Umar Khan didn’t plan to sell.

Bootstrapped and lean, his AI side project ChatFAI went viral: 1M users in a year and MRR jumping from $500 to $2,000 in two months. Its edge? Long-term memory that kept conversations alive.

Despite traction, Umar chose focus over scale. He listed on ⁠Acquire.com⁠, where verified buyers, clear documentation, and fast communication turned the process into a clean, stress-free exit.

In this episode, Umar shares:

• How viral growth shaped a bootstrapped exit

JJ Englert didn’t start in SEO. He built Trade Backlinks, a profitable SEO marketplace for buying and selling backlinks safely and transparently.

He launched it lean, listened to user feedback, and kept adding features that mattered: automated link tracking, performance analytics, and verified member checks. The platform became the go-to in its niche.

When the excitement to keep building faded, JJ prepared for a clean exit. Organized financials, documented processes, and a business that ran without him meant buyers could move fast.

He listed on Acquire.com. Verified buyers, streamlined communication, and a short due diligence window led to a fast, fair deal, fully on his terms.

In this episode, JJ shares:

• How early preparation made the sale easier

• Why losing passion can be the right signal to sell

Alex Carroll didn’t build Alpine Rings. He acquired it and scaled it to a $2.4M run rate.

Once inside, he fixed what mattered: product pages, offer structure, and one $300 upgrade that drove 40% more revenue.

When it was running lean and strong, he listed it on Acquire.com.
No brokers. No earn-out. Just a clean, all-cash exit.

In this episode, Alex shares:

• How does he prepare for the deal
• What made buyers move fast
• Why clean documentation changed everything.

3 lessons from Alex’s exit:

1. One upgrade can change everything
2. Buyers trust clarity, not hype
3. You don’t need to build from scratch

Whether you’re buying to flip or scaling to exit, Alex’s story shows that clarity, execution, and timing are what make a great deal close fast.

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Rich J. Yun didn’t build Jet Designs to sell it. He built it to solve a real need: on-demand design support for early-stage startups.

But once it was running smoothly, he listed it on Acquire.com. No brokers. No outside capital. Just a clean listing and the right buyer.

Within days, the deal was done. All cash. No earn-out. No complications.

In this episode, Rich explains how he prepared for a fast exit using Acquire.com templates, recording walkthroughs on Loom, and managing multiple buyers without letting things drag.

He also shares how to structure your data room, what buyers really look for in service businesses, and how to stay flexible to close faster.

You’ll learn:

• How to prep a design services business for acquisition
• Why documentation creates speed and trust
• How to juggle multiple buyers with confidence
• Why founders don’t need “scale” to sell
• What Rich included in his listing that made it stand out

3 lessons from Rich’s exit:

1. Clear docs remove 90% of buyer objections
2. Acquire’s resources (templates + videos) save time and stress
3. If you’re honest and prepared, buyers move fast

Whether you’re running a solo service or a small SaaS, Rich’s exit shows that simplicity, clarity, and preparation are all you need.

Follow Rich’s journey:→ LinkedIn→ Twitter→ Jet Designs

Omar Zouhair didn’t build PageCrafter to flip it. He built it to fix a bottleneck in his own team. But once it worked, he listed it on Acquire.com with no expectations.

Seven days later, the deal was done. All cash. No earn-out. No back-and-forth.

In this episode, Omar breaks down what made the deal so fast: clean documentation, transparency, and flexibility.

He also shares the exact files he created, how he managed buyer calls, and why being clear about handoff terms makes everything easier.

You’ll learn:

• How to prep a SaaS for acquisition, even if it’s tiny
• Why good documentation can 10x buyer trust
• What makes a buyer skip the earn-out
• How to list even if your product isn’t “done”
• What founders should do before they scale

3 lessons from Omar’s exit:

1. Buyers don’t always need scale, they need clarity
2. A simple Figma file can make diligence frictionless
3. The right timing beats the perfect product

Whether you're running a side project or a small SaaS, Omar’s story proves that speed comes from preparation.

Follow Omar’s journey:→ LinkedIn→ Twitter→ PageCrafter

Chanakya Yerneni didn’t want another promotion. He wanted freedom—and the chance to build something of his own.

After a decade in enterprise SaaS, he quit corporate, browsed Acquire.com, and bought a small AI grading tool for teachers. It had $5K MRR, no SEO, and no real growth engine.

Twelve months later, that product—EssayGrader—is on track to hit $1M ARR.

In this episode, Chanakya shares how he evaluated listings, rebuilt the product from scratch, and scaled an EdTech SaaS with product-led growth and word of mouth.

You’ll learn:

• How he picked the right SaaS to acquire
• Why talking to 400+ customers changed everything
• What made the product go viral in schools
• How to approach SEO from zero and win
• Why founder fit matters more than perfect metrics

3 lessons from Chanakya’s exit journey:

1. Start with PMF, not just profit
2. Build for a customer you deeply understand
3. A clean, focused process beats complexity every time

Whether you’re buying your first startup or scaling your next, this episode is a playbook in clarity, conviction, and customer-first growth.

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Matt Brenton didn’t build BigPawShop to scale aggressively. He built it to work for real customers, with real margins, and a clear brand identity. What started as a side hustle became a profitable niche eCommerce business selling bold, custom dog collars.

In this episode, Matt shares how he grew the brand without paid ads, structured his operations with intention, and successfully sold the business through Acquire.com.

He walks through what made the brand attractive to buyers, how he managed the listing, and what a clean, founder-first exit really looks like.

You’ll learn:

• How to run a lean eCommerce brand with strong retention
• Why emotional products can still be strategic assets
• What buyers look for in simple, documented Shopify stores
• How to prep your business so it sells fast and clean
• Why timing and founder clarity make all the difference

3 lessons from Matt’s exit:

1. Keep it focused: a niche product with loyal buyers has real value
2. Document everything before you list
3. A buyer who respects your work makes the exit easier

Whether you’re running an eCommerce brand or thinking about your own exit, Matt’s story shows how to prepare, sell, and move on with clarity.

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At just 18 years old, Siyabend Özdemir bootstrapped and sold Gen PPT, an AI-powered presentation generator used by students, marketers, and solopreneurs across the globe.

What started as a school-night experiment turned into a viral hit driven by indie hacker hustle, programmatic SEO, and a killer demo shared on X. Siyabend listed the business on Acquire.com and closed a smooth acquisition just days later.

In this episode, he shares how he built, scaled, and exited Gen PPT and what comes next for a founder just getting started.

You’ll learn:

► How Siyabend validated the idea using a real SEO dataset ► Why building in public on X was key to early growth

► What made Acquire.com the best fit for a solo founder exit ► How he handled burnout, due diligence, and buyer negotiation

► What to do after your first big win, including gold bars and Range Rovers

3 takeaways from Siyabend’s exit:

1. Organize everything—docs, access, financials—for a fast handoff
2. Structure your business and taxes early, even if you're young
3. Use the right platform to streamline the acquisition process

Whether you’re 18 or 38, bootstrapping solo or building in public, this conversation is proof that you can build something valuable and sell it on your terms.

Listen now to hear how Siyabend pulled off his first exit and what he’s building next.

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Christopher Schwab didn’t build Inova Local to chase scale. He built it to solve a real problem: how to support home service businesses with reliable, high-quality remote admin help.

What started as a side project quickly became a profitable VA agency—and a company built for flexibility, documentation, and clean operations. In this episode, Christopher shares how he grew the business with intention and sold it through a fast, strategic acquisition.

You’ll learn:

• Why lean, recurring models outperform traditional staffing

• What made remote operations hard to sell before the pandemic

• How to prepare your company for a fast, low-friction exit

• What buyers actually care about—and what catches them off guard

• How to balance growth, team care, and long-term personal goals

  
  

3 lessons from Christopher’s exit:

1. Simplicity and documentation make due diligence easy

2. Know what the business means to you—and what’s next

3. Take care of your team through the transition

   
   

Whether you're scaling a remote service or considering your own exit, this conversation is a playbook for founders who want to build—and exit—with clarity.

Listen now to hear how Christopher structured his acquisition and what he's building next.

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What started as a side project during business school became a profitable, product-led SaaS used by finance teams, and was successfully acquired through Acquire.com.

In this episode, Trevor Lee, founder of Genius Sheets, shares how he scaled a lean SaaS through smart distribution partnerships, kept operations efficient, and exited on his own terms to build a new company: Myko, a voice-to-CRM tool for sales teams.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to grow a financial SaaS using Product-Led Growth (PLG)
• Why partner distribution can outperform outbound sales
• What to expect during buyer calls, due diligence, and app store transitions
• How pricing your listing well leads to stronger, faster offers

Trevor’s 3 tips for founders planning an exit:

Whether you're growing a SaaS or thinking about selling, this episode is full of tactical advice from a founder who exited profitably to pursue his next big idea.

🎧 Listen now and discover what Trevor’s building with Myko

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