Empire Flippers Podcast

Judge, Jury, and eCommerce: The Laws That Govern Online Business with Paul Rafelson [The Opportunity Ep.116]

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many online business owners assume that because they work online they are exempt from the laws and regulations of different states and countries.  Un...

Reinventing Digital Real Estate: A Fresh Take on Rank and Rent with Nick Wood [The Opportunity Ep.115]

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rank and Rent is a great business model for earning a passive income online. The only downside is you have to wait for your sites to rank before you c...

From Bootstrapped Startup to a $200 Million Exit With Patrick Campbell [The Opportunity Ep.114]

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The goal of many entrepreneurs is to build a business that will one day give them true financial freedom.  In theory, it's a simple three-step proces...

How to Fund a Business Acquisition Without Risking Your Assets With Ignacio Villanueva [The Opportunity Ep.113]

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Loans can sometimes get a bad rap, but they can be a powerful tool when it comes to funding business acquisitions. The key is finding the right type o...

The A-Z of Building a Passive Content Site Business With Morten Storgaard [The Opportunity Ep.112]

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When building a content site, you don't have to choose between profitable and passive. You can have the best of both worlds, as long as you have a few...

Everything You Need to Know About Building Authority Sites With Ricky Kesler [The Opportunity Ep.111]

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a website that generates a steady stream of revenue is goal number one for the majority of site owners.  The challenge is leveling your site...

Rank and Rent: How to Build a Passive 6-Figure Monthly Income With Luke Van Der Veer [The Opportunity Ep.110]

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Building and maintaining a handful of websites is enough to keep most SEOs extremely busy. But is there a way to build a large portfolio of sites that...

How to Turn Your SaaS Site Into a Conversion Machine With Chris Silvestri [The Opportunity Ep.109]

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Attracting a high volume of traffic to your site means very little if your traffic isn't converting into sales. So, how do you turn window shoppers in...

Neuromarketing: How to Influence the Behavior of Your Consumers With Nancy Harhut [The Opportunity Ep.108]

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, consumers need a little nudge to convince them to add your product to their checkout cart.  You could try using discounts and promotions t...

The Secrets to Seismic SaaS Success With Marvin Liao [The Opportunity Ep.107]

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While every business faces its own unique challenges, many early-stage SaaS startups share common characteristics that can dictate their success or do...

Going Public: From Broke Bootstrapper to Nasdaq Listed Business Owner With Dom Wells [The Opportunity Ep.106]

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For many entrepreneurs, the road to success is a long and winding one, with each milestone helping you prepare for the next leg of your journey.  Dom...

SaaS Link Building: Transforming Content Into Conversions With Alan Silvestri [The Opportunity Ep.105]

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When creating content for SaaS sites, "build it and they will come" is no longer an effective strategy.  In today's competitive landscape where Googl...

What No One Tells You About Buying a 7-Figure Online Business With Nate Ginsburg [The Opportunity Ep.104]

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to navigating the twists and turns of acquiring a business, particularly one in the 7-figure range, even the most seasoned entrepreneurs...

Revisited - Buyer-Seller Roundtable: A 7-Figure Deal From Both Sides with Wilson Dos Santos and Kevin Flaherty [The Opportunity Ep. 62]

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we revisit one of our most eye-opening episodes where we learn first-hand what it's like to buy and sell a 7-figure online business. Many e...

Revisited - Building a Million Dollar Business Portfolio by Age 24 With Simon Treulle [The Opportunity Ep75]

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While Greg gets his bearings after weeks of travel, we revisit another of our most popular episodes. Successfully scaling one online business is hard ...

Revisited - Why Buying Unconventional Businesses Will Help You Gain Financial Freedom With Codie Sanchez [The Opportunity Ep. 68]

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Greg has spent the last few weeks traveling around the US attending several conferences, so he was unable to record a new episode this week. Instead, ...

How to Get a 60% ROI on Your Website in Less Than 6 Months With Zach Zorn [The Opportunity Ep.103]

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Building and acquiring websites is a great way to make money online. But growing these sites can be a slow process if you don't know which levers to p...

Systematizing Your Business: The Key to Regaining Your Freedom With Lauren Tickner [The Opportunity Ep.102]

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, it's an entrepreneur's ability to neutralize their weaknesses that paves the way to their success. By prioritizing important tasks and remo...

The Benefits of Becoming an Empire Flippers Capital Operator With Mohit Tater [The Opportunity Ep.101]

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some entrepreneurs are gifted with a talent for taking run-of-the-mill businesses to new heights and turning them into stable, cash-flowing assets.  ...

7 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned From 100 Episodes of the Opportunity Podcast [Ep.100]

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 100th episode of The Opportunity podcast is finally here! To celebrate this milestone, we're mixing things up. This extra special episode revisits...

How to Get the Most Out of Your 3PL Fulfillment With Taylor Smits [The Opportunity Ep. 99]

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As you grow your Amazon FBA business, so too should you scale your fulfillment.  Employing a 3PL service opens up a wealth of opportunities and helps...

Amazon DSP Advertising: How to Unlock Its Full Potential With Mina Elias [The Opportunity Ep. 98]

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that Amazon's marketplace is growing incredibly quickly. With so many new brands entering the fray, how can sellers make their listings...

Going Global: How to Expand Into International Amazon Marketplaces With Jana Krekic [The Opportunity Ep. 97]

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

International expansion is a great way to scale your Amazon business, but many sellers don't speak the local language of the market they are trying to...

How to Strengthen Your Online Business and Outlast Your Competitors With Greg Elfrink [The Opportunity Ep. 96]

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a tough year for the online business industry. Competition remains steep, aggregators are battening down the hatches, and Google algorithm u...

How Donation Incentives Can Increase Your Conversion Rates by 20% With Andrew Forman [The Opportunity Ep. 95]

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the surface, discounts may seem like a great way to boost sales, but over time they erode your profits and can have a negative effect on consumers'...

First-Mover Advantage: How to Own a Piece of EF Capital With Mike Vranjkovic [ The Opportunity Ep. 94]

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Online businesses are a great investment, but many people haven't been able to cash in on this opportunity because they lack the time or skills needed...

The EF Referral Program: Earn from Online Businesses Without Owning One With Jim Barton

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How would you like to make money from buying and selling online businesses without having to purchase or operate an online business of your own? This ...

EFP 214: The Looming Crisis and Shining Opportunity for E-commerce Entrepreneurs With Greg Elfrink

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The online business world is notoriously fast-paced, so it's often difficult for digital entrepreneurs to stay up-to-date on industry trends. We hear ...

EFP 213: After The Exit

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"With stocks, you could be looking at a 10-12% ROI, whereas with websites you could be looking at 100% returns year-over-year." This is just one of th...

EFP 212: Introducing EF Capital

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The industry of online businesses is still a growing niche. We hear a lot of people who want a piece of this pie as well. Joe and I are joined by Mike...

EFP 211: 6 Signs Your Buyer Is BS

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel a deal's going south with every word that comes out of a buyer's mouth? Usually, your gut instinct is on the money. Bullshit buyers are a se...

EFP 210: Buyer Negotiation Tactics

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a good year for us at Empire Flippers, even in the midst of this pandemic. Our industry keeps growing and the proof is in the pudding—we h...

EFP 209: How To Buy For Value In 2020

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who doesn't love a good deal? But for online businesses, a great deal doesn't always mean buying at the lowest price. In this episode, Joe and I talk ...

EFP 208: The Contrepreneur Formula With Mike Winnet

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It seems the best way to take down fake gurus is by pulling the curtain down and revealing exactly what they're offering. That's why in this episode, ...

EFP 207: Massive Funds Buying Up The Market In 2020

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While 2020 has been a rough year around the world, our industry has been booming. We're seeing a lot of activity from partners and groups looking to s...

EFP 206: Surprising Internet Scammers With YouTuber Pleasant Green

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you send me a few laptops I'll wire $50,000 to your account tomorrow..." By now we're all familiar with online scams that appeal to our emotions or...

EFP 205: How To Manipulate Facebook To Win An Election

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a departure from our regular episodes where we talk about buying and selling online businesses, the overall industry, and entrepreneurship in ...

EFP 204: What Business Buyers Want In 2020

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 remains a seller's market, but there's NO guarantee you'll be able to sell your online business, especially at your perceived value or on your te...

EFP 203: From Brokering Yachts To Websites

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After this yacht broker found out just how lucrative buying and selling online businesses was, it blew any doubts he had out of the water. In this epi...

EFP 202: Brokering Porn Websites

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

During the COVID-19 pandemic, traffic for porn increased by 10% worldwide. But are adult businesses increasing by the same amount across the board? In...

EFP 201: 4 Ways Sellers Trick Buyers

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"You're going to lose a lot of trust in a buyer if you're overly greedy at the end of deals—don't do it." Not revealing the whole truth about your b...

EFP 200: Empire Flippers Values

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Joe and I discuss what we learned were some of the most important values when you grow a company. This week we share what lessons s...

EFP 199: Creating Your Content Marketing Strategy

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Joe and I discuss how to build a rock-solid content marketing game plan that you can use for your business. This week we bare all ab...

EFP 198: Outsourcing And Management With Mads Singers

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Justin and Joe sit down and talk with Mads Singers the owner of an outsourcing and managements business that fits business owners wit...

EFP 197: Entrepreneurial Couples

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Joe and I discuss how building a successful business can be difficult, however, it's all the more rewarding when you get to celebra...

EFP 196: Human Proof Designs

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Justin and Joe discuss the options you have when considering whether you should build a business from scratch, or purchase a keyword ...

EFP 195: Our Hiring Funnel

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Justin & Joe go into detail to describe the Empire Flippers hiring process. From the initial application through the onboarding proce...

EFP 194: The Roofstock Marketplace

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Joe discuss the similarities between Real Estate investing and investing in online businesses. They sit down with Roofstock's founder, Gary...

EFP 193: Our 2020 Industry Predictions

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Joe dig into the predictions they made in 2019 to discuss which panned out and which didn't. They also make some predictions for 2020 in th...

EFP 192: Mark Manson On Which Fucks To Give

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Justin talks with the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson. Mark went from being ...

EFP 191: Online Business That Don't Sell In 2019

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast, Justin and Joe talk about the types of online businesses that are NOT selling well in 2019. They get into specific fee...

EFP 190: Founding Mercury Bank

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Justin talks with successful startup founder Immad Akhund about his background and latest company — Mercury Bank. Mercury is a bank...

EFP 189: Highlighting 4 Advantages Of Distributed Teams

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Empire Flippers Podcast, Justin and Joe highlight the serious advantages of running a team without an office — working from a...

EFP 188: From Newbie Norm To Portfolio Paul With Jaryd Krause

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jaryd Krause from Buying Online Businesses joins the podcast to discuss his story of going from a Newbie Norm to a Portfolio Paul as ...

EFP 187: 7 Habits Of Successful Portfolio Buyers

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Portfolio buyers take a professional approach to buying businesses, often owning several or even dozens of businesses. In this episode, Justin & Joe d...

EFP 186: Business Buyer Bias

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Empire Flippers Podcast, Justin and Joe discuss the biases buyers commonly hold when looking at potential businesses. Biases ca...

EFP 185: The ClickMinded Journey

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Griffith who went from running SEO at PayPal and AirBnB to sitting in an AirBnb rental in Bali, completely uns...

EFP 184: 4 Entrepreneurial Takebacks

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you've done has led to where you are today, but are there things in your entrepreneurial career you wish you could take back? In this episo...

EFP 183: Balancing Pressure And Security

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Some entrepreneurs flourish when they don't have a penny to their name, no income, and a looming deadline. Others need at least 12 months of expenses ...

EFP 182: Mastering SEO With Matt Diggity

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we spoke with Matt Diggity about his path to becoming an SEO expert and dig into what's made him so successful.

EFP 181: Greg Mercer on Growing Jungle Scout

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Justin interviews Greg Mercer about how he built Jungle Scout into the power-house company it is today and what makes him unique as a...

EFP 180: Scaling ahrefs with Tim Soulo

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Justin talks with Tim Soulo from ahrefs about how he landed at the company and the details behind how they've scaled the business ove...

EFP 179: Build Or Buy an Online Business?

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we provide a framework you can use to determine whether you should buy an online business or build one from scratch.

EFP 178: Why Would you Sell a Profitable Online Business?

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we unpack 7 reasons sellers give for wanting to sell their online business.

EFP 177: 5 Predictions For 2019

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are looking at trends in our industry and making 5 specific predictions for buying and selling online businesses in 2019.

EFP 176: Rand Fishkin On Moz and the Future Of SEO

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Rand Fishkin from Moz.com to get his thoughts on SEO, scaling SaaS companies, and the value of transparency in busin...

EFP 175: From Virtual Assistant To Partner At LeadSpring

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Jay Yap from Leadspring to discuss his journey from Virtual Assistant to Partner.

EFP 174: Avoiding First Time Buyer Pitfalls

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look at some of the pitfalls first time buyers fall into and how those newbie buyers can avoid them.

EFP 173: What Would It Take?

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What would it take to get better at using intuition in your business? That's the topic with Michaela Light from Intuitive Leadership Mastery.

EFP 172: Scaling Your Content Marketing With MarketMuse

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Jeff Coyle from Market Muse to look at new and improving ways to provide content to your prospects and customers.

EFP 171: Buying Online Businesses In 2018

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look at some of the industry highlights from 2017 and make some predictions about the market in 2018.

EFP 170: Leveraging Press For Your Exit

20 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Shankman, founder of HARO, to discuss how press and social media can be used to add value as entrepreneurs.

EFP 169: Growing TaxJar To 9K Customers

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Mark Faggiano to discuss how he scaled his SaaS business TaxJar to more than 9,000 customers.

EFP 168: Expert Advice On Building, Buying, And Growing Amazon FBA Businesses

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with our friend Scott Voelker from theamazingseller.com to look at how to build, buy, and expand Amazon FBA businesses.

EFP 167: Tim Urban From Wait But Why

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Tim Urban from WaitButWhy.com to discuss his creative process, procrastination, his meeting with Elon Musk, and how he runs his busin...

EFP 166: The Case For Partnerships

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are plenty of reasons partnerships can be a BAD idea. In this episode, we'll look at the benefits and the 6 types of partnerships that work.

EFP 165: Why Did The Co-Founder Of Lead Pages Walk Away?

05 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 165 we sit down with Simon Payne the co-founder of Lead Pages to discuss how they got started, their process for scaling, and his reasons f...

EFP 164: How Monetize More bounced back from losing $2.2M

01 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 164 we sit down with Kean from Monetize More to look at how his company came back from a $2.2M loss when their AdSense account was banned.

Episode 163: How Minaal Leveraged Kickstarter To Become A Lifestyle Brand

27 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 163, we look at the travel brand Minaal, their incredibly successful kickstarter, and their path to turn this into a successful, long-term ...

EFP 162: SaaS Company Splitly Brings On An Investor

25 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 162 we sit down with Andrew from Splitly.com to look at the deal structure he used to bring on a partner/investor.

EFP 161: Building And Scaling Sales Teams

11 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 161 we sit down with Damian Thompson to discuss the importance of sales and how to build and grow sales teams.

Episode 160: The Value Of A Steak Dinner

21 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look at the ROI of steak dinners and networking events and how we use them to grow our business.

Episode 159: Tracking A Virtual Assistant Startup

23 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we sit down with Tom Hunt from VirtualValley.io to discuss his startup journey and to talk more about hiring virtual assistants.

Episode 158: Navigating The Dips

16 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 158, Joe and I look at 3 specific dips in our entrepreneurial journey and look at how we made it through.

Episode 157: Helping Convicted Felons Find Jobs

02 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 157 we interview Ron Stefanski about how he built an online business around helping convicted felons with jobs.

Episode 156: Due Diligence Framework

26 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we propose a framework to help with due diligence when buying websites and online businesses.

Episode 155: Greg Mercer: From Amazon FBA To Jungle Scout

19 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down to chat with Greg Mercer from Jungle Scout about his Amazon FBA business and building a 7-figure software company.

EFP 154: Meet The Empire Flippers Team

06 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down for a round table discussion with our management team at Empire Flippers.

EFP 153: 4 Ways To Own Your Market

17 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 153, Joe and I dig into 4 different ways you can take over and own a market or niche.

EFP 152: Laura Roeder On Growing A SaaS Company

19 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Roeder about Edgar, a Social Media Management & Scheduling Tool. We discuss her entrepreneurial story and how ...

EFP 151: Funding Website Purchases With Lendvo

11 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with the founders from Lendvo.com to look at their entrepreneurial story and how they provide financing for website buyers.

EFP 150: Quickstart Guide To Building An Amazon FBA Business

21 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and I sit down with Jon Haver from AuthorityWebsiteIncome.com to discuss a great way to quickstart your Amazon FBA business.

EFP 149: Selling Websites In 2016

14 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take a look at what went down in 2015 and make some predictions about the industry in 2016.

EFP 148: Profit First: A Different Way To Look At Business Financials

19 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 148, we look at the Profit First system and how website portfolio owners can implement throughout their business.

EFP 147: Business Model Showdown: Amazon Affiliate Vs. Amazon FBA

29 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 147, Justin and Joe look at the comparisons between the Amazon FBA and Amazon affiliate site business models.

EFP 146: How We're Spending $800K Buying Online Businesses

25 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 146, we look at specific types of sites we’re looking to buy for an $800K portfolio in our investor program.

EFP 145: Building A Business With Bitcoin

17 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 145 we look at the impact bitcoin is making in the business world and talk to Jonathan Chester from BitWage.com.

EFP 144: How To Find Amazing Deals (And Avoid Hunting Unicorns)

20 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 144, Joe and Justin discuss the various ways you can find amazing deals and avoid hunting for unicorns.

EFP 143: Bootstrapping TimeDoctor Into An 8-Figure Company

07 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How Liam Martin from Time Doctor bootstrapped an 8-figure company in just a few short years.

EFP 142: Scaling Content Marketing With Dan Norris From WPCurve

23 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Dan Norris from WPCurve to dig into how he’s built a million dollar company on the back of content marketing in less than two year...