The Deal Closers Podcast

Here’s the problem we see at Website Closers . A company gets the big exit it’s looking for, and all of a sudden they have more in their bank account than they’ve ever had before. They’re not just paper rich, they’re actually wealthy. Except when you make a lot of money, Uncle Sam wants his cut as well.  So how can you prep your company so that you don’t see the unexpected tax bill? Today, ta...

Many of us shop online with the express expectation that the items we purchase will be easily returned if we’re not satisfied with them… But how many of us have considered what happens to those products after we ship them back to the retailer? Brandon Dupsky is the co-founder and CEO of Back-Track, a company dedicated to helping online retailers recover the profits lost to surplus inventory and cu...

One could argue that entrepreneurship is an integral part of the American Dream—but just how easy is it to achieve that dream? Luckily for potential small business owners, the SBA and online lending options are making the dream an increasingly realistic possibility. Stephen Speer, Founder, CEO and Online Business Acquisition Advisor of eCommerce Lending, joins us today to discuss what his world lo...

In the current climate, Amazon often seems like the end-all be-all of eCommerce. It’s an incredibly valuable tool, but there are still some lessons to be learned about creating a brand and using multiple platforms and resources to grow it. Kyle Walker, Co-Founder and Chief Acquisitions Officer at Foundry, joins us today to talk about what his company looks for in emerging brands and gives some adv...

In today’s rapidly evolving economy, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re maximizing the value of your business when you’re ready to sell. Add backs are one crucial way to make that possible.  Today, we’re talking about the value of add backs, what's realistic, what buyers are pushing back on, and what concessions they’re willing to make. We cover exactly what an add back is and...

The Deal Closers Podcast is back with a new host, Izach Porter. Returning Tuesday October 26th, this is the podcast for Internet Mergers & Acquisition. Tune in on your favorite podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would you do if overnight you became a millionaire? Maybe you’d move to a new city, buy a new house or a car. Or maybe you’d look for a way to make your newfound wealth grow.  For Amazon Seller experts David and Leah Cupps, they decided to use the cash from the sale of their first business to continue growing their wealth and pursuing their business passion. On today’s episode of Deal Cl...

Remember when you first decided to start your eCommerce company? It probably felt like a roller coaster, with so many decisions to make, so much potential to grow and still, so much risk masked by unknown factors. Now, when you decide to sell your company, that roller coaster starts all over again. On today’s episode of Deal Closers - A Tech & Internet M&A Discussion, Jason and Ron from We...

Small business is the backbone of the United States. Without ambitious entrepreneurs starting small businesses, the economy would take a huge hit. At some point, for many business owners, there comes a time when someone offers to buy the business. But, where do these people find the funding to buy a business? On today’s episode, Jason and Ron from Websiteclosers.com, talk with expert Stephen Speer...

Putting your company on the market, especially in today's world where tech companies are increasingly more valuable, the kind of deal you want to focus on is the deal that will bring you closer to your desired number. There are many, many layers to this process and buyers don’t grow on trees, so you have to be aware of some common practices of the industry before you dive deep in trying to sell yo...

We hear a lot from our broker experts, Jason and Ron, on the show. Each week, they come in and drop nuggets of wisdom about the ins and outs of the industry. But in this business, there are a lot of companies to sell and a lot of obstacles that can come up. With so much going on, there are plenty of professional brokers out there. On today’s episode of Deal Closers - A Tech & Internet M&A...

Business is a lot like a game of Monopoly. There are properties and companies available for sale and sometimes you have the money, sometimes you don’t. But unlike Monopoly, in real life, you don’t look to Rich Uncle Pennybags for cash and get out of jail free cards. In reality, when it comes to business, you get a lot of help from the banks, the Government, and brokers. On today’s episode, of Deal...

We all know the common go-to phrase about business, "Time is money." Money keeps companies afloat. It keeps things moving. It's how employees get paid, how products stay in stock, and how the product goes from producers to consumers. But there is another factor. Numbers and hard facts play a huge role in understanding a company's wealth. However, it also helps to look at another thing to gauge a c...

All good things must come to an end, right? Sometimes when we think about leaving or going away, we think of it as a bad thing, but, in the world of selling businesses, leaving can mean leaving a company and heading straight for the bank. Leaving can mean you finally did what you set out to do - have a business that's successful enough to gain wealth. It’s a good thing. In fact, it’s a GREAT thing...

Some things are just universal, and business is one of those things. Wherever you go, whatever you do, there is some type of business transaction going on. The digital world has no boundaries - they call it the World Wide Web for a reason, right? On today’s episode of Deal Closers - A Tech & Internet M&A Discussion , we’re talking about international and cross-border deals. [03:07] Interna...

Business is about transactions. Beyond that, business is also about people. And people come in all different forms. As a result, the business world is full of variety. When it comes to the business of selling businesses, you can come across A LOT of different people. Jason and Ron from Websiteclosers.com have seen a lot of different buyers over the years. On today’s episode of Deal Closers - A Tec...

Buying a business takes a lot more than credit card swipes and fancy signatures. It would be a lot easier if it worked that way, but if buying a business was easy, everyone would do it. The financing of funds to complete a deal takes a lot of communication. Communication between the buyer, the seller, the brokers, and the bank is essential, and without it, deals can fall apart. On today’s episode...

Buying a company isn’t as easy as you think - there are a lot of steps to consider and a lot of places where things can go wrong. Everybody has that dream of owning a company but when a buyer steps into this arena they're going to be hesitant. Jason and Ron from WebsiteClosers.com have seen their fair share of buyers in their careers, and on today’s episode of Deal Closers - A Tech & Internet...

What is the Value in an Amazon Account There’s nothing like finding exactly what you need you when you need it...right? No-fuss, no hassle, just easy and convenient. Turns out most consumers want that for their online shopping. Besides, the Internet is supposed to be convenient, it shouldn't feel like walking through virtual aisles of a store - and platforms like Amazon prioritize this consumer ne...

You need something and you need it fast, so what do you do? Where do you start? For some of us our first instinct, besides going in-store, is to check online. Fast online shopping is a lot more dependable than it used to be. There are a lot more services available that get products to customers as soon as possible but Amazon takes it to the next level. The platform provides businesses a place to s...

The people at websiteclosers.com value their clients. There are a plethora of businesses out there, and with that comes business owners looking to sell. It’s up to people like Jason and Ron at websiteclosers.com to find buyers. But before the handshakes and signed deals are done, there’s a lot of work that’s put in beforehand. For one, not everyone and every business can be taken on as a client. J...

These days ANYONE can be a business owner, and these businesses exist not only in traditional corporate spaces, but in new virtual ones as well. The Internet has changed the business sphere. With the Internet comes more people; more people means more consumers; more consumers means more business and more product. At the end of the day, it can all be summed up in one way: in business, you have your...