{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Exit Plan: Mergers and Acquisitions for Creative Entrepreneurs","title":"Starting, Selling, Buying Back and Selling Frank PR Again with Graham Goodkind","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2354,"description":"summary\n\nIn this conversation, Graham Goodkind shares his journey from working in PR to founding Frank PR, discussing the challenges and triumphs of growing the agency, navigating acquisitions, and ultimately transitioning to employee ownership. He reflects on the lessons learned throughout his career, the importance of creativity in business, and his current role in guiding the agency's future.\n\ntakeaways\n\nGraham Goodkind's career began with work experience in PR.\nHe founded Frank PR in 2000, celebrating 25 years in business.\nGrowth in the early years was rapid due to bold campaigns.\nSelling the agency involved navigating complex acquisition processes.\nThe buyback of Frank PR was motivated by a desire for control.\nEmployee ownership was seen as a legacy for the team.\nGoodkind emphasizes the importance of creativity in PR.\nHe enjoys a balanced work life, focusing on strategic input.\nThe agency's culture has been key to its success.\nGoodkind continues to mentor and advise other businesses.\nConnect with Barnaby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barnabycook/\nJoin The Exit Plan mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iC8sIY","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/O5M0HRptFPCuz80dIzhhzzZay0s9Zs4j68juafCWX8c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYzVh/NWZmMmY0MWI2N2E3/OTcyNWU3ZGNjNDY2/NzJlZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}