# Growing Through M&A in the Age of AI, With Peter Lang

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Podcast: [The Agency Profit Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-agency-profit-podcast-1151616)
Published: 2026-04-08T02:00:00+00:00
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About this Episode In this episode of the Agency Profit Podcast, Marcel sits down with entrepreneur and acquisition expert Peter Lang to unpack why mergers and acquisitions may be one of the most underused growth paths for agency owners. Drawing on his experience completing 21 transactions and helping other founders do the same, Peter explains why buying a business can often be faster and less risky than building equivalent cash flow from scratch—if you know how to approach diligence, structure, and integration. Together, he and Marcel explore the fears that keep founders from pursuing acquisitions, the importance of evaluating culture alongside financials, and why the combination of the Great Wealth Transfer and AI-driven market disruption is creating a massive window of opportunity for buyers. For agency owners curious about growth beyond organic sales, this episode offers a practical and thought-provoking look at how acquisition can become a powerful next step.

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