https://simplecast.com They Got Acquired A show about life-changing business acquisitions and founders who don't follow the Silicon Valley narrative. These stories will inspire you to think differently about how you build your business. And if an exit is in your future, you'll learn practical tips about how to get there. Hosted by Alexis Grant, founder & CEO of They Got Acquired, and produced by Laura Boach. 2022 en Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:13 +0000 https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/ They Got Acquired https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b0b12296-cbeb-4c96-a9ec-7f6e47bc3d45/fb6db4f6-7d5a-4306-af47-001f5227005c/3000x3000/tga-podcast-cover-768x768.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/ episodic A show about life-changing business acquisitions and founders who don't follow the Silicon Valley narrative. These stories will inspire you to think differently about how you build your business. And if an exit is in your future, you'll learn practical tips about how to get there. Hosted by Alexis Grant, founder & CEO of They Got Acquired, and produced by Laura Boach. They Got Acquired, Alexis Grant false https://feeds.simplecast.com/mGErbW_F acquisition, bootstrapped, bootstrapper, business, business acquisition, business owner, deal, entrepreneur, entrepreneurs, exit, founder, online business, sold, startups, venture capital They Got Acquired team@theygotacquired.com 833214e0-e461-46d1-bbe5-5a54590947c7 How to Get Your Financials Buyer-Ready CFO Lauren Colson tells us how founders can clean up their financials so buyers trust the numbers. Plus, our new course, The Exit Playbook, is live!

Many founders think their books are in good shape — until a buyer starts asking questions.

In this interview episode, you’ll learn:

  • How buyers evaluate financials during diligence
  • Common bookkeeping mistakes that raise red flags
  • How to clean up financials without an accounting background
  • Why accrual accounting is often required for a sale
  • When to start preparing for an exit

Plus, for $200 OFF our new course, The Exit Playbook, use discount code TGAPODCAST at checkout.

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]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/ CFO Lauren Colson tells us how founders can clean up their financials so buyers trust the numbers. Plus, our new course, The Exit Playbook, is live!

Many founders think their books are in good shape — until a buyer starts asking questions.

In this interview episode, you’ll learn:

  • How buyers evaluate financials during diligence
  • Common bookkeeping mistakes that raise red flags
  • How to clean up financials without an accounting background
  • Why accrual accounting is often required for a sale
  • When to start preparing for an exit

Plus, for $200 OFF our new course, The Exit Playbook, use discount code TGAPODCAST at checkout.

Resources:

]]> How to Get Your Financials Buyer-Ready Alexis Grant 00:25:25 CFO Lauren Colson tells us how founders can clean up their financials so buyers trust the numbers. Plus, our new course, The Exit Playbook, is live! CFO Lauren Colson tells us how founders can clean up their financials so buyers trust the numbers. Plus, our new course, The Exit Playbook, is live! ebitda, clean books, lauren colson, buyer-ready financials, cfo advice, alexis grant, m&a readiness, exit preparation, financial due diligence, sde, selling a business, business acquisition, lexi grant, accrual accounting false full 18 2 80043e7e-df4e-4975-af57-01f2cdb31351 What Founders Say is the Hardest Part of Selling Their Business We’ve interviewed nearly 300 founders, and the same challenge keeps surfacing as the most demanding part of selling a business. Here’s what they wish they’d known sooner.

What you’ll learn:

  • What buyers really look for once the LOI is signed
  • Why this phase can unexpectedly impact revenue
  • How founders can delegate and prepare before entering this stage
  • Steps sellers take to make the process smoother and faster

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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/ We’ve interviewed nearly 300 founders, and the same challenge keeps surfacing as the most demanding part of selling a business. Here’s what they wish they’d known sooner.

What you’ll learn:

  • What buyers really look for once the LOI is signed
  • Why this phase can unexpectedly impact revenue
  • How founders can delegate and prepare before entering this stage
  • Steps sellers take to make the process smoother and faster

Full transcript | Our newsletter

]]> What Founders Say is the Hardest Part of Selling Their Business Alexis Grant 00:05:41 We’ve interviewed nearly 300 founders, and the same challenge keeps surfacing as the most demanding part of selling a business. Here’s what they wish they’d known sooner. We’ve interviewed nearly 300 founders, and the same challenge keeps surfacing as the most demanding part of selling a business. Here’s what they wish they’d known sooner. due diligence, founder stories, alexis grant, tom wahlin, business sale challenges, small business acquisition, packhacker, deal negotiation, m&a preparation, selling a business, lexi grant, loi, they got acquired, acquisition process false full 17 2 e48de51c-012b-4a4c-80d8-d7a081815ad9 The Fear of Leaving Money on the Table Two days before closing the sale of her business, a founder called me in a panic. She wasn’t sure if she should take the deal — or walk away.

Here's what I shared with her:
• How to compare a “low” multiple with unusually strong deal terms
• Why all-cash offers are rare — especially for agencies
• When running a full process can increase price
• Why overthinking can cause founders to miss great deals
• How life goals influence the “right” financial outcome

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]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/ Two days before closing the sale of her business, a founder called me in a panic. She wasn’t sure if she should take the deal — or walk away.

Here's what I shared with her:
• How to compare a “low” multiple with unusually strong deal terms
• Why all-cash offers are rare — especially for agencies
• When running a full process can increase price
• Why overthinking can cause founders to miss great deals
• How life goals influence the “right” financial outcome

Full transcript | Our newsletter

]]> The Fear of Leaving Money on the Table Alexis Grant 00:08:46 Two days before closing the sale of her business, a founder called me in a panic. She wasn’t sure if she should take the deal — or walk away. Two days before closing the sale of her business, a founder called me in a panic. She wasn’t sure if she should take the deal — or walk away. deal multiples, agency acquisition, exit planning, acquisition terms, founder stories, alexis grant, selling a business, lexi grant, earn-outs, they got acquired false full 16 2 abb4e48a-f10f-4960-b86b-37e5730cf2ea This Pays Off Even If You Never Sell Improving your business for an eventual sale doesn’t just affect your future valuation — it also makes your business easier to run right now. 

In this episode, we share a story about a founder who set out to make her company more appealing to buyers — and ended up enjoying her business more than ever. By delegating key responsibilities, trimming unnecessary expenses, and increasing profit, she expected to improve her sale multiple. What she didn’t expect was how much better her day-to-day life would become.

What you'll learn:

• Why reducing founder dependency improves both valuation and quality of life

• How profit improvements can multiply your sale price

• Why growth is the only real exception to the Double-Win Rule

• The mindset shift that helps founders benefit from exit prep long before selling

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]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/ Improving your business for an eventual sale doesn’t just affect your future valuation — it also makes your business easier to run right now. 

In this episode, we share a story about a founder who set out to make her company more appealing to buyers — and ended up enjoying her business more than ever. By delegating key responsibilities, trimming unnecessary expenses, and increasing profit, she expected to improve her sale multiple. What she didn’t expect was how much better her day-to-day life would become.

What you'll learn:

• Why reducing founder dependency improves both valuation and quality of life

• How profit improvements can multiply your sale price

• Why growth is the only real exception to the Double-Win Rule

• The mindset shift that helps founders benefit from exit prep long before selling

Full transcript | Our newsletter

]]> This Pays Off Even If You Never Sell Alexis Grant 00:05:57 Improving your business for an eventual sale doesn’t just affect your future valuation — it also makes your business easier to run right now. Use this mindset shift to benefit from exit prep long before you actually sell. Improving your business for an eventual sale doesn’t just affect your future valuation — it also makes your business easier to run right now. Use this mindset shift to benefit from exit prep long before you actually sell. business valuation, profit margins, exit planning, alexis grant, business growth, selling a business, lexi grant, founder dependency, they got acquired false full 15 2 bfd3426c-092e-4491-a2e1-5d15be434a8b This Hidden Lever Can Multiply Your Exit Value Most founders underestimate this single metric — and it can dramatically change your exit. Understand this now, and it can be a powerful lever when you go to sell.

What you’ll learn:
• The surprising variable buyers care about most
• Why two identical businesses can get wildly different offers
• The counterintuitive timing mistake founders often make
• How your growth curve influences your valuation
• The one exception to “improvements always benefit you now and later”

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]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/ Most founders underestimate this single metric — and it can dramatically change your exit. Understand this now, and it can be a powerful lever when you go to sell.

What you’ll learn:
• The surprising variable buyers care about most
• Why two identical businesses can get wildly different offers
• The counterintuitive timing mistake founders often make
• How your growth curve influences your valuation
• The one exception to “improvements always benefit you now and later”

Transcript | Our newsletter

]]> This Hidden Lever Can Multiply Your Exit Value Alexis Grant 00:05:42 Most founders underestimate this single metric — and it can dramatically change your exit. Most founders underestimate this single metric — and it can dramatically change your exit. ebitda, exit strategy, business valuation, selling while growing, founder tips, alexis grant, revenue growth, growth rate, maximize exit value, selling a business, lexi grant, acquisition timing, strategic buyers false full 14 2 9c988135-8fe1-4286-9da0-eb645ea3299d These Founders Nailed Every Mark for a High-Value Exit Host Lexi Grant reflects on a conversation with two co-founders who were well positioned for a sale. 

Their business hit every mark that buyers look for — from profitability to growth — and Lexi shares exactly what made them stand out.

Whether you’re thinking about selling soon or just want to build a stronger business, these four factors can help you increase value and create more options for your exit.

What you'll learn:

  • Why EBITDA matters more than revenue when you sell
  • How to build recurring revenue — even if you run an agency
  • What a “low founder dependency” business really looks like
  • How growth trajectory influences your sale multiple

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]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/ Host Lexi Grant reflects on a conversation with two co-founders who were well positioned for a sale. 

Their business hit every mark that buyers look for — from profitability to growth — and Lexi shares exactly what made them stand out.

Whether you’re thinking about selling soon or just want to build a stronger business, these four factors can help you increase value and create more options for your exit.

What you'll learn:

  • Why EBITDA matters more than revenue when you sell
  • How to build recurring revenue — even if you run an agency
  • What a “low founder dependency” business really looks like
  • How growth trajectory influences your sale multiple

Transcript | Our newsletter

]]> These Founders Nailed Every Mark for a High-Value Exit Alexis Grant 00:08:47 Host Lexi Grant reflects on a conversation with two co-founders who were well positioned for a sale. Their business hit every mark that buyers look for — and Lexi shares exactly what made them stand out. Host Lexi Grant reflects on a conversation with two co-founders who were well positioned for a sale. Their business hit every mark that buyers look for — and Lexi shares exactly what made them stand out. exit strategy, m&a for founders, business valuation, recurring revenue, alexis grant, small business acquisition, how to sell a business, preparing your business for sale, lexi grant, growth trajectory, founder dependency, they got acquired false full 13 2 21727fec-347b-40a5-9fb5-2710772e14e6 How to Handle Inbound Offers from Buyers What happens when a buyer emails you out of the blue? Not all offers are what they seem. 

Learn how to spot legit interest, protect your time, and maximize your leverage when inbound offers roll in.

What you’ll learn:

  • The two types of buyer outreach—and how to tell them apart
  • What to do (and not do) when you’re not ready to sell
  • How to turn real inbound interest into an amazing deal
  • Why running a “full process” can boost your sale price
  • When to bring in an advisor—or just a lawyer

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]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/ What happens when a buyer emails you out of the blue? Not all offers are what they seem. 

Learn how to spot legit interest, protect your time, and maximize your leverage when inbound offers roll in.

What you’ll learn:

  • The two types of buyer outreach—and how to tell them apart
  • What to do (and not do) when you’re not ready to sell
  • How to turn real inbound interest into an amazing deal
  • Why running a “full process” can boost your sale price
  • When to bring in an advisor—or just a lawyer

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]]> How to Handle Inbound Offers from Buyers Alexis Grant 00:10:15 What happens when a buyer emails you out of the blue? Not all offers are what they seem. Learn how to spot legit interest, protect your time, and maximize your leverage when inbound offers roll in. What happens when a buyer emails you out of the blue? Not all offers are what they seem. Learn how to spot legit interest, protect your time, and maximize your leverage when inbound offers roll in. m&a process, inbound offer, buyer outreach, alexis grant, startup exit, founder advice, how to sell your business, acquisition strategy, business acquisition, lexi grant, selling your business, private equity false full 12 2 c9d8b1b5-1a8e-437c-8893-42d3cfbf2971 What Makes a Business Unsellable — And How to Fix It It’s a question we hear all the time: “Is my business sellable?”

In most cases, the answer is yes. But there are a few factors that can make selling your company harder than it should be or even impossible.

In this episode of They Got Acquired, Lexi shares the four biggest reasons a company might be unsellable, and how to correct them before you’re ready to exit.

What you'll learn:

  • Why profit matters more than revenue when it comes to selling
  • How founder dependency limits your ability to exit
  • What happens when your niche doesn’t attract buyers
  • Why expectations around sale price often derail deals

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]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/ It’s a question we hear all the time: “Is my business sellable?”

In most cases, the answer is yes. But there are a few factors that can make selling your company harder than it should be or even impossible.

In this episode of They Got Acquired, Lexi shares the four biggest reasons a company might be unsellable, and how to correct them before you’re ready to exit.

What you'll learn:

  • Why profit matters more than revenue when it comes to selling
  • How founder dependency limits your ability to exit
  • What happens when your niche doesn’t attract buyers
  • Why expectations around sale price often derail deals

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]]> What Makes a Business Unsellable — And How to Fix It Alexis Grant 00:10:02 It’s a question we hear all the time: “Is my business sellable?” In most cases, the answer is yes. But there are a few factors that can make selling your company harder than it should be or even impossible. In this episode of They Got Acquired, Lexi shares the four biggest reasons a company might be unsellable, and how to correct them before you’re ready to exit. It’s a question we hear all the time: “Is my business sellable?” In most cases, the answer is yes. But there are a few factors that can make selling your company harder than it should be or even impossible. In this episode of They Got Acquired, Lexi shares the four biggest reasons a company might be unsellable, and how to correct them before you’re ready to exit. ebitda, exit strategy, business valuation, alexis grant, buyer expectations, business acquisition, sell a business, lexi grant, m&a, small business sale, founder dependency, they got acquired, acquisition process false full 11 2 eedfec45-adc8-466c-8dbe-241836aa7d8d When’s the Right Time to Sell Your Business? How do you know when it’s the right time to sell your business? The answer might surprise you.

Lexi Grant breaks down the three real factors that determine when to sell — and why waiting for perfect market timing could actually cost you.

What you'll learn:

  • The surprising truth about market timing, and why it’s overrated
  • How burnout can quietly destroy your sale value
  • How your business’s performance shapes its valuation and buyer interest
  • Lessons from founders who sold too late — and what they’d do differently
  • Why there’s never a perfect time to sell

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]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:27:37 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/ How do you know when it’s the right time to sell your business? The answer might surprise you.

Lexi Grant breaks down the three real factors that determine when to sell — and why waiting for perfect market timing could actually cost you.

What you'll learn:

  • The surprising truth about market timing, and why it’s overrated
  • How burnout can quietly destroy your sale value
  • How your business’s performance shapes its valuation and buyer interest
  • Lessons from founders who sold too late — and what they’d do differently
  • Why there’s never a perfect time to sell

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]]> When’s the Right Time to Sell Your Business? Alexis Grant 00:07:14 How do you know when it’s the right time to sell your business? The answer might surprise you. Lexi Grant breaks down the three real factors that determine when to sell — and why waiting for perfect market timing could actually cost you. How do you know when it’s the right time to sell your business? The answer might surprise you. Lexi Grant breaks down the three real factors that determine when to sell — and why waiting for perfect market timing could actually cost you. business valuation, when to sell your company, exit planning, alexis grant, entrepreneur tips, startup exit, founder advice, business sale timing, business exit, how to sell a business, business growth, lexi grant, m&a, selling your business, they got acquired false full 10 2 55237d72-2bcb-4dab-b42b-3d083fdc435f We’re Back! What You Need to Know Before Selling Your Business (Season 2 Trailer) They Got Acquired is back! In this new season, host Lexi Grant shares insider insights every founder should know before selling a business.

After years of studying M&A and publishing nearly 300 acquisition stories, Lexi breaks down what really works — and what doesn’t — when it comes to selling your company.

What you'll learn this season:

  • How to start preparing your business for a future sale
  • Common mistakes founders make — and how to avoid them
  • What to expect when you decide it’s time to sell
  • And lots more

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⏱️ Time Stamps:
00:00 – Welcome back to They Got Acquired
00:30 – Why we paused after Season 1
01:28 – What’s new in Season 2
01:50 – What founders will learn this season

For the full transcript: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/season-2-trailer/

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:01:56 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/ They Got Acquired is back! In this new season, host Lexi Grant shares insider insights every founder should know before selling a business.

After years of studying M&A and publishing nearly 300 acquisition stories, Lexi breaks down what really works — and what doesn’t — when it comes to selling your company.

What you'll learn this season:

  • How to start preparing your business for a future sale
  • Common mistakes founders make — and how to avoid them
  • What to expect when you decide it’s time to sell
  • And lots more

For more stories like this one, sign up for our newsletter.

⏱️ Time Stamps:
00:00 – Welcome back to They Got Acquired
00:30 – Why we paused after Season 1
01:28 – What’s new in Season 2
01:50 – What founders will learn this season

For the full transcript: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/season-2-trailer/

]]> We’re Back! What You Need to Know Before Selling Your Business (Season 2 Trailer) Alexis Grant 00:02:42 They Got Acquired is back! In this new season, host Lexi Grant shares insider insights every founder should know before selling a business. They Got Acquired is back! In this new season, host Lexi Grant shares insider insights every founder should know before selling a business. exit planning, alexis grant, entrepreneurship, m&a advice, how to sell a business, acquisition strategy, business acquisition, lexi grant, startup exits, they got acquired, startup founder tips, founder podcast false full 9 2 e56cd86d-d7ad-4de5-a341-7989edaf6b01 How much do companies like yours sell for? How to find out (bonus) We’re launching something new at They Got Acquired — and we’re back with a short bonus episode to tell you about it.

We usually focus on stories of other entrepreneurs and how they're building their businesses. But today, we explain what we're working on.

To see the reports we reference in this episode, visit: http://TheyGotAcquired.com/reports

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For the transcript, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/bonus-season-1/ 

]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2022 18:32:06 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/bonus-season-1/ We’re launching something new at They Got Acquired — and we’re back with a short bonus episode to tell you about it.

We usually focus on stories of other entrepreneurs and how they're building their businesses. But today, we explain what we're working on.

To see the reports we reference in this episode, visit: http://TheyGotAcquired.com/reports

For more stories like this, subscribe to our newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter

For the transcript, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/bonus-season-1/ 

]]> How much do companies like yours sell for? How to find out (bonus) Alexis Grant 00:05:54 We’re launching something new at They Got Acquired — and we’re back with a short bonus episode to tell you about it. We usually focus on stories of other entrepreneurs and how they're building their businesses. But today, we explain what we're working on. To see the reports we reference in this episode, visit: http://TheyGotAcquired.com/reports For more stories like this, subscribe to our newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter For the transcript, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/bonus-season-1/ We’re launching something new at They Got Acquired — and we’re back with a short bonus episode to tell you about it. We usually focus on stories of other entrepreneurs and how they're building their businesses. But today, we explain what we're working on. To see the reports we reference in this episode, visit: http://TheyGotAcquired.com/reports For more stories like this, subscribe to our newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter For the transcript, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/bonus-season-1/ content companies, sell a media company, invest in a business, business comps, sell a content company, how to sell a business, sell a business, selling your business, media companies, buy a business false full 9 1 26274533-4730-4588-b2f3-6e5063f0e334 Donald Spann's goal was time freedom. He got it by building a virtual call center From a young age, Donald Spann wanted to become an entrepreneur because he wanted two simple things: time freedom and financial stability. Thanks to an over seven-figure exit from Vicky Virtual Receptionists, he achieved this goal. But getting there was full of twists and turns. Listen to learn how a random Reddit thread, a cleaning business and a spinoff company led to this life-changing sale.

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To get the full transcript, go here: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/donald-spann-vicky-virtual-receptionists/ 

]]> Mon, 9 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant, Donald Spann) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/donald-spann-vicky-virtual-receptionists/ From a young age, Donald Spann wanted to become an entrepreneur because he wanted two simple things: time freedom and financial stability. Thanks to an over seven-figure exit from Vicky Virtual Receptionists, he achieved this goal. But getting there was full of twists and turns. Listen to learn how a random Reddit thread, a cleaning business and a spinoff company led to this life-changing sale.

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To get the full transcript, go here: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/donald-spann-vicky-virtual-receptionists/ 

]]> Donald Spann's goal was time freedom. He got it by building a virtual call center Alexis Grant, Donald Spann 00:36:06 From a young age, Donald Spann wanted to become an entrepreneur because he wanted two simple things: time freedom and financial stability. Thanks to an over seven-figure exit from Vicky Virtual Receptionists, he achieved this goal. But getting there was full of twists and turns. Listen to learn how a random Reddit thread, a cleaning business and a spinoff company led to this life-changing sale. For more stories like this one, sign up for the newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter To get the full transcript, go here: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/donald-spann-vicky-virtual-receptionists/ From a young age, Donald Spann wanted to become an entrepreneur because he wanted two simple things: time freedom and financial stability. Thanks to an over seven-figure exit from Vicky Virtual Receptionists, he achieved this goal. But getting there was full of twists and turns. Listen to learn how a random Reddit thread, a cleaning business and a spinoff company led to this life-changing sale. For more stories like this one, sign up for the newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter To get the full transcript, go here: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/donald-spann-vicky-virtual-receptionists/ they got acquired podcast, reddit, call center, service business, call center cash, vicky virtual receptionists, donald spann, business exit, rentobo, founders, rohan gilkes, entrepreneurs, business acquisitions, online business, cleaning business, companion maids, selling your business, micah horner, virtual receptionist, they got acquired false full 8 1 a257883c-bf9a-4450-8e63-280370b52489 Can you sell a business based on a personal brand? Lauren Gaggioli did Like so many founders, Lauren Gaggioli had been heads down in her Higher Scores Test Prep business for so long, she didn’t realize how valuable it was. She wanted to know: was this course business sellable? In this episode, you’ll learn how Lauren leveraged her podcast, consistent passive income, SEO traffic, list size, and course offerings to exit for $180,000.

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For the transcript, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/lauren-gaggioli-higher-scores-test-prep 

]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant, Lauren Gaggioli) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/lauren-gaggioli-higher-scores-test-prep Like so many founders, Lauren Gaggioli had been heads down in her Higher Scores Test Prep business for so long, she didn’t realize how valuable it was. She wanted to know: was this course business sellable? In this episode, you’ll learn how Lauren leveraged her podcast, consistent passive income, SEO traffic, list size, and course offerings to exit for $180,000.

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For the transcript, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/lauren-gaggioli-higher-scores-test-prep 

]]> Can you sell a business based on a personal brand? Lauren Gaggioli did Alexis Grant, Lauren Gaggioli 00:43:51 Like so many founders, Lauren Gaggioli had been heads down in her Higher Scores Test Prep business for so long, she didn’t realize how valuable it was. She wanted to know: was this course business sellable? In this episode, you’ll learn how Lauren leveraged her podcast, consistent passive income, SEO traffic, list size, and course offerings to exit for $180,000. For more stories like this one, sign up for newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter For the transcript, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/lauren-gaggioli-higher-scores-test-prep Like so many founders, Lauren Gaggioli had been heads down in her Higher Scores Test Prep business for so long, she didn’t realize how valuable it was. She wanted to know: was this course business sellable? In this episode, you’ll learn how Lauren leveraged her podcast, consistent passive income, SEO traffic, list size, and course offerings to exit for $180,000. For more stories like this one, sign up for newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter For the transcript, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/lauren-gaggioli-higher-scores-test-prep they got acquired podcast, act prep course, personal brand, chris drucker, pat flynn, higher scores test prep, lauren gaggioli, podcast for business, business exit, sat prep course, founders, michael hyatt, entrepreneurs, business acquisitions, kat clowes, online business, march consulting, selling your business, quiet light brokerage, leslie samuel, they got acquired, course business false full 7 1 9dbe5b4d-16de-4d32-ba95-de605006d175 How a 7-hour workweek led to Anna Maste’s 7-figure sale How far can seven hours a week take your business? For Anna Maste and Marianne Edwards, it led to a seven-figure deal that funded Marianne’s retirement. Learn how this mother-daughter duo bootstrapped a membership site for RVers called Boondockers Welcome — and along the way, redefined what entrepreneurship can look like.

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]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant, Anna Maste) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/anna-mast-boondockers-welcome How far can seven hours a week take your business? For Anna Maste and Marianne Edwards, it led to a seven-figure deal that funded Marianne’s retirement. Learn how this mother-daughter duo bootstrapped a membership site for RVers called Boondockers Welcome — and along the way, redefined what entrepreneurship can look like.

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]]> How a 7-hour workweek led to Anna Maste’s 7-figure sale Alexis Grant, Anna Maste 00:29:55 How far can seven hours a week take your business? For Anna Maste and Marianne Edwards, it led to a seven-figure deal that funded Marianne’s retirement. Learn how this mother-daughter duo bootstrapped a membership site for RVers called Boondockers Welcome — and along the way, redefined what entrepreneurship can look like. For more stories like this one, sign up for newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter To get free access to Dr. Sherry Walling's MicroConf talk, go to: https://microconf.com/endwell For the full transcript to this episode, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/anna-mast-boondockers-welcome How far can seven hours a week take your business? For Anna Maste and Marianne Edwards, it led to a seven-figure deal that funded Marianne’s retirement. Learn how this mother-daughter duo bootstrapped a membership site for RVers called Boondockers Welcome — and along the way, redefined what entrepreneurship can look like. For more stories like this one, sign up for newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter To get free access to Dr. Sherry Walling's MicroConf talk, go to: https://microconf.com/endwell For the full transcript to this episode, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/anna-mast-boondockers-welcome marianne edwards, they got acquired podcast, rv business, rv membership site, memership site, business exit, founders, entrepreneurs, business acquisitions, online business, rob walling, selling your business, anna maste, microconf, they got acquired, boondockers welcome false full 6 1 cde46cf0-7283-4274-8064-8c5d05dfe21a From hot dog stand to 8-figure exit: How Sam Parr built and sold The Hustle Sam Parr catapulted to celebrity status within the startup world when he sold a daily newsletter called The Hustle for a reported 8 figures. But how did this down-to-earth guy with no previous media experience build such a valuable company? This episode breaks down that story. You’ll hear exactly how Sam Parr went from being a scrappy college kid with a hot dog stand to one of the leading voices in entrepreneurship.

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]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant, Sam Parr) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/sam-parr-the-hustle Sam Parr catapulted to celebrity status within the startup world when he sold a daily newsletter called The Hustle for a reported 8 figures. But how did this down-to-earth guy with no previous media experience build such a valuable company? This episode breaks down that story. You’ll hear exactly how Sam Parr went from being a scrappy college kid with a hot dog stand to one of the leading voices in entrepreneurship.

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]]> From hot dog stand to 8-figure exit: How Sam Parr built and sold The Hustle Alexis Grant, Sam Parr 00:39:01 Sam Parr catapulted to celebrity status within the startup world when he sold a daily newsletter called The Hustle for a reported 8 figures. But how did this down-to-earth guy with no previous media experience build such a valuable company? This episode breaks down that story. You’ll hear exactly how Sam Parr went from being a scrappy college kid with a hot dog stand to one of the leading voices in entrepreneurship. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Chicago Partners, a team of financial advisors who specialize in wealth management: https://ChicagoPartnersLLC.com For more stories like this one, sign up for our newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter To get the full transcript of this episode, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/sam-parr-the-hustle Sam Parr catapulted to celebrity status within the startup world when he sold a daily newsletter called The Hustle for a reported 8 figures. But how did this down-to-earth guy with no previous media experience build such a valuable company? This episode breaks down that story. You’ll hear exactly how Sam Parr went from being a scrappy college kid with a hot dog stand to one of the leading voices in entrepreneurship. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Chicago Partners, a team of financial advisors who specialize in wealth management: https://ChicagoPartnersLLC.com For more stories like this one, sign up for our newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter To get the full transcript of this episode, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/sam-parr-the-hustle they got acquired podcast, bunk, dave nemetz, the hustle, business exit, john havel, apartment list, hustlecon, founders, sam parr, newsletter ads, my first million podcast, entrepreneurs, shaan puri, business acquisitions, online business, my first million, selling your business, trends, ramit sethi, joe speiser, hubspot, they got acquired true full 5 1 e334a60b-0167-497f-b6c3-91427c37fa29 When’s the right time to exit? Jon Hainstock on selling ZoomShift Is there a right time to sell your business? This was what Jon Hainstock and his co-founder, Ben Bartling, had to figure out when they were planning their exit from ZoomShift. Learn how they chose the right moment to agree to a 7-figure deal — and how they approached building one of the top small business scheduling softwares on the market.

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]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant, Jon Hainstock) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/jon-hainstock-zoomshift/ Is there a right time to sell your business? This was what Jon Hainstock and his co-founder, Ben Bartling, had to figure out when they were planning their exit from ZoomShift. Learn how they chose the right moment to agree to a 7-figure deal — and how they approached building one of the top small business scheduling softwares on the market.

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]]> When’s the right time to exit? Jon Hainstock on selling ZoomShift Alexis Grant, Jon Hainstock 00:30:02 Is there a right time to sell your business? This was what Jon Hainstock and his co-founder, Ben Bartling, had to figure out when they were planning their exit from ZoomShift. Learn how they chose the right moment to agree to a 7-figure deal — and how they approached building one of the top small business scheduling softwares on the market. For more stories like this one, sign up for newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter Is there a right time to sell your business? This was what Jon Hainstock and his co-founder, Ben Bartling, had to figure out when they were planning their exit from ZoomShift. Learn how they chose the right moment to agree to a 7-figure deal — and how they approached building one of the top small business scheduling softwares on the market. For more stories like this one, sign up for newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter they got acquired podcast, quiet light, tailwind creative, zoomshift, business exit, founders, jon hainstock, qsbs, entrepreneurs, business acquisitions, ben bartling, online business, selling your business, qualified small business stock, they got acquired false full 4 1 7315308b-09ca-4862-a9b9-2099fcdad750 Lexi Grant on the acquihire and 6-figure asset sale that led to They Got Acquired Lexi Grant didn’t start her first or second business with the goal of selling them one day. She was just doing what she does best: bootstrapping content companies from the ground up. But thanks to an acquihire that thrust her career forward, and a six-figure exit from a side project called The Write Life, Lexi knows just how meaningful an acquisition can be. Learn about her journey through both businesses — and the moment she knew it was time to create They Got Acquired.

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]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant, Laura Boach) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/lexi-grant-they-got-acquired/ Lexi Grant didn’t start her first or second business with the goal of selling them one day. She was just doing what she does best: bootstrapping content companies from the ground up. But thanks to an acquihire that thrust her career forward, and a six-figure exit from a side project called The Write Life, Lexi knows just how meaningful an acquisition can be. Learn about her journey through both businesses — and the moment she knew it was time to create They Got Acquired.

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]]> Lexi Grant on the acquihire and 6-figure asset sale that led to They Got Acquired Alexis Grant, Laura Boach 00:38:41 Lexi Grant didn’t start her first or second business with the goal of selling them one day. She was just doing what she does best: bootstrapping content companies from the ground up. But thanks to an acquihire that thrust her career forward, and a six-figure exit from a side project called The Write Life, Lexi knows just how meaningful an acquisition can be. Learn about her journey through both businesses — and the moment she knew it was time to create They Got Acquired. For more stories like this, sign up for our newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter Lexi Grant didn’t start her first or second business with the goal of selling them one day. She was just doing what she does best: bootstrapping content companies from the ground up. But thanks to an acquihire that thrust her career forward, and a six-figure exit from a side project called The Write Life, Lexi knows just how meaningful an acquisition can be. Learn about her journey through both businesses — and the moment she knew it was time to create They Got Acquired. For more stories like this, sign up for our newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter they got acquired podcast, content agency, the write life, alexis grant, content business, business exit, founders, acquihire, entrepreneurs, business acquisitions, online business, selling your business, the penny hoarder, they got acquired false full 3 1 935ea134-19f2-4853-b3ca-36c14d2f0ab0 From failed startup to 6-figure exit: Manuel Frigerio’s ReferralHero journey The marketing software ReferralHero wouldn’t exist if Manuel Frigerio hadn’t built his previous startup — one that ultimately failed. But thanks to Manuel’s ability to listen to customers’ needs and pivot at the right moment, he built ReferralHero and sold it for 6 figures. Learn how Manuel used each business he built to springboard to his next big opportunity.

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]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant, Manuel Frigerio) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/manuel-frigerio-referralhero/ The marketing software ReferralHero wouldn’t exist if Manuel Frigerio hadn’t built his previous startup — one that ultimately failed. But thanks to Manuel’s ability to listen to customers’ needs and pivot at the right moment, he built ReferralHero and sold it for 6 figures. Learn how Manuel used each business he built to springboard to his next big opportunity.

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]]> From failed startup to 6-figure exit: Manuel Frigerio’s ReferralHero journey Alexis Grant, Manuel Frigerio 00:35:20 The marketing software ReferralHero wouldn’t exist if Manuel Frigerio hadn’t built his previous startup — one that ultimately failed. But thanks to Manuel’s ability to listen to customers’ needs and pivot at the right moment, he built ReferralHero and sold it for 6 figures. Learn how Manuel used each business he built to springboard to his next big opportunity. For more stories like this, sign up for our newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter The marketing software ReferralHero wouldn’t exist if Manuel Frigerio hadn’t built his previous startup — one that ultimately failed. But thanks to Manuel’s ability to listen to customers’ needs and pivot at the right moment, he built ReferralHero and sold it for 6 figures. Learn how Manuel used each business he built to springboard to his next big opportunity. For more stories like this, sign up for our newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter they got acquired podcast, manuel frigerio, referralhero, spark loop, event ninja, saas business, business exit, founders, referral hero, entrepreneurs, business acquisitions, online business, selling your business, they got acquired false full 2 1 ee1b1f7a-e6c7-4a2b-9f3c-b59ace648180 The gutsy cold pitch that landed Laura Roeder a 7-figure deal Laura Roeder didn’t use a broker, M&A advisor, or marketplace to sell the social media scheduling tool, MeetEdgar. She found her buyer the same way she’d found success throughout her career: with a gutsy cold pitch. Learn how she and her husband, Chris Williams, built and sold the platform for seven figures — and how they did it without sacrificing all their time to the business.

 

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]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Alexis Grant, Laura Roeder) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/laura-roeder-sold-meet-edgar/ Laura Roeder didn’t use a broker, M&A advisor, or marketplace to sell the social media scheduling tool, MeetEdgar. She found her buyer the same way she’d found success throughout her career: with a gutsy cold pitch. Learn how she and her husband, Chris Williams, built and sold the platform for seven figures — and how they did it without sacrificing all their time to the business.

 

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]]> The gutsy cold pitch that landed Laura Roeder a 7-figure deal Alexis Grant, Laura Roeder 00:32:41 Laura Roeder didn’t use a broker, M&A advisor, or marketplace to sell the social media scheduling tool, MeetEdgar. She found her buyer the same way she’d found success throughout her career: with a gutsy cold pitch. Learn how she and her husband, Chris Williams, built and sold the platform for seven figures — and how they did it without sacrificing all their time to the business. For more stories like this, sign up for our newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter Laura Roeder didn’t use a broker, M&A advisor, or marketplace to sell the social media scheduling tool, MeetEdgar. She found her buyer the same way she’d found success throughout her career: with a gutsy cold pitch. Learn how she and her husband, Chris Williams, built and sold the platform for seven figures — and how they did it without sacrificing all their time to the business. For more stories like this, sign up for our newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter they got acquired podcast, b-school, saas business, laura roeder, chris williams, business exit, founders, entrepreneurs, meet edgar, business acquisitions, online business, selling your business, paperbell, they got acquired false full 1 1 250a43cb-3046-453b-bb9c-16b86c1e05f8 Introducing They Got Acquired Take a sneak peek at our They Got Acquired podcast with this Season 1 trailer. Host Lexi Grant takes you behind the scenes of companies that sell for 6, 7 or low-8 figures — the kinds of exits that don’t usually get splashy headlines but can be life-changing for founders.

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]]> Sat, 5 Mar 2022 17:49:02 +0000 team@theygotacquired.com (Sam Parr, Laura Roeder, Jon Hainstock, Manuel Frigerio, Anna Maste, Alexis Grant) https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/introducing-they-got-acquired-trailer-season-1 Take a sneak peek at our They Got Acquired podcast with this Season 1 trailer. Host Lexi Grant takes you behind the scenes of companies that sell for 6, 7 or low-8 figures — the kinds of exits that don’t usually get splashy headlines but can be life-changing for founders.

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]]> Introducing They Got Acquired Sam Parr, Laura Roeder, Jon Hainstock, Manuel Frigerio, Anna Maste, Alexis Grant 00:02:20 Take a sneak peek at our They Got Acquired podcast with this Season 1 trailer. Host Lexi Grant takes you behind the scenes of companies that sell for 6, 7 or low-8 figures — the kinds of exits that don’t usually get splashy headlines but can be life-changing for founders. Over the course of this 8-episode season, you’ll learn what founders go through when they start, grow, and sell a business. We explore not only each acquisition, but everything it took to get there. These eight inspiring stories will open your eyes to what’s possible, showing you founders who don’t work themselves into the ground, yet still built something meaningful. You’ll see examples of businesses that didn’t follow the Silicon Valley narrative — and rethink what startup success can look like. Season 1 of They Got Acquired launches March 22nd. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Take a sneak peek at our They Got Acquired podcast with this Season 1 trailer. Host Lexi Grant takes you behind the scenes of companies that sell for 6, 7 or low-8 figures — the kinds of exits that don’t usually get splashy headlines but can be life-changing for founders. Over the course of this 8-episode season, you’ll learn what founders go through when they start, grow, and sell a business. We explore not only each acquisition, but everything it took to get there. These eight inspiring stories will open your eyes to what’s possible, showing you founders who don’t work themselves into the ground, yet still built something meaningful. You’ll see examples of businesses that didn’t follow the Silicon Valley narrative — and rethink what startup success can look like. Season 1 of They Got Acquired launches March 22nd. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. they got acquired podcast, acquisition, they got acquired trailer, business exit, founders, entrepreneurs, business acquisitions, online business, selling your business, they got acquired false trailer 1