In/organic: Exploring M&A for SaaS & Digital Agencies

E44: Inside a Social Media Agency Pioneers Exit: Earnouts, Post Close, Lessons Learned

An interview of Likeable Media co-founder Carrie Kerpen on her experience building and exiting one of the first social media agencies in the U.S.

Dec 19, 2025 • Christian Hassold

28:46

E43: State of Holdcos and What it Means for Independents w/Chloe Cotoulas of Everos

A dive into the state of holdcos and what it means for independent agency M&A

Dec 11, 2025 • Christian Hassold

37:43

E42: Deal Reveal - Wpromotes' Acquisition of Giant Spoon

Inside baseball on the combination that means brands never have to choose between love and money.

Dec 2, 2025 • Christian Hassold

34:43

November 2025

E41: KPMG Tech M&A Conf & SaaS M&A Market Update

A trip report from the KPMG Technology M&A conference and update on B2B SaaS M&A trends through Q3

Nov 17, 2025 • Christian Hassold

39:10

E40: The Art of Tuck-in Deals w/Brian Burt of Canopy Management

Lessons from the front lines on nimble approaches to M&A from a repeat offender of agency tuck-ins

Nov 6, 2025 • Christian Hassold

37:31

October 2025

E39: The Future of Omni & Retail Media w/Jeff Cohen

A deep dive into omni channel commerce and the current state of retail media

Oct 29, 2025 • Christian Hassold

43:15

E38: M&A Valuations Deep Dive w/Matt Bodnar of Eidolon Capital

Deep dive discussion with an experienced investor and business owner. This episode is ideal for buyers and sellers working sub-$50M deals.

Oct 19, 2025 • Christian Hassold

40:41

E37: DealCon Roundup: Earnouts in Agency M&A

A readout in insights from DealCon 2025, a conference focused on M&A in agency and other sectors

Oct 11, 2025 • Christian Hassold

17:55

E36: Deal Con Roundup: Capital Access, Culture Fit in Deals, and Access to Capital for Inorganic Growth

On the ground coverage of key learnings from DealCon 2025

Oct 2, 2025 • Christian Hassold

20:47

September 2025

E35: Correction! Update on Details of Verisk's Planned Acquisition of Acculynx

A quick update on the deal economics with emphasis on the ultra high ARR and EBITDA multiples offered by Verisk for the planned acquisition of Acculynx

Sep 30, 2025 • Christian Hassold

7:23

E34: Syndigo & 1WorldSync Explainer: What do these companies do?

A followup on episode 33 providing additional context on the basic technology and services these companies provide to brands and retailers.

Sep 28, 2025 • Christian Hassold

11:16

E33: Syndigo’s Billion Dollar Acquisition of WorldSync ft. Chris Barnes & Erik Morton

A deep dive into Syndigo's acquisition of 1WorldSync, including the background on both companies, some insight on the deal and competitive dynamics

Sep 21, 2025 • Christian Hassold

39:10