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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 55 MIN

He Turned Old iPhones Into a $100M Business

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Meet Andreas Leptourgos, founder of BuyBackX, a company transforming how we think about used electronics. After buying and selling over one million devices worth more than $100 million, Andreas is redefining the tech resale experience through speed, transparency, and quality. His mission? To prove that secondhand shouldn’t be second rateIn this episode, Andreas shares how BuyBackX sets a new standard in the pre-owned industry — from their 40-point diagnostic test to their Digital Device History Reports and signature packaging that makes opening a refurbished product feel brand new. We dive into how he turned a side hustle into a nationwide vision, why he believes “attention to detail” builds trust and loyalty, and how BuyBackX plans to franchise its model across the country.Success isn’t just about what you sell — it’s about how you make people feel. Andreas built a business around rethinking the entire customer experience, proving that the smallest details — packaging, transparency, and presentation — can elevate a brand from transactional to unforgettable.#NewYorksBusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #BuyBackX #BusinessGrowth #TechBusiness #Innovation #Sustainability #Leadership #CertifiedPreOwned #FranchiseGrowth #Ecommerce

Meet Andreas Leptourgos, founder of BuyBackX, a company transforming how we think about used electronics. After buying and selling over one million devices worth more than $100 million, Andreas is redefining the tech resale experience through speed, transparency, and quality. His mission? To prove that secondhand shouldn’t be second rateIn this episode, Andreas shares how BuyBackX sets a new standard in the pre-owned industry — from their 40-point diagnostic test to their Digital Device History Reports and signature packaging that makes opening a refurbished product feel brand new. We dive into how he turned a side hustle into a nationwide vision, why he believes “attention to detail” builds trust and loyalty, and how BuyBackX plans to franchise its model across the country.Success isn’t just about what you sell — it’s about how you make people feel. Andreas built a business around rethinking the entire customer experience, proving that the smallest details — packaging, transparency, and presentation — can elevate a brand from transactional to unforgettable.#NewYorksBusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #BuyBackX #BusinessGrowth #TechBusiness #Innovation #Sustainability #Leadership #CertifiedPreOwned #FranchiseGrowth #Ecommerce

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Meet Andreas Leptourgos, founder of BuyBackX, a company transforming how we think about used electronics. After buying and selling over one million devices worth more than $100 million, Andreas is redefining the tech resale experience through speed,...

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