Tom Shipley
Investor, advisor, and operator experienced in agency M&A who has co-founded businesses and run events like DealCon, specializing in acquisition-led growth strategies for agencies and brands.
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Jan 31, 2026 • 38min
New to the DTC Podcast Network: Agency Confidential. Tom Shipley on Buying Growth: Scaling Your Agency Through Acquisitions
Tom Shipley, investor and operator specializing in agency M&A, shares how acquisitions solve growth and capability gaps. He recounts bold first buys, using creative deal structures to limit risk, and building a buy box to find targets. Conversation covers due diligence as a planning tool, practical integration priorities, and why AI and market shifts are creating acquisition opportunities.
