Nick Leighton
Business advisor for marketing agency owners in Newport Beach
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Newport Beach, California, United States |
| Practice | Exactly Where You Want To Be |
Nick Leighton advises marketing agency owners on profit, systems and freedom. He has worked with agency owners for more than 25 years. He has started, managed, bought and sold several agencies himself. His work covers strategy, operations, profit and accountability. He also wrote two books for agency owners. He is based in Newport Beach, California, and offers speaking and facilitation as well as advisory work.
What Nick helps with
Nick helps agency owners build a stronger business that needs less of their time. He focuses on profit, systems and clear priorities.
- Building predictable recurring income
- Getting great results for clients
- Building a team that can deliver
- Adding structure for the next stage of growth
- Staying focused and accountable
- Spending less time in the agency
- Setting up an agency for sale
- Turning goals into a plan the team can run
Who Nick works with
Nick works with marketing agency owners. Some are moving from startup mode to a more structured business. Some want to sell their agency. Others want to step back from daily work or shift into a new business.
Background and qualifications
Nick has more than 25 years of experience with agency owners. He has started, managed, purchased and sold multiple agencies, so he has seen the business from several sides. He now advises other owners on strategy, systems, profit and accountability. He has written two books on profit and freedom for agency owners. He also offers speaking and facilitation.
Nick Leighton pricing
Programs and services
- Signature Solution for marketing agency owners
- Advisory with accountability
- Speaking
- Facilitation
Nick Leighton reviews
The CoachVouch take
He has started, run, bought and sold agencies himself before advising other owners.
Best for marketing agency owners who want more profit and more time away from the business.
Common questions
How much does Nick Leighton charge?
Coaching with Nick runs $125 to $300 an hour. Message Nick from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nick Leighton help with?
Nick Leighton helps with building predictable recurring income, getting great results for clients, building a team that can deliver and adding structure for the next stage of growth.
Does Nick Leighton only work with marketing agency owners?
Yes, his advisory work is built for marketing agency owners. His books are also written for agency owners.
Has Nick Leighton run an agency himself?
Yes. He has started, managed, bought and sold multiple agencies.
How do I contact Nick Leighton?
Send Nick a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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