Best Mat Bennett Podcasts (2025)

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Will Anderson the legal aspects of selling : How to Sell an Agency 1:03:32

1+ y ago1:03:32

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In this episode I talk to Will Anderson, Head of Corporate & Commercial at Clarke & Sons - the law firm who assisted me in my agency sale and who has supported dozens of others in the same. I invited Will on to answer some of the trickier questions I have received from listeners since starting this process and to share lessons he's learned from his…

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Trenton Moss on building a UX agency that no longer needed him : How to Sell an Agency 48:56

1+ y ago48:56

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In this episode I talk to Trenton Moss, who shares his journey with Webcredible, a UX specialist business he founded and sold in 2018. Trenton delves into the challenges and strategies of building and selling a niche agency, emphasizing the importance of resilience and strategic focus. His story offers practical insights for agency owners on growin…

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Jonathan Smith : Building and Selling a 30 person design and build agency 1:03:44

1+ y ago1:03:44

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In this episode I am joined by Jonathan Smith who built Catch; a 30+ person platform agency that operated from the heart of Soho for 15 years, which he sold in a private equity backed deal. Connect with Jonathan here: Draft Partners - Agency Growth & M&A Advisors Jonathan on LinkedIn Or with me here: Website - Mat Bennett, Agency Advisor Mat on Lin…

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Andrew Heathcote: How Andrew sold his video production agency when others said it couldn’t be done 44:32

1+ y ago44:32

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Andrew joined me to discuss the sale of his video production agency just a few weeks after the sale completed. Together we discuss he achieved a sale when others had told him that couldn't be done, and also how that deal has helped him start building a new start with better life balance. How to connect with Andrew Andrew on LinkedIn Or with me here…

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Damian Rees : How Damian sold his way out of a business he needed distance from 54:42

1+ y ago54:42

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Success takes different forms. Damian had co-founded a successful, growing agency that was delivering great work to an enviable list of clients, but opted to walk away. Damian's story covers a many facets, from being a cautionary one about building the wrong business, through actionable advice when the tables were turned and he was tasked with find…

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Steve Parks : How Steve became the reluctant seller of his agency 50:40

1+ y ago50:40

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A sale is big part of the plan for many who start an agency, so the idea of a "reluctant sale" might raise a few eyebrows, but that was definitely the case with Steve Parks. Steve kindly joined me to share that story, together with the lessons learned from building more than one agency and then shifting to an advisory roll for others. How to connec…

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Kelly Molson : How Kelly built, sold and then stayed on at Rubber Cheese 48:20

1+ y ago48:20

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For many agencies the sale is driven my the founders desire to exit, but Kelly's is a different story. Kelly's story takes us through founding, nicheing down and, success through troubled times then finally selling and choosing to stay on the agency she sold her stake in. How to connect with Kelly Kelly on LinkedIn Rubber Cheese Website How to conn…

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Jamie Riddell : How Jamie sold his agency, Cheeze (then built another) 34:35

1+ y ago34:35

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I often ask sold-up founders if they'd ever start another agency, but Jamie Riddell has already done just that. Jamie shares his story not only of how he built and sold, but the lessons he took to do things differently second time around. How to connect with Jamie Jamie on LinkedIn Escaping Gravity Website How to connect with Mat Website LinkedIn h…

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Nick Boyce : How Nick sold his agency, Pollenary 35:21

1+ y ago35:21

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I spoke with Nick Boyce about his sale of Pollenary whilst the dust was still barely settled on the sale. Nick describes his own sale as a modest one and it was never about an exit. This type of sale is quite common, but so often dressed up as something else by the time it comes to a press release. It was so refreshing to have Nick on the podcast t…

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Karl Heasman : How Karl sold Cognito Integrated Marketing 52:54

1+ y ago52:54

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If you are thinking of selling your own agency one day, then the story of Karl's sale of Cognito Integrated Marketing is a must listen. Karl managed to achieve a deal seemingly without the burdens and downsides that come along with many sales. Karl now works with other agencies on similar journeys, and shares his experience not just of his successf…