Peter Kang
Peter Kang is co-founder of Barrel Holdings, which acquires, manages, and launches agency businesses. The portfolio includes Barrel, a leading Shopify agency, and BX Studio, a leading Webflow agency.
Peter enjoys working closely with agency leaders both in and outside of Barrel Holdings, being a sounding board and sharing lessons learned from years of being an agency operator. He also runs AgencyHabits, a business and leadership resource for agency leaders.
Peter resides in the Hudson Valley, north of New York City, with his wife and three boys.
I “Exited” My Agency Without Selling – What I Learned
After 18 years of leading Barrel, co-founders Peter Kang and Sei-Wook Kim made the bold decision to step away from day-to-day operations, entrusting the agency to a new leader while retaining ownership. In this session, Peter will share how they navigated this transition, the challenges they faced, and the key strategies that made it a win-win for everyone involved. Whether you’re considering your own exit strategy or just want to build a more self-sufficient business, this talk will provide valuable insights into structuring a leadership transition that works.
