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Office Hours with David MeltzerIsmael Wrixen, Christian Brown, Heather DeSantis | Office Hours: The Human ExperienceIsmael Wrixen
Ismael Wrixen is the CEO of ThriveCart, a leading no-code sales platform that powers over 65,000 businesses and has generated more than $6 billion in sales. With over 15 years of experience in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship, he has built and scaled multiple ventures alongside co-founder Thomas Smale. At ThriveCart, Wrixen focuses on creating simple, scalable tools—including high-converting checkouts, affiliate management, and the Learn+ LMS—that help creators and entrepreneurs grow efficiently without added complexity. Known for his data-driven, customer-first approach, he rejects traditional “success tax” models and emphasizes that “we succeed when our customers succeed.” Now, Wrixen is le...
2025-10-2035 min
Starter StoryZero to $1.1B from Flipping Websites | Starter StoryZero to $1.1B from Flipping Websites📚 Make Your First $1 (10x Faster) with Case Studies - https://www.starterstory.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=thomas&yts=true📩 Business Ideas Newsletter (free) - https://www.starterstory.com/newsletter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=thomasIn this episode I talked to Thomas Smale in his New York City Office to get his story and some advice on how to buy and sell businesses. He's done over $1B dollars in sales without even knowing how to develop a website, and he shares his advice on how to fli...
2025-10-1122 min
Drophipp.comFlipping Websites to $1 Billion: Thomas Smale’s Journey in eCommerce and M&A DealsIn this episode, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Thomas Smale, an e-commerce M&A expert who transformed flipping websites in his dorm room into running a billion-dollar firm. Learn how Smale’s strategies, mindset, and innovative thinking propelled him to broker eight-figure deals and become a trusted advisor in the e-commerce world.Take Action:Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.dropshipp.comJoin our free community: https://www.skool.com/dropshippSubscribe to our podcast: https://bit.ly/DropshippPodcastWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:Fr...
2025-01-2616 min
Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank876: Online and Offline Business: The Difference, Opportunities, Advantages, and Disadvantages with Thomas Smale
2024-11-2528 min
Here Be Dragons | Hic Sunt Dracones | 此處有龍3. Walking to Rome/Canterbury: Pilgrimages Real & Imagined[Introduction]
昔日旷野何在？今日朝圣何为？本集《走路去罗马/坎特伯雷：真实和想象的朝圣之旅》中，桑老师将分享自己沿着法兰奇纳古道（Via Francigena）徒步21天去罗马朝圣的经历，包老师将分享英国朝圣文学第一书《坎特伯雷故事集》的中世纪背景和语言风格。你将遇到的龙族有：三名坎特伯雷大主教：奉教皇大格列高里（Gregory the Great）之命来英国传道的奥古斯丁（Augustine of Canterbury，6世纪），奠定罗马朝圣古道的塞吉里克（Sigerick, 9世纪）和殉道者托马斯·贝克特（Thomas Becket, 12世纪）；可敬的比德（Venerable Bede）、阿尔弗莱德大帝（Alfred the Great）、埃塞斯坦王（Aethelstan）、亨利二世（Henry II）、“酒鬼”主教福柯（Bishop Defuk），薄伽丘，乔叟，还有狼。
Happy Halloween! An episode full of saints for the upcoming All Saints' Day!
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🐉以下图片由桑阳（2023）拍摄于法兰奇纳古道（罗马朝圣之路）："waking up at 5 and walking before the sun rises, so that I can see the night dissipate into the glory of the light""living the gypsy life under a free blue sky, away from home, away from the concept of home itself""walking onto a 2000 years old road to Rome, because at that time all roads, literally, would lead you to it""whatever happens, just look up""a man walks and gets hungry, and meets many that helps and feeds him. It is the beauty of pilgrimage""a view over the lake city of Bolsena""Nothing tastes better than food with friends after 30km. These are all people I met on the road, who became my companions."
🐉本集文本：Opening lines of “The General Prologue”,
—from The Canterbury Tales
1 Whan that Aprill with his shoures soote
When April with its sweet-smelling sh...
2024-10-261h 03
Hazel & Katniss & Harry & StarrMailbag 35: Neurodivergence Recommendations (Updated!)After Victoria requested positive depictions of neurodivergence last week, Miriam reached out with a list of recommendations:Autism Titles> A Kind Of Spark - Elle McNicoll> Geek Girl - Holly Smale> Even If We Break - Marieke Nijkamp: Marieke Nijkamp> On The Edge of Gone - Corinne Duyvis> Metal Fish, Falling Snow - Cath Moore> The Winter Knight - Jes BattisADHD Titles> Fresh - Margot Wood> Cemetery Boys - Aiden Thomas> Kat And Meg Conquer The W...
2024-06-0704 min
rally.nor podcast#89 | Marita & Arnstein Wike | LedenaS4E10 | Marita & Arnstein Wike | LedenaFra og med 1 september 2023 havnet Ledena hos de nye eierne, Marita og Arnstein Wike. Så da måtte jeg bare ta en tur for å bli litt bedre kjent med dem og sjekke ut stemningen for det nyervervede foretaket. Det energiske ekteparet fra Auli kunne fortelle på inn-og-utpust om sitt brennende ønske om å fortsette å levere gode produkter til et smalt marked.Det er viktig at vi har gode leverandører i den smale nisjen «Offroad Touring» i Norge. Ledena har i en årrekke levert gode produk...
2024-05-211h 19
Contra Zoom Pod272: 2024 Oscar Wrap UpThe 96th Academy Awards are officially behind us! We look at the big winners, best dressed, best performances and hosting! Joining the show once again is Todd Pengelly, a writer from For Reel who was last heard on episode 271: 2024 Oscar Predictions.
Before we dive into the show we look at the crop of this year's Canadian Screen Awards nominees. Check out this helpful Letterboxd list made by Jeff Bulmer.
In response to the episode 270: 2024 Oscar Draft, Thomas Stoneham-Judge and Alex Watson both got 7 points, while Brodie Cotnam got 4 points and Dakota only got 1 point.
2024-03-111h 01
Contra Zoom Pod270: 2024 Oscar DraftFor the second year in a row, we are doing an Oscar Draft! It is very simple, each person selects 5 movies that are nominated at this year's Oscars and whoever gets the most awards, wins! Joining Dakota once again is Alex Watson and Brodie Cotnam, and filling in for Rachel this year is Thomas Stoneham-Judge the owner of For Reel.
Check out last year's draft.
Dakota's Team
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
The Creator
The ABCs of Book Banning
Thomas' Team
Oppenheimer
Past Lives
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Nǎi N...
2024-02-2640 min
How I Built This Small Business... l🔨How to Buy or Sell your Business with the Biz Brokers of FE International | 186186. FE International | Thomas Smale began his career in the early 2000s when he began building and selling small online companies. This turned into a full-time career when he founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero funds from the ground up and consistently doubling annual revenue, as well as the average deal size.
*** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Thomas Smale Interview. ***
Got land you want to sell? Well if you're in North Carolina then check out: Bubba Land North...
2024-02-131h 02
The SaaS Revolution ShowLessons From $1 Billion in SaaS Acquisitions: Valuation and Process Insights | Live at SaaStockFrom the SaaStock USA 2023 Stage, Thomas Smale (Founder and CEO of global M&A advisory firm FE International) shares what he’s learned from more than $1 billion in closed deals.
Thomas shares:
- Behind-the-scenes insights into which business models lead to the biggest exit prices
- The business types that are most popular with buyers
- How you can build a high-value business poised for a smooth exit
and more!
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Check out the other ways SaaStock is serving SaaS founders
🇺🇸 SaaStock USA 2024: 1500+ B2B SaaS founders, investors and operators are joining us in the 'Silicon Hills' of Austin, Texas for thre...
2024-02-0120 min
Bloomberg IntelligenceCybersecurity, Fed Cut Outlook, Sectors to WatchWendi Whitmore, SVP and Head of Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, joins to discuss the cybersecurity threat landscape so far this year. Thomas Smale, CEO of FE International, discusses the potential for an M&A rebound in 2024. Robert Schein, Managing Director and Partner at Blanke Schein Wealth Management, joins to talk about markets, investing, and when the Fed may cut rates this year. Zoe Peden, Partner at Ananda Impact Ventures, discusses backing startups in health, nature, and biotech as Goldman Sachs recently raised $650 million for investing in life sciences startups. Geetu Sharma, founder and investment manager at AlphasFuture, joins...
2024-01-1750 min
Grow Your B2B SaaSS3E6 - How to prepare your SaaS for an exit? With Dirk SahlmerWhat is a SaaS exit and how can you prepare for a SaaS Exit? This is one of the topics that has been extensively discussed on the Grow Your B2B podcast, with an in-depth coverage by Nathan Latka, Thomas Smale and Andrew Gazdecki. In this podcast episode, Dirk Sahlmer, the head of origination at the SaaS group, shared valuable insights on preparing SaaS companies for successful exits. With 17 acquisitions under their belt, the SaaS group has established itself as a key player in the industry, focusing on acquiring SaaS companies with a bootstrapper mindset and driving their growth. D...
2024-01-0928 min
LohikäärmeradioJakso 42 - Let's do the time warp again!Ollaan aika varppeja, että on tapahtunut aikawarppeja. Inna on meneillään vuodessa 2020 ja Sandersonin edistyspatukka on jo 96%! Jos et tiedä mistä on kyse, aikahyppele kanssamme talvipäivän seisaukseen. Teimme ihan oikean aikamatkustusjakson! Vinkki: jos kuuntelet jakson uudestaan ja uudestaan, voit simuloida aikalooppeja! Nämä nerokkaat keinot teille tarjoaa Lohikäärmeradio, aivan ilmaiseksi!
Nerokkuuden lisäksi aikamme ja ajankäsityksemme on hyvin suhteellista, kuten tulette äkkiä huomaamaan ihmetellessämme aikamatkailun paradokseja ja fysiikkaa. Mitkä ovat riskit, jos pomppaat 17 sekuntia menneisyyteen? Mitä ehdottomasti kannattaa ottaa mukaan aikamatkalle ja mitä ehdottomasti ei? Miksi Jonna kirkuu asiakaspalvelussa? Ketkä tallustavat maan päällä, kun dinosaurusboomereista a...
2023-12-221h 54
Grow Your B2B SaaSS2E22 - How to grow your B2B SaaS to 10M ARR? Advice from 20 experts.In season 2 of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast, we asked all our guests the same question: "What kind of advice would they give a B2B SaaS founder growing to 10M ARR?" So have you surpassed the 10K MRR, and looking to scale to 10M ARR? This podcast episode is for you! This podcast episode will be packed with valuable advice.
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Since we asked all the guests the same question, but they covered different aspects, you will be able to get many other ans...
2023-11-3029 minGrow Your B2B SaaSS2E21 - How to grow your B2B SaaS to 10k MRR? Advice from 20 experts.In season 2 of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast, we asked all our guests the same question: "What kind of advice would they give a B2B SaaS founder growing to 10K MRR?" We want to save you a lot of time in this summary episode, as we combined all the answers into one single episode.
Are you looking to grow your SaaS and unsure how to surpass the 10k Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) mark? This podcast episode will be packed with great advice. All the guests will give practical advice on how to grow your...
2023-11-2826 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesE160: F. E. International CEO Thomas Smale Discusses Buying and Selling Companies"This episode was brought to you by Reconciled.com. Helping M&A Entrepreneurs just like you with Bookkeeping, CFO & Controller Services, Outsourced Enterprise Accounting and Tax Services. Reconciled.com"About The Guest(s): Thomas Smale is the founder of F.E. International, a technology M&A firm that specializes in buying and selling tech companies. He has been in the mergers and acquisitions space since the early 2000s and has helped thousands of businesses navigate the process of selling their companies.Summary: Thomas Smale, founder of F.E. International, shares his journey...
2023-11-1554 min
Experience-Focused Leaders24 - The Most Effective Strategies for Small Business Owners in the M&A Market with FE International's Thomas SmaleYour host, Alex Shevelenko, talks with the CEO of FE International, Thomas Smale. FE International specializes in tech-focused M&A advisory services for businesses in the $1 to $100 million exit sector. With over 1500 deals closed and a total value of over $50 billion, Thomas' experience in the SaaS, e-commerce, and digital media content categories is awe-inspiring.One of the key topics discussed was why small business owners choose to engage with Thomas and pursue an M&A exit strategy. Thomas firmly believes that every entrepreneur should have an exit strategy in mind, even if it's not immediate. Whether it's d...
2023-11-1452 min
Contra Zoom Pod255: 2023 VIFF Wrap UpThe 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival just concluded and we wrap up some of the films we saw. Joining the show again is Todd Pengelly who was last heard just two shows ago on 253: 2023 VIFF Preview. We talk about Anatomy of a Fall, The Promised Land, The Royal Hotel, The Teachers’ Lounge and The Zone of Interest.
Check out the full list of Canadian award winners at VIFF.
Watch Thomas Stoneham-Judge's interview with the director of Asog.
Read Dakota's reviews for The Royal Hotel, Only The River Flows, Mr. Dress-Up The Magic of Make-Believe an...
2023-10-091h 17
Grow Your B2B SaaSS2E12 - How to bootstrap your SaaS to a 10M+ exit? With Andrew GazdeckiBootstrapping your SaaS company to a 10M+ exit is a formidable challenge that requires a strategic and disciplined approach. First and foremost, focus on achieving profitability early on, as this not only sustains your business but also makes it an attractive acquisition target. As you grow, prioritize hiring talented individuals who complement your skills and can take over key roles, allowing you to work on scaling the business rather than getting bogged down in day-to-day operations. Building a strong brand presence and a loyal customer base is crucial, and consider sharing your journey through content marketing or building in...
2023-09-2637 min
Grow Your B2B SaaSS2E4 - How to sell your B2B SaaS? with Thomas SmaleWelcome to the Growing a B2B SaaS podcast, where we provide actionable advice on all aspects of growing a business-to-business software company. Whether it's customer success, sales, funding, bootstrapping, exits, or scaling, we've got you covered. In this episode, we'll dive into the topic of making your SaaS startup sellable and discuss the steps to selling your business successfully. Our special guest today is Thomas Smale, the founder and CEO of FE International, Inc, a tech-focused M&A advisory firm with an impressive track record of over 1 billion in closed transactions and more than 1200 deals completed worldwide.
2023-08-0131 min
Tekpon SaaS Podcast001 The winning strategies for fundraising in 2023 | Tekpon SaaS RoundtableConnect with our guests 👇
Chris Saum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-saum-84938047
Jonny Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnyprice
Thomas Smale: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomassmale
Cenk Tukel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cenktukel
Horst Wenske: https://www.linkedin.com/in/horstwenske
Sebastian Gabor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiangabor
Alexandru Stan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanalexandru
Tekpon is a SaaS marketplace born out of the genuine desire to help people change how they con...
2023-07-1252 min
Protect the Hustle | A SaaS PodcastWhat Blows Deals Apart: Common Mistakes in M&A with Thomas SmaleThe image of a robust locomotive steadily traversing along a set of tracks paints a vivid picture of steadfast progress. The train, in its unwavering journey, reveals a strategic formula: the addition of more cars. This process, however, is a delicate one. Each car represents new passengers or freight, contributing to the growth and reach of the train. In much the same way, integrating a new locomotive can significantly enhance the power of the entire system. But, like the precision required in coupling the cars, a poorly executed addition can cause catastrophic derailments. This metaphor serves as a fitting...
2023-05-3028 min
Pod UniUpending True Crime Podcasting with PopSock Media**CONTENT WARNING** Just a heads up - this episode does feature a little bit of colourful language.
An interview with Kirsten Johnstone and Melody Thomas of PopSock Media. PopSock Media is an award-winning narrative podcasting company that connects and engages audiences through beautiful and impactful storytelling. Their unique approach to true-crime podcasting puts them at the forefront of the genre, and they have some great insights for aspiring podcasters – especially those leaning towards the narrative non-fiction genre. Be sure to check out their multi-award winning podcast series hosted and researched by renowned freelance journalist, Aaron Smale: “The Lake...
2023-05-1253 min
Digital InvestorsEp 44: Buying and Selling Websites with Thomas Smale of FE InternationalIf you are thinking about buying an online business, or improving the website you have, today's interview with Thomas Smale, the CEO of FE International is absolutely perfect for you. Thomas and his team are one of the industry leaders in the buying and selling website space, specializing in seven and eight figure deals. Today, Thomas is going to share his insights into: - Why content websites have become so valuable - The 3 forces driving online businesses in the last two years - Why small content sites get the broadest range of buyers - When to test and change t...
2023-04-2026 min
Top M&A EntrepreneursOver $1 Billion In Deals - 1200 Transactions - Thomas Smale CEO from FE International Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment → SHOW NOTES:00:00 Intro to Thomas Smale01:10 Why he started FE International 03:37 The M&A Process Past and Today - Build a community and they will tell you what they want06:54 What is most important in choosing a M&A Advisor08:32 What FE International charges10:32 Finding Qualified Buyers - Filtering Out NON-Qualified Buyers13:25 Does the No Money Down every happen?15:25 Likelihood of SBA 10% Money Down20:55 Due Diligence & Quality of Earnings - why deals fall through29:20 The...
2023-03-2851 minBloomberg IntelligenceCredit Suisse, Inflation, and the latest on SVBAllison Williams, Senior Global Banks and Asset Managers Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins us to give us the latest on Credit Suisse and how a collapse could impact US and global markets/banking systems. Dana Telsey, CEO and Chief Research Officer at Telsey Group, joins to break down the latest retail sales numbers and consumer sentiment amid financial uncertainty. Herman Chan, Senior Analyst: US Regional Banks with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins the program to discuss Silicon Valley Bank, more potential bank runs, and what it all means for regional banks and the broader economy. Arnold Kakuda, Senior Financials Credit Analyst...
2023-03-1551 minDigital InvestorsEp 20: What to Invest in During a Recession with Thomas SmaleIn this episode, you will hear about a specific type of investment that you want to invest in during a recession.
Tune in to hear:
- Recession-proof investments
- High-cash flow investment websites
- Buying websites vs buying stocks
Then register for our upcoming masterclass to learn the digital skills that started it all at: https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dipWant To Learn How To Buy Websites for Income and Financial Independence?You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just th...
2023-01-2635 min
Ecommerce Coffee Break – The Ecom Marketing & Sales PodcastWhat Entrepreneurs Should Keep In Mind To Succeed | #141 Thomas SmaleThis episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast features a conversation with Thomas Smale, Founder, and CEO of FE International. We discuss what entrepreneurs should keep in mind to succeed.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How does a business become sellable?The characteristics that make a business owner or entrepreneur successfulHow can a merger acquisition work for small and medium businesses?How viable is it to sell a business now? Should entrepreneurs wait until the economy recovers?And moreThomas Smale is the CEO of FE International, an M&A advisory fi...
2023-01-1726 min
SaaS Half FullThe Subjectivity of SaaS M&A, with Thomas SmaleWhen looking to exit through acquisition, what makes one SaaS company stand out from the others? The answer is...nothing definitively. It's all subjective, according to Thomas Smale, CEO and Founder of FE International, an M&A advisory firm. In this episode, Thomas and Lindsey discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a strong founder brand, common mistakes he sees companies make when positioning for an exit (like cutting the wrong expenses), and the "analysis paralysis" that prevents buyers from making an offer. Connect with Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomassmale/ Learn more about FE International: http...
2023-01-1135 min
SaaS FuelThomas Smale - Investor Insights: Fundraising and Exit Outlook for 2023SaaS Fuel™ is joined this week by Thomas Smale, founder of FE International, a company that specializes in preparing businesses for acquisition. Tune in to learn more about the ins and outs of M&As from an industry expert.Episode SponsorChampion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/Navigating Success Together 2023 Virtual Event Key Takeaways1:48 The Beginnings of FE International 4:04 VC Investors vs M&A 5:29 What makes a business buyable? 7:23 Why do deals go unannounced? 9:47 What is success? 11:51 What your business sh...
2023-01-0558 min
Startup HustlePreparing to Sell Your eCommerce BrandIn this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Thomas Smale, CEO of FE International, talk about the process of preparing to sell your eCommerce brand. Learn everything you need to know about M and A, what to expect and how to properly prepare for a business exit.
Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:
https://gigb.co/l/YEh5
This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid:
https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3
Learn more about FE International:
https://feinternational.com/
Learn more about Mar...
2022-11-2957 min
Startup HustlePreparing to Sell Your eCommerce BrandIn this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Thomas Smale, CEO of FE International, talk about the process of preparing to sell your eCommerce brand. Learn everything you need to know about M and A, what to expect and how to properly prepare for a business exit.
Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:
https://gigb.co/l/YEh5
This episode is sponsored by Equip-Bid:
https://bit.ly/3EX4xi3
Learn more about FE International:
https://feinternational.com/
Learn more...
2022-11-2956 min
The Matt Baxter ShowThomas Smale - CEO of FE InternationalThomas Smale is the Founder and CEO of FE International. He is a serial business entrepreneur and M&A expert, having built the industry-leading firm in the $1-100M global technology sector. With experience dating back to the early 2000s, Smale offers invaluable technical, diligence and negotiation advice to early-stage and seasoned business owners alike, which has resulted in over 1,200 successful exits.Smale can be regularly found speaking at industry events where he enjoys meeting like-minded entrepreneurs and investors.Alongside his duties at FE International, Smale is a sought-after...
2022-09-0633 min
The Innovative Founder#11: Turning a College Side Hustle Into A 3x INC 5000 Company & Stories From Helping 1,200+ Business Owners Exit w/ Thomas SmaleIn this episode, our guest is Thomas Smale. He is the CEO and founder of FE International, a mergers and acquisitions company focused on SaaS, e-commerce, and content. Thomas has advised over a thousand entrepreneurs about their businesses. Today, he will discuss his career journey and we'll dive into his stories from helping 1,200+ business owners successfully exit. For more information on Thomas, visit www.feinternational.com/ or www.linkedin.com/in/thomassmale/Key Takeaways:[14:31] Thomas talks about his mergers & acquisitions company, FE International; he shared a brief description, specialization, and recent acquisition or purchase of t...
2022-08-2358 min
The Long GameThe Power of Reputation: How to Build a Business that Lasts with Thomas SmaleYour business’s reputation is vital to its long-term success. And Thomas Smale is an expert in growing a brand from an idea to a multi-million dollar company. Thomas, founder and CEO of FE International, is a serial business entrepreneur and M&A expert. He’s found that reputation is what makes businesses sink or swim. So what can you do to bring your business to peak performance? In this episode, Thomas shares his tips for building the right reputation, such as the importance of analyzing every transaction, how to build the right workpla...
2022-08-0346 min
The Legalpreneur Podcast203 Your Dream Exit Strategy with Thomas SmaleThomas Smale is the CEO and Founder of FE International. He and his team helps entrepreneurs sell their self funded and profitable businesses. He is sharing the details of what it takes to work through the process for a successful and profitable business exit.In this episode we will cover:Types of businesses that can be soldEvaluation elements Our role as the M&ALength of Time to sell your businessIf you...
2022-07-2731 min
Acquiring MindsBuy a SaaS Business in 2022: How to Compete in a Hot MarketA deep-dive into the market for SaaS businesses with Thomas Smale, founder of leading SaaS brokerage FE International. Topics in Thomas's interview:Pros & cons of SaaSSaaS valuationsSaaS vs. ecommerceCompeting with private equity for SaaS dealsUsing an SBA loan to buy a SaaS businessMicro-SaaSFirst-time buyers doing a career pivot by acquiring a businessMost common mistake among first-time buyersPassive nature of online businessesSaaS products unlikely to go zero?Acquisition strategy: converting on-premise software to cloudProprietary outreach to find SaaS sellersHow economic climate is affecting SaaS valuations & multiplesEcommerce valuations & multiplesYoung ecommerce businesses - dangerous?Advice for first-timer buyersR...
2022-07-261h 26
EGGS! The PodcastEggs 268: Positioning your business for acquisition with Thomas SmaleHey everyone, and welcome back to Eggs! Today’s special guest is the founder and CEO of FE International, Thomas Smale. FE International is a leading mergers and acquisitions firm dedicated to helping software and tech companies get maximum value from the sale of their business.
Thomas founded FE International in 2010 with the aim of helping entrepreneurs running self-funded and profitable businesses exit. Since then, Thomas has built FE into an industry-leading M&A advisory for on to one-hundred million dollar technology businesses. With experience dating back to the early 2000s, Thomas offers invaluable technical, diligence, and negotiation advice to ea...
2022-07-211h 00
Freedom Nation PodcastFrom College to Four International Offices with Thomas SmaleJeff interviews Thomas Smale of FE International, a M&A firm (M&A stands for Mergers and Acquisitions). Thomas took a college side hustle and turned it into an international business.
Thomas and Jeff discuss:
Graduated college in 2010. Tried multiple different strategies. Learned how to buy websites in 2008. When he graduated in 2010 he wrote a book about how to buy websites.
He was able to make about $5000 per month selling his books.
People who read his book reached out to him for help selling their businesses.
Today he owns an M&A firm that helps tech...
2022-07-1228 min
Contra Zoom Pod200: Movies That Made UsFor our special 200th episode Dakota and Rachel decided to look back at films that made them the movie watchers they are today. From fond early moviegoing memories to the first time they were challenged to what made them want to be a critic. They picked five films each and got some voicemails from friends of the show who wanted to share their picks!
Dakota's picks: The Birds/North By Northwest, The Shawshank Redemption, 12 Angry Men, Pan’s Labyrinth and The Great Beauty.
Rachel's picks: The Lion King, The Skulls, Superbad, Soul and The Sound of...
2022-07-111h 12
Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank: Get Daily Insights from the Top Internet Marketers & Entrepreneurs Around the World876: Online and Offline Business: The Difference, Opportunities, Advantages, and Disadvantages with Thomas SmaleThere are differences between online and offline businesses. Although similar, each has its own perks and disadvantages. It’s easy to make changes immediately overnight with online businesses. However, when it comes to financing, online businesses often have a hard time getting funds and loans. Thomas Smale is an entrepreneur who founded FE International. He is an expert in growing a business, particularly in the field of online business like E-Commerce, SaaS, and Content businesses. FE International is a Mergers & Acquisitions advisor which focuses on helping owners buy and sell their businesses.
Resources:
FE International (Site)
FE International on Facebook
Th...
2022-06-2029 minMarketer of the Day with Robert Plank876: Online and Offline Business: The Difference, Opportunities, Advantages, and Disadvantages with Thomas SmaleThere are differences between online and offline businesses. Although similar, each has its own perks and disadvantages. It’s easy to make changes immediately overnight with online businesses. However, when it comes to financing, online businesses often have a hard time getting funds and loans. Thomas Smale is the CEO and founder of FE International, an […]
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2022-06-2028 min
Contra Zoom Pod196: A24 Retrospective - LockeWe continue our series going through the entire catalog of A24's films. On this episode we are looking at 2014's Locke directed by Steven Knight. The film stars Tom Hardy as a man driving to a hospital as a woman prepares to give birth to his child. On this drive he has to fight potential consequences for making this decision, including telling his wife he cheated on her and his work that on the eve of a massive project he can not be there to oversee it. Joining the show is Thomas Stoneham-Judge is a film critic for...
2022-06-061h 29
Business of Software PodcastEp 104 Setting up your business for a successful sale with FE International's Thomas SmaleFE International works with founders and business owners to value, exit plan and ultimately sell their businesses on the best terms. FE uses hundreds of thousands of internal data points, accumulated from over a decade of successful exits to market and position businesses to the right buyers from day one.
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2022-05-0354 min
Smart FriendsInside Buying & Selling Internet Businesses with Thomas Smale, Founder/CEO of FE InternationalThe sponsor for this week’s episode is Founders Podcast. David Senra, the host of Founders Podcast, is a biography-reading machine. If you don’t have time to spend 40 hours reading the full-length biography of some gilded-age entrepreneur, listening to David’s high-quality recap is the next best thing.The Founders Podcast is a paid podcast that costs $99/year or $299 for lifetime access. Subscribing gives you access to more than 200 episodes including the back catalog with episodes about Anthony Bourdain, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elon Musk, and many more.Visit founderspodcast.com to subscri...
2022-05-031h 29
Leaders of Growth#35 Do's and Don'ts When Selling and Acquiring SaaS Companies, with Thomas SmaleIn today’s episode, Arthur discusses M&A with Thomas Smale. Thomas is the CEO of FE International, an award-winning global M&A advisor of SaaS, e-commerce, and content businesses that has completed over 1000 acquisitions. Thomas began building and selling online companies in his early 20s and now has over a decade of experience in the SaaS Space.In this episode of Leaders of Growth, we cover:5:00 The acquisition process11.20 Do's and don'ts of the acquisition process13:40 Strategic acquires vs PE ac...
2022-04-2740 min
Contra Zoom Pod190: Top Ten Films of 2021We're finally at the point to reveal out top ten films from last year! Yes it is now April but we have our reasons that you'll have to listen to to find out what they are!
Dakota's List:
10. The Worst Person in the World
9. Pig
8. Nightmare Alley
7. The Tragedy of Macbeth
6. Official Competition
5. Red Rocket
4. Drive My Car
3. The Righteous
2. Belfast
1. The Last Duel
Rachel's List:
10. Flee
9. Aloners
8. Pig
2022-04-111h 58
The Yaro Podcast(EP32): Thomas Smale, Over A Billion Dollars In Company Sales, What Business Models Lead To The Biggest ExitThis is Vested Capital episode 32, featuring Thomas Smale, the founder of FE International, a leading M&A firm.
I first interviewed Thomas 9 years ago (https://yaro.blog/11850/thomas-smale/).
At the time his company had helped to facilitate over $5 Million in deals. Now that number is over a billion dollars in business acquisitions.
I asked Thomas what led to the growth and how his team has expanded. We also talked about what business models leads to the biggest exit prices, what types of businesses are popular with buyers and more.
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2022-04-0655 min
SaaS IT UP 🎙️#35 Thomas Smale | CEO - FE InternationalThomas Smale is the CEO of FE International which has completed hundreds of millions of deals in SaaS, e-commerce, and content business acquisitions since 2010.
In our Candid discussions, Saurabh & I spoke with Thomas about his worldview on the evolving SaaS business models, self-funded and bootstrapped entrepreneurs in emerging markets, M&A advisory, and how the business landscape has evolved.
Thomas provides an excellent free valuation resource for Startups here.
More details at: https://www.republicofsaas.com/m-a-advisory-in-the-saas-landscape/
2022-01-2432 min
Talk'n Shopify with Zyber - eCommerceRecap: Season 3 HighlightsAre NFT's the future of selling online? What do you need to know about selling your Shopify Business with FE International? How to create an eCommerce strategy beyond 2021? These are the big-picture questions we answer in our season 3 highlights episode with the very best from our own Leonardo Garcia-Curtis, David Yu and Thomas Smale.
It's an exciting time for the eCommerce industry but it's important for merchants to keep moving forward and prioritise your ecommerce strategy, a cookie cutter approach will no longer cut the mustard. Leo, CEO at Zyber runs through how to master your strategy...
2022-01-181h 01
The SaaS Revolution ShowPlanning a Long Term ExitThis episode's guest on the SaaS Revolution Show is Thomas Smale, CEO at FE International. Thomas discusses planning a long term exit with Alexander Theuma, CEO of SaaStock.
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2021-12-2337 min
Honest EcommerceThe Fatal Error When Selling Your Business | Thomas Smale | FE InternationalThomas Smale is the Founder and CEO of FE International. He is a serial business entrepreneur and M&A expert, having built the industry-leading firm in the $1-100M global technology sector. With experience dating back to the early 2000s, Smale offers invaluable technical, diligence and negotiation advice to early-stage and seasoned business owners alike, which has resulted in over 1,000 successful exits. Smale can be regularly found speaking at industry events where he enjoys meeting like-minded entrepreneurs and investors. Alongside his duties at FE International, Smale is a sought-after author and keynote presenter for...
2021-12-0634 min
Marketer of the MonthHow to Sell Your Company with FE International’s Thomas SmaleThomas Smale is the CEO of FE International, Inc. He founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero funds from the ground up and consistently doubling annual revenue, as well as the average deal size. He specializes in advising in the M&A of SaaS, e-commerce, affiliate, and content businesses. In this interview, we discuss with him how FE International works and SaaS valuation.
How does Thomas manage 1100 successful e-commerce deals?
Explore the goals, ambitions, and the beginning of FE International.
What is the good timing for an exit for your business?...
2021-10-2125 min
Contra Zoom Pod170: VIFF 2021 Wrap UpOn this episode we wrap up the 2021 edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival. Joining the show to talk about movies watched is Thomas Stoneham-Judge, the Editor-in-Chief of ForReel Movie News and Reviews.
Belfast 11:00-19:00 Read Dakota's review.
Red Rocket 19:30-30:00 Read Dakota's review.
Official Competition 30:00-39:00
Benediction 39:00-47:30 Read Dakota's review.
Drive My Car 49:00-52:30
Memoria 52:30-1:04:30 Read Thomas' review.
All My Puny Sorrows 1:04:30-1:10:00 Read Dakota's review.
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2021-10-181h 12
Talk'n Shopify with Zyber - eCommerceEverything you need to know about selling a Shopify Business with Thomas SmaleWhat you need to know about selling your Shopify Business with FE International.
This week's guest joins us all the way from San Francisco, and we couldn't be more excited about it. This week, Thomas Smale, Founder of FE International sat down with Leo and Waldo to talk about all things selling and acquiring online businesses.
Thomas founded FE International in 2010, and began the business straight out of uni buying and selling domains. Smale is an authoritative source on e-commerce, and in fact, established the very category of M&A advisory for online businesses.
2021-09-1451 min
SaaS Open Mic by ChartMogulThe Secrets of Scaling to Acquisition with Thomas Smale from FE InternationalThomas has sold hundreds of businesses in his 10 years in M&A and understands what it takes to hit your target valuation – but you have to know where you're headed if you want to draw a roadmap to get there. We discuss company benchmarks and how companies can decide on which areas of the business to focus on and when it's best to bring in outside help. In this episode we cover: What founders can do to prepare for an acquisitionGoal setting and making the right hiresCommon distractions to scaling startupsHow the team at FE International help...
2021-09-0824 min
SaaS Marketing SuperstarsHow to Purchase a SaaS Business as a First Time Buyer with Thomas SmaleThomas is the CEO and founder of FE International, an M&A firm that advises SaaS, e-commerce and content businesses. Thomas has consulted thousands of entrepreneurs on exit strategy, growth and business development.Check out the show notes and get links to all the resources mentioned in this episode here: https://aaronzakowski.com/podcast-thomas-smale/
2021-08-2346 min
Data Beats OpinionTurning a college hustle into a successful business with Thomas SmaleIn this interview with Thomas Smale, you will learn:Smale's process for scaling your business up successfullyTips on how to maintain credibility and authenticity with your client baseThe benefits of tracking your customer's movements early on in the sales funnelHow important a strong support team is for keeping clients long-termHow to prioritize and delegate as the founder of a company
2021-08-1841 min
Scale Your SaaS170: What to Know Before Selling Your Business - with Thomas SmaleEPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Thomas Smale talks about how his company helps buyers and sellers of businesses with SaaS-Story in the Making host, Matt Wolach. He highlights the importance of working with an expert when undergoing the processes, how software company leaders can set up their businesses to look great to potential buyers, and shares advice about what owners can do to make sure a potential buyer grabs the opportunity to acquire their business.PODCAST-AT-A-GLANCEPodcast: SaaS-Story in the Making...
2021-07-2730 min
Elevating Business: a podcast by www.emilyandblair.comBuying and Selling Websites with Thomas Smale from FE InternationalIn this episode, Blair talks with the CEO of FE International about everything when buying or selling an online business. Thomas discusses how best to set your business up for sale, what areas to look at when looking to buy a business and a whole load of tips for listeners who maybe looking to buy or for those looking to exit.Website: FE International
2021-05-1542 min
Domain Name Wire PodcastBuying and selling online businesses – DNW Podcast #337Learn about selling your developed domain or buying an online business. Two episodes ago on the podcast, Michael Cyger talked about selling his online business iSixSigma. On today’s show, I speak with Thomas Smale, whose company FE International brokered that transaction. FE International has helped sell 1,000 businesses for a total dollar value of $1 […]
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2021-05-1037 min
Domain Name Wire PodcastBuying and selling online businesses - DNW PodcastHave you ever wondered how you can sell your online business, or how to acquire a business and take it to the next level? Today's guest is an expert in buying and selling online business. Thomas Smale's company FE International has helped sell 1,000 businesses for a total dollar value of $1 billion. On today's show, he explains what goes into valuing an online business, the process of selling a business, and trends he's observing. Tool of the week: Companies that have upgraded domains Also: Frank sells, earnings reports, Dynadot news and more. Sponsor: DAN...
2021-05-1037 min
Ditching HourlyThomas Smale - What To Do Before Building A SaaSFE International founder and CEO Thomas Smale joins me to talk about what to do before building (or buying) a SaaS.FE International website
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2021-04-2052 min
Entrepreneur Stories 4⃣ Inspiration186: Buying & Selling Businesses w/ this International Man of Mystery - Thomas Smale of FE International ⭐Thomas Smale began his career in the early 2000s when he began building and selling small online companies. This turned into a full-time career when he founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero funds from the ground up and consistently doubling annual revenue, as well as the average deal size.
*** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Thomas Smale Interview. ***
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2021-01-011h 02The Best Business Podcast186: Buying & Selling Businesses w/ this International Man of Mystery - Thomas Smale of FE International ⭐Thomas Smale began his career in the early 2000s when he began building and selling small online companies. This turned into a full-time career when he founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero funds from the ground up and consistently doubling annual revenue, as well as the average deal size.
*** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Thomas Smale Interview. ***
If you need to sell your Alabama land fast, then Alabama Land Buyers is the way to go!
2021-01-011h 02
okayobiThe ethical nuances of podcasts' successSources:
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2020-11-2803 min
MicroConf On AirEpisode 31: SaaSMag and How to Access Traditional Media microconfonair.com
This week, we are joined by Thomas Smale, Co-Founder of FE International and Owner of SaaSMag to talk about how traditional media can be leveraged by startup foudners.
We also capitalize on Thomas' expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions in this episode, talking ahout buying and selling business, available funding strategies for acquiring businesses.
Tickets for MicroConf Remote are now on sale, grab your tickets at http://microconfremote.com.
We had some issues with the recording, so this is a truncated version of this weeks episode.
2020-08-1321 min
Invest and ScaleEP01 Selling SaaS, e-commerce, and content businesses with Thomas Smale from FE InternationalIn this episode, we interview Thomas Smale, the founder of FE International, a market-leading merging and acquisition firm that focuses on SaaS, e-commerce, and content business selling. They have a presence in New York, London, and San Francisco with a 94.1% success rate after selling over 800 companies.
Thomas talks about the processes they use in acquiring businesses and making it beneficial for both parties. He shares the categories of companies they work with and the ones that do not meet their standards.
Listen in to learn the emerging trends in online business buying and selling due...
2020-05-0138 min
SaaS Boss015 - Building a Sellable SaaS Business and SaaS Valuations, with Thomas Smale of FE InternationalIn this episode of SaaS Boss show I interview Thomas Smale of FE International.
There is plenty of advice on what it takes to have a successful exit when you want to leave your business. However, before going down that road, much thought and planning should go into getting an accurate valuation so that you can have a profitable exit as well.
At FE International, Thomas Smale has consulted or worked on over 800 transactions. He's pulled together some of the best practices from most experienced investors and snippets of...
2020-04-0652 min
Ecommerce Exits Podcast | Inside look at Building, Buying, Selling and Scaling Ecommerce BusinessesThe Insider’s Guide to Selling Your FBA Business from over 800+ deals with Thomas Smale, Founder of FE InternationalThomas Smale, founder of FE International, one the largest e-business brokerages, provides insights on his dealings with e-Commerce merging and acquisition markets.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Background on FE International Understanding the Mergers and Acquisition market for FBA businesses Dealing with buyers Process of Selling an E-business Effect on Coronavirus on the market Tips for FBA’sKEY POINTS There is not much difference in the process of selling and buying a bigger or smaller e-business. However, bigger businesses take longer due to its complexity. A seller must be willing to work with its broker in...
2020-04-0649 min
Inside a Hustlers Brain PodcastThomas Smale FE International ✅ Selling Multiple 6-7 Fig WebsitesThomas Smale is a serial business entrepreneur and expert. In the early 2000s, he began building and selling small online companies. This turned into a full-time career when he founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero funds from ground up and consistently doubling annual revenue, as well as the average deal size.
Smale specializes in advising in the M&A of SaaS, e-commerce, affiliate and content businesses. He has consulted thousands of internet entrepreneurs on exit strategy, growth and business development. Smale is also a weekly contributor on Entrepreneur.com and a member...
2020-01-1918 min
The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou280: How To Prepare Your Business For Sale And What Multiples To Expect With Thomas SmaleToday, I’m thrilled to have my friend Thomas Smale on the show. Thomas is the founder of FEInternational, one of the largest and most prolific website business brokers on the internet. Thomas has completed hundreds of millions in SaaS, ECommerce and content business acquisitions since 2010 and he’s got a huge network of pre-qualified investors. In this episode, we break down what multiples businesses are selling for today and how to prepare your business for sale. What You’ll Learn How Thomas founded FEInternational Why and how Thomas got into the business of buying and selling businesses The online...
2019-11-0748 min
The Nice Guys on Business979 Thomas Smale: Buying and Selling Online BusinessesWhen Thomas Smale started buying and selling online businesses in college, Thomas discovered his knack for growing, valuing and selling them to investors. He ultimately took the leap to found FE International to advise entrepreneurs on exiting (and buying) online businesses. Flash forward nearly a decade and FE International is now the leading M&A advisory firm for mid-market SaaS, e-commerce and content-based businesses. Connect with Thomas Smale: Website: www.feinternational.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FEinternational/ Twitter: htt...
2019-10-1228 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 735: Another TAKE on Building a Business to SELL with Thomas Smale from FE InternationalWhat does it take to build a business from the ground up and then sell that business for a sizeable profit? Is that goal even realistic for ecommerce sellers in today’s marketplace? Here to address these question and a lot more is Scott’s guest, Thomas Smale. Thomas is the Founder of FE International. He is a serial business entrepreneur and expert. In the early 2000s, he began building and selling small online companies. This turned into a full-time career when he founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero funds from the ground up and c...
2019-10-091h 02
Thrive LouD with Lou DiamondFOUNDERS EXIT Thomas Smale is the Founder of FE International. He is a serial business entrepreneur and expert. In the early 2000s, he began building and selling small online companies. This turned into a full-time career when he founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero funds from ground up and consistently doubling annual revenue, as well as the average deal size. Thomas specializes in advising in the M&A of SaaS, e-commerce, affiliate and content businesses. He has consulted hundreds of internet entrepreneurs on exit strategy, growth and business development. Thomas shares his story, his b...
2019-09-1734 min
All Time Best#027 – The Do's and Don'ts of Selling Your Company with Thomas Smale Podcast: Indie Hackers (LS 57 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: #027 – The Do's and Don'ts of Selling Your Company with Thomas SmalePub date: 2017-09-01Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationFew people have seen as many companies bought and sold online as Thomas Smale has. Hear the founder of FE International explain how he started his M&A firm and share the lessons he's learned about selling your business for as much as possible.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page...
2019-07-0758 min
The SaaS Podcast: Build, Launch & Scale Your SaaS201: How To Build A SaaS Business You Can Sell - With Thomas SmaleThomas Smale is the founder of FE International, an M&A firm that helps business owners to sell their SaaS, e-commerce and content businesses. In this episode, we're going to teach you how to make your SaaS company more sellable, so you can get the possible outcome from a future sale.The Show Notes
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2019-02-1847 min
Founder Views - SaaS, Business, and BeyondThomas Smale - How to increase the valuation of your company and get acquiredThis was a very exciting episode. I’m speaking with Thomas Smale, founder of FE International, the hands-down market leader for M&A and advisory services for SaaS and other online businesses. They’ve completed hundreds of millions in acquisitions over the years.
If you own a SaaS or any small business, this is an episode you’re going to want to listen to in full. We talk about what potential buyers look for in companies, how companies can increase their valuation, the acquisition process in detail, and much much more.
Oh, not to mention, FE Int...
2018-11-1947 min
2X eCommerce PodcastSE3 EP12: How to Build and Sell an eCommerce Business with Maximum Asset ValueOn this episode we talk about how to build your ecommerce business in 2018, in preparation for a sale or exit sometime in the future. I am joined by Thomas Smale; the Founder of FE International, a leading website brokerage firm. Thomas specializes in advising in the M&A of SaaS, e-commerce, affiliate and content businesses. He has consulted hundreds of internet entrepreneurs on exit strategy, growth and business development. FE International offers comprehensive exit planning services as well as direct access to an established network of pre-qualified international investors to drive demand to your business and maximize value for your company...
2018-01-2241 min
Sweet Funnel Strategy PodcastIs it possible to sell a Merch by Amazon business? Learn how with Thomas SmaleFind out how you can sell your Merch by Amazon business, who old it needs to be and how much it’s worth, with this interview with FE International’s Thomas Smale. Find apps to create t-shirts for Merch by Amazon at www.merchapps.com and get your free basic photoshop course here.
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2017-12-0427 min
Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots249: The Business of Buying (Thomas Smale)Chad is joined by Thomas Smale, founder of FE International to discuss valuations, selling SaaS businesses, and tips to make your product more attractive to potential buyers.
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2017-09-1237 min
Indie Hackers#027 – The Do's and Don'ts of Selling Your Company with Thomas SmaleFew people have seen as many companies bought and sold online as Thomas Smale has. Hear the founder of FE International explain how he started his M&A firm and share the lessons he's learned about selling your business for as much as possible.
2017-09-0158 min
Starting & SustainingThomas Smale, Founder of FE InternationalRecently I sat down this Thomas Smale of FE International. Thomas and FE International helped me sell Sifter and made the whole process seem easy. After selling so many online businesses, FE International has the process down to a science, and they've been able to pick up on quite a few trends. So Thomas takes some time to share what they've seen and what matters when it comes to buying or selling an online business.Special Guest: Thomas Smale.Sponsored By:Starting & Sustaining: The second edition of Starting & Sustaining will be out in late 2017...
2017-05-1935 min
Kalzumeus SoftwareKalzumeus Podcast Episode 14: Running A Business Portfolio with Jonathan SiegelJonathan Siegel is a buddy of mine who lives in Tokyo. I can’t decide whether I’m more floored by the fact that he runs five businesses at once or has eight kids. He recently wrote a book The San Francisco Fallacy, mostly to share his experience with running software businesses for the last two decades with folks who might be getting a wee bit too much of their advice from Techcrunch.I think this makes an interesting companion interview to the last one we did (~6 months ago) with Thomas Smale, who runs the firm which help...
2017-05-1050 min
Kalzumeus SoftwareKalzumeus Podcast Episode 14: Running A Business Portfolio with Jonathan Siegel
Jonathan Siegel is a buddy of mine who lives in Tokyo. I can’t decide whether I’m more floored by the fact that he runs five businesses at once or has eight kids. He recently wrote a book The San Francisco Fallacy, mostly to share his experience with running software businesses for the last two decades with folks who might be getting a wee bit too much of their advice from Techcrunch. I think this makes an interesting companion interview to the last one we did (~6 months ago) with Thomas Smale, who runs the firm which help...
2017-05-1050 min
Hack The EntrepreneurHTE 319: Hiring Smart People is Key to Building a Great Business | Thomas SmaleToday’s guest is an entrepreneur that is doing some awesome things, has a great business and I feel that he is going to do some seriously big things in the coming years.
He co-founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero start-up funds from scratch to the 7-figure business it is today.
He specializes in brokering the sale of established websites.
His company also actively invests, owning and managing a portfolio of websites which generate over 100 million page views a year; an iOS app with over 2 million downloads and a best-selling book on Amazon.
Now’s let’s hack…
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2017-02-1632 min
eCommerce MasterPlanFE International's Thomas Smale - Buy or Build? How should you get started in eCommerce?Thomas Smale co-founded FE International in 2010. It is now the world’s largest website brokerage focused on eCommerce, SaaS, and content websites! Thomas is joining me today to discuss “Buy or Build” – if you’re not yet in eCommerce should you start you own business, or buy an existing one? We discuss this in depth, plus how to get started on the buying path.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/---
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2017-01-1234 minKalzumeus SoftwareKalzumeus Podcast Episode 13: Selling Online Businesses With Thomas SmaleI sold Bingo Card Creator, the business I’m probably best known for, through FEI last year. Thomas Smale, the principal of that brokerage, is now a buddy of mine, and he agreed to chat with me a bit about what goes into buying and selling online businesses. I think it is of particular interest to those of you with SaaS businesses already, but it might also be interesting for those of you who might found one eventually, as you can make early decisions (like e.g. technology stack) which built improved saleability into the business from day one....
2016-08-2649 minKalzumeus SoftwareKalzumeus Podcast Episode 13: Selling Online Businesses With Thomas Smale
I sold Bingo Card Creator, the business I’m probably best known for, through FEI last year. Thomas Smale, the principal of that brokerage, is now a buddy of mine, and he agreed to chat with me a bit about what goes into buying and selling online businesses. I think it is of particular interest to those of you with SaaS businesses already, but it might also be interesting for those of you who might found one eventually, as you can make early decisions (like e.g. technology stack) which built improved saleability into the business from day one....
2016-08-2649 min
Novel Marketing080 – Q & A ExtravaganzaIntro Paragraph: (Thomas) Our first question comes from Runescape Gold dot com. No, that’s not his name but he or she didn’t give one. But I love this question. Do I have the guts to quit my job? Dave Smale I know it’s never a good idea to get a friend (or a friend of […]You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 080 – Q & A Extravaganza appeared first on Author Media.Support the show
2016-05-0129 min
The Carthook ShowThomas Smale of FEInternational on Buying and Selling Ecommerce BusinessesJordan’s guest today is Thomas Smale, co-founder of FE International. FE International is a brokerage firm that specializes in online business sales. Thomas will share his experience in ecommerce and walk the listener through the general process of buying or selling an e-business.
Thomas says the most popular deal his clients are looking for are FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) model. FE International has handled 360 deals since starting in 2010. Building a business should be approached as if a franchise will be built from the brand. This way when it sells there is no access training or...
2015-12-2100 min
The Nights & Weekends Podcast31: Craig's Big BuyIn this show, Ken and Craig give a long overdue listener shout-out, plus their normal updates. Most importantly, Craig shares details of his purchase of an existing content business.
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2015-12-1544 min