Digital Investors

The next great gold rush isn’t in crypto, AI, or NFTs… It’s in small, high-margin digital agencies and the smart operators are quietly cashing in. In this episode of the Digital Investors Podcast, Matt Raad interviews Fiona Laidlaw, senior M&A broker at Flippa, to reveal why digital agencies are fast becoming the hottest acquisition targets online. Hear: • How a 23-year-old turned walked away...

What if you could quit your job, work from home, and build a million-dollar business in just two years? Derek and Courtney did exactly that, while raising two kids and starting from scratch with zero capital. In this episode, you'll hear how they left high-pressure corporate roles to launch a digital agency that hit $160K in its first year, scaled to $50K months in year two, and is now valued at s...

Steph was living the dream, or so it looked on paper. A secure teaching job. Two beautiful kids. A loving husband. But behind the scenes? She was drowning, exhausted and stuck... wondering if this was really it. Then her brother took the Digital Investors Program, and told her to do the same. The rest was history. In just 12 months, Steph walked away from her teaching job, built a $70K digital age...

Bill Gallagher has coached 11+ companies to $100M+ exits in 12 years. Three of those hit $1 billion in value. But in this exclusive interview, he shares his most painful business mistake - one that cost him $2 million out of pocket and a potential $250 million exit. Tune in to hear: - The #1 exit mistake that destroys business value - Why you should sell BEFORE hitting your vision (not after) - Ho...

Ashlene was working 60-80 hours a week and thought "I can't keep doing this, there must be a better way to make money." Then she heard us on The Rich Dad Poor Dad podcast, signed up for our free masterclass, bought a small website, then grew from there. Today she has 4 websites that makes her $8,000/mo. And instead of working 60-80 hours weeks like before, she works a maximum of 2 hours a wee...

Where are the biggest opportunities in buying and selling online businesses right now? In this interview, Matt Raad interviews Greg Elfrink, head of marketing at Empire Flippers who’s helped create over 100 millionaires, to share what’s working, what’s changed, and how to buy profitable online businesses in 2025. Greg reveals million dollar lessons, stories, and actionable strategies for both begi...

In this episode of the Digital Investor Podcast, we sit down with Captain FI , a former military pilot who reached financial independence and retired at age 30 . But here’s the twist…It wasn’t just index funds and frugal living that got him there. It was a passion blog that turned into a six-figure income stream , accelerating his FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) journey faster than tra...

A few months ago, Alyssa was working two part-time jobs (retail and lifeguarding) making $18/hour. 6 months after quitting university, she made almost $12,000 in just one month. Here are the lessons she learned. Learn the Online Income Skills That Can Make $10k/mo from your laptop? You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners...

In this episode, we sit down with Greg O’Rourke... jazz guitarist, digital entrepreneur, and graduate of the eBusiness Institute... to unpack how he built financial freedom through multiple online strategies. Greg shares how he: Grew his passion project, Fret Dojo, into a $10K/month semi-passive income machine Built a boutique agency with just 5 clients generating $25K/month Landed his first clien...

What would you do if a sudden health crisis forced you to shut down your business, quit your job, and move in with your parents… with two young kids to support? That’s exactly what happened to Lucy and Reefe w hen illness struck and Doctors couldn’t figure out what’s wrong. In short, they had to shut down their solar business and move back in with family just to get by. But within 12 months, they...

In a world where anyone can list a website for sale, Empire Flippers accepts only 5% of submissions. Why? Because their marketplace has become the gold standard for serious buyers. Every listing undergoes rigorous verification through APIs, financial checks, and seller background screening. In this interview, CEO Andy Allaway shares what’s really happening in today’s market. And what separates mil...

How do you go from flying planes to quietly building one of Australia’s most successful FIRE blogs, all without revealing your identity? In this exclusive episode, Captain FI joins Matt at eBusiness Institute for the very first time on camera to reveal his identity and the real story behind his six-figure finance blog and how he achieved financial independence years ahead of schedule. Tune in now...

How do you walk away from a $160K-a-year corporate job, take a gap year with your young family, travel around Australia… and then, within six months, build a high six-figure freedom business? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Luke, a former engineer turned digital entrepreneur, who did exactly that. You'll hear: ✅ The burnout that led to a life-changing decision ✅ How a $100K gap year...

Imagine quitting your job, buying a bus and travelling full time, all whilst still earning a 6 figure income. Chris and Bec have been paid to travel the world for the last 5 years, earning remote income and literally living the laptop lifestyle. Today we are going to find out what that journey has been like for them. You'll hear: How they are making money online and how they're AI proofing it What...

If your child was born between 1997 and 2012, this could be the most important conversation you have together. In this powerful episode, you’ll meet Jack Smart—a Gen Z entrepreneur who skipped university and built a successful business using AI and digital skills. No degree. No debt. No waiting for permission. Instead of following the old playbook, Jack chose a smarter path—one that gave him freed...

Should you buy a website that’s already making money… or build one from scratch in 2025? We have taught thousands of people how to buy neglected websites and turn them into 6- and 7-figure digital assets. And in this episode, you're going to learn what most people get wrong when buying websites in 2025. In this episode, we break down: The first skill we learned before buying our first website The...

Want to buy an online business but worried about getting scammed or making an expensive mistake? That’s why I bought on Joe Burrill , a top-rated Flippa broker with $6M in deals , to show you the exact steps beginners can take to buy a profitable online business in 2025. In this episode, we cover: ✔️ How to find and evaluate great deals ✔️ Common beginner mistakes to avoid ✔️ Negotiation strategie...

Most online business owners leave thousands on the table when they sell. They make simple mistakes that cost them an extra $10K-$50K (or more!) without even realizing it. But here’s the thing… getting the most you can for your online business isn’t about luck. There’s a proven process to maximise your sale price—and in this episode, Joe & Nat (Flippa’s top-rated brokers with $6M in deals ) are...

" My daughters were paying the price for my career " - that was Steph's wake-up call as a high school teacher and mom of two. In this episode, she shares how she went from creating "anxious little kids" through constant rushing, to building a digital business that lets her be there for every school drop-off, pickup, and special moment. Discovery how this awesome mum transformed her life in just 6...

Like most people, we thought achieving financial independence meant we had to work hard, swap time for money, go into debt, buy real estate and save our way to wealth. Then a chance meeting changed all that and set us on an unexpected path to wealth, freedom and fulfillment.  In 15 minutes we want to save you decades of time, money, frustration by sharing our experience in creating wealth wit...

What if you could quit your job and fund your retirement by buying just 3 websites? That’s exactly what Miro and Blanka did! In this episode, they share their journey from the 9-5 grind to financial freedom by strategically investing in income-generating websites. You’ll learn: How they chose the right websites to buy The exact steps they took to grow their revenue How long it took before they cou...

Want to stay ahead of the SEO curve in 2025? While most website owners chase traditional ranking factors, they're overlooking a game-changing strategy: Brand Search Optimization. Join us as industry expert Jason Barnard of Kalicube reveals: How brand search has become crucial for sustainable SEO success The profound impact of Google AI and ChatGPT on search rankings A proven process for establishi...

Lucy and her husband were on the brink of financial collapse after the GFC, but they made an extraordinary turnaround. By re-skilling in digital and following a proven system, they’ve built an online business that generates $100K/month in semi-passive income. In this episode, Lucy reveals: The pivotal moments that reshaped their retirement plans How they started from scratch and achieved financial...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Robert and Gabrielle, experienced digital marketers who were ready to give up. Instead, they joined the Champions program, went back to basics, and added $70K to their income in just one year. You’ll hear: How they secured high-value website builds, including a $10K cold-call project Why returning to foundational strategies was the key to their success How minds...

In just one year, Kim & Nick turned their digital agency from a side hustle into a $75k business. In this interview, you'll hear how they went from juggling remote work to landing high-value clients, including how they built a successful digital business together with zero prior experience. Hear their insights on what made this journey possible! For more info, register for our website buying m...