Blake Hutchison from Flippa: A Guide to Buying and Selling Online Businesses | #273

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by a guy who aims to make the valuation and trading of ecommerce business much more realistic and fair.  Blake Hutchison is the CEO of Flippa -  a global marketplace for buying and selling online businesses.  Founded in 2009, Flippa has 3 million users worldwide who can browse for content sites, SaaS businesses, ecommerce businesses, apps and digital services.  As a matchmaker to connect buyers and sellers, Flippa’s notable sales include Mark Zuckerberg’s former website Facemash, overnight success story shipyourenemiesglitter.com and Retweet.com.  In this chat, Blake shares his thoughts on what makes a business investable, how to make the exit process smooth sailing for all involved and why he believes in those who execute today and measure tomorrow.Links from the episode:The Exit Dinner with FlippaShopify Plus (sponsored)Packeo (sponsored)Questions answered:Is there a ‘right time’ to sell an ecom business? What is the typical multiplier on Australian ecommerce business valuations right now? What’s been your favourite acquisition story via the Flippa platform?This episode was brought to you by…  Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuiteNathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Blake Hutchison from FlippaBlake leads the team at Flippa, the leading marketplace globally to buy and sell sites, stores and digital properties. Flippa empowers individuals and companies to take control, to take ownership and thrive in this new small business economy. You can contact Blake at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you!Thanks to our sponsors, Shopify and Klaviyo, for bringing you the show.Sponsor Add To Cart: Subscribe to the Add To Cart newsletter  SMS us to Suggest a Guest Connect with Nathan Bush Join the Add To Cart Community