High-Margin AI Marketing Agency | $40K+ Recurring | Hospitality Niche
Business Description
This is a lean, high-margin AI-driven marketing agency serving small-to-mid sized hospitality businesses. The company operates on a simple, subscription-based model, providing ongoing marketing support across paid acquisition, content, and light automation (SMS/email workflows, lead handling, etc.).
The business was recently acquired as part of a broader portfolio strategy following the original founder stepping away to focus on a venture-backed company. Since then, the business has been maintained without active growth efforts, creating a clear and immediate opportunity for expansion.
Financial Overview
~$66K annual revenue (trailing 12 months)
~$57K Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE)
~80%+ margins driven by lean delivery model
~$40K+ recurring revenue base across active retainers
Current guaranteed monthly revenue ~$3K–4K
Business Model & Operations
5 active clients, all with 12–24+ month tenure
100% subscription-based retainers (month-to-month)
Clients are highly dependent on the service, with no in-house marketing capabilities
Minimal time requirement (~5 hours/week)
Three part-time contractors (~$1.4K/month), fully replaceable
Simple tech stack (Stripe, Zapier, Meta Ads, SMS/email tools)
SOPs and workflows documented for easy transition
Key Highlights
Highly sticky client base with strong retention history
No outbound sales, paid acquisition, or structured growth to date
Consistent profitability with minimal overhead
Clean, simple operation with no technical complexity
Relocatable and fully remote
Growth Opportunities
The business is currently operating below capacity, with significant upside available through:
Expanding services within the existing client base (paid media, SEO, lifecycle marketing)
Increasing pricing and packaging more effectively
Implementing outbound or paid acquisition
Building standardized systems and automation across clients
Leveraging an existing relationship with a well-capitalized hospitality group for expansion
With basic execution, the current client base alone supports scaling into the $8K–15K/month range without requiring significant infrastructure changes.
Positioning
This is not a turnaround or distressed asset — it is a profitable, stable business that has simply not been actively grown in recent months. For the right operator, this represents a clear value arbitrage opportunity with immediate levers to increase revenue and cash flow.
Reason for Sale
I am focusing on my main job -- my venture studio.
The business was recently acquired as part of a broader portfolio strategy following the original founder stepping away to focus on a venture-backed company. Since then, the business has been maintained without active growth efforts, creating a clear and immediate opportunity for expansion.
Financial Overview
~$66K annual revenue (trailing 12 months)
~$57K Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE)
~80%+ margins driven by lean delivery model
~$40K+ recurring revenue base across active retainers
Current guaranteed monthly revenue ~$3K–4K
Business Model & Operations
5 active clients, all with 12–24+ month tenure
100% subscription-based retainers (month-to-month)
Clients are highly dependent on the service, with no in-house marketing capabilities
Minimal time requirement (~5 hours/week)
Three part-time contractors (~$1.4K/month), fully replaceable
Simple tech stack (Stripe, Zapier, Meta Ads, SMS/email tools)
SOPs and workflows documented for easy transition
Key Highlights
Highly sticky client base with strong retention history
No outbound sales, paid acquisition, or structured growth to date
Consistent profitability with minimal overhead
Clean, simple operation with no technical complexity
Relocatable and fully remote
Growth Opportunities
The business is currently operating below capacity, with significant upside available through:
Expanding services within the existing client base (paid media, SEO, lifecycle marketing)
Increasing pricing and packaging more effectively
Implementing outbound or paid acquisition
Building standardized systems and automation across clients
Leveraging an existing relationship with a well-capitalized hospitality group for expansion
With basic execution, the current client base alone supports scaling into the $8K–15K/month range without requiring significant infrastructure changes.
Positioning
This is not a turnaround or distressed asset — it is a profitable, stable business that has simply not been actively grown in recent months. For the right operator, this represents a clear value arbitrage opportunity with immediate levers to increase revenue and cash flow.
Reason for Sale
I am focusing on my main job -- my venture studio.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 2
- Employees
- 3 Contractors
- Facilities & Assets
- Client relationships (5 active retainers), Stripe billing setup, automation workflows (Zapier, SMS/email flows), ad accounts, SOPs (Notion), and all associated digital assets. Includes full transfer of client communication channels and onboarding systems.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business operates in the hospitality segment, where most operators lack in-house marketing capabilities and rely heavily on external partners. Competition exists but is fragmented, and few providers combine paid acquisition, automation, and lifecycle marketing in a simple retainer model.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Significant upside exists through expanding services within the current client base (paid media, SMS/email automation, lead generation). No outbound or paid acquisition has been implemented to date. Additionally, there is an existing relationship with a well-capitalized hospitality group that presents immediate expansion opportunities.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Focusing on my venture studio.
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide 2–4 weeks of transition support, including client introductions, SOP walkthroughs, and process training.
- Financing Options
- Cash Purchase. No SBA Buyers.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2488894
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