Strategic clarity for scaling, succession, and exit readiness
Build an agency you like—for an exit you’ll love
Sakas & Company helps agency leaders design businesses that run smoothly, create real freedom, and build transferable value—whether you plan to sell in the next few years or simply want more options for the future.
Led by agency advisor Karl Sakas, we bring calm insight and custom strategy to your biggest leadership and succession decisions.
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Agencies Transformed
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At Sakas & Company, we help agency leaders bring order to complexity—so they can scale with confidence, build a leadership team that truly leads, and prepare their agency for a smooth, high-value transition.
Led by longtime agency advisor Karl Sakas, we’ve guided 600+ agencies across 36 countries through high-stakes transitions—from leadership restructuring to succession planning and exit readiness.
Our role is to help you lead on your terms—with clarity, confidence, and strategic support to move forward.
Ways to Work Together
Work Privately with Karl
Tailored strategic advisory to strengthen leadership, unlock scale, and get your agency ready for a future exit.
On-Demand Training
Self-paced programs to strengthen your leadership team—so you can build a scalable agency that runs without you.
Insights for Serious Agency Leaders
Curated strategies and tools to help you build a stronger, more valuable agency—one that grows even when you’re not in the room.
Still not sure where to start? Contact us for concierge guidance.
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Strategic support when the stakes are high
If you’ve been thinking your agency should run more smoothly—you’re right. Whether you need a strategic sounding board, an experienced perspective, or calm guidance through a major transition, we’re here to help.
Lead strategically, not reactively
We help agency leaders clarify their vision, align their leadership team, and empower decision-making at every level. With the right structure around your Values, Goals, and Resources (VGRs), you can lead with intention—without becoming a bottleneck.
Profit without sacrifice
Your agency is likely your #1 financial asset. We help agency leaders create operational clarity, leadership strength, and a company that remains rewarding—financially and personally—whether or not you’re planning to sell soon.
“Karl helped turn Inflow into a well-oiled machine—organized, process-driven, and attractive to buyers. The decisions you make today will shape what’s possible later. Karl made it possible for me to exit on my terms.”
— Mike Belasco, Founder, Inflow (exited 2023)
Real exit-focused results from agency leaders
From Client Churn to a Successful Agency Exit
This agency transformed persistent client churn into a smooth, profitable exit with Karl’s guidance.
Scaling from $2M to $12M with Systems That Stick
With Karl’s help, this agency built the structure and leadership to scale 6X… and then keep growing.
Exited 2–3X Faster Than Most
With Karl’s help, this agency founder prepped, handed off, and exited in just one year.
What the Right Advice Can Do
See how owners scaled, exited or stepped back, and moved on to what’s next—with help from Karl.
Insights for agency leaders
Explore strategies, frameworks, and lessons learned from advising hundreds of agencies worldwide. Each of the 500+ articles is designed to help you build a scalable, valuable business that thrives without you.
Want the option to sell your agency someday? Get succession planning advice from agency exit advisor Karl Sakas and agency M&A advisor Jonathan Baker.
Thinking of selling? At the latest ETA M&A Conference, buyers shared what makes them say “yes”—and what stops the deal. The earlier you start, the more valuable your exit.
Want to step back from your agency someday? Explore 3 proven succession planning paths, with real examples from agencies that made it work.