Build a Shopify Business You Can Actually Sell One Day.

Most Shopify founders think they’ll sell “someday.” Most will never. Only 20% to 30% of businesses that go to market actually sell, which is a fun little statistic if you enjoy pain. In this episode, I sit down with Lexi Grant, founder of They Got Acquired, to talk about how to build a Shopify business that buyers actually want. We break down profit, SDE, add-backs, founder dependency, and why recurring revenue and repeat customers can push your Shopify valuation into the “this was worth it” zone. 💡 Key Take-aways Why do so many Shopify founders think “revenue” equals value, and why do buyers disagree? If you want to sell in 2 to 4 years, what should you start doing this month? What are the most common “multiple killers” in ecommerce. Founder dependency, channel concentration, declining growth? How do SDE and add-backs work. What’s legit, what gets laughed out of diligence? Why do subscriptions and repeat purchase behavior change how buyers price your Shopify business? Should you fix weaknesses before you sell, or leave them as upside for the buyer? When does it make sense to hire a broker or M&A advisor, and how do you avoid hiring the wrong one? What does “no surprises” due diligence actually look like in the real world? 🛠️ Resources & Links Mentioned in the Show They Got Acquired: https://theygotacquired.com/ Lexi Grant (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisgrant/ They Got Acquired (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/they-got-acquired/ Free Founder to Advisor Matching (They Got Acquired): https://theygotacquired.com/recommend-ma-advisor/ Due Diligence Checklists (They Got Acquired): https://theygotacquired.com/due-diligence-checklists/ The Exit Playbook Course (They Got Acquired): https://playbook.theygotacquired.com/ Profit First (Mike Michalowicz): https://profitfirstbook.com/ Mike Michalowicz (site): https://mikemichalowicz.com/ Special offers mentioned: Lexi offers a free founder to M&A advisor or broker matching service, plus her Exit Playbook course for founders who want to “sell for more later.”