Dallas, Texas, United States
I’m Tony Atkins—obsessed with taking businesses from good to unstoppable. I thrive at the intersection of sales, M&A, and operational mastery, with a knack for spotting potential and turning it into profit. After successfully building and selling one agency, I’m back on the hunt, driven by the thrill of transforming ambitious visions into tangible growth. My superpower? Scaling what others think can’t be scaled. Whether it’s a sales engine that needs fine-tuning, an acquisition that requires precision, or a team that needs direction, I’m all in. But it’s not just about numbers and deals. I firmly believe in servant leadership. Leading by lifting others. I’m here to build strong teams that own their genius, crush their goals, and create a culture where winning is what we do.
As the Managing Partner at Think Branded Media, I provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to a talented team of video production professionals. I spearhead financial initiatives, optimizing budgets and driving profitability. I lead the charge of expanding service offerings and creating predictability and governance within the business. We aim to redefine the media landscape, creating compelling narratives and delivering exceptional value to our clients.
The Head of Agency M&A Strategy expands Uhuru’s programmatic M&A function. As a former agency owner and investor, Tony seeks to continue Uhuru’s growth via acquisition. We don’t just buy businesses outright, we also invest in them, become partners, and help them grow. Need help to accelerate the growth of your business? Want to retire and exit your business? Think your business could be a fit? Get in touch.
Tony was the vision behind CixxFive - inbound marketing agency. He built a strong team of marketers and sales professionals. Tony's primary focus was on growth strategies, strategic partnerships, and team building. He believed in decentralizing the command to his internal team in order to empower their decision making ability. In September 2020, Tony sold his agency to Uhuru Network, and because of his past experience with growing an agency, creative dealmaking, and joint ventures, he became the Head of Agency M&A strategy,