Our VC-backed Competitor is Struggling

Our VC-backed Competitor is Struggling

Author: Colin Keeley & Brent Sanders December 28, 2020 Duration: 31:47
Brent and Colin discuss the struggles of Knowable, an audio course competitor, and what that means for us and the broader audio market.

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

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Podcast Episodes
Brent Beshore & Permanent Equity Business Breakdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:49
Colin and Brent discuss how Brent Beshore's Permanent Equity built its holding company.Colin" breakdown of Permanent Equity: https://www.colinkeeley.com/blog/bren... Enroll in Colin's "How To Buy a Small Business" Course…
How to Manage & Grow a Remote Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:13
Colin and Brent discuss how we are managing and growing our remote team. Enroll in Colin's "How To Buy a Small Business" Course & Community https://www.indiepe.comGet our SaaS Growth Playbook https://www.indiepe.com/grow…
Software Companies Are Dead. ChatGPT Killed Them. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
Colin and Brent discuss the impact of ChatGPT and AI on software companies. Enroll in Colin's "How To Buy a Small Business" Course & Community https://www.indiepe.comGet our SaaS Growth Playbook https://www.indiepe.com/g…
How To Build an Offshore Tech Team & Transition Challenges [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:10
Colin and Brent discuss all things tech. How to build an offshore team and limits of tech debt. Enroll in Colin's "How To Buy a Small Business" Course & Community https://www.indiepe.comGet our SaaS Growth Playbook https…
How to Bootstrap a Startup from $0 to $1 million in ARR [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:06
Colin and Brent discuss how to self-fund / bootstrap the perfect startup from $0 to $1m in ARR and whether you need a technical co-founder. Enroll in Colin's "How To Buy a Small Business" Course & Community and SaaS Grow…
How to Find Riches in Software Niches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:59
Colin and Brent discuss niching down a software business to own one space to grow faster. https://www.blinksale.comEnroll in Colin's "How To Buy a Small Business" Course & Community and SaaS Growth Playbook.Reach out to…
Tiny Goes Public & How to Structure a HoldCo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:56
Colin and Brent discuss Andrew Wilkinson and Chris Sparling going public and how to structure a holding company with LLCs, C-Corps, QSBS, and more.Enroll in Colin's Acquisition Course & Community at IndiePE.com.Reach out…