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23 Profitable Years in a Row + A Successful Exit: Daniel Bowers' Web Agency Journey
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What does it look like to build a business over two decades—with no outside investment, no years in the red, and no shortcuts?
That's what Daniel Bower did, and today he shares his 23-year journey of growing a web development side hustle into a thriving digital marketing agency—and ultimately, selling it on his own terms.
You’ll learn:
- Why steady growth and consistency can be more valuable than fast scale
- How to know when it’s the right time to leave your job and go all in
- The power of building a team that sticks with you for decades
- How to prepare your company for sale—while still running the business
- What buyers really care about in a founder-led business
- How WebsiteClosers.com helped Daniel find the perfect buyer match
Timestamps:
- 00:01:42 – Launching a web development company in 2001
- 00:05:41 – When to take the leap from side hustle to full-time
- 00:13:30 – How a government connection led to a major client
- 00:18:22 – Evolving from website builder to full-service digital marketing
- 00:24:45 – How AI is changing the game—and who will survive
- 00:36:48 – Why Daniel decided it was time to sell
- 00:45:16 – How to prep your business for a smooth exit
- 00:54:26 – Training the buyer’s new team and embracing the transition
- 01:00:02 – Celebrating the sale with ski trips and next-chapter planning
This episode of Deal Closers is hosted by Jason Gillikin, brought to you by WebsiteClosers.com, and is produced by Walk West.
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