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If you are new to the process, these pages provide the best foundation.
These pages are helpful if you are trying to understand whether selling makes sense, what the process looks like, and what your next step should be.
Valuation resources
Valuation is usually one of the first questions founders ask. These resources explain how buyers think about value, risk, and deal quality.
If you are trying to understand what your agency might be worth, start with the main valuation guide and then explore the deeper subtopics based on your business model.
Preparation resources
The best agency exits are usually prepared before the founder is ready to transact. These guides help you improve readiness and reduce buyer risk.
- How to prepare your agency for sale — a complete preparation guide.
- Financial preparation for an agency sale — organize financials, revenue, profit, and add-backs.
- Legal preparation for an agency sale — contracts, scopes, ownership, and documentation.
- Operational readiness for selling an agency — processes, systems, delivery, and account management.
- Preparing your team for an agency sale — team structure, roles, and transition planning.
- Preparing clients for an agency sale — client relationships, communication, and retention.
- How to increase agency value before selling — practical steps to improve valuation.
These resources are especially useful if you may sell in the next 6–24 months and want to improve your outcome before going to market.
Buyer and Freshy-specific resources
Not all buyers are the same. These pages explain how Freshy evaluates agencies and what makes an agency a strong fit.
These pages are helpful if you want to understand whether Freshy may be a fit and how our process differs from other types of buyers.
Deal and process resources
Once you move beyond early exploration, these resources help explain the transaction process and key deal considerations.
Resources by agency type
Different types of agencies are evaluated differently because revenue models, service delivery, client retention, and margins vary by agency type.
These resources can help founders understand how buyers may think about specific agency models:
- WordPress agencies
- Wix agencies
- Shopify and ecommerce agencies
- SEO agencies
- PPC agencies
- Paid social agencies
- Social media agencies
- Creative and branding agencies
- Email marketing and CRM agencies
- Content agencies
- CRO and analytics agencies
- Full-service digital agencies
These pages can be built into a deeper agency-type matrix over time, helping founders compare valuation drivers by model.
How to use this resource library
If you are early in the process, start with the broad educational guides. If you already have a sense of your goals, move into valuation, preparation, and buyer-fit pages.
If you are actively considering a sale, focus on:
If you are not ready to sell yet, focus on preparation and valuation improvement. The earlier you understand what buyers value, the more options you will have later.
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Frequently asked questions
Where should I start if I am thinking about selling my agency?
Start with the main guide on how to sell your agency, then review valuation, preparation, due diligence, deal structure, and transition resources based on where you are in the process.
What resources help me understand agency valuation?
The valuation guide, valuation multiples page, adjusted EBITDA guide, recurring revenue guide, client concentration guide, and valuation calculator can help you understand how your agency may be valued.
Can these resources help if I am not ready to sell yet?
Yes. Many of these resources are useful for founders who are months or even years away from selling because they explain what improves value and reduces buyer risk.
Are these resources only for WordPress agencies?
No. These resources are designed for a range of digital agencies, including WordPress, Wix, Shopify, SEO, PPC, social media, creative, branding, email, CRM, and full-service agencies.
What is the fastest way to understand if Freshy may be a fit?
Start with what types of agencies we buy, then review our process and how we value agencies.