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Profitable from Day One : How a Bootstrapped SaaS Found a Successful Exit
“My key priority was securing a buyer capable of both shaping a long-term strategic vision for DropFunnels and seamlessly transitioning ownership. The team at FE International had already identified the perfect buyer within their extensive network, ensuring a perfect match for the company’s future growth. ”
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Top 20 E-commerce Podcasts
With over 2 million podcasts currently on the market, it can be hard to find the ones that are truly worth your time and attention. We’ve sifted through a lot of podcasts to find the best ones for you. If you’re in the e-commerce space and are looking for resources, here is a list we compiled of the top 20 e-commerce podcasts and what they’re all about. Learn from other people’s mistakes and hear stories from merchants and experts in the e-commerce sphere so you can scale your e-commerce business.

From Creative Director to Successful Entrepreneur: How This Founder Built and Sold an 8 Figure E-commerce Business.
With over 12 years of experience working in an array of creative roles for well-known TV shows and fashion brands, Miguel Gauthier naturally progressed into becoming an entrepreneur. Whilst working…

Seph Fontane Pennock and Hugo Alberts
“I felt like on top of the process, I knew what was going on at all times. If I didn’t understand something, there would always be patient people on FE’s team to explain to me what was happening and why. So yeah, in an unknown world, I felt very equipped and always trusted that things were going well and progressing nicely. ”
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Case Study: David Sertillange on SEO, Scaling and Exiting a Content Business
In 2016, entrepreneur David Sertillange founded a content site offering in-depth golf equipment reviews and high-quality content to golfing enthusiasts. With Google search rankings skyrocketing through Sertillange’s SEO best practices, the business eventually reached the turning point of success. Here he shares how he built the business, his best SEO tips and why he ultimately decided to exit.

Verma Farms Case Study: Founder AJ Agrawal Talks E-commerce Growth and Life Changing Exit
AJ Agrawal has been starting businesses ever since he can remember. From creating and selling energy drinks to his classmates in third grade to founding a successful marketing agency, his entrepreneurial spirit runs deep. Most recently, he built and sold Verma Farms for an impressive high 7-figure sum.

FE International Hires Veteran Investment Banker Randal V. Stephenson to Lead Investment Banking Business
The firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Randal Stephenson as the new Head of Investment Banking at FE International. With a proven track record spanning over 25 years in management and finance, Stephenson brings invaluable expertise to the organization. His leadership will drive the expansion of the investment banking platform, complementing the existing Due Diligence & Accounting Advisory and M&A Advisory businesses, and further enhancing the firm’s capabilities in delivering comprehensive services to clients.

Launching Your Amazon Brand on Shopify – 5 Things to Consider
This blog post is contributed by Sarah Pink. Sarah is an e-commerce growth consultant who has worked with 7 and 8-figure brands for the past 10 years. Her expertise is equipping brands to scale both on and off Amazon.

Selling an Enterprise SaaS Business
It is becoming increasingly easier to sell clothes online. During the course of the pandemic, thrifting became a new habit, and it’s sticking. According to the online thrift store, thredUP, “We are in the early stages of a radical transformation in retail,” as the secondhand market is projected to double in the next five years, reaching $77 billion.

Interview: Selling a Successful SaaS Business
Invalid addresses are a significant problem for e-commerce merchants, as they lead to a potential increase in redelivery charges, customer support costs and negative customer reviews. When he discovered this pain point, entrepreneur Wilson Lee decided to launch a solution: RoboTurk.