Shows
The Unified Brand - Branding PodcastBrand Blind Spots: How to Avoid Derailing Your Acquisition Strategy (with Chris Shipferling)Is your brand ready to be acquired?
The Unified Brand Podcast welcomes Chris Shipferling, Co-Founder of GW Partners, for a deep dive into the hidden dangers that can derail your acquisition dreams.
Chris, with over 20 years in consumer products, unveils how to keep your brand relevant, avoid alienating customers, and become the strategic acquisition target every company desires.
Tune in for actionable insights and discover how to unify your brand for maximum impact!
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2024-05-2338 min
Ecommerce Coffee Break – The Ecom Marketing & Sales PodcastSell Like a Boss: The Secret Formula for Selling Your DTC Business — Chris Shipferling | How to Make Your Business Worth More, How to Get Buyers Interested, How to Get Funds to Grow, Why Selling Online Businesses is ToughIn this podcast episode, we unpack the strategies to make your business sale-ready. Our featured guest on the show is Chris Shipferling, Managing Partner at GW Partners and Founding Partner at SouthCol.coTopics discussed in this episode:How to get your business ready to sell at a higher priceHow to attract potential buyers by making improvements across the company The role of investment funds in providing capital to help businesses growWhy buyers and sellers often have different price expectations when it comes to acquisitionsThe Reasons behind the recent slowdown in e-commerce business sales
2024-05-0827 min
eComm Chats Happy HourWhat Makes Brands Attractive to Investors?Chris Shipferling of GW Partners joins Mike to discuss the capital market for eCommerce brands in 2024.
What makes a "great company?"
When should brands look to sell?
What do buyers look for in a brand?
In tight capital markets, it may not be possible to sell your brand. But building a brand that's attractive to buyers is the same as building a profitable brand.
Chris kicked off the conversation by sharing a personal anecdote about house-sitting for his dad and taking care of a family turtle named Bill. This light-hearted start transitioned into a deep...
2024-04-1936 min
Day 2How to Grow Your Business Valuation for The Sale of Your CompanyUnless you have been living under a rock, you must have heard about the Amazon aggregators/acquirers' recent struggles and the bust of their business model. In fact, Thrasio, the biggest aggregator, recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.But even though the aggregators bit off more than they could chew and bought businesses at sky-high valuations, the market for product companies is still active.In this episode, I have the cofounders of GW partners, Chris Shipferling and Jason Somerville, to talk about the market for product companies and how to maximize your business value all...
2024-03-0643 min
Ecomm BreakthroughUnlocking 10x Growth: Chris Shipferling's Omnichannel Blueprint for Skyrocketing Your eComm Brand!Chris Shipferling is a Founding Partner at GW Partners, a M&A firm providing operational consulting, financial management, and strategic planning. He’s also a Founding Partner at South Col, an e-commerce accelerator providing capital, strategic advice, operational support, and exit strategy. Chris has 20 years of experience in the consumer product sector, navigating sales and marketing roles across the spectrum from small businesses to corporate giants. His passion lies in guiding founders to achieve their goals with his deep understanding of the consumer products industry and expertise in digital strategy and e-commerce. In this episode… 10x-in...
2024-01-1655 min
SharkPreneurMaximizing Success in Consumer ProductsMaximizing Success in Consumer ProductsChris Shipferling, GW Partners– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Karl McKinnie Episode 1012 Chris ShipferlingChris Shipferling is an experienced executive with over 20 years of experience in the consumer products industry. Throughout his career, he has served as a sales and marketing executive from SMB to Enterprise level as well as operated his own brands. As a founding partner of South Col, a consumer products growth fund, he has been actively involved investing in the e-commerce consumer products space.In 2018, Chris joined GW...
2024-01-1531 min
The E-Comm ShowHow GW Partners Supercharges Consumer Brands | EP. #112If you’re not diversifying your sales channels, you might be leaving money on the table. On this 112th episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff interviews Chris Shipferling, founding partner of GW Partners, a full-service firm that helps consumer brands navigate expansion and, ultimately, acquisition. In this episode, Chris will discuss how GW Partners leverages operational expertise — including a deep understanding of the nuances of E-commerce — to help clients optimize and increase value. With over twenty years of experience in the field, he’s got a lot of valuable insights, so be sure to listen to this epis...
2023-11-2934 min
The High-Performance CEO ShowEpisode #62: Blueprint for Business Triumph: Chris Shipferling’s Winning StrategiesConquer the business world: In this essential episode, Chris Shipferling reveals game-changing strategies for exponential growth and profitable sales. Learn how digital marketing, AI, and strategic planning are pivotal in achieving business success. Chris Shipferling, a partner at GW Partners, stands out as an expert in digital investment banking, focusing on maximizing business growth and optimizing the sale process. His proficiency in digital marketing and AI integration makes him a sought-after authority in business scaling. Chris’s commitment to helping businesses achieve their full potential through strategic planning and innovative solutions positions him as a leading figure in...
2023-11-2437 min
The Ecommerce Lab By Ecomcy[EP #169] [ENG] - Best strategies to prepare your Amazon business towards an exit Do you have an Amazon business and want to sell it at the best possible price? Do you know how to prepare your company for a successful exit? What factors influence the value of your business and how can you optimize them?In this video, we introduce you to Chris Shipferling, an expert in business consulting and investment banking services for the lower middle market. Chris is the founding partner of GW Partners, a firm that specializes in helping eCommerce business owners and digital natives get the best possible deal for their companies.Chris will...
2023-11-0835 min
SellernomicsNavigating the Current Amazon Seller Landscape | Chris ShipferlingIn this episode of the Sellernomics Podcast, we sit down with Chris Shipferling, Partner at GW Partners, to delve into the intricacies of navigating the ever-evolving Amazon seller landscape. With Amazon's marketplace constantly changing, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. Chris brings his wealth of experience and expertise to the table, shedding light on key strategies and insights that can help both seasoned and aspiring Amazon sellers thrive in today's competitive environment. Join us as we discuss critical topics such as optimizing your product listings, harnessing the power of data-driven decisions, understanding Amazon's algorithm updates, and...
2023-10-2634 minEcommerce Coffee Break – The Ecom Marketing & Sales PodcastFrom Startup to Sellout: A Guide to Selling Your DTC Business Successfully | #242 Chris ShipferlingIn this podcast episode, we discuss the steps you need to follow to make your business saleable. Our featured guest on the show is Chris Shipferling, Managing Partner at GW Partners and Founding Partner at SouthCol.coOn the Show Today, You’ll Learn:Key tips for successful business sales. How can merchants ensure their business isn't undervalued when selling.Strategies to drive growth and attract buyers.Role of private equity in the e-commerce market and its impact on sales.Challenges arising from the gap between buyer and seller expectations. Significance of LTV, CAC, and...
2023-10-1225 min
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce BrandEp 484: How To Sell Your DTC Business For So Much Money, You Think You're Doing Something Illegal with Chris Shipferling, GW PartnersSend us a textInterpreting data and using scientific methods to guide your customer acquisition cost (CAC) and customer lifetime value (LTV) strategies. Numbers don't lie, guys! In this episode, Jordan West and Chris Shipferlink, GW Partners dives into the importance of data analysis, acquisition channels, and unit economics. They also emphasizes the significance of having a strong brand promise and story, as well as intellectual property to assure buyers and increase the value of your business. Chris shares real-life examples and practical tips on finding the right team members, optimizing your supply ch...
2023-09-1932 min
UnleashedHow Chris helps E-Commerce business owners transform their companies, increase value, and maximize an exit - 214In this episode, Ryan Chats with Chris Shipferling of GW Partners.
GW Partners is on a mission to help owners transform their companies, increase value, and maximize an exit. They partner with consumer products brands that desire to create and execute an operational plan to materially increase their attractiveness as a strategic acquisition target.
Links:
https://www.gw.partners/
2023-09-1540 min
The Hard Truth About B2B eCommerceEpisode 101: Chris Shipferling, Partner of SouthCol (DTC Commerce Expanding into B2B)Send us a textIn this episode, we have the pleasure of meeting with Chris Shipferling, a veteran in the eCommerce and retail space, who is now buying and operating eCommerce businesses at South Col. South Col provides strategic advice and capital to help founders get to the next level in eCommerce. We talk about the latest changes happening in the eCommerce space, and how there is more intersection between traditional DTC eCommerce and B2B eCommerce. As businesses are forced to adapt more omnichannel strategies, B2B eCommerce will become a more and more common strategy...
2023-08-1645 min
The Smartest Amazon SellerEpisode 201 - Putting Your Amazon Business on Steroids and the Need for Expert Consulting With Chris ShipferlingWhat if you have a partner who shares your passion for your business? A team that helps you strategize, mitigate risks, and bring your business to the next level.
Enter South Col, an eCommerce accelerator that does not only infuse working capital into your business but also brings in 15 years of combined experience in investment banking, finance, operations, and sales and marketing.
If you want to rapidly scale with a strong team behind you, join Scott and Chris Shipferling, South Col’s founding partner, as they tell you the answers to the test on this juicy po...
2023-04-0424 min
Seller Sessions Amazon FBA and Private LabelAmazon Exits in 2023 - Roundtable (The Brokers) Amazon Exits in 2023 - Roundtable (The Brokers) Today I am joined by Michal Baumwald Oron, Ben Leonard and Chris Shipferling. We had a golden run from late 2019 until the beginning of 2022 (exits) when deals across the industry dried up almost overnight. Then in March (2022) we started to see the public layoffs across the aggregators and less money being raised across the board. As the multiples came down, sellers started to focus their energy on growth and now we are starting to see signs of an uptick of deals getting done again. Today we discuss some of these trends with brokers tha...
2023-01-1843 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS07 EP42: eCommerce M&A Specialist, Chris Shipferling: Why You Should Not Sell Your CompanyOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Chris Shipferling, Co-Founder of both South Col, an accelerator program that incubates retail business, and Global Wired Advisors, an eCommerce M&A firm that helps business owners sell their businesses. With the pandemic and recession happening hand-in-hand, Chris and his founding partners at Global Wired started to notice changes and slowdowns in the macro and micro-economic trends. Escala, a Tel-Aviv-based business consulting firm, presented the idea of incubating businesses to which later on, they created a joint venture and started South Col. With its...
2022-11-2656 min
10K Collective e-Commerce PodcasteCommerce Investors - Funding to Grow Your Amazon Business with Chris Shipferling of Global Wired AdvisorsChris started his career in CPG, having worked for companies ranging between 20-500MM as a Sales & Marketing Executive.
Leveraging his experience, he has consulted all types of digital and omni channel brands. As a co-founder of Global Wired Advisors, they have closed over $1 Billion in transactions.
What You'll Learn
A history with Yoni from Escala and Multiply Mii called with an idea
The 4 Areas that they help with a brand : Capital, Product, Marketing and Target businesses
What target business does GWA offers
The parties involved with GWA
The aim of GWA is to sell the best strategic fit.
Finding...
2022-09-2818 min10K Collective e-Commerce PodcastAmazon Aggregator Agony? The Truth in 2022 with Chris Shipferling of Global Wired AdvisorsChris started his career in CPG, having worked for companies ranging between 20-500MM as a Sales & Marketing Executive.
Leveraging his experience, he has consulted all types of digital and omni channel brands. As a co-founder of Global Wired Advisors, they have closed over $1 Billion in transactions.
What You'll Learn
Who are global wired advisors?
Understanding the difference between Bankers and Brokers
What is going on with Amazon Aggregators?
What should business owners do?
Should business owners sell now?
Chris shares his two cents on selling.
Should you sell now in this environment?
Resources
Apply now for a Consultation with...
2022-09-2629 min
Let's Talk ExitsHow to Maximize the Value of Your Company in a Business Sale with Chris ShipferlingDo you want to maximize the value and potential of your brand, but you don't know how? In this episode, Chris Shipferling discusses what's happening in the market right now with the aggregated space and how the investment banking space is looking at brands. He delves into what makes a great brand and provides great advice on what you should focus on if you're starting to build a brand and looking to sell it down the road. Listen and enjoy! Chris Shipferling is a Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors, a leading Digital Investment Bank that specializes...
2022-08-1143 min
Elements of Success by Carbon6Ep. 19: Navigating the Roadmap to Acquisition w/ Ben Leonard & Chris ShipferlingCongratulations! You've finally made it. You're at the precipice of your eCom entrepreneurial journey and you're looking to sell your brand but don't even know the process of how to get that started. What's the difference between EBITA and SDE? How can I determine my own multiplier? Will my business be in good hands after selling it? All these questions and more will be answered.
2022-06-151h 00
Beyond 8 FiguresOvercoming the Fear of Failure with Chris Shipferling, Global Wired AdvisorsThe journey of an entrepreneur is full of very high highs and very low lows. It requires a lot of sacrifices but it is also very rewarding. As Chris Shipferling shares with us in this episode, it is vital to find ways to overcome your fear of failure and push through the hard times to reach your full potential! About Chris Shipferling:Chris’s career began in customer product sales, and he has held sales and digital marketing executive roles at a wide range of companies. Today he is the Managing Partner at G...
2022-05-2545 min
ContenderCast with Justin HonamanGLOBAL WIRED ADVISORS :: FOR DIGITAL NATIVE ENTERPRISESGlobal Wired Advisors is a leading Digital Investment Bank focused on optimizing the business sale process. Their approach combines decades of merger and acquisition experience with online and e-commerce expertise to increase the transactional value of your greatest asset. Managing Partner Chris Shipferling joins Justin to discuss ecommerce and how GWA is helping accelerate brand growth.
2022-05-0221 min
Invest and ScaleEP14 Investment Banking principles for Online M&A with Chris Shipferling and Jason SomervilleIn this episode, we have Chris Shipferling and Jason Somerville Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors.
Global wired advisors started about two and a half years ago. Founded by three other partners of Global Wired Advisors, Jason Somerville, Joe Hogg, and Chris Bodnar. They want to bring to this part of the market a process that mimics what you would normally get out of a traditional investment banking process, and the idea is happening, the proof of concept has already taken place.
They love working with business owners and small business owners, and they enjoy...
2022-04-2549 min
Elements of Success by Carbon6Ep 02: The Art of the Deal with Global Wired AdvisorsChris Shipferling & Clayton Atchinson talk about how the Amazon community has evolved over the years into a Professional Marketplace and understanding the importance of navigating the “Art of the Deal” for brands to get the best ROI when you sell.===================================Follow us===================================Website: https://www.carbon6.ioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carbon6ioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbon6io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carbon6-technologies/===============================================Check out Chris and Global Wired Advi...
2022-04-2016 min
Get Down To Business with Scott "Shalom" KleinPodcast of “Get Down To Business” – 03/13/2022 - Chris Shipferling, Jeff Zigman, Dave Young and Duane JohnsJoin Scott "Shalom" Klein on his weekly radio show, Get Down To Business with guests:
Chris Shipferling
Jeff Zigman
Dave Young and Duane Johns
2022-03-1040 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowInterview with Chris Shipferling*** Hire a top-notch accountant for your business today, by visiting:
https://accountanthires.com/michael/.
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As the first point of contact for our clients, Chris offers invaluable insight to help sellers and buyers reach their full potential before and during, and after the sale of their business. Chris also serves as the Head of Business Development for Global Wired Advisors, leveraging his background in sales and digital marketing to grow our brand. For the past seven years, he has focused exclusively on high-level consulting for multi-million-dollar omni channel, digitally native, an...
2022-02-2127 min
Crossover CommerceWhat makes a business valuable and sellable? ⎜ Crossover Commerce Roundtable ⎜ EP 180In this special episode, Ryan Cramer of Crossover Commerce conducts a roundtable with Ben Leonard, Chris Shipferling & Yoni Kozminski as they break down the important components of what makes a business valuable and sellable in the ecommerce world.---Crossover Commerce is presented by PingPong Payments. PingPong transfers more than 150 million dollars a day for eCommerce sellers just like you. Helping over 1 million customers now, PingPong has processed over 90 BILLION dollars in cross-border payments. Save with a PingPong account today! ---Stay connected with Crossover Commerce and PingPong Payments:✅ Cr...
2022-01-101h 03
Firing The ManUps and Downs of Selling an FBA Business to an Aggregator with Chris ShipferlingEpisode 97Chris Shipferling is a Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors, a leading Digital Investment Bank focused on optimizing the business sale process. The approach of the Global Wired Advisors combines decades of merger and acquisition experience with online and e-commerce expertise to increase the transactional value of your greatest asset. In this episode, Chris will help us navigate the exciting but intricate puzzle of selling FBA businesses to aggregators.Listen to Chris and learn from an ecommerce superstar![00:01 - 06:43] Opening SegmentLet’s get to know Ch...
2021-11-0249 min
Elevate with MarginBusiness - The Digital Entrepreneur ShowWhat is an Amazon Aggregator? And the Entrepreneurial Success Story Of Chris ShipferlingSpecial thanks to Chris Shipferling for sharing his story to success as an Entrepreneur
What is an Amazon Aggregator and how to sell your Amazon business?
If you have questions just contact Chris he is happy to help and explain further. www.globalwiredadvisors.com As the first point of contact for our clients, Chris offers invaluable insight to help sellers and buyers reach their full potential before and during, and after the sale of their business. Chris also serves as the Head of Business Development for Global Wired Advisors, leveraging his background in sales and digit...
2021-09-2543 min
Wizards of Ecom#126-How Global Wired Advisors Helps Brands Make More Money When They ExitIn this episode, we are diving deeper into Investment Banking. Selling a business is nothing new to business owners especially in Amazon. For whatever reason you are letting go of a business, you need to know if your business is ready to sell and its value is fully maximized. Chris and Joe of Global Wired Advisors will walk us through how their company handles cases for both business owners and buyers. Aside from our main goal to learn how a business can exit profitably, we are getting educated with terms we need to learn and people we...
2021-09-2041 min
Two Amazon Sellers and a Microphone#125 - What does 2022 look like for the FBA Acquisition space with Chris ShipferlingChris Shipferling joins us on this episode to talk all about the future of the FBA acquisition space. This episode is a must listen if you are considering selling your business anytime in the near future!
Chris Shipferling is the managing partner at Global Wired Advisors, a leading digital investment bank focused on optimizing the business sale process.
Their approach combines decades of merger and acquisition experience with online and e-commerce expertise to increase the transactional value of your greatest asset.
Maximizing the value of your company in a business sale is achieved...
2021-07-2151 min
Innovations and BreakthroughsInvesting in Online Businesses From an Investment Banker's Point of ViewChris Shipferling is the Managing Partner and Head of Business Development for Global Wired Advisors, a leading digital investment bank focused on optimizing the business sale process. His career focus is sales and marketing executive in consumer products. For the past seven years, Chris has focused exclusively on high-level consulting for multi-million-dollar omnichannel, digitally native, and Amazon-based private label and re-seller brands. He finds client companies poised for sale, guides them through the initial steps, and then prepares them to make the best possible first impression. Chris enjoys working closely with owners throughout the process of selling t...
2021-07-0834 min
Crossover CommerceMaximizing your Greatest Amazon Assets ⎜ Global Wired Advisors ⎜ EP 56Ryan Cramer of PingPong Payments talked with Chris Shipferling of Global Wired Advisors, about maximizing your greatest Amazon assets. They also covered a 2021 outlook for eCommerce centric businesses and exit planning.---Crossover Commerce is Presented by PingPong Payments. PingPong transfers more than 150 million dollars a day for eCommerce sellers just like you. Helping over 1 million customers now, PingPong has processed over 90 BILLION dollars in cross-border payments. Save with a PingPong account today! ---Stay connected with Crossover Commerce and PingPong Payments:✅ Crossover Commerce @ https://www.facebook.com/CrossoverCommerce✅...
2021-06-281h 04
Make Each Click Count Hosted By Andy SplichalHow Valuable Is Your Company? Find Out With Chris Shipferling of Global Wired AdvisorsThis week's guest, Chris Shipferling, is the managing partner of Global Wired Advisors, a lower middle market investment bank focused on sell side engagements. Are you dreaming of one day selling your business and moving to Tahiti? Then there are many factors that you need to consider now. Listen as Andy and Chris discuss how to determine your company's valuation.Building a brand vs. being a commodity. Do you know the difference? This difference is the main focus in determining a company's valuation.In addition, this episode reveals what a business needs to...
2021-06-2537 min
The Asian SellerThree Ways to Get your business prepared for an Optimized Sale On this week's podcast, we welcome Chris Shipferling, Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors. Chris believes preparing your business for an exit is more in depth than what you may have been told. In this webinar, Chris will discuss the top three things to focus on today to help you begin to mold your company into a more sellable business and optimize your potential exit: 1. Financial organization 2. Know your data 3. Product road map About Chris: Chris offers invaluable insight to help sellers and buyers reach their full potential before, during and after the sale of their business. Chris is especially adep...
2021-06-131h 02
Ecommerce Exits Podcast | Inside look at Building, Buying, Selling and Scaling Ecommerce Businesses7 Reasons to Keep or Sell Your Ecom Business to Aggregators with Chris Shipferling and Chris Bodnar of GlobalWireAdvisor~WHAT YOU’LL LEARN~3 reasons to sell your ecom business to Aggregators 4 Reasons to avoid selling to aggregatorsIdentifying when to get Payout quickly or double down on your business The High-level Exit Plan: What are your options? To Aggregate or not to aggregate: Create your forward opportunity roadmap Future Opportunity in the Aggregator MovementMaturing Markets Creating Professionalization of Businesses~CONTACT DETAILS~If you would like to know more about them and GlobalWireAdvisor, you can follow them:Website: https://www.globalwiredadvisors.com/
2021-05-2839 min10K Collective e-Commerce PodcastE-commerce and Private Equity - with Chris Shipferling of Global Wired Advisors Part 2Our discussion continues with Chris Shipferling as he talks about how to have a pivot conversation instead of a "loser" conversation. How the landscape of opportunities is increasing, that there are more options for selling and valuations are expanding.
You'll Learn:
How Private Equities now want to leverage in E-commerce
How we shouldn't hide under the sand but be on top of it
That the buyer universe expanding
What the corporate strategics/PE are interested in
How to deploy more capital towards making the Amazon advertising strategy better
2021-05-1020 min10K Collective e-Commerce PodcasteCommerce and Private Equity - with Chris Shipferling of Global Wired Advisors Part 1Chris Shipferling from Global Wired Advisors is a part of the ecosystem of people who help built wonderful businesses to sell and realize their value. He is a managing partner of GWA, which is a lower middle market investment bank focused on e-commerce businesses.
If you want further insight into the market and where it’s going, and how your biz fits into that, reach out to us at www.globalwiredadvisors.com
Email cs@globalwiredadvisors.com
You'll Learn:
The difference between a business broker and an M&A Advisor
How they offer different products from a business brokerage process
Why the p...
2021-05-0728 min
The Defiance_ Ventures Podcast#69 - Chris Shipferling, Global Wired AdvisorsChris is one of the founders of Global Wired Advisors, an investment bank with a particular focus on e-commerce. In this episode Chris discusses starting Global Wired Advisors with partners, watching COVID unfold and the incredible effects it had on his clients, and he talks about growing, scaling, and exiting an e-commerce business.
2021-05-031h 05
Seller Growth PodcastWhy are all Amazon Brands and Aggregators for Sale? | Chris ShipferlingChris Shipferling of Global Wired Advisors talks about why all Amazon brands and aggregators are for sale? Also covered in the interview with Chris Shipferling: Where is this new capital coming from? Who are the buyers of Amazon businesses? What is the difference between a business broker and a professional Investment Banker? What if our listeners want to go directly to one of these funds, what should they expect? Is there a broader universe of buyers and what type of companies are they attracted to? What is the reason for purchase and how do these investors make their money...
2021-04-2238 min
Successful ScalesEp 10: Knowing Your Data, Understanding Your Brand, Business Sales Process with Chris Shipferling - Managing Partner at Global Wired AdvisorsIn this episode, we have Chris Shipferling - managing partner at Global Wired Advisors (GWA), a leading Digital Investment Bank focused on optimizing the business sale process.
Topics covered:
Hiring a professional
Dealing with disorganization
Knowing your numbers and data
Understanding yourself as a brand
GWA's business sales process
Knowing when to walk away from a deal
LET'S CONNECT:
LinkedIn
Instagram
MultiplyMii
Escala
Successful Scales
This podcast is also available on the Successful Scales YouTube channel.
2021-03-0540 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP08: Private Equity Playbook for eCommerceOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Chris Shipferling, Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors - an investment bank specialising in buyouts in the DTC segment. Together with his highly experienced team, Chris provides companies with comprehensive financial advice and strategic planning through the sales transaction. Entrepreneurs start businesses for various reasons. For some it will come to represent their life’s work and carry on for decades. For others it is an asset to grow, nurture and ultimately sell for a profit. The latter is definitely the more prevalent scenario, especially in the DTC world. Almo...
2021-02-2559 min
Honest Ecommerce104 | Questions to Ask Yourself Before Selling Your Business | with Chris ShipferlingChris Shipferling is a Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors, a Lower Middle Market Investment Bank focused on Digital Assets. On this podcast, we talk about consumer packaged goods, why you should always collect data, and why placing your future on Facebook isn’t a good plan. To learn more, visit: honestecommerce.co Resources: Chris’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrisshipferling Global Wired Advisors’ website: globalwiredadvisors.com Visit gorgias.grsm.io/honest to get your 2nd month with Gorgias free! Visit klaviyo.com/honest to get a free trial! Visit avalara.com/honest...
2021-01-1843 min
Next Level eCommerceSelling Your Business For 7-8 Figures, What You Need To Know - Chris ShipferlingWhat does it take to get a big exit? You've heard the stories of business owners cashing out.Chris Shipferling of Global Wired Advisors makes these deals happen.Listen to this episode to find out:- What you need to do NOW if you want to sell your business- When you should sell with a broker or an M&A advisorLinks to everything discussed can be found at:www.nextlevelecommerce.co/67Get Your Bookkeeping In Order For Your Big Exitwww.nextlevelecommerce.co/books
2020-12-081h 16
Small Business DigestSachin Dev Duggal & Chris Shipferling : Small Business Digest 65Sachin Dev Duggal, CEO of software development company Builder.ai, about ways that SMBs can pivot how they do business amid COVID-19. Chris Shipferling a Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors who works with digitally native companies with revenues of $3M-$75M to help
2020-10-2859 min
The Smartest Amazon SellerEpisode 71: Mo Money Mo Problems | How to Get on the Right Side of a Business Transaction with Chris ShipferlingToday I talk with Chris Shipferling, from Global Wired Advisors, a leading Digital Investment Bank focused on optimizing the business sale process. Years ago, selling an Amazon business was a far cry and wasn’t so easy for people to do, but now it’s much more common and Chris’s company makes the whole process a lot smoother. He recommends getting yourself a good bookkeeper and keeping track of your spending, as well as your tax returns in order to raise the value of your business. After financial organization, you need to ask yourself, what is the goal of your c...
2020-10-0642 min
Welcome to Growth24: Position to Sell with Chris ShipferlingTopics:
Introducing Chris and his teamMicro Funds/SBA LoansDeal Structures
Links:
McKinzie: Jumping forward 10 years in 90 days76ers’ mottoGeico Photo WallGlobal Wired Advisers
2020-08-2847 min
TaxValet: The Smart & Safe Small Business PodcastBusiness Brokers & Business Advisors: What's the Difference When Selling Your E-commerce Business? with Chris Shipferling from Global Wired AdvisorsIn this episode, Alex interviews Chris Shipferling of Global Wired Advisors, a digital investment bank that focuses on optimizing the business sale process. Chris discusses how Global Wired Advisors works with e-commerce businesses, digitally native brands, SaaS, and digital agencies to yield the best outcome when it comes to an exit.
2020-08-1800 min
Expert Authority Effect™ Interviews with Mario Fachini0160: Wall Street’s View on Profitably Selling Your Digital Business with Chris ShipferlingVisit www.EAInterviews.com/ChrisShipferling for episode-specific show notes & www.EAInterviews.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. On today's episode, we learn about: Wall Street’s View on Profitably Selling Your Digital Business with Chris Shipferling
2020-07-3146 minEcommerce Exits Podcast | Inside look at Building, Buying, Selling and Scaling Ecommerce BusinessesHow to Sell your Business for 10x multiple with M&A Advisor, Chris Shipferling, Managing Partner of Global Wired AdvisorsDrawing from his decades of institutional investment banking experience, digital expertise, hundreds of e-commerce deals and over a trillion dollars’ worth in combined deal experience, Chris Shipferling, Managing Director at Global Wired Advisers talks about their services and experiences in selling e-businesses.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNMerger and Acquisition Advisor vs Business BrokersProcess of M&A AdvisorsSeller QualificationsIdentifying Buyers’ FitWhat Kills DealsKEY POINTSTheir company present to the buyers not only the story of the company they are selling but more importantly its vision. They buyers need to know why th...
2020-05-2543 min
Exit Coach RadioChris Shipferling - Who is buying Digital Native Companies?
Chris Shipferling, of Global Wired Advisors, is a forward-thinking advisor with unique insight concerning the modern marketplace. His background as an executive, combined with the coming together of other visionary, like-minded people, led to the start of Global Wired Advisors. They shared the idea of helping businesses transition to the online marketplace, #consulting digitally native companies, and #advising in preparation for digital #acquisitions.
Chris discusses reasons why a company would want to buy a #digital company. During the pandemic, the digital marketplace is rapidly becoming the new storefront, and digital-native companies are more relevant than e...
2020-04-2121 min
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce BrandEp 59 - The Impact of Coronavirus on Ecommerce Businesses - With Chris and Jason of Global Wired AdvisorsSend us a textIn this episode, Jordan speaks with Chris Shipferling and Jason Sommervill from Global Wired Advisors about what's going on in the world today and what after the crisis could potentially look like.Jason and Chris talk about the impact of Coronavirus in many businesses and how it's reshaping the e-commerce industry. They also share great insights on what people can do in order to keep a healthy business and why now is a good time to get educated and reflect.Find out more about Chris and Jason here:
2020-04-1430 min
eCommerce MasterPlanHow sell your eCommerce business for max £$€s with Chris Shipferling of Global Wired AdvisorsChris Shipferling is the Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors, who help eCommerce business owners sell up. With over 1,000 transactions under their belts they know what they’re talking about! We talk about how to set up your business to sell for the maximum amount, and why who you choose to help you broker the deal can make a huge difference to your payout. Chris also shares lots of tips and tactics from his years in eCommerce and selling on Amazon.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - ht...
2020-04-1338 min
eCommerce Marketing PodcastExit Planning for E-commerce Businesses - with Chris ShipferlingMarketing Strategies Revealed in this Episode: When to start exit planning What items you need to have in place How to determine valuation Ways to increase value Recommended exit planning resources
2020-03-2829 min
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce BrandEP 49 - Work ON Your Business, Not IN Your Business with Keira O'mara from Mama DesignsSend us a textIn this episode, Jordan speaks with Keira O'mara from Mama Designs about what you should outsource and what you shouldn't.Keira talks about her other company that supports female entrepreneurs and her online course about how to grow your business on a budget. She also talks about how outsourcing has helped her business scale faster. Find out more about Keira O'mara and Mama Designs at:https://www.mamadesigns.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/mamadesigns/Listen to our previous interview with Chris Shipferling...
2020-03-0519 min
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce BrandEp 47 - Maximizing The Value Of Your Ecommerce Business With Chris Shipferling From Global Wired AdvisorsSend us a textIn this episode, Jordan speaks with Chris Shipferling from Global Wired Advisors about how he helps e-commerce owners sell their business.They talk about how much you can potentially get for your business and where you need to be to actually sell your business. Chris shares a bit of his background; who he is, what he does, who he works with, and how he became an expert in the field that he is in. He also shares tons of valuable insights about how a business owner can effectively sell his business.
2020-02-2840 min
The Click & Convert PodcastHow to Sell Your Business With Chris ShipferlingOn today’s show, Sean speaks with Chris Shipferling, Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors, where he is the first point of contact for clients looking to sell their online business. For the past seven years, Chris has focused exclusively on high-level consulting for multi-million-dollar omnichannel, digitally native and Amazon-based private label and reseller brands. Chris and his partners use their 70+ years of combined investment banking experience to provide a superior level of service that was previously unavailable in the lower middle market. But it’s not just expertise and experience to offer comprehensive financial advic...
2020-02-2736 min
Better Than Before with Tony RichardsChris Shipferling on Selling Your Digital BusinessOur podcast is designed to provide you with top business insights, fresh perspectives from world-class guests, and the tools you need to lead better than before. In this episode, Tony Richards talks to Chris Shipferling with Global Wired Advisors about the process of selling your digital business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-1844 min
Accelerate Your Business GrowthSelling Your Business in 2020?Chris Shipferling joins me to uncover myths and share tips for successfully selling your business. Chris is the Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors, where he advises and supports organizations of all sizes as they sell their digitally native or e-Commerce businesses. Chris and his team have built multiple online and e-commerce platforms and completed hundreds of business sales ranging from $1M to $40M+. Through personalized service and strategic planning, Chris and his team leverage their extensive connections and expertise to target the best potential buyers, negotiate offers, and bring each transaction to a close that properly values each client’s...
2020-01-0645 min
Podcast Archives - QA Selling Online PodcastHow to Sell Your Amazon Business with Chris ShipferlingSelling eCommerce and Amazon Businesses with Chris Shipferling
Chris Shipferling's Bio:
⦁ Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors ⦁ advises and supports organizations of all sizes in selling their digitally native or Amazon-based businesses ⦁ also serves as the Head of Business Development, leveraging his background in sales and digital marketing to grow the Global Wired brand ⦁ Chris and his partners recognized a need that was clearly not being met by existing solutions on the market; specifically, sellers were not satisfied with the level of service provided by traditional business brokers
Questions for Chris Shipferling
⦁ What do I need to do to prepare my busines...
2019-11-1348 min
QA Selling Online at AmazonHow to Sell Your Amazon Business with Chris ShipferlingSelling eCommerce and Amazon Businesses with Chris Shipferling
Chris Shipferling's Bio:
⦁ Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors ⦁ advises and supports organizations of all sizes in selling their digitally native or Amazon-based businesses ⦁ also serves as the Head of Business Development, leveraging his background in sales and digital marketing to grow the Global Wired brand ⦁ Chris and his partners recognized a need that was clearly not being met by existing solutions on the market; specifically, sellers were not satisfied with the level of service provided by traditional business brokers
Questions for Chris Shipferling
⦁ What do I need to do to prepare my busines...
2019-11-1348 min