Web Equity Show with Justin Cooke and Ace Chapman

In the final episode for this season, Ace and I cover some of the traits that successful buyers have in common and some of the strategies to employ for a greater chance of success. If you want to hear our thoughts on Joe Rogan selling the rights of his show to Spotify, why we think "Karens" refuse to wear masks, and what "re-opening" will look like across the world, stick with us. Listen in as we talk about the differences between big and small buyers, like what their end goals are, and which niches and monetization models help them achieve those goals.

In this episode, Ace and I talk about why perseverance is an essential characteristic to have and what that looks like in your entrepreneurial journey. If you want to hear some good news about a potential COVID-19 vaccine, what we think about Tesla opening in spite of government regulations, and the rapid freefall in value for WeWork, stay tuned. Listen in as we discuss why you should stick with an industry you believe in, even if it doesn't look like the most profitable to begin with, why you want to build a reputation within that industry, and the perils of "shiny object syndrome".

In this episode, Ace and I talk about how to identify your ideal client and how to work with clients who might not be be a good fit with your company.   If you want to hear our take on Elon Musk becoming a digital nomad, what Bitcoin halving means, and why people are scrambling to buy Carnival Cruises, stick with us. Listen in as we discuss what the difference is between someone you want to work with over an "ideal" client, and how much time to spend nurturing the right kinds of leads.

In this episode, Ace and I talk about how due diligence will change in 2020 and beyond as a result of the recent market shift. We'll expand on points we mentioned in previous episodes to help buyers find the best business to acquire. If you want to hear what things will look like as the US is reopening, which online business models are going to be affected by the shrinking economy, and why an Amazon vice-president resigned in response to a whistle-blower being fired, make sure you tune in. Listen in as we explore the transition into a buyer's market and what buyers and sellers can do to prepare for a deal when approaching the marketplace.

In this episode, Ace and I go in depth about why working remotely could be the right move for your company, what the pros and cons are of distributed working, and how to create a workforce who can keep the business running from anywhere in the world.  If you want to see how South America is responding to the virus, what Bill Gates thinks of the coronavirus, and how the pandemic could be the disruption the legal system needed to serve justice, stick with us. Listen in as we explore the future of companies embracing remote working and why businesses will be more open to the concept after COVID-19 passes.

In this episode, Ace and I discuss current events and how some of the largest organizations in the world are responding to the pandemic, and how it affects our industry of buying and selling online businesses. If you are want to keep your finger on the market pulse, check out this week's episode as we cover oil prices nosediving and whether Bitcoin is a secure investment in these times. Listen in as we explore what you should know if you are new to the industry and want to buy an online business in the near future, as well as which online business models are smart investments right now, and where we see the most potential in the industry in the coming years.

In this episode, Ace and I discuss what motivates us as individuals, what keeps our teams going, and how to keep your clients' spirits up. If you are interested in learning how to stay motivated while we work from home during this season and how to reset your mindset when things become overwhelming, make sure you tune in to this week's episode. Listen in as we talk about how anxiety can hit us when we least expect it and how it spills over into different areas of our lives, as well as how to keep your head space clear.

In this episode, Ace and I discuss the changes business owners will experience due to the COVID-19 virus, as well as possible paradigm shifts that might impact businesses worldwide   If you are interested in the market sentiment according to investors and buyers, as well as how the entrepreneur's journey is affected, then this episode is for you.   Listen in as we talk about the unique challenges buyers and sellers face, and discover tips on how to adapt to these challenges in the coming months.

In this episode, Justin and Ace discuss the current economic situation, what they have been noticing as far as shifts in the marketplace from both buyers and sellers in the space.  If you are interested in the current outlook for our industry, the economic impact from the current lockdown in place for most people around the world, and what you can do today to prepare for the next few uncertain months to come. Listen in as we talk about what other business investors are doing now to prepare for these changes, and how you can prepare for these uncertain months to come.

In this episode, Justin and Ace discuss some online market updates and trend predictions as well as some online business courses popping up recently and what to watch out for.  If you are interested in the current business opportunities available for those just getting started or if you are looking for some insight on current investment trends within the online space, this will be a helpful show to bring you up to speed with the everything happening in the space today. Listen in as we talk about what other business investors are doing over the next few weeks to capitalize on the current economic trends.

In this episode, Justin and Ace discuss the current market trends both online and offline as well as some of the huge disruptions going on in the online industry space as a whole. If you are interested in some of the industry risks we are facing during these current market impacts as well as some general information on some of the potential risks we are noticing within the space, this will be a great episode to gain some value from. Listen in as we explain some of the shoring measures you should prepare your business with as we move into the next few months of shifting in the global economic markets.

In this episode, Justin and Ace discuss the various options available when gathering a pool of investors, and managing the operations of an asset when multiple investors are involved.

In this final episode for Season 4, we answer questions from the audience about buying and selling online businesses and portfolio ownership.

In our third season we discussed selling your online business. You can treat this episode as an “addendum” to that season as we discuss 5 additional points of interest or unique challenges with larger portfolio sites.

After purchasing or growing a larger site or portfolio, you’ll want to implement strategies to grow the business even further. Your approach will be specific to the business you’re buying PLUS the skills you bring to the table.

In this episode we dive into the various operating structures you can use to setup and run a fund of online businesses.

In this episode, we cover a few of the funding structures you can use to setup and run a portfolio of websites and online businesses.

In this episode we look at how to interview, hire, and train a team of people to run your online business.

In this episode we cover some due diligence tips when it comes to buying larger online businesses and assets.

In this episode we unlock the secrets to finding online and offline 7 and 8 figure deals.

In this episode, we'll compare and contrast the differences between 6, 7, and 8-figure deals.

In Season 4 of the Web Equity Show, we're leveling up to talk about portfolio investments including 6, 7, and 8-figure deals.

In this episode, we'll look at the final steps sellers can take to wrap up and complete the deal.

In this episode, Justin and Ace look at how sellers can use deal negotiations to their advantage with buyers.

In this episode we cover various deal structures and how sellers can use them to their advantage.

In this episode we look at how to attract buyers, advertise, and promote your online business for sale.

In this episode we detail four different option you can use to get your online business listed for sale.

In this episode, we’ll look at the required documentation you’ll need to put together to sell your online business.

In this episode, we’ll uncover all the steps you need to take in the last 9 months before listing your business for sale.

Get the inside scoop on the steps you MUST take if you're looking to sell your online business.

When is the best time to sell your business? In this episode, we’ll look at some of the reasons people have for selling their online businesses.

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of the Web Equity Show. Today, we'll look at the basics with selling your online business.

In this episode, Justin and Ace look at the various ways to expand and grow your website or online business purchase.

In this episode, Justin and Ace walk you through the process of migrating a website or online business from seller to buyer.

In this episode, Ace and I look at the negotiation tactics and strategies buyers can use to close the deal.

In this episode, Justin and Ace look at the various types of deal structures and how you can use them to your advantage as a buyer.

Justin and Ace deep dive on buyer due diligence tips, tactics, and strategies.

Justin and Ace run through a framework that will help you quickly perform an initial website evaluation as you move towards a potential purchase.

In Season 2 Episode 4, Ace and I cover the various ways and places to find online businesses for sale.

Should you build or buy websites? In Season 2 Episode 3, Ace and I look at the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches to help you decide which is better for you.

In Season 2 Episode 2, we look at how beginner buyers can quickly scan websites for sale to see if there's a good fit for them to purchase.

In our first episode of Season 2, Ace and I give a basic overview of the website buying and selling industry.

In episode 16, Justin and Ace describe the steps they'd take if they had to start their business over from scratch.

In episode 15, Ace sits down with an attorney to discuss due diligence, contracts, and closing the deal from a legal perspective.

In episode 14, Justin and Ace sit down with CPA Mario Lucibello to discuss accounting and tax issues that come with buying and selling online businesses.

In episode 13, Justin and Ace discuss what a day in the life of an online business mogul looks like.

In episode 12, we look at the profiles of the various website buyer/seller professionals and how they operate in the industry.

In episode 11, we discuss some of the challenges and opportunities available for non-technical founders and entrepreneurs when it comes to buying businesses.

In episode 10, we look at best practices when it comes to hiring, building, and scaling out your team.

In episode 9, we dig into exactly how much an online business is worth and the reasoning behind it.

In episode 8, Justin and Ace discuss the benefits and the process to raising money from investors to fund your online acquisitions.