The Founding Story (Start Here!)

The Founding Story (Start Here!)

Author: Colin Keeley & Brent Sanders October 12, 2020 Duration: 24:32
Colin and Brent talk about what they've been working on for the past year.

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
Micro Private Equity and SBA Loans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:21
Colin and Brent discuss the SBA loan process, micro private equity, and management after purchasing.
The Most Efficient Business We Use [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:29
Colin and Brent discuss the story of BuiltWith, working with a VA, building, boting, or buying.
2020 Year in Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:05
Brent and Colin discuss the popular trends we disagree with, favorite finds of the the year, and predictions for 2021.
Our VC-backed Competitor is Struggling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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.
Making Audio Courses Interactive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:15
Brent and Colin discuss how good transcriptions have gotten and the fun possibilities that come with it.
How We Build Product [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:21
Brent and Colin discuss how we build product and work together.
How to Cold Email Anyone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:56
Colin and Brent discuss how to cold email anyone and get a response.
Improving Conversion Rates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:15
Brent and Colin discuss improving conversion rates and pricing a digital product.
The Power of Dogfooding [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:08
Brent and Colin discuss the power of dogfooding, hiring a VA in the Philippines, and getting your money back from Tony Robbins.