50+ Shopify Brands and Built an E-commerce Empire l Zac Richman l Launch Vector l E44

In this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, Austin sits down with Zac Richman, founder of Launch Vector, a fast-growing e-commerce acquisition firm that buys, scales, and sells Shopify brands. Zac breaks down how his team identifies undervalued e-commerce stores, the exact steps they take to scale them profitably, and how they exit with big returns. He also dives into how they work with capital partners, what a typical deal structure looks like, and how he went from running an ad agency to owning 50+ e-com businesses. If you're curious about alternative investing, entrepreneurship, or buying digital businesses like assets—this episode is packed with insights.Topics covered:Zac's background in digital marketing and e-commerceTransitioning from agency work to buying and scaling brandsHow Launch Vector identifies and acquires Shopify storesDeal structure, multiples, and due diligenceBenefits of buying vs. building from scratch in e-comWorking with capital partners and structuring win-win dealsROI and cashflow potential of e-commerce brand acquisitionsThe role of subscription revenue in valuationSBA loan usage in the e-com acquisition spaceReal-world examples of student-run brands selling for six figuresOperational challenges of managing a portfolio of 50+ brandsVision for roll-up exits and selling to hedge funds or private equityZac’s supplier trip to China: insights on manufacturing, logistics, and cultureEmerging trends in the e-commerce acquisition landscapeAdvice for entrepreneurs who want to get into e-com investingHow to refer Shopify store deals or invest with Launch VectorNeed help finding clients for your Airbnb Co-Hosting business? Book a call👉 https://www.austinpalacios.com/co-hosting-acquisitions?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa3m9qTxko27nD6-XXHWbRCM28Js_2ffB5P5JfNhmOTr0M0piAJZ_AnbnY_aem_9hrsCQc_eXcmjhp49mjKaQFREE Co-Hosting Course👉   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EfApmDDTSQ&list=PLnO_3GYx9nIhGULeB3ygap7RbYFUP90zf✅ Connect with Austin on Instagram: austin__palacios✅ Connect with Zac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacrichman/