Micro-PE Course & Buying vs Building

Micro-PE Course & Buying vs Building

Author: Colin Keeley & Brent Sanders May 17, 2021 Duration: 18:47
Colin and Brent discuss Colin's Micro-PE course production and buying vs building Shopify apps.

Ever wonder what it's actually like to step into the shoes of an online business owner? Indie Acquisitions pulls back the curtain on that exact process, following the real-world adventures of Colin Keeley and Brent Sanders as they navigate the unpredictable terrain of buying, operating, and growing small digital companies. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a raw, ongoing chronicle where you hear the negotiations, the strategic pivots, the unexpected challenges, and the small victories that define entrepreneurship. Each episode feels like you're sitting in on a candid conversation between two partners figuring it out as they go, sharing their due diligence, their operational headaches, and their genuine excitement over building something tangible. The Indie Acquisitions podcast is built on the premise that these journeys are best understood through lived experience, not just polished success stories. By listening, you get an unfiltered education in modern business mechanics, from evaluating a potential acquisition to integrating new teams and refining a product's vision. Colin and Brent bring their distinct perspectives to every discussion, creating a dynamic and deeply informative dialogue for anyone curious about the real work behind running wonderful internet companies.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 96

Indie Acquisitions
Podcast Episodes
2023 Recap: Wins, Losses, & Learnings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:36
Colin and Brent discuss 2023's wins, losses, and learnings building a software holding company.Want to get more breakdowns? Subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://www.colinkeeley.com/newsletterEnroll in Colin's Ac…
We Sold Our SaaS Business! Learnings & Process [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:31
Brent and Colin discuss selling their first SaaS acquisition in Blinksale and the process and learnings from doing it.Want to get more breakdowns? Subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://www.colinkeeley.com/newslet…
How to Raise Prices & Launch Growth Services [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:12
Colin and Brent discuss raising prices, launching their new google review service, and buying vs building.Grow your local business https://www.maplejoin.comWant to get more breakdowns? Subscribe to my free newsletter her…
How to Buy a Venture Capital Orphan (Real Example) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:54
Colin and Brent discuss buying a venture capital-backed company that's in distress.Want to get more breakdowns? Subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://www.colinkeeley.com/newsletterEnroll in Colin's "How To Buy a…
6 Month Review of a SaaS Acquisition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:43
Colin and Brent discuss Colin's their acquisition of Scout (scoutforpets.com) 6 months in with growth channels, what's worked, and what's happened. Enroll in Colin's "How To Buy a Small Business" Course & Community https…
How to Bootstrap a $300m Tourism Vertical SaaS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:43
Colin and Brent discuss Colin's breakdown of FareHarbor and Peter Attia's $150,000 longevity playbook. Enroll in Colin's "How To Buy a Small Business" Course & Community https://www.indiepe.comGet our SaaS Growth Playboo…
How a Ex-Googler Built a $220m Vertical SaaS in Flooring [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:40
Colin and Brent discuss Brent's Scout update, building vertical software for flooring, and buying a house vs buying a business. Enroll in Colin's "How To Buy a Small Business" Course & Community https://www.indiepe.comGe…
We Made a Huge Mistake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:38
Colin and Brent discuss Scout's bumpy product launch and rebuilding trust.Colin's takeaways from Capital Camp 2023: https://www.colinkeeley.com/blog/capital-camp-2023-review-takeaways Enroll in Colin's "How To Buy a Smal…
How the Pritzkers Made Their Billions Through Acquisition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:56
Colin and Brent discuss Jay & Robert Pritzker / Marmon Group Business Breakdown https://www.colinkeeley.com/blog/jay-... Enroll in Colin's "How To Buy a Small Business" Course & Community https://www.indiepe.comGet our S…