Dom & Elliot Chapman: Scaling Agencies and Lessons Learned | Main Episode 6

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In this podcast episode, hosts Aarish Shah interviews Dom and Elliot Chapman, the founders of Chapman Capital. They discuss the process of acquiring and scaling boutique agencies, as well as lessons learned from previous ventures. The Chapmans highlight the importance of aligning founders' values during acquisitions and maintaining unity despite private disagreements. They also share their approach to due diligence and the specific case of their acquisition of Speak On Podcasts, a B2B sales and marketing agency. 🕒 Time stamps - 04:49 Acquiring distressed businesses for growth. 09:04 Agencies can increase net profit. 10:26 Easier to start agency than tech startup. 16:07 Building a business takes time. 21:22 Scaling agencies requires strategic integration. 27:05 Importance of founder alignment 33:27 Trust and alignment in business. 35:24 Importance of mutual agreement and communication