Empire Flippers Podcast
Episodes
EFP 141: CPA Mario Lucibello on Buying and Selling Online Businesses
10 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 141 we sit down with CPA Mario Lucibello to discuss an accountant’s take on buying and selling websites and online businesses.
EFP 140: Purchased Website Flops
03 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Nick from SideHustleNation.com to discuss his recently purchased website.
EFP 139: Entrepreneurship & The End Of Jobs
17 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 139 we sit down with Taylor Pearson from TaylorPearson.me to discuss the 4th economy, the rise of entrepreneurship, and his new book, "The ...
EFP 138: Strategic Website Acquisitions
04 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Looking at creative ways for website buyers to look for and find strategic website acquisitions.
EFP 137: Brokering Websites In The Adult Industry
27 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Friedman from adultsitebroker.com to discuss the business of buying and selling adult web...
EFP 136: How We Lost $25K To Russian Scammers Part 2
14 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 26, we sit down with our attorney to discuss our options for dealing with thieves and credit card fraud.
EFP 135: How We Lost $25K To Russian Scammers Part 1
02 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
An in-depth look at how Vladislav Smolensev scammed us for just over $25K with stolen credit cards.
EFP 134: Building 6-Figure Sites In Questionable Niches
23 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin interviews the owner of Vaped.ca to discuss building a 6-figure eCommerce site from scratch.
EFP 133: Why We're Building Our Business Abroad
16 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I sit down to discuss our reasons for building our business abroad and why we choose to live the expat entrepreneurial lifestyle.
EFP 132: Lessons In Startup Failure From A Harvard Grad
10 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the successes and failures of a Harvard grad looking to make his way in entrepreneurship.
EFP 131: Crush Your Competition
27 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I look at a new approach to crush your competition and grow your business.
EFP 130: 10 Proven Tactics for Growing Purchased Websites
19 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Joe cover 10 proven tactics to expand profitable websites and online portfolios.
EFP 129: Dan Pena On Creating $50 Billion In Value
12 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we sit down with Dan Pena to discuss how to be a high-performance person and why today's entrepreneurs are setting their sites too ...
EFP 128: Lifestyle Larry Guide To Job Replacement Income
05 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I cover some of the tips and tactics Lifestyle Larry can use to build a portfolio of websites and replace his job.
EFP 127: Anatomy Of A Bought And Sold Site
26 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin interviewed Ace Chapman about buying and selleng websites as a business model.
EFP 126: Is It Better To Buy Sites Or Build Them?
12 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Joe sit down to discuss the advantages of buying websites vs. building them from scratch.
EFP 125: Cashing In On Future Earnings With OAREX
05 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin sits down with Hanna from OAREX.com to discuss ways to cash in on future website profits.
EFP 124: The Rise Of The Apprentice
22 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Joe get into the rise of the apprenticeship as it relates to entrepreneurs and building your business.
EFP 123: Buyer Postmortem of a 40K Purchase
15 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with a previous buyer about purchasing a website and his attempts to expand.
EFP 122: Our Successes and Failures in 2014
08 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I cover our successes and failures in 2014 and look at our business plan heading into the new year.
EFP 121: Creating a Drop Ship Lifestyle With Anton Kraly
18 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Anton Kraly from Drop Ship Lifestyle discusses how he's built and sold massive drop shipping empires and created a profitable online course.
EFP 120: 5 Niche Business Ideas We'd Pay For Right Now
11 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I look into five ideas, dig into the details, look at the problems they solve, and give you an estimate on what they would be worth to us.
EFP 119: Scoring Free Travel With Abroaders.com
04 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Paquet discusses how entrepreneurs can travel the globe for free using "travel hacking" tricks to score free airline miles and hotel stays.
EFP 118: Retaining Employees In Startups
27 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I work through some of the common complaints and issues employees have in startups and how we think you can address them directly and honestly...
EFP 117: Flipping an Online Subscription Business
20 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Yates and Justin Cooke discuss the sale of Chris' community website that's currently netting $3.9K/mo.
EFP 116: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs As Entrepreneurs
14 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I look at some of the limiting beliefs we've struggled with and share our journey in overcoming them
EFP 115: Building An eCommerce Brand From Scratch
08 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Brenwall and I talk about his transition from buying and selling websites to building an eCommerce brand from scratch.
EFP 114: How to Buy a Website Without Any Cash
30 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Most buyers don't know that they're able to buy websites without cash. Today, we'll look at 6 creative ways to make that happen.
EFP 113: Dirty Little Secrets from Website Brokers
20 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I sit down to discuss some of the hard truths about our industry and working with brokers in general.
EFP 112: Screw the Nine to Five
02 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Jill from Screw the Nine to Five dig into how they manage their partnership, marriage, and the details behind their successful lifestyle busi...
EFP 111: Divide and Conquer
26 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I dig into how we split business responsibilities, determine it's time to hire, and ultimately replace ourselves in our own business.
EFP 110: Becoming a Better Dealmaker
18 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I dig into the strategies we use to find common ground between buyers and sellers and share some of the trickier strategies used to ensure a w...
EFP 109: Quickstart Guide For New Website Buyers
04 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about what to look for when buying new websites (as a first time buyer).
EFP 108: Anatomy of a $200K Website
28 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Seth and I talk about his background and what makes his website different from the usual authority affiliates online.
EFP 107: Yep, You're a Wantrepreneur (Here's How to Fix That)
21 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Joe and I talk about six different types of wantrepreneurs and discuss solutions to transition into actual entrepreneurship.
EFP 106: 6 Types of Website Sellers
15 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about the different types of website sellers and their motivations for selling.
EFP 105: Debate - Local Vs. Distributed Teams
07 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I debate the advantages and disadvantages to building local vs. distributed teams.
EFP 104: Slaughtering Your Sacred Cows
31 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about overvaluing vanity metrics and ideas that are holding entrepreneurs back from growing their businesses.
EFP 103: Is Building Your Business in Southeast Asia a Liability?
24 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Joe and I get into some of the liabilities that come with building your business and team in Southeast Asia and some of the ways to mitigate th...
EFP 102: Downsides To Selling Your Website
17 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I are looking at some of the downsides that come with selling your website and some solutions to mitigate the pain.
EFP 101: Retail Vs. Wholesale Marketing
10 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about the value of non-scalable, high touch marketing and making sure customers are treated like gold.
EFP 100: Lessons Learned Building Million Dollar Empires
03 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I celebrate our 100th episode by bringing on 11 of our previous guests who, when combined, are making 8-figures total.
EFP 99: Building A Brand Empire (With Jordan Harbinger)
26 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We have Jordan Harbinger from The Art of Charm Podcast as a guest today. We talk about Jordan's story and how to build a business brand empire.
EFP 98: Is Your Online Business Defensible?
19 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How defensible is your website or online business? In this episode, we'll look at the characteristics that make up defensibility and cover some of the...
EFP 97: Turning Cash Flow Into Assets
12 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about how to make the transition from cash flow to assets and the benefits of the latter.
EFP 96: Your Blog Will Never Be A Business
29 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about why most blogs will NEVER be a business, unless...
EFP 95: Building A Business Around Live Events - Dan Taylor @ AppsEvents.com
22 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Taylor and I talk about how to build a business around running live events and how to make them profitable.
EFP 94: Pros And Cons Of Baselining Your Business in SEAsia
15 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I discuss the pros and cons of basing your business and living in Southeast Asia.
EFP 93: Killer Process For Profitable Website Purchases (With Justin Gilchrist)
08 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gilchrist and I talk about how you can create your own process to finding profitable website purchases.
EFP 92: Do You Want To Partner With Empire Flippers?
01 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about a new passive income partnership where we'll grow sites that you've purchased for you.
EFP 91: From The LAPD To A Multi-Million Dollar Empire (With Tim Bourquin)
24 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bourquin and I talk about how he went from a few people meeting every weekend to a multi-million dollar exit.
EFP 90: On Time-Wasting Customers
17 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about the signs that a potential customer is just wasting your time.
EFP 89: Entrepreneur Vs. Mini-Mogul Approach (With Ace Chapman)
10 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ace Chapman and I talk about building a business from scratch vs. buying established businesses to grow.
EFP 88: Improving the Salability Of Your Online Business In 2014
02 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about how you can increase your online business' salability for 2014.
EFP 87: Building eCommerce Mini-Businesses (With StoreCoach's Dave Hermansen)
27 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Hermansen from StoreCoach.com and Justin Cooke talk about building successful eCommerce websites and niche selection.
EFP 86: 5 Concepts Behind Niche Selection They're Not Telling You
20 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Justin and Joe talk about five concepts behind niche selection that no one else addresses in public.
EFP 85: Selling Our Six-Figure Outsourcing Company
06 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I discuss the details on our six-figure outsourcing company and why we're selling it.
EFP 84: Reviewing 6 Established Website Profit Models
27 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I review the advantages and disadvantages of six different website monetization methods and share resources on each for further reading.
EFP 83: Targeting Your Nemesis And Stealing Market Share
20 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about how to grow your own market share by helping yourself to some off of your competitor's plate.
EFP 82: Website Valuations And A 7-Figure Sale (With Drew Sanocki)
13 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Sanocki and I talk about valuing your website and explore Drew's recent 7-figure sale.
EFP 81: The Value of Masterminds
06 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about how masterminds can bring a lot of value to your business and the directions you decide to take.
EFP 80: The Virtual Assistant's Not Weak - YOU'RE Weak!
30 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about common frustrations people have with virtual assistants and how to know when it's your fault as well as how to fix the issue.
EFP 79: How To Prepare Your Site For Sale
23 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about how to plan your site sale and how to list your site for maximum results.
EFP 78: Leveraging Storytelling In Your Business - Interview With Sean Buvala
16 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today I interview Sean Buvala, a storyteller that teaches companies how to resonate with their audience and attract more clients.
EFP 77: 5 Mindset Changes You Go Through As An Entrepreneur
09 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about the 5 mindset changes successful entrepreneurs go through.
EFP 76: What Makes A Business?
02 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I talk about what makes and doesn't make something a business.
EFP 75: How To Decide When To Cut Your Losses
19 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I share our stories of when we had to cut our own losses and the lessons we learned through these experiences.
EFP 74: The Value Of Injecting Personality Into Your Business
12 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 74, Joe and I talk about the benefits of injecting more of your own personality into your business and we answer some common objections.
EFP 73: From Crushing It To Getting Crushed (With Josh Escusa)
05 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 73, I interview Josh Escusa from Formyourfuture.com and we talk about his astronomical rise to success and lessons learned from losing it a...
EFP 72: 6 Types Of Website Buyers
29 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 72, Joe and I dig into the six different types of website buyers and break down their motivations and interest in purchasing sites.
EFP 71: 7 Things You Should NEVER Outsource
21 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 71, Joe and I talk about the seven things we recommend no one ever, EVER outsource, regardless if it sounds like a good idea on paper.
EFP 70: Overcoming Entrepreneurial Self-Doubt, Insecurity, and Unrealistic Expectations
14 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 70, Joe and I cover the Impostor Syndrome, lack of support from family and friends, and setting realistic expectations.
EFP 69: Cutting Down Bullshit Work And Building Up Business Resilience
07 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 69, Joe and I cover our best tips on cutting down the bullshit and building a business that's resilient.
EFP 68: 6 Business Takeaways From DCBKK
31 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 68, Joe and I sit down to discuss our recent travels and share some of the business takeaways we got from the Dynamite Circle event in Bang...
EFP 67: 5 Advantages To A Transparent Business Model
11 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 67, Joe and I go after the "stealth mode" evangelists and lay out our case for rolling with a transparent business model.
EFP 66: Comparing 3 Vastly Different Approaches To Niche Site Creation
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 66, Joe and I discuss the advantages and disadvantages between Pat Flynn's approach in the Niche Site Duel 2.0, Spencer Haws, and ourselves...
EFP 65: How To Tell You're Winning (And What To Do Next)
26 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 65, Joe and I cover some of the clear cut signs you're "winning" and get into the details about how to capitalize on your recent successes!
EFP 64: 3 Business Disasters We Wish We Could Take Back
19 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 64, Joe and I get personal and discuss 3 distinct failures we've had through our various businesses. We go into detail on the mistakes ma...
EFP 63: Why YOU Should Build Your Business In SEAsia
12 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 63, Joe and I dig into the main reasons YOU need to get out to SEAsia to build your lifestyle business.
EFP 62: How To Hire Your First Virtual Assistant
05 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 62, Joe and I cut through some of the BS and show you exactly how to go about finding and bringing on your first Virtual Assistant hire.
EFP 61: Empire Building Series - Billy Murphy From ForeverJobless
22 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
As a part of our new Empire Building series, Joe and I sit down with Billy Murphy from ForeverJobless.com to discuss how he was able to build an eComm...
EFP 60: 6 Gotchas Regarding Service Based Businesses
15 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I go over some of the gotchas or problems with being a contractor or running a service based business and offer our best tips on how to get ar...
EFP 59: Building A Niche Dropshipping Site With Andrew Youderian
08 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 59, Joe and I sit down with Andrew Youderian from eCommerceFuel.com to discuss exactly how to build a niche dropshipping or eCommerce site ...
EFP 58: 8 Tactics To Building A Sellable Website
01 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 58, Joe and I cover a wide range of tactics site builders should implement if they're building the website eventually sell.
EFP 57: How Successful Are Routines For Entrepreneurs?
25 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 57 Joe and I dig into the benefits and drawbacks of establishing routine into your business as entrepreneurs.
EFP 56: Bouncing Back From Failure With Trent Dyrsmid
18 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 56, we sit down with Trent Dyrsmid from BrightIdeas.co to discuss his journey from offline business to online failure to online success and...
EFP 55: Is The 4HWW Still Relevant In 2013?
11 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and I sit down with Damian from Linchpin.net and Dan from the LifestyleBusinessPodcast.com to discuss whether Tim Ferriss's "4-Hour Workweek" is s...
EFP 54: Getting Started - Smashing Through Self-Imposed Barriers
04 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 54, Joe and I discuss how to break through the self-imposed barriers created when starting your own business and heading down the path to e...
EFP 53: Riding The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster
27 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 53, Joe and I delve into the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial roller coaster and discuss our tactics for maximizing the highs and minim...
EFP 52: Buying And Selling Websites For Profit
20 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 52, Joe and I sit down with Mark Brenwall to discuss how he's built a lifestyle business in buying and selling websites in less than 10 mon...
EFP 51: 7 Action Items For New Entrepreneurs
13 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 51 we cover 7 great tips, tricks, and strategies for new entrepreneurs looking to hit the ground running.
EFP 50: Personal Business Philosophy And Goals
06 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 50, Joe and I look at some of our personal strengths and weaknesses as entrepreneurs and discuss our plans for growth.
EFP 49: The Traveling Lifestyle Business Entrepreneur
30 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 49, Joe and I sit down with Cody McKibben from ThrillingHeroics.com to discuss the value in working and traveling as a lifestyle business e...
EFP 48: 8 Characteristics Of A High-Impact Outsourcing Relationship
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 48, Joe and I share 8 of the characteristics and secrets that are behind high-impact outsourcing relationships for both onshore and offshor...
EFP 47: 8 Strategies To Bake Engagement Into Your Business
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 47, Joe and I discuss eight ways business owners and entrepreneurs can build engagement into their business, blogs, and podcasts.
EFP 46: Building Bad-Ass Business Systems With James Schramko
10 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 46, Joe and I sit down with James Schramko from SuperFastBusiness.com to discuss building out bad-ass business systems through software and...
EFP 45: 6 Unexpected Realities For Startup Entrepreneurs
02 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 45, Joe and I cover 6 of the realities new entrepreneurs face when starting their new venture.
EFP 44: Building A Profitable Business By Leveraging The Philippines
25 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 44, Joe and Justin sit down with Chris Ducker from ChrisDucker.com to discuss how to build and grow a thriving business with support from t...
EFP 43: 6 Tire-Kicking Strategies For Vetting A Website
18 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 43, Joe and I sit down to discuss 6 time-kicking strategies you can use for vetting websites you're looking to purchase.
EFP 42: Conversion Strategies That Work
11 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 42, Joe and I sit down with Andy Hayes to discuss design and conversion strategies that actually work for niche and authority sites.