Most agencies don’t have a growth problem – they have a model problem.

As we head into 2026 financial year, tighter budgets, higher expectations and operational pressure are exposing the cracks in how many agencies are set up to run and scale.

This session is designed for independent founders who want to sense-check their current approach and understand what needs to change now – across pricing, structure, delivery and growth strategy.

No theory. No filler. Just a focused look at what’s working, what’s not, and how to build a more profitable, scalable business.

You’ll hear from Chris Bantock the founder of The Agency Adventure and an experienced advisor to agency owners navigating growth, change and complexity.

Having built, grown and sold his own agency, Chris now works closely with founders to bring clarity to their direction, strengthen commercial performance, and build more sustainable, profitable businesses.

Drawing on over two decades of agency experience, Chris helps founders step back, think clearly, and focus on the decisions that really move the business forward.

His approach blends strategic thinking with practical action; helping agency leaders make better decisions, implement with confidence, and ultimately create businesses that deliver both profit and freedom