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Starter StoryStarter StoryZero to $1.1B from Flipping Websites | Starter Story Zero 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=thomas In 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 flip businesses, how to neg...2025-07-2626 minDrophipp.comDrophipp.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 minSaaS Buyers\' ClubSaaS Buyers' ClubListen to this episode with Thomas Smale if you want real insights into SaaS M&AIn this SaaS Buyers' Club Episode 22, your hosts, Software as a Service (SaaS) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) lawyers Omeed Tabiei and Joe Prencipe from Optimist Legal interview the founder of FE International, the leading SaaS M&A brokerage founder Thomas Smale. This episode provides an in-depth examination of the tech M&A landscape and the pivotal role of AI in shaping business futures and market trends towards 2024. Initially, the discussion, led by the experienced M&A expert Thomas Smale, navigates through the intricacies of tech mergers and acquisitions, sharing valuable insights from over 1,500 deals facilitated by F...2024-03-081h 23Contra Zoom PodContra 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 minHow I Built This Small Business...  l🔨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 02The SaaS Revolution ShowThe 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! --- 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 minBloomberg IntelligenceBloomberg 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 minGrow Your B2B SaaSGrow 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 minGrow Your B2B SaaSGrow 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.  Make sure to follow the podcast if you like this content 💙 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 SaaSGrow 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 minHow2Exit: Buy, Don\'t Build - M&A of Small BusinessesHow2Exit: 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 minExperience-Focused LeadersExperience-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 minGrow Your B2B SaaSGrow 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 minGrow Your B2B SaaSGrow 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 minTekpon SaaS PodcastTekpon 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 minProtect the Hustle | A SaaS PodcastProtect 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 minDigital InvestorsDigital 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 minTop M&A EntrepreneursTop 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 IntelligenceBloomberg 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 InvestorsDigital 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 minEcommerce Coffee Break – The Ecom Marketing & Sales PodcastEcommerce 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...2023-01-1725 minSaaS Half FullSaaS 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 minSaaS FuelSaaS 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 minStartup HustleStartup 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 minThe Matt Baxter ShowThe 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 minThe Innovative FounderThe 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 minThe Long GameThe 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 minThe Legalpreneur PodcastThe 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 minAcquiring MindsAcquiring 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 26EGGS! The PodcastEGGS! 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 00Expensive Advice with Adam RundleExpensive Advice with Adam RundleMaking An Exit On Your TermsWhether you want to or not, at some point, every entrepreneur will eventually exit their business. Whether you initiate the exit or for unexpected reasons, you’re forced to leave, exiting your business is simply a natural evolution of business growth and trajectory. And because of this, it’s crucial that every entrepreneur starts to prepare for their eventual departure so your exit strategy happens on your terms instead of someone else’s. In this episode, I explain the benefits of preparing for your exit now and highlight the type of things that can happen if you’re not p...2022-07-1304 minFreedom Nation PodcastFreedom 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 minExpensive Advice with Adam RundleExpensive Advice with Adam RundleMaximizing Your Exit Strategy with Thomas SmaleThomas Smale is the CEO of FE International, an award-winning global merger & acquisitions advisory firm focusing on SaaS, Content, and Commerce businesses. Thomas’ career as a serial entrepreneur started in the early 2000s by building and selling small online companies. This would eventually lead to him founding FE International in 2010, effectively scaling what used to be a relatively “small” business-selling career. As CEO, Thomas specializes in business strategizing, business development, and marketing. Thomas joins me to discuss the latest in the mergers & acquisitions industry and what leaders should do to maximize their exit strategy. He shares why he dec...2022-06-2936 minMarketer of the Day with Robert PlankMarketer 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 […] The post 876: Online and Offline Business: The Difference, Opportunities, Advantages, and Disadvantages with Thomas Smale first appeared on Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank.2022-06-2028 minMarketer of the Day with Robert Plank: Get Daily Insights from the Top Internet Marketers & Entrepreneurs Around the WorldMarketer 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 minContra Zoom PodContra 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 29Business of Software PodcastBusiness 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-of-software/message2022-05-0354 minSmart FriendsSmart 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 30Leaders of GrowthLeaders 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 minContra Zoom PodContra 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. Pig2022-04-111h 58The Yaro PodcastThe 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. Enjoy the podca...2022-04-0655 minSaaS IT UP 🎙️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 minTalk\'n Shopify with Zyber - eCommerceTalk'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 0110K Collective e-Commerce Podcast10K Collective e-Commerce PodcastAmazon FBA Business BrokerThomas 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. Smale is an authority source on e-commerce, and in fact established the very category of M&A advisory for online businesses. Smale began building and selling online companies in his early 20s as an interest. When he proved to have a natural talent for increasing the value of these businesses, this became his full-time career. Over the last decade, Smale has grown FE International into an award-winning...2021-12-2931 min10K Collective e-Commerce Podcast10K Collective e-Commerce PodcastAmazon Business Values - Maximise Your FBA Business ValueThomas 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. Smale is an authority source on e-commerce, and in fact established the very category of M&A advisory for online businesses. Smale began building and selling online companies in his early 20s as an interest. When he proved to have a natural talent for increasing the value of these businesses, this became his full-time career. Over the last decade, Smale has grown FE International into an award-winning...2021-12-2734 minThe SaaS Revolution ShowThe 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. Become a SaaStock Founder Member - join a private community of ambitious SaaS founders scaling to $10M ARR. Apply now: https://cutt.ly/2ECKuDW      Check out the other ways SaaStock is helping SaaS founders move their business forward:  🇮🇪 SaaStock Europe: 14-15 October 2025 | Dublin, Ireland Book you tickets: https://saastock-europe.com/tickets/ 🇺🇸 SaaStock USA 2025: April 2026 | Austin, Texas Join the waitlist: https://saastock-usa.com/ 🤝 SaaStock Founder Membership: A private members group of B2B SaaS founders betwe...2021-12-2337 minHonest EcommerceHonest Ecommerce150 | The Fatal Error When Selling Your Business | with Thomas SmaleThomas 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 minMarketer of the MonthMarketer 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 minContra Zoom PodContra 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. Check out our preview episode 167: Vancouver International Film Festival Preview 2021. Watch Thomas' o...2021-10-181h 12Talk\'n Shopify with Zyber - eCommerceTalk'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 minSaaS Open Mic by ChartMogulSaaS 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 minSaaS Marketing SuperstarsSaaS 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 minData Beats OpinionData 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 minScale Your SaaSScale 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 minElevating Business: a podcast by www.emilyandblair.comElevating 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 International2021-05-1542 minDomain Name Wire PodcastDomain 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 […] Post link: Buying and selling online businesses – DNW Podcast #337 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this me...2021-05-1037 minDomain Name Wire PodcastDomain 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. Sp...2021-05-1037 minDitching HourlyDitching 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 ----Before you go!The next time someone asks you for your hourly rate, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to valuepricingbootcamp.com to sign up for my free value pricing email course.Hope to see you there!2021-04-2052 minEntrepreneur Stories 4⃣ InspirationEntrepreneur 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. ***   If you need to sell your Alabama land fast, then Alabama Land Buyers is the way to go!  2021-01-011h 02The Best Business PodcastThe 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 02MicroConf On AirMicroConf 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 minInvest and ScaleInvest 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 minSaaS BossSaaS 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 minEcommerce Exits Podcast | Inside look at Building, Buying, Selling and Scaling Ecommerce BusinessesEcommerce 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 minInside a Hustlers Brain PodcastInside 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 minThe My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve ChouThe 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 minThe Nice Guys on BusinessThe 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 minRock Your Brand PodcastRock 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 02Rock Your Brand PodcastRock 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 02Thrive LouD with Lou DiamondThrive 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 minAll Time BestAll 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 minThe SaaS Podcast - SaaS, Startups, Growth Hacking & EntrepreneurshipThe SaaS Podcast - SaaS, Startups, Growth Hacking & Entrepreneurship201: 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. FE International offers comprehensive exit planning services, as well as direct access to an established network of pre-qualified international investors. And Thomas has consulted with hundreds of internet entrepreneurs on exit strategy, growth and business development. You're hoping to sell your SaaS business in the next year or two. But you're not sure where to begin and how to put yourself and your company in the best position for a sale.2019-02-1946 minThe SaaS Podcast - SaaS, Startups, Growth Hacking & EntrepreneurshipThe SaaS Podcast - SaaS, Startups, Growth Hacking & Entrepreneurship201: 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 FE International SaaS Valuations: How to Value a SaaS Business ProfitWell Baremetrics Thomas on Twitter Omer on Twitter Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to the podcast Leave a rating and review Follow Omer on Twitter 2019-02-1848 minFounder Views - Conversations that matter to youFounder Views - Conversations that matter to youThomas 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 min2X eCommerce Podcast2X 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 min2X eCommerce Podcast2X 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 minSweet Funnel Strategy PodcastSweet 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.  The post Is it possible to sell a Merch by Amazon business? Learn how with Thomas Smale appeared first on Sweet Funnel Strategy Podcast. 2017-12-0427 minGiant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant RobotsGiant 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. The Developer's Path Video FE International SaaS Valuations: How to Value a SaaS Business in 2017 Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots2017-09-1237 minIndie HackersIndie 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 minStarting & SustainingStarting & 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 minKalzumeus SoftwareKalzumeus 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 minKalzumeus SoftwareKalzumeus 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 minFlipping Websites PodcastFlipping Websites PodcastThomas Smale of FE InternationalOn this show I speak with Thomas Smale of FEInternational.com about how he founded the company. https://richardpatey.com/feinternational2017-03-2236 minHack The EntrepreneurHack 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… ...2017-02-1632 mineCommerce MasterPlaneCommerce 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/2017-01-1234 minDownload the Best Full Audiobooks in Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture New ReleasesDownload the Best Full Audiobooks in Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture New ReleasesThailand Looks to Likely Future King with Apprehension Audiobook by Alison Smale, Thomas FullerVisit https://hotaudiobook.cοm to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thailand Looks to Likely Future King with Apprehension Author: Alison Smale, Thomas Fuller Narrator: Jenny Hoops Format: Unabridged Length: 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-16 Publisher: The New York Times Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture Publisher's Summary: "Thailand Looks to Likely Future King with Apprehension" is from the October 15, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Alison SmaleandThomas Fuller and narrated by Paul Ryden. ©2016 The New York Times News Service Division of The New York Times Company (P)2016 Audible, Inc.2016-10-1611 minKalzumeus SoftwareKalzumeus 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 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 minNovel MarketingNovel 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 show2016-05-0129 minThe Carthook ShowThe 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 minThe Nights & Weekends PodcastThe 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. Mentions Stuff we mentioned in this show: Quit Your Day Job shirt, (no longer available) from Alan Branch at Less Accounting ConnectLeads and ConnectAudience, from Connectio Thomas Smale at FEInternational RSSRadio Podcast Player Dog Intelligence Rankings (LOL, yeah, this is a thing) If you enjoyed the show: please, right now, head over to iTunes and leave us a 5-star review. Leave your comments on our sit...2015-12-1544 minThe Nights & Weekends PodcastThe 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. Mentions Stuff we mentioned in this show: Quit Your Day Job shirt, (no longer available) from Alan Branch at Less Accounting ConnectLeads and ConnectAudience, from Connectio Thomas Smale at FEInternational RSSRadio Podcast Player Dog Intelligence Rankings (LOL, yeah, this is a thing) If you enjoyed the show: please, right now, head over to iTunes and leave us a 5-star review. Leave your comments on our sit...2015-12-1500 minSellercast - Sell more on AmazonSellercast - Sell more on AmazonSC12: How to maximize the sale price of your Amazon FBA business with Thomas SmaleThomas Smale joins us today to talk about how to make the most money when you sell your ecommerce business. Thomas is a broker at FE International and even if you've never thought about selling your business you should still listen to today's episode. You never know when you may decide that you'd like to sell your business and if you aren't prepared from the beginning it can dramatically impact your future sales price in a negative way. Enjoy today's episode. Get involved and ask a question about selling on Amazon and Chris may answer your question...2015-11-2732 minEntrepreneurs on Fire Business PodcastEntrepreneurs on Fire Business PodcastBuy and sell businesses online with Thomas SmaleThomas is an entrepreneur and Co-founder of FE International, a company which helps people buy and sell online businesses. He lives in London and is also an Entrepeneur.com contributor.2015-08-0126 minCapitalism.com with Ryan Daniel MoranCapitalism.com with Ryan Daniel MoranThomas_Smale_How_To_Buy_And_Sell_Profitable_Businesses.mp32015-01-2545 min