5
Market Coverage8 regions
Agency in Motion
Conversations with Agency Founders and Operators.
On Agency in Motion, we talk with agency founders navigating pivotal strategic moments—growth, plateaus, and reinvention. These are the real stories behind how agencies change and prepare for the road ahead.
The Aragon Holdings Newsletter
Agency Insights, Delivered
Get occasional updates on agency M&A trends, operational insights, and new content from the Aragon team.
If Your Agency Is at an Inflection Point, Let's Talk.
Whether you're exploring a partnership, partial liquidity, or simply want to understand your options, we welcome a confidential, exploratory conversation.