Why Most Agency Acquisitions Fall Apart (And What Buyers Actually Want) with Azim Nagree Ep #896

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? Why are more agencies selling right now? If this trend has made you think about selling, is it because the market is hot… or because you've outgrown your role? If you're seriously thinking about selling your business, you should know that it'll ultimately come down to whether it can survive without you, and whether you want it to. Today's featured guest breaks down what's really driving the surge in agency acquisitions right now. He goes beyond surface-level multiples and unpacks what buyers actually look for, why most founders sabotage deals during diligence, and how AI is quietly separating premium agencies from the rest. This conversation will challenge how you think about growth, ownership, and your role in the business. Azim Nagree leads M&A Origination at Herringbone Digital , a private equity-backed platform acquiring and scaling digital marketing agencies. Originally trained as an M&A lawyer in Australia, Azim quickly realized he didn't enjoy the legal side of deals, but loved the strategy and deal-making behind them. Over the past 5–6 years, he's focused exclusively on agency acquisitions, working with founders navigating exits, partnerships, and scale. He brings an operator-meets-investor perspective, understanding both what founders want and what buyers actually value. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why are PE firms interested in agencies? 3 filters most agencies won't pass. The silent deal killer

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Why Most Agency Acquisitions Fall Apart (And What Buyers Actually Want) with Azim Nagree Ep #896 is an episode from Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies by Jason Swenk.

This episode is 38:34 long.

This episode was published on Apr 12, 2026.

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