5 February 2026
How to Remove Yourself from Day-to-Day Operations
The Owner Extraction Method: a 90-day plan to remove yourself from daily operations so your agency can run without you.
For Agency Owners Doing £20k–200k/Month
Become Exit Ready
Build an agency that runs without you, grows predictably, and becomes an asset you could sell.
Created by an exited agency founder. 100+ entrepreneurs have now scaled their agencies with our strategic frameworks for sustainable growth.
The Problem
Your agency owns you.
You've built something successful. But success has become a trap. Scaling without transferability just builds a bigger job.
01
Owner dependency
Every decision needs you. Clients want the founder. You're the bottleneck in your own business.
02
Revenue volatility
Project-based chaos. One client leaves and you're scrambling. No recurring revenue safety net.
03
Not sellable
No buyer wants a business that can't run without its founder. You have a job, not an asset.
04
Stuck scaling
More revenue means more stress. Growth requires you to work harder, not smarter. No leverage.
The Solution
Exit Ready means freedom plus optionality.
Your agency can run without you, is more profitable, and is sellable if you choose. It's not about selling. It's about building something worth buying.
PILLAR 01
Recurring Revenue
Transform project unknowns into predictable monthly income. Build retainers and productised services that create cash flow stability buyers pay a premium for.
Sales Strategy MRR Growth Client Retention Revenue Mix
PILLAR 02
Owner Independence
Reduce key-person risk. Build a business that runs without you through systems, delegation, and a leadership structure that delivers.
Delegation Score Systems Coverage Team Capability
PILLAR 03
Transferable Value
Create processes, playbooks, and structures a buyer can confidently take over. Document what makes your agency work.
Documentation Client Contracts IP Assets
Hi, I'm Connor McAuley
I help agency owners build agencies that buyers actually want to buy.
"I took my creative agencies and printing company from zero to 220k months and a team of over 40, before the acquisition."
That usually means recurring revenue, clean delivery systems, and reducing owner dependency. I spent 11 years making every mistake, then I learned what buyers actually look for. Now I help agency owners skip the painful parts.
£2.2M Revenue at Exit
40+ Team Size
2022 Exit Completed
Free Assessment
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Find out exactly where your agency stands and what's holding back your valuation. Personalised score with gap analysis.
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"A common concern for every entrepreneur seeking professional advice is 'can this person really understand me and my business?' The answer with Connor is a definite yes. My time working with Connor was practical and effective. He doesn't beat around the bush. He gives direct advice without holding back. Something very valuable to a company like ours."
Marcus O'Sullivan
Founder
"Since working with Connor, we've seen a 20% increase in sales, but the bigger impact has been on our efficiency. We're getting more done with less stress. Connor's approach is practical and direct, all while being good craic! He focuses on what will actually work for your specific situation rather than generic business coaching."
James Gleeson
Founder
"Connor came in with a calm, focused energy and immediately helped me bring structure to the chaos. He streamlined key processes and introduced automation that saves me hours each week. Since working with him, the business has become more efficient and we've seen real growth in revenue. He has a brilliant way of cutting through the noise."
Jordan McCuaig
Founder
"Connor is genuinely brilliant. Every session helps us cut through the chaos and focus on what really matters. He's made such a positive impact on our business, not just in clarity and confidence, but in real, tangible progress. The investment has been more than worth it for the value we've gained."
Anthony Heaney
Partner
Programmes
Choose your path to Exit Ready
From self-paced learning to hands-on exit support. Choose based on where you are and how fast you want to move.
Monthly Coaching
Scale
For agencies at £100k+ ready to build systems, increase profitability, and create a business that runs without you.
- Monthly 1:1 strategy calls
- Advisor network access
- Community membership
7-Month Programme
Strategic Growth
Intensive transformation for agencies at £300k+. Proven frameworks from exited agency owners.
- Everything in Scale
- Comprehensive business diagnostic
- 7-month intensive programme
12-Month Advisory
Exit Advisory
Hands-on exit support for agency owners ready to sell. Full preparation, buyer introductions, deal negotiation.
- Full exit preparation
- Buyer introductions
- Deal negotiation support
50 Founding Member Places
Augmented Agency
An AI community for agency owners. Bi-weekly webinars, training courses, prompt libraries, implementation support, and built-in agency tools included with your membership.
Bi-weekly Q&A webinars
AI training for sales, ops & delivery
Templates & prompt library
Built-in agency tools included
Founding Member £49/month £149/month after launch
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Common questions
Exit ready isn't about selling. It's about freedom plus optionality. The same things that make an agency sellable (recurring revenue, owner independence, systems) also make it more profitable and less stressful to run. You're building options, not obligations.
Scale is for agencies with £100k+ revenue. Strategic Growth Programme is for agencies at £300k+. Exit Advisory is for agencies ready to exit, typically £500k+. We focus on creative, digital, and design agencies primarily.
Recent, real exit experience, not theoretical. Agency-specific, not generic creator advice. Measurable progress via the Exit-Readiness Score. Systems as a means to exit value, not just efficiency for its own sake.
Belfast, Northern Ireland. Serving Ireland, UK, and clients globally. Remote-first delivery means timezone flexibility for 1:1 work.
Scale is £1,000-1,500/month for ongoing coaching. Strategic Growth Programme is £18,000 for the 7-month transformation (£7,500 diagnostic month + £1,750/month for months 2-7). Exit Advisory is £50,000/year for hands-on exit support. We also offer a self-paced course at £398. All programmes include a discovery call to ensure fit.
Most clients see measurable improvements within the first 90 days, typically in pricing clarity, pipeline predictability, or delegation. The Strategic Growth Programme runs for 7 months to allow for meaningful transformation. Exit preparation typically takes 12-24 months.
Yes, senior management are welcome to join strategy calls. For exit preparation specifically, getting your leadership team aligned and capable is essential for reducing owner dependency and increasing valuation.
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Exit Ready
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