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Carrie Kerpen is the go-to resource for women looking to transform their lifestyle businesses into life-changing assets. Known as The Exit Whisperer, Carrie has guided hundreds of women in scaling their businesses to prepare for successful exits. After scaling and selling her own agency, Likeable Media, she identified The Exit Gap—the disparities in exit values for female-led companies—and developed a methodology to help women avoid common pitfalls during the exit process. Carrie is the founder and CEO of The Whisper Group, the #1 Exit Readiness Advisory Practice for Women-Owned Businesses, and the creator of The Whisper Collective, the only community exclusively for exited female founders. An accomplished entrepreneur, author, and podcast host, Carrie shares her expertise as the host of The Exit Whisperer, a podcast spotlighting exited female founders. A Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), she lives in Port Washington, New York, with her husband, three children, and their dog, Homer.    During the show we discussed: The Whisper Group stands out from other exit-readiness firms. Knowing why you want to exit is crucial. Learn how to get the exit value you deserve. They Got Acquired offers great industry exit data. Revenue and income impact your exit value. Your “secret sauce” can increase your worth. Profit drives maximum exit value. A sustainable business model is essential. Revenue is vanity; profit is sanity. The Whisper Group helps you decide to sell or stay. The Exit Gap affects female-led businesses. Women-owned businesses get just 0.08% of exit dollars. Whisper addresses women's unique exit challenges. Women's exits are rarely talked about. Mindset shifts are key to exit success. “Whisper” stands for seven traits of a sellable business. The “Roar Factor” strengthens your negotiating power.   Resources: https://www.carriekerpen.com/ https://www.wearethewhispergroup.com/ 

My newsletter: https://simonowens.substack.com/   When the media covers business acquisitions, it's usually only for huge deals involving VC-backed companies. Coverage of mergers for small, bootstrapped businesses is almost nonexistent. That's where They Got Acquired comes in. Launched in 2021, it focuses on acquisitions in the $100,000 to $50 million range. Recently, it put out a detailed research report specifically focused on acquisitions of media outlets, which are typically sold at lower multiples than other kinds of online businesses.   In an interview, founder Alexis Grant walked through the experience she had selling two of her own media outlets and explained the steps a current media entrepreneur should take to maximize the selling price for their own business.  

Building a business isn't just about hitting revenue milestones.It's about knowing when to scale, when to sell, and how to maximize value.For Alexis Grant, Founder & CEO of They Got Acquired, the journey to helping entrepreneurs navigate acquisitions started with her own experiences selling two media businesses. She realized that many founders, especially those in the six-to-eight-figure range, struggle to find the right guidance when considering an exit. Now, she's on a mission to demystify the acquisition process and help founders sell on their terms.In this episode, Alexis shares key insights on preparing your business for a sale, why profitability matters more than revenue, and how to choose the right advisors for a smooth transaction. Whether you're building to sell or just want to run a stronger, more scalable business, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways.In this episode, you'll learn:Validate your ideas with real-world input: Don't rely on assumptions. Broadly evaluate to ensure your product is solving genuine customer problemsStay nimble while balancing vision and customer needs: Ashby's success came from staying adaptable. When market conditions shift, reprioritize product development to address customer pain pointsEmpower your team with purpose and autonomy: Build a team culture that gives employees the freedom to innovate while staying aligned with company goalsJump into the conversation:(00:00) Meet Alexis Grant(03:16) From journalism to entrepreneurship: Alexis' unexpected journey(06:44) The power of curiosity in business success(09:42) Selling a business without knowing the process(13:03) When is the right time to sell? Avoiding burnout before exit(16:40) The profit-first mindset: Why it matters more than revenue(20:56) M&A red flags: What buyers look for in due diligence(25:26) The importance of trusted advisors in the acquisition process(30:19) Owner dependency: Why it makes businesses unsellable(36:34) 2025 M&A trends: What's changing in the market?(41:23) How private equity is reshaping acquisitions in accounting(45:03) Build to sell, and you'll win either way

My newsletter: https://simonowens.substack.com/   Earlier this month, I sent a newsletter to my audience with the subject line: “Ask me a question.” Basically I told everyone to jump into the comments section of the post and ask me any questions they have about the media industry or creator economy.   Several of you did pipe in with some amazing questions. I then invited on Alexis Grant, the founder of They Got Acquired, to help me answer them.   We answered questions on a range of topics like:   Which media companies are succeeding with native advertising The best ways for media outlets to run live events How to grow your audience in a world where Google and Facebook are sending less and less traffic What a Substack advertising platform would look like.  

Earlier this month, I sent a newsletter to my audience with the subject line: “Ask me a question.” Basically I told everyone to jump in the comments section of the post and ask me any questions they have about the media industry or creator economy.   Several of you did pipe in with some amazing questions. I then invited on Alexis Grant, the founder of They Got Acquired, to help me answer them.   We answered questions on a range of topics like   How to monetize newsletters on LinkedIn How we'd go about launching a local news outlet from scratch The future of paid newsletters How The Messenger should have spent its $50 million in VC cash.   This Q&A episode is actually part of an ongoing series. Every single month I'll allow my subscribers to submit questions, and I'm going to do my very best to answer at least one question from every single subscriber. The only way to submit questions is by becoming a paid subscriber to my substack newsletter.    Subscribers also receive a calendly link from me that allows them to book a half-hour introductory phone call. Many of my subscribers use it as an opportunity to tell me about their own media businesses and pick my brain on strategy.   To subscribe, go to https://simonowens.substack.com/  

Lexi Grant is a builder of companies, people, content, and of profit. Her sweet spot is the intersection of content and business. In early 2021, Lexi sold The Write Life, a brand for writers she'd grown as a side business for eight years. Previously, from 2015-2019, she served as EVP of Content at The Penny Hoarder, a personal finance media company. She joined as the third employee after the content agency was acquired. Her latest project is They Got Acquired, a content company. Their mission is to redefine startup success by sharing stories of acquisitions between $100k-$50M. It's an amazing site, podcast, and newsletter. Highly recommend signing up now. We dive into… Her 2 Exits Why She was Acquired and What Does That Mean? They Got Acquired Newsletter and Podcast   Episode Sponsored By Looking for fantastic remote workers?   Call to Action Book a Call with Me Let's Buy a Business Newsletter 10 Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Let's Buy a Business Youtube   Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship: https://letsbuyabusiness.com/course Stay Up to Date Newsletter: https://lbab.beehiiv.com/subscribe Connect with Lexi Grant https://theygotacquired.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-got-acquired/id1612989232 https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisgrant 

"This episode was brought to you by Reconciled.com. Helping M&A Entrepreneurs just like you with Bookkeeping, CFO & Controller Services, Outsourced Enterprise Accounting and Tax Services. Reconciled.com"About The Guest(s): Alexis Grant is the founder of They Got Acquired, a media brand that focuses on covering acquisitions in the six, seven, and low eight-figure range. She is a former journalist and has built several successful media companies throughout her career. ​Summary: Alexis Grant, founder of They Got Acquired, shares her journey from journalism to entrepreneurship and her experience with selling her own businesses. She discusses the challenges and lessons she learned along the way and how she is now leveraging those lessons to help other founders navigate the world of acquisitions. Alexis also talks about the database she is building to track and analyze acquisitions and monetization plans for her media brand. ​Key Takeaways: Alexis recognized that starting her own business allowed her to have autonomy and make decisions on her own terms.She transitioned from journalism to entrepreneurship by taking on freelance clients and eventually starting her own content marketing agency.Alexis's agency was acquired by a media brand called The Penny Hoarder, where she worked in-house and helped grow the content for the brand.She sold her own content site, The Write Life, through an asset sale and realized the importance of building equity in her own assets.Alexis started They Got Acquired to fill the gap in coverage of smaller acquisitions and to provide resources and information for founders looking to sell their businesses.The database she is building will allow users to access information on past acquisitions, including deal size, revenue, and industry, to help inform their own buying or selling decisions.--------------------------------------------------Contact Alexis onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisgrant/Newsletter: https://theygotacquired.com/newsletter --------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins IT ExchangeNet's Channel Partner Network!-Why IT ExchangeNet?Since 1998, IT ExchangeNet has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. IT ExchangeNet works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years IT ExchangeNet has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe IT ExchangeNet M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we'll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visit https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.Our partnership with IT ExchangeNet focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.--------------------------------------------------

What do small business owners wish they had done differently before selling? While the attention on billion dollar mergers and acquisitions, detailed information about acquisitions of smaller businesses is harder to find. Alexis Grant launched an online media platform, They Got Acquired, to help founders understand deal-making in the lower middle market. It's valuable to think about your potential exit even if it's years away. Lexi joins host Laurie Barkman on Succession Stories to discuss how to set up your business for a successful sale regardless of its size.   Listen in to learn more about: Lessons from owners who have sold their businesses Handling the transition from entrepreneur to employee  How to be better prepared personally to sell How to increase the transferability of your business with structured systems    Guest and show notes: theygotacquired.com/newsletter Succession Stories Episode 82: John Warrillow Learn how Strategic Business Transition Planning with Laurie Barkman can bring clarity to your biggest succession questions by visiting https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com      THE BUSINESS TRANSITION HANDBOOK: To get a free PDF copy of "The Business Transition Handbook" by author Laurie Barkman go to: https://thebusinesstransitionhandbook.com or text TRANSITION to +1(762)320-2826     SHOW US THE LOVE :  RATE + FOLLOW SUCCESSION STORIES SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen and follow on YouTube Write a review using Rate This Podcast    

It's summer and time to dial up the road trips, air pods in the kitchen, and stories that inspire us. On the Simple Pin Podcast, we do something fun – the Summer Story series where we interview entrepreneurs, business owners, and inspiring people to give us a break from the tips, tricks, and action items and just allow us to listen to a good story.  This week we're diving in with Alexis Grant from They Got Acquired. We're talking about her journey to sell her own business and what it's like to tell the stories of people who have sold theirs.  https://theygotacquired.com/ Lexi's course – How to Sell Your Business Sign up for a discovery call —------- See full show notes for all episodes at Simple Pin Media. Get more Pinterest Marketing Tips by https://simple-pin-media.ck.page/posts delivered every Wednesday. Where to find more Pinterest Marketing Tips: Instagram Pinterest YouTube Learn more about the Pinterest account audit →  https://www.simplepinmedia.com/pinterest-audit/ If you're interested in our services, book a free discovery call. This month we've launched something new and exciting to help you learn how to master Pinterest marketing without breaking the bank or taking you hours.  We've taken all our knowledge, experience, and data and created small Pinterest marketing learning products. From workshops, to small courses, to templates we have you covered whatever your Pinterest needs are.  Visit simplepinshop.com to learn more and take advantage of our special launch month offer.

In episode 650, Rob Walling answers more listener questions. We cover topics like how to get more customers while working a full-time job, talking to users when there is a language barrier, and whether to buy vs. build a SaaS product. Topics we cover:  1:59 - Buying a small SaaS for $10,000 vs. getting financing and buying a SaaS for 6-figures 8:00 - How to get more customers while working full-time 13:33 - Can you hire someone to find an established SaaS business for you to buy? 16:40 - Diverse entrepreneurship podcast recommendations 20:08 - Talking to users when there is a language barrier Links from the Show: MicroConf Remote 6.0  SaaS Playbook  Zen Founder Software Social  Indie Hackers  In Demand: How To Grow Your SaaS to $100k MRR  They Got Acquired  Afford Anything Deploy Empathy: A Practical Guide To Interviewing Customers  The Jobs-To-Be-Done Handbook If you have questions about starting or scaling a software business that...Read more... »Click the icon below to listen.  

“More than half of the people I talk to are burned out and that's why they want to sell. And if you're burned out, it's not too late because you can still sell the business, but it's not the optimal time.” — Alexis Grant This week Sachit (@sachitgupta) chats with Alexis Grant (@alexiskgrant) Founder & CEO of They Got Acquired — a media company that features acquisitions of online businesses and the founders behind them. Previously, she was EVP of Content at The Penny Hoarder, a personal finance media brand, where she worked alongside the founder as the third employee to scale the company's content operations. She also founded The Write Life, an online community for writers she sold in 2021. Lexi began her career as a reporter at the Houston Chronicle and U.S. News & World Report, before growing a boutique content marketing agency, which was acquired by The Penny Hoarder in 2015. She lives with husband and two young kids in Harpers Ferry, WV. Follow our host, Sachit Gupta on Twitter and sign up for the Creators Collective Newsletter. Do you want to learn how to make a living as a creator? Check out the CreatorsMBA. (02:49) - Experience and highlights from building content teams (04:41) - How big the content side of Penny hoarder got (05:24) - Is the company a media company? (06:40) - Ways to monetize before advertising (09:07) - Her fav content niches / companies that got acquired (11:22) - Elements to think about when determining how to position or frame a media site — How to monetize or set up to sell  (12:49) - Lessons from research she did on how media companies can be sold (14:56) - How much a content site would sell for (17:37) - What should creators do to monetize their audience and content, properly? (20:28)  - How creators can sell their businesses (22:23) - The process from buyers reaching out, to finally selling the company (23:57) - At what point should you hire lawyers, agents and other people? (26:13) - The most common mistakes everyone was making, in terms of selling their business (28:34) - Things you should have in order before going down the path to sell (34:32) - Is it possible to sell some of the pieces of business that are burning out the owners? (39:01) - Other things creators should be thinking about during the process of selling the business (40:10) - Will increasing revenue using services, increase the multiple? (44:39) - How does one start building a team? (46:59) - What Lexi's team looks like (49:04) - At scale version, what does the team look like? (51:42) - What do editors do? (53:29) - Principles creators should know about while building a team (56:14) - Commonalities in great hires (58:54) - Tips on training and managing creative talent (1:00:28) - Things they have taken from writing, to podcasting (1:02:46) - How much of an investment it takes to grow from good to great, in terms of podcasting and content (1:03:08) - AI-generated content and where it's going to go (01:05:06) - Finding the voice for your writing and newsletter (01:06:51) - Alexis's three favorite creators (01:08:29) - What it means to be a conscious creator (01:09:09) - What she is most excited about in the next 5-10 years

#444: Alexis Grant is founder & CEO of They Got Acquired, a media company that helps entrepreneurs sell online businesses. Previously, she was EVP of Content at The Penny Hoarder, a personal finance media brand, where she worked alongside the founder as the third employee to scale the company's content operations. She also founded The Write Life, an online community for writers she sold in 2021. Lexi began her career as a reporter at the Houston Chronicle and U.S. News & World Report, before growing a boutique content marketing agency, which was acquired by The Penny Hoarder in 2015. She lives with husband and two young kids in Harpers Ferry, WV.

Whether you are thinking about "ever" selling your content business, or you want to create the most valuable business asset possible, there are four critical things you need to start implementing now. Special thanks to Lexi Grant from They Got Acquired for her four tips on preparing to sell your content business. ------- Like this episode? SUBSCRIBE on Apple, Spotify or Google. See all Content Inc episodes at the Content Inc. podcast home. Get more on building your content creation business by subscribing to TheTilt.com newsletter.

Our third guest expert for the 10k Creator Podcast is Lexi Grant from They Got Acquired. Lexi has successfully grown and sold multiple content businesses and is here to teach Daren her approach to building those businesses. In the episode they discuss the three areas of business she recommends creators spend their time on - content, monetization, and distribution - and how to balance your time between those three. The go deeper on those early stages of the content entrepreneur's journey, where to spend your time marketing, the importance of prioritizing revenue early on, and how to make choices of where to spend your time as an entrepreneur.  Learn more about Lexi at https://theygotacquired.com/. SHOW LINKS: Typefully Nathan Barry 10k linkedin followers  Justin Welsh's LinkedIn OS Course Ben Collins ----- The 10k Creator is sponsored by three amazing companies. If you need to publish a book, go to Lulu. Go get your email on at ConvertKit. Video and audio your way to success with Streamyard. Get direct access to all the 10k Creator Podcast shows at 10kcreatorshow.com. ------- Like this episode? SUBSCRIBE on Apple, Spotify or Google. Get more of Daren Smith at Craftsman Creative. See all the 10k Creator show episodes at the Content Inc. podcast home. Get more on building your content creation business by subscribing to TheTilt.com newsletter.

Lexi Grant is a builder of companies, people, content, and of profit. Her sweet spot is the intersection of content and business. In early 2021, Lexi sold The Write Life, a brand for writers she'd grown as a side business for eight years. Previously, from 2015-2019, she served as EVP of Content at The Penny Hoarder, a personal finance media company. She joined as the third employee after my content agency was acquired. Her latest project is They Got Acquired, a content company. Their mission is to redefine startup success by sharing stories of acquisitions between $100k-$50M. It's an amazing site, podcast, and newsletter. Highly recommend signing up now. We dive into… - Her 2 Exits - Why She was Acquired and What Does That Mean? - They Got Acquired Newsletter and Podcast Episode Sponsored By Let's Buy a Business: Narrowing Down My Criteria for My Business Acquisition Search Exclusive to Let's Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or letsbuyabusiness.com/divvy Free Book - The EXITpreneur Playbook Call to Action Book a Call with Me 10 Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Connect with Lexi Grant https://theygotacquired.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/they-got-acquired/ https://twitter.com/TheyGotAcquired https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-got-acquired/id1612989232 https://alexisgrant.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisgrant https://twitter.com/alexisgrant 

On today's episode we speak with Alexis Grant, founder and CEO of They Got Acquired, a digital media company focused on small and medium-sized acquisitions. Alexis is building a massive resource for entrepreneurs and professionals in the M and A space that will help all stakeholders understand the value of their business and learn from other acquisitions. Prior to founding They Got Acquired, Alexis built and sold a content agency, served as EVP of content for the Penny Hoarder, and sold niche website The Write Life. Listen now as Alexis walks us through her journey throughout digital media, building and selling two businesses, her long-term vision for helping founders explore acquisitions, and the constant refinement of her process.  (0:08) Introduction to Alexis Grant.   (0:55) Alexis Grant's backstory and career start.  (3:33) How Alexis got into entrepreneurship and the process behind publishing her first ebook.   (7:53) How her trip to Africa impacted her life and career.   (9:59) Why and how Alexis started her content agency, how it made money, and the model she developed.    (13:11) What kinds of backgrounds and skills Alexis looks for in writers, and the team was managed.       (16:11) How to build your credibility and build trust with your readers.    (20:15) Alexis's experience with being acquired twice, how it has influenced They Got Acquired, and long-term growth plans for the company.     (25:24) The possibility of selling data to B2B customers and other potential B2B opportunities.       (30:41) The overall revenue makeup of They Got Acquired and how the website is funded.    (32:54) How to balance personal, family, and work life.     (35:17) One tool that Alexis can't live without.     (36:01) If she ever had a moment where she thought she may potentially fail.  (37:55) Where you can find Alexis and They Got Acquired.   (38:52) Closing remarks and thoughts about the interview.  Guest Social Media Links:   Alexis Grant:   Twitter: (https://twitter.com/alexisgrant (https://twitter.com/alexisgrant))  Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisgrant/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisgrant/))  Personal Website: (https://alexisgrant.com/ (https://alexisgrant.com/))  Articles by Alexis : (https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/alexis_grant (https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/alexis_grant))    They Got Acquired:  Website: (https://theygotacquired.com/ (https://theygotacquired.com/))  Podcast: (https://theygotacquired.com/podcast (https://theygotacquired.com/podcast))  Twitter: (https://twitter.com/TheyGotAcquired (https://twitter.com/TheyGotAcquired))  Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/they-got-acquired/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/they-got-acquired/))    Links mentation In this Interview:   TheWriteLife: (https://thewritelife.com/author/alexis/ (https://thewritelife.com/author/alexis/))  The Penny Hoarder : (https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/ (https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/))  ClickUp: (http://www.clickup.com/ (http://www.clickup.com))     Follow us on Social Media:   Listen on your favorite streaming platform: (https://link.chtbl.com/MonetizeMedia (https://link.chtbl.com/MonetizeMedia))    Twitter: (https://twitter.com/monetizemediahq (https://twitter.com/monetizemediahq))     TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@monetizemediahq (https://www.tiktok.com/@monetizemediahq))      Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/monetize-media/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/monetize-media/))     YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8a20ZIx7dx1reQ4pdvCBPA...

How can you know if you're getting a fair price for your company? You start your own media business and make it your job to find out. Alexis Grant began building They Got Acquired after going through two acquisitions. The lack of information out there, meant she had little idea if the deals were fair or even how the process worked. Adam and Alexis dive into why so few founders plan ahead to sell their businesses, the main mistakes first-time sellers make, and why she's talking about deals the mainstream press overlook. You'll also hear why Alexis believes in the importance of community building for the future of the media industry. Follow Alexis: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisgrant (linkedin.com/in/alexisgrant) Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexisgrant (twitter.com/alexisgrant) Keep up to date with the latest Media Moves news. Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n (https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n) Sign up to the Perpetual newsletter: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetual (https://workweek.com/brand/perpetual)

Could you sell your business? Would you even want to once it's optmized enough to make selling an option? Today I'm discussing the practical and emotional considerations of selling an online business with my longtime friendtor, Alexis Grant.  More about Lexi:  Alexis is the founder and CEO of They Got Acquired, a media company telling the stories of “small” acquisitions. She has sold two companies herself—a digital marketing agency to The Penny Hoarder as a full acqui-hire, and The Write Life to a third party. She lives with her husband and two young kids in Harpers Ferry, WV.

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

On this week's episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk to Lexi Grant, founder of They Got Acquired. Lexi is a media pro who's started and sold several businesses. Her newest company highlights entrepreneurs who sell for $100k - $50m. The trio talk about how to tell whether your business can be sold, and what the most important steps are to set yourself up for success there. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show Check out our first episode where we break down how Lexi launched TGA Here's Lexi's interview with Ryan on the Intentional Growth podcast Don't miss Lexi's interview with Lauren Gaggioli on the Higher Scores acquisition You can find Lexi on Twitter, check out more acquisition case studies on They Got Acquired, and tune into the podcast here (it's great!) For more great insights, check out… Copyblogger Academy where you'll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today's world. Trends where you'll find cutting-edge research on emerging business trends, plus hands-on advice on how to capitalize on them.… Use code BOATDRINKS for the best discount available. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/copyblogger-podcast/message

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

Alexis Grant is the founder of They Got Acquired, a recently launched publication that covers digital companies acquired in the $100k to $50m range. In this conversation, we dug into the early decisions Alexis made when launching, how sponsorships took the business by surprise, and how they are planning to really monetize the business.

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/newsletterTo get free access to Dr. Sherry Walling's MicroConf talk, go to: https://microconf.com/endwellFor the full transcript to this episode, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/anna-mast-boondockers-welcome

How good is creating niche content? How about understanding the purpose of your content and focusing on providing value? Alexis Grant, founder, and CEO of They Got Acquired, understand the importance of both of these things. She has launched not one, not two, but 3 content businesses — successfully selling her previous ones. Today she's here to share her insight on why she started They Got Acquired, doing research to produce good content, and how sponsorship is playing a bigger role than she expected. Top Takeaways: They Got Acquired has a very specific niche in mind: businesses that have sold for between $100,000 and $50M. All of their content is focused on telling those stories and helping similarly positioned businesses.They are using their podcast of the same name to build trust and grow their audience. Allowing people to hear them forges a better connection and gives the business more identitySponsorship has played a bigger than expected role! They are increasing the output of their newsletter and will monetize their podcast for season 2. Lexi's advice: ask for too much at first. You can always come down if they say no. Show Notes: Alexis GrantAlexis on LinkedinAlexis on TwitterJoin the Creator CrewSponsored by: Tailor Brands | Nexcess | TextExpander

We've all read stories and news articles about multi-million dollar businesses that have been sold and the ripple effects these acquisitions have on their respective industries.  But an exit doesn't have to involve enormous sums of money to be meaningful.  When Alexis Grant realized that there were important acquisition stories going untold, she created They Got Acquired, a media agency seeking to redefine startup success by sharing the acquisition stories of underrepresented founders.  In this episode, Alexis joins us to discuss the inspiration behind They Got Acquired, and the ways in which she hopes to educate entrepreneurs who are preparing to sell their businesses. She also reveals the obstacles she faced building a media company from the ground up and how she has structured her business to provide value to her audience. According to Alexis, “When building a media brand, the place that I always start from is creating really high-quality content. Think about how you can create something that's valuable, because if people don't want to read it, or listen to it, or consume it, then you're not really doing yourself or them a favor.” Alexis also shares insights into her own acquisition stories, discussing the differences between an acqui-hire and an asset sale, and the lesson she learned from both experiences.  Whether you are a first-time seller or an experienced entrepreneur, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Topics Discussed in This Episode: Alexis walks us through her entrepreneurial journey so far (02:26) The lessons Alexis learned from her own businesses being acquired (07:57) What inspired Alexis to create They Got Acquired (12:47) The types of success stories Alexis wants to shine a light on with They Got Acquired (15:24) The obstacles Alexis faced building a media company from the ground up (19:01) Interesting tidbits Alexis has picked up from the businesses she's covered so far (26:03) Alexis's advice to entrepreneurs looking to start their own media brand (31:44) How Alexis maintains efficiency to maximize her ROI (34:42) How Alexis aims to help women founders find a place at the table (37:19) Alexis's goals for the future of They Got Acquired (39:55) Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcast Empire Flippers Marketplace They Got Acquired Typefully Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to successfully navigate the acquisition process.

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.comFor more stories like this one, sign up for our newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletterTo get the full transcript of this episode, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/sam-parr-the-hustle

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/newsletterFor the full transcript of this episode, go to:  https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/jon-hainstock-zoomshift/ 

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/newsletterFor the full transcript of this episode, go to:  https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/lexi-grant-they-got-acquired/

Have you ever wondered why certain brands have started investing in content marketing? This episode will shine some light on that question. Alexis Grant shares why her first and second exit were so successful because of her great content marketing and how she believes other business owners can increase the value of their business by focusing on more than the multiple—by focusing on the "story" of the brand and how it really reaches its market. This entrepreneurial story is about growing true value in your business using high quality content, without sacrificing good business sense. Alexis found the entrepreneurial bug after starting her career off in journalism and realizing how important a personal brand was when she struck out on her own as a freelancer. Growing and selling her first business, a content media company dedicated to growing businesses with blogs, showed her that brand matters just as much to companies as individuals. Maybe more so. Tune in today to learn what you might be missing on the brand side of content marketing. What You Will Learn Why companies buy teams rather than other assets (called 'acquihire') What led Alexis to choose the acquihire route The benefits of running a company with a small team and why Alexis likes that approach so much Why Alexis chose to pivot from the content space to the M&A space How content marketing helps companies gain the trust of their customers Why increasing your multiple is not the right metric to solely focus on when selling What impact branding had on Alex selling her second business Why certain aspects of your digital marketing strategy can be worth more to a buyer than others When content should be your biggest expense as a business owner // USE YOUR FINANCIALS TO CLARIFY A PATH TOWARDS A MORE VALUABLE BUSINESS: Intentional Growth Financial Assessment Bio: Alexis Grant is a media innovator who specializes in building content teams and growth marketing. From 2015-2019, Alexis led the content division at The Penny Hoarder as Executive Vice President of Content. After joining the company as the third employee, she worked alongside the founder to scale, growing their audience to tens of millions of readers, developing their brand reputation as a leader in media, and building infrastructure to support 100+ employees. After selling her company, The Write Life, in early 2021, she began building They Got Acquired, a media brand that focuses on acquisitions of online businesses and is her current venture. Interview Quotes: 07:07 - “I was only at that day job for a year before I started to realize, ‘You know, that side thing has a lot more potential and I’m really starting to get into

Have you ever wondered why certain brands have started investing in content marketing? This episode will shine some light on that question. Alexis Grant shares why her first and second exit were so successful because of her great content marketing and how she believes other business owners can increase the value of their business by focusing on more than the multiple—by focusing on the "story" of the brand and how it really reaches its market. This entrepreneurial story is about growing true value in your business using high quality content, without sacrificing good business sense. Alexis found the entrepreneurial bug after starting her career off in journalism and realizing how important a personal brand was when she struck out on her own as a freelancer. Growing and selling her first business, a content media company dedicated to growing businesses with blogs, showed her that brand matters just as much to companies as individuals. Maybe more so. Tune in today to learn what you might be missing on the brand side of content marketing. What You Will Learn Why companies buy teams rather than other assets (called 'acquihire') What led Alexis to choose the acquihire route The benefits of running a company with a small team and why Alexis likes that approach so much Why Alexis chose to pivot from the content space to the M&A space How content marketing helps companies gain the trust of their customers Why increasing your multiple is not the right metric to solely focus on when selling What impact branding had on Alex selling her second business Why certain aspects of your digital marketing strategy can be worth more to a buyer than others When content should be your biggest expense as a business owner // USE YOUR FINANCIALS TO CLARIFY A PATH TOWARDS A MORE VALUABLE BUSINESS: Intentional Growth Financial Assessment Bio: Alexis Grant is a media innovator who specializes in building content teams and growth marketing. From 2015-2019, Alexis led the content division at The Penny Hoarder as Executive Vice President of Content. After joining the company as the third employee, she worked alongside the founder to scale, growing their audience to tens of millions of readers, developing their brand reputation as a leader in media, and building infrastructure to support 100+ employees. After selling her company, The Write Life, in early 2021, she began building They Got Acquired, a media brand that focuses on acquisitions of online businesses and is her current venture. Interview Quotes: 07:07 - “I was only at that day job for a year before I started to realize, ‘You know, that side thing has a lot more potential and I’m really starting to get into

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/newsletterTo read the transcript from this episode, go to the episode page:  https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/manuel-frigerio-referralhero/

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

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.For more stories like this one, sign up for newsletter: https://TheyGotAcquired.com/newsletter