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Valuation Resources for Agency Owners

Tailored guides, calculators, and scenario tools for agency owners.

Valuation for Agency Owners

Agency owners face a predictable valuation discount: buyer-perceived owner-dependency. The single biggest multiple expander for agencies is recurring retainer revenue above 60% of total revenue — it signals to buyers that the business survives the founder's departure. Understanding the direct linkage between revenue mix, team structure, and your EV/EBITDA multiple is the starting point for a multi-year value-maximization plan that pays off whether you sell in two years or ten.

Key question this answers

How do I close the gap between what my agency earns and what it's worth?

XIT Matters uses FCFF, FCFE, and EV/EBITDA — blended for your specific perspective — so the answer reflects what actually matters to you. Read the methodology.