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When an Agency Merger Falls Apart: Lessons on Reinvention with Tom Snyder | Ep #864

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Ever wondered what really happens when you try to merge your agency—and it falls apart? In this episode, host Jason Swank sits down with Tom Snyder, founder of Trevera, who’s been in the digital game since the '90s.

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I started my agency in the basement of my duplex in suburban Milwaukee and within three years grew it to a million dollars in revenue.

Tom SnyderSmart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk · 4:42
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… So I got in it and took my little one man agency that started in the basement of my duplex in suburban Milwaukee and within three years grew it to a million dollars in revenue with a team of 10 at a pretty cool space on the other end of Menominee Falls where we are now.

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Agency veteran Tom Snyder joins host Jason Swank to share the inside story of his agency's merger, the challenges that emerged, and how he successfully reinvented his business after the deal fell apart. This episode offers a candid look at the realities of agency M&A, the emotional journey of letting go, and the lessons that come from reinvention.

Jason introduces the episode and announces the upcoming Elevate event for agency owners, emphasizing the opportunity for networking and growth.

Tom discusses founding his agency in 1996, the early days of digital marketing, and the rapid evolution of web technology in the late '90s.

Not all mergers lead to the promised land—knowing your true motivations, protecting your team, and being ready to pivot are essential for agency owners considering M&A.

I started my agency in the basement of my duplex in suburban Milwaukee and within three years grew it to a million dollars in revenue.
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The dot com crash hit just as the ink was drying on our acquisition agreement—crazy things started happening.
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How I Rebuilt My Agency After a Merger Collapse

Imagine building your agency from scratch in your basement—then seeing it hit $1M in revenue in just three years. That was my reality before a merger promised even bigger things… and then everything fell apart overnight.

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the inside story of Trevera’s wild ride. You’ll hear about:

• The dot-com boom’s peak—and what it was like to be courted by a roll-up acquiring agencies across the country. • The moment the merger unraveled, and I realized I was losing control of everything I’d built. • Making the tough call to walk away and start over, even when it meant leaving a million-dollar deal behind.

If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of agency M&A, or if you’ve faced setbacks in your own business, this one’s for you. I’ll take you through the emotional and strategic decisions that shaped my path—and the lessons I learned about resilience, team, and starting fresh when the stakes are highest.

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