Agency growth and exit strategy client success stories and testimonials

These quotes come from founders I’ve worked with to unlock their agency’s potential. Their experiences reflect measurable progress, from greater operational clarity and stronger leadership to substantial improvements in valuation and revenue.

  • Joanna Brassett, founder of qual research agency Studio IntO

    “Felix brings a rare mix of vision, sharp pattern recognition, and deep empathy. Beyond his deep expertise in business expansion, he understands me deeply as a founder, helping transform leadership dynamics and human behaviours into forces that actively accelerate scale. His ability to surface what truly matters has unlocked accelerated growth in an exceptionally short time.”

    Joanna Brassett, founder, Studio IntO
    Clients include Amazon, Facebook, Nike

  • Marko Milutinovic testimonial discussing transformative experiences and effectiveness

    “Working with Felix has been one of the most transformative experiences for Veza Digital. As an advisor and mentor, he has fundamentally changed the way we think about growth, leadership, and scale. Felix has an exceptional ability to cut through complexity and bring clarity to both strategic and operational challenges. His methods are not theoretical, they are structured, practical, and deeply effective. Under his guidance, we’ve built stronger systems, clearer accountability, and a roadmap that’s already showing measurable results.”

    Marko Milutinovic, chief of staff, Veza Agency Network
    4 acquisitions in 12 months

  • Chris Donnelly on strategy design

    “I worked with Felix for just over a year and it changed my career and business forever. If I had to point to one thing, it would be, I believe that Felix taught me how to think and how to design strategy. We were a successful company before and we are so afterwards but now we are organised, strategic, purposeful and ultimately ready to continue scaling in an organised and efficient manner.”

    Chris Donnelly, founder, Verb Brands
    Acquired by Croud

  • Clair Nash on turning strategy into practice

    “Felix’s no-nonsense approach breaks down complexity and keeps you focused on the things that really matter… turns theory into reality and puts strategy into practice. The results speak for themselves.”

    Claire Nash, MomentumABM
    Acquired by Accenture

  • Tin Deeson on board advisory support

    “Felix is a rare breed. He understands deeply what makes businesses tick, is well connected, ambitious and very commercially savvy. He has a great understanding of the market and is well positioned to support a board from a positioning, strategy and M&A perspective. Last but absolutely not least — a genuinely decent human being who is diligent about doing the right thing.”

    Tim Deeson, CEO, Deeson Group
    Acquired by TPXImpact plc

  • Adam Smith on value creation and turnaround

    “I’d totally lost interest and was about to catapult the towel into a bonfire; but with the new proposition, engaged team and acquirers seeing us as an asset, it completely turned around.”

    Adam Smith, founder, Rawnet
    Acquired by Phoenix

  • G Tyler Barnet discussing trusted advisor and selling your agency

    “After operating for a decade, Felix and his team lit a new path for us. Everything from titles, to operational changes, mission, finances, marketing, personnel — every box was checked, and what felt insurmountable became reality with our trusted navigators. Felix and his team have eyes in the back of their heads, and while at times it was unclear why a certain exercise is important, if you trust the system and give yourself over to their wisdom, you will be successful scaling and selling your company.”

    G Tyler Barnet, co-founder, Grapeseed

  • Stefano Marrone on fast agency growth

    “I’ve been working with Felix for around 18 months. As a result, we’ve tripled our headcount, the turnover’s tripled and profit percentage doubled. I cannot recommend him enough if you’re looking to grow a solid agency fast.”

    Stefano Marrone, founder, Nucco Brain
    Acquired by Unit9

  • Jess Tyrrell on proposition and purpose

    “This is the orchestration Felix provides: he takes you deeper into the values of the organisation and into what drives people to find a proposition with purpose that also rightly identifies you in the market.”

    Jess Tyrrell, managing director, Beyond

  • Ellen Utrecht on how to empower your team

    “I’m grateful to Felix for showing me how to empower my team and make them feel part of what we’re building. I’ve watched them all grow as individuals and I know that the future of my business is in great hands.”

    Ellen Utrecht, founder, MikeTeevee

  • Dave Endersen on impact on your business

    “I can honestly say working with Felix is the most enjoyable thing I’ve done, work-wise. Enjoyable and challenging and rewarding as an owner as well to see the impact on your business.”

    Dave Endersen, partner, White Bear

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