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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsJanuary 19, 2026

The Contrarian Bet on a Digital Agency

with George Stern

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LenderHawk analysis. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Acquiring Minds.

The Deal

Industry
digital marketing agency
State
CO
Purchase Price
$5.0M
Year
2025
Deal Source
other

Financing Structure

SBA 7(a)

Strategic Rationale

Betting that SEO expertise will evolve into AI Engine Optimization (AEO).

Post-Acquisition Performance

Experienced high growth prior to close; currently building cold-calling sales function.

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