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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 28 MIN

Scaling Passion: How Maggie Ortlieb Turned VegOut into a National Brand and Successful Exit

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Maggie Ortlieb, founder of VegOut, shares her journey from building a passion project in Los Angeles to leading one of the top vegan lifestyle media brands in the U.S. What began as a city guide grew into a nationwide platform with strong affiliate revenue, brand collaborations, and a dedicated audience. After years of growth and burnout, Maggie decided to sell, achieving a smooth and speedy exit through Flippa. She reflects on the lessons learned, the emotions behind selling a business you built from scratch, and how those experiences are shaping her next venture, Planetly, focused on sustainable travel.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-ortlieb/ Watch full episodes of Humans of Flippa hereGet a free valuation for your businessFollow Flippa on LinkedIn

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Maggie Ortlieb, founder of VegOut, shares her journey from building a passion project in Los Angeles to leading one of the top vegan lifestyle media brands in the U.S. What began as a city guide grew into a nationwide platform with strong affiliate revenue, brand collaborations, and a dedicated audience. After years of growth and burnout, Maggie decided to sell, achieving a smooth and speedy exit through Flippa. She reflects on the lessons learned, the emotions behind selling a bu...

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