Chris Bantock
Advisory and coaching for marketing agency founders in the UK
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Practice | The Agency Adventure |
Chris Bantock runs The Agency Adventure, a UK practice that supports marketing agency founders, owners and leaders. The work centers on building an agency that is profitable, sustainable and valuable. Clients can work with a Guide one-to-one, in a group, or on a specific project. The practice uses a six-pillar framework called Your Agency of the Future and offers a 10-minute assessment. It also runs a free Slack community for agency leaders.
What Chris helps with
The Agency Adventure helps agency founders decide what comes next as technology, client expectations and delivery models change. Goals differ by founder, from scaling to stability or freedom.
- Building a profitable, sustainable and valuable agency
- Deciding whether to scale or aim for stability
- Adapting the agency to new technology and delivery models
- Finding where the agency is strong and where it is exposed
- Defining direction and building momentum
- Handling complex business decisions
Who Chris works with
Clients are agency founders, owners and leaders. They run marketing agencies at different stages and with different models. Some want to scale. Others want stability, freedom, financial security, or an agency they enjoy running.
How Chris works
The practice uses a six-pillar framework called Your Agency of the Future. It shows where an agency is strong and where it is exposed, based on the founder's goals. It is not a fixed model. Founders can take a 10-minute assessment to see their founder profile and biggest opportunities. Clients can then work with a Guide one-to-one, in a group, or on a specific challenge.
Background and qualifications
The Agency Adventure is a collective of Guides who are experienced agency leaders. The team has built, run and evolved agencies, across different stages, models and ambitions. Each Guide brings different knowledge and expertise. Clients get several viewpoints on the trade-offs and pressures of running an agency, instead of a single one.
Chris Bantock pricing
Programs and services
- One-to-one advisory and mentoring
- Group coaching
- Workshop and consulting projects
- Your Agency of the Future assessment
- Free Slack community
- Call booking to get started
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The CoachVouch take
Offers a collective of Guides who have each built and run agencies, plus a six-pillar framework and free Slack community for agency leaders.
Best for marketing agency founders who want to decide whether to scale or build a stable agency that fits their goals.
Common questions
How much does Chris Bantock charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $100 to $225 an hour. Message Chris from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chris Bantock help with?
Chris Bantock helps with building a profitable, sustainable and valuable agency, deciding whether to scale or aim for stability, adapting the agency to new technology and delivery models and finding where the agency is strong and where it is exposed.
Does The Agency Adventure only work one-to-one?
No. Founders can work with a Guide one-to-one, in a group, or on a specific challenge through a workshop or consulting project.
Is there a free way to try The Agency Adventure?
Yes. There is a free 10-minute assessment and a free Slack community called The Adventure Playground for agency leaders, teams and freelancers.
How do I contact Chris Bantock?
Send Chris a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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