California · Marketing / Advertising Agencies
Marketing / Advertising Agencies Business Brokers in California
Selling a marketing / advertising agencies business in California is a specialist job. Brokers below have closed deals in this industry and know what California buyers actually pay.
Typical deal size
$2M
Range $300K – $10M+
SDE multiple
2x–4x (small owner-operated, <$1M EBITDA)
EBITDA multiple
3x–5x for small agencies (<$1M EBITDA); 5x–8x for mid-market ($1M–$5M EBITDA); 8x–12x for scaled performance/data-driven agencies ($5M+ EBITDA)
What drives value in California marketing / advertising agencies sales
- →Retainer-based recurring revenue (60%+ retainer mix commands premium vs. project-based)
- →3+ years of double-digit top-line revenue growth
- →Client retention rate above 90% and average client lifespan >12 months
- →Niche specialization (vertical or channel expertise reduces commoditization risk)
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