Buying Online Businesses Podcast

For today’s episode, we're diving deep into the intricacies of acquiring and exiting online businesses. Joining us is Chris Guthrie, a seasoned M&A advisor from Quiet Light, a name many of you are already familiar with. Chris has a wealth of experience, having bought and scaled various online businesses, from content sites to e-commerce and SaaS businesses. Chris shares his journey into the world of online business acquisitions, detailing how he started and scaled his ventures. We explore the different types of online business models he prefers and which ones he would choose if he were to acquire them again. Chris provides his insights into due diligence, sharing stories and mistakes from his own experiences to help you avoid common pitfalls. He offers crucial advice for both buyers and sellers, emphasizing the importance of preparation and realistic expectations. They also talked about the common deal structures in online business transactions, discussing financing options, cash down payments, earnouts,