Andrew Gazdecki is a seasoned entrepreneur, 4x founder, and the CEO of Acquire.com, a platform transforming the startup acquisition process. With a passion for building businesses, he has successfully founded and exited multiple companies, including Bizness Apps, which he scaled to $10M ARR before its acquisition, and Altcoin.io. Through Acquire.com, Andrew has helped hundreds of startups get acquired, facilitating over $500 million in closed deals. His mission is to make M&A more accessible for bootstrapped founders and small startups, giving them the tools and resources to achieve successful exits.

A recognized thought leader in entrepreneurship, SaaS, and startup acquisitions, Andrew’s insights have been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Inc.com, and Entrepreneur Magazine. With a social media reach of over 350,000, he actively shares expertise and lessons learned from his journey to help the next generation of founders. When he’s not simplifying acquisitions, Andrew enjoys cars, skateboarding, and surfing.

During the show we discussed:

• Steps to prepare a business for acquisition
• How Acquire.com streamlines M&A for startups
• Common founder mistakes when selling
• Maximizing startup valuation
• Preparing for due diligence
• Financing strategies for bootstrapped founders
• Using debt or equity to boost valuation
• Credit and financing impact on acquisition readiness
• Role of cash flow in exit planning
• Bootstrapping vs. raising capital
• Buying a business with limited resources
• Financing options for business buyers
• Risks vs. rewards of buying vs. starting a business
• Tips for first-time business buyers
• M&A trends affecting small businesses

Resources:

https://acquire.com/

Sabir Semerkant is an eCommerce expert, growth strategist, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience generating over $1 billion in revenue. Recognized and endorsed by industry leaders such as Gary Vee, Neil Patel, and Matt Higgins of Shark Tank, Sabir has been a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, guided startups to scale, and helped iconic brands like Coca-Cola, Canon, Tommy Hilfiger, and Sour Patch Kids achieve rapid and sustainable growth.

In 2024, Sabir’s Rapid 2X Program propelled 29 brands across 17 industries to new heights, delivering an impressive 108% average growth in just 21 days. His track record includes scaling more than 150 brands, with notable success like Ashley Stewart, which grew from $3M to $30M under his leadership.

Sabir has developed the 8-D Method, a proven framework designed to unlock 2X-10X growth for any eCommerce business with Product-Market Fit. This method equips businesses to thrive, even in tough economic conditions, enabling them to boost sales and maximize profits in today’s competitive landscape.

During the show we discussed:

• The 8D Method Is A Growth Framework Designed To Help E-Commerce Brands Scale Effectively.
• It Can Help Businesses Double Their Sales In As Little As 12 Weeks With Strategic Focus.
• It’s Built On Eight Dimensions That Identify And Unlock Hidden Growth Opportunities.
• The Method Brings Structure And Clarity, Giving Business Owners More Control And Freedom.
• It Helps Brands Differentiate And Rise Above The Noise In Saturated Markets.
• It Addresses Conversion Drops And High Cart Abandonment With Proven Tactics.
• The System Improves Margins Even When Ad Costs Are Rising By Optimizing Operations.
• It Solves Common Challenges Like Disorganization, Plateaued Growth, And Unclear Direction.
• The “Organize” Phase Reduces Anxiety By Creating A Clear Operational Foundation.
• The “Prioritize” Phase Ensures Teams Focus On Actions That Drive The Most Growth.
• Brands Using The Method Often See Fast Results—Sometimes Within Weeks.
• Unlike Relying Solely On Ad Platforms, It Builds Long-Term, Channel-Independent Growth.
• It Helps Brands Avoid Mistakes Like Chasing Trends Or Depending On One Traffic Source.
• The Rapid 2x System Can Trigger 100%+ Sales Increases In Under 30 Days.

Resources:

https://growthbysabir.com/businesscredit 

Eric Lloyd is a seasoned entrepreneur and trainer with a diverse background in various industries. Beginning his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 16, Eric made significant strides in commercial real estate by 21. His ventures have spanned landscaping, commercial cleaning, and real estate-based firms, showcasing his ability to create effective systems that drive business performance.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Eric is an experienced trainer with a demonstrated history in the financial services industry. He possesses skills in coaching, sales, entrepreneurship, and public speaking, reflecting his commitment to personal and professional development.

Beyond his career, Eric is a marathon runner, football coach, skiing enthusiast, and enjoys quality time with his horses. He is also a dedicated father to four children, balancing his professional achievements with a rich personal life. 

During the show we discussed:

Executive coaching improves wealth through insights and better decisions.
Avoid mistakes like poor cash flow and mixing finances with planning and tracking.
Financial peace comes from setting goals and balancing finances.
Good sales strategies increase revenue and build wealth.
A financial scorecard tracks key metrics.
Entrepreneurs often overlook saving, diversifying, and managing risk.
Financial software, goal-setting, and regular reviews track progress.
Reinvest profits and monitor cash flow to scale a business.
Finding lost revenue boosts cash flow.
Passive income comes from investments, digital products, and automation.
Managing personal finances helps grow business and wealth.

Resources:

https://wealthfactory.com/

Nate Woodbury is a YouTube Producer specializing in helping business owners, coaches, and course creators generate leads, clients, and revenue through YouTube. With a portfolio of over 50 channels, he has helped several YouTube channels generate seven figures monthly from organic leads. Unlike traditional viral-focused strategies, Nate teaches a tactical, step-by-step approach that delivers a consistent flow of high-quality leads and appointments—without relying on paid ads.

As a master of efficiency, Nate is known for developing systems that minimize time and expense while maximizing results. He works with many seven-figure influencers, helping them grow their following and transform their YouTube channels into powerful lead-generation machines. His expertise lies in showing professionals how to leverage their knowledge on YouTube, positioning themselves as the go-to experts in their industry and creating long-term, scalable success.

During the show we discussed:

• Answer questions on YouTube to generate high-quality leads.
• Identify what people are searching for on YouTube to create attractive videos.
• The Leaf Strategy helps business owners grow by aligning content with audience needs.
• Organic growth on YouTube is more sustainable than paid ads.
• Keyword research attracts the right audience by matching search intent.
• Long watch time is more valuable than short-form content on YouTube.
• Keyword tags are irrelevant; focus on content, titles, and descriptions.
• YouTube’s transcription helps boost rankings by improving searchability.
• Patience is key for ranking videos on YouTube.
• Business owners should position themselves as the "hero" by offering value.
• Create engaging videos that convert viewers into clients.
• Start videos with curiosity to increase watch time.
• Talking head videos are best for YouTube engagement.
• Avoid text-heavy PowerPoints; use visuals like flip charts for better results.
• Thumbnails and titles are crucial; show the whites of your eyes in thumbnails.
• Label videos for search engines to attract new followers and engage subscribers.
• Maximize results on YouTube by focusing on efficiency.
• Use tools to streamline content creation and management.
• Measure success on YouTube through engagement, conversions, and retention.
  

Resources: 

https://betheherostudios.com/
https://theleafstrategy.com

Anya Cheng is an accomplished and award-winning Product Head with extensive experience in leading product initiatives for top technology, eCommerce, food-delivery, and retail organizations. As the Founder and CEO of Taelor, Anya specializes in creating product vision, strategy, and roadmaps while building and managing high-performing teams. Her expertise spans product management, design, development, go-to-market strategies, and monetization processes.

As a product management and marketing guru, helped build Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Shopping and worked on eBay’s emerging business and AI, Target’s (the 2nd largest retailer in the U.S.) mobile/table eCommerce app, and McDonald’s global food delivery business. Anya is adept at managing stakeholders and responding to industry trends in fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environments.

Her achievements have earned her over 20 awards, including the Girls in Tech "40 Under 40" and the Webby Award for Best App of the Year. A TEDx Talk speaker, she also teaches at Northwestern University and brings a strong background in website and app product management, growth/product marketing, and analytics.

During the show we discussed:

• Inspiration behind starting Taelor and the growth journey.
• Challenges faced while scaling and how they were overcome.
• Technology driving business growth and efficiency.
• The role of data in decision-making.
• Expanding into new markets.
• Using AI to improve customer experience.
• Key tech trends businesses should adopt.
• AI's impact on streamlining operations.
• AI's potential beyond eCommerce.
• Lessons from working with global brands.
• How Taelor stands out in fashion rental through technology.
• Leading successful teams in fast-changing environments.
• Advice for aspiring tech and business leaders.

Resources:

https://taelor.style/