What our Clients Say

The work, in
their own words.

Every agency has its own story. Here are a few perspectives from the people who have worked with us through decisions about growth, direction and what comes next.

A considered view of the journey, from the people living it.

Read their perspectives

Bringing in the team early was invaluable in helping us understand our options and what a trade sale or private equity investment could mean for the agency. From receiving offers in March to completing the deal in October, the process moved quickly, and we relied on Mark Sainthill to guide us through the complexity of due diligence while we stayed focused on running the business and meeting our forecasts. He understood the pressures we were under, helped us anticipate what was coming and supported us all the way through to completion. Honestly, I don’t know how we would have done it without him.

Client perspective

Across the journey

Different questions. Honest perspectives.

From finding direction to planning for scale, each voice speaks to a different part of running an agency.

02 / 07

Reassurance as we grow.

Having experienced people like Spencer Gallagher and Mark Sainthill of bluhalo guide us through our next stage of growth gives us real reassurance. That guiding hand helps us avoid mistakes and move forward with confidence.

03 / 07

The best investment we’ve ever made.

Spencer Gallagher, our advisor at bluhalo has a knack for turning loose gut feelings into clear, measurable calculations that help us justify bolder moves. We can make braver decisions with more confidence, giving us a real competitive advantage. It’s like having a wise Buddha on your shoulder

04 / 07

As a CEO, I’m looking for experience.

The team brings deep experience within independent agencies and a clear understanding of what has worked - and what hasn’t - across agencies of all shapes and sizes. As a CEO looking for support, that’s exactly what I need.

05 / 07

Renewed energy. A clearer direction.

Working with bluhalo has re-energised our marketing and renewed our sense of direction. We need to reinvent the business to move forward and grow, and the team’s energy has helped us do that.

06 / 07

A mindset shift towards scale.

I want to scale the business to £5 million and beyond. Working with bluhalo has shifted my mindset towards creating future value.

07 / 07

The right people, data and tools.

Working in operations, the right people, data and tools are everything. bluhalo helps us with all three. The team are kind, helpful and genuinely want the best for us as people, as well as business owners.

Your next chapter

Every agency’s next move is different.

If you’re weighing up a decision about growth or M&A, start with a conversation about your agency and what matters to you.