Buying Online Businesses Podcast

In this power-packed episode, Jaryd Krause sits down with serial founder and dealmaker Anthony Franco, a man who knows exits inside and out. Having built and sold seven companies—six of them successfully, including two to publicly listed firms—Anthony brings rare, battle-tested wisdom to the table. Together, they dig into what it really takes to engineer a successful exit in the $5M–$50M range. From preparing your business to maximize valuation, to structuring deals that minimize risk for both buyers and sellers, Anthony shares the strategies he’s used to navigate countless transactions. He doesn’t sugarcoat it either—every deal has “hair” on it, and this conversation unpacks exactly how to handle those messy, unexpected challenges that can tank a deal if you’re not prepared. You’ll learn:✔️ How to structure an exit so you walk away with more security and better terms✔️ Why taking your foot off the gas before closing can destroy your valuation✔️ How